Visiting Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Resorts

Culture & Nightlife Casa Velas Hotel Nightclubs & Bars Sightseeing Activities Beautiful Beaches Exotic Places

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is an authentic Mexican town as well as a world-class vacation resort. Bordered by the Sierra Madre Mountains and Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta is a spectacular destination with miles of pristine coastline, white sand beaches, gorgeous landscapes, thousands of restaurants and shops, and every imaginable adventure to engage in – even flying through a rain forest. From cobblestone streets to beautiful marinas and golf courses, Puerto Vallarta is a vacation playground of exhilaration, tranquility and activity. On Puerto Vallarta's El Malecon, you can shop, sightsee, and savor golden sunsets. Relax in cafés and restaurants overlooking the emerald waters of Banderas Bay, enjoy nightly performances at Los Arcos, and enjoy the city’s famous sculptures and landmarks.

Downtown Puerto Vallarta Culture & Nightlife. Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant downtown offers a myriad of cultural activities, including a lively nightlife, wonderful restaurants, beach bars and unique art galleries that reflect the spirit of Mexico’s Pacific Coast. An artists' mecca with its world-class galleries and art walks, there is always something exciting happening in Puerto Vallarta.

When the sun sets, entertainment and nightlife in Puerto Vallarta sizzles - whether you enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the city’s fine restaurants, join a Mexican fiesta, dance to salsa or merengue music at the bars, sip a mojito at a lively café, or enjoy a walk through the Marina or Malecon (boardwalk). Sample delicious Mexican cuisine as local musicians serenade you. Relax with a drink on a romantic terrace with breathtaking views of city lights and boats on the bay. Strolling along El Malecon is a delightful way to enjoy a balmy evening, see the sights and savor regional foods.

After 11 pm, Puerto Vallarta is alive with music, dancing, and live entertainment. Stroll over to one of the city’s nightclubs, bars, piano lounges, discos and live music clubs where rock 'n roll, Latin music, blues and jazz fill your soul. You can kick up your heels on the dance floor until five in the morning!  [Top]

Visit Puerto Vallarta’s Restaurants, Nightclubs & Bars

• Café des Artistes-Bistro Gourmet – El Centro – 322-222-3228
• Hard Rock Café – El Centro – 222-2230
• Kahlua – El Centro – 222-6496  
• Christine – Hotel Zone – 224-0202 
• Daiquiri Dick's – South Side – 222-0566
• Le Kliff Restaurante y Bar – South Shore – 228-0666
• Los Xitomates – El Centro – 222-1694
• Restaurant Vista Grill – South Side – 222-3570
• De Santos – Downtown – 223-3052
• Spiaggia Beach Restaurant & Lounge Bar – Downtown – 223-9417
• Nikki Beach – Marina Vallarta - 226 1150
• Azul 69– Downtown - 222 1022 
• El Faro Lighthouse Bar – Marina - 223 2155 
• Porto Bello – Marina - 221 0003
• Trio  - Centro - 222 2196
• Petit France - Vallarta - 293 0900 [Top]

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Sightseeing Activities. One of the most beautiful destinations in the world, Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay offer a wide variety of unique sightseeing opportunities. Exotic adventures can be experienced in the jungle, rainforest, rivers, beaches and Bay. Snorkeling, sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, sailing, surfing, and hiking excursions offer maximum adventure in paradise.  [Top]

Explore Puerto Vallarta’s beautiful beaches on the Bay

• Playa Destiladeras (Swimming)
• Playas Gemelas (Swimming)
• Playa Litibu (Camping)
• Bucerias (Shopping & Sightseeing)
• Sayulita (Swimming, Surfing, Camping & Shopping)
• Playa Los Muertos (Sightseeing & Shopping)
• Nuevo Vallarta (Swimming)
• Playa Las Animas (Sightseeing)  [Top]

Discover Exotic Places By Water Taxi in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

• Quimixto (Snorkeling, Sightseeing, & Swimming)
• Los Arcos (Snorkeling)
• Islas Marietas (Snorkeling)
• Yelapa (Shopping, Sightseeing, Snorkeling & Jungle Excursions)
• Las Caletas (Snorkeling, Swimming & Jungle Excursions)  [Top]

Photos by Mark Callanan http://www.callananphoto.com