Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta Mexico’s unrivaled combination of simple pleasures and sophisticated charms offer visitors everything they are looking for in a Mexican beach vacation. This sun-drenched seaside village offers the best of both worlds, blending “Old Mexico” warmth and charm with the modern amenities and conveniences of a cosmopolitan city.

Puerto Vallarta has the best sunny beaches.....and the best food and beverages in all of Mexico

Cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, open-air markets and traditional Mexican fiestas offer a view into Mexico’s past, while five-star resorts, championship golf courses, world-class shopping, gourmet restaurants and a sizzling nightlife satisfy even the most sophisticated traveler.

Although best known as a beach resort, Puerto Vallarta is one of the most versatile adventure travel destinations in the world. This region’s geographical diversity offers an extremely wide variety of natural attractions and outdoor adventures.

The warm clear waters of Banderas Bay and the Mexican Pacific are perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving, whale watching and deep sea fishing; while mountains, jungles, rivers, and waterfalls are waiting to be explored while hiking, horseback riding or mountain biking.

With so much to do on both land and sea, Puerto Vallarta provides all of the ingredients for a warm and wonderful vacation.

Dining in Puerto Vallarta

A wide choice of gourmet restaurants have given Puerto Vallarta a distinctive international flavor. Fine dining has become a favorite pastime in our beautiful city, and there are literally hundreds of restaurants serving exactly what you are hungry for. La Palapa recommends the following restaurants:

Vista Grill
Vista GrillOne of Vallarta’s most exciting new fine dining restaurants, Vista Grill offers creative contemporary cuisine in the exquisite setting of the original Sr. Chicos Restaurant.
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Tikul Pacific Cuisine
Vista GrillTikul is the latest creation by restauranteur Alberto Perez, designer and owner of La Palapa and Vista Grill. In the tradition of great taste and superb dining, Tikul offers elegance and class with soft tropical tones and a motif which reflects its culinary version of pacific cuisine. The spectacular bar is made of the stone “tikul” which is an indigenous marble found in the villages of Mexico.
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Café Des Artistes
Café Des ArtistesFrench cuisine with signature dishes created by chef Thierry Blouet. Each dish is a work of art and every work of art feeds the spirit.
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Kaiser Maximilian
Kaiser MaximilianThis charming restaurant and sidewalk cafe located in the Zona Romantica has been a Vallarta tradition for fine European and Austrian dining since 1995.
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Trio
TrioA casual, yet elegant, eatery where Chef Bernard Guth always gives Mediterranean cuisine a fresh perspective with Mexican herbs and spices.
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The River Cafe
The River CafeLocated on the River Cuale Island, offering fine gourmet dining with a great Mexican and International menu in an elegant atmosphere.
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Los Chatos
Los ChatosThe Los Chatos bakery is something special in Puerto Vallarta because of its high quality and the personal care that is given to each one of its cakes.
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Tours and Activities in Puerto Vallarta

Nestled between the jungle vegetation of the Sierra Madre mountains and the crystal clear waters of Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta offers a wealth of outdoor adventures and activities. The following professional adventure tour companies provide high quality ecotours and exciting excursions.

Vallarta AdventuresVallarta Adventures
Dolphin programs, whale watching; jungle, canopy and air expeditions; sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling tours and bay cruises.
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Marina Mismaloya
Marina MismaloyaPADI scuba diving lessons, scuba diving and snorkeling tours, Banderas Bay cruises, and Saltwater Fishing charters in Puerto Vallarta.
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Villas and Condos

Enjoy all of the conveniences of home while vacationing in Puerto Vallarta! Banderas Bay and the surrounding areas offer a vast array of homes and condominiums for rent. We recommend the following quality condominium and villa vacation rentals:

Spectacular Ocean View Luxury, Daily Maid Service, Porto Fino
Location: Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexican Riviera, Mexico (5 mins. to airport, 20 mins. to downtown PV, walk to Marina)
Accommodations: Condominium – 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s) – 2 Baths – (Sleeps 4-6)
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La Troza Beach House
La Troza Beach HouseA very private beach house for rent in Puerto Vallarta that offers sophisticated comfort and complete privacy in a remote beach-front setting.
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AirTouch Real Estate
AirTouch Real EstatePuerto Vallarta real estate company with friendly, professional salespeople and helpful service that takes the anxiety out of buying, renting, selling and developing real estate in Mexico.
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Super Vacation Rentals
Super Vacation RentalsBeachfront and ocean view condos, water front villas and other rental properties for your next vacation in Puerto Vallarta. Mr. Enrique Pérez is a licensed broker who provides rental properties from Mismaloya to Nuevo Vallarta by the week, month, or for long term rental.
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Shopping In Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is a shopper’s paradise with hundreds of shops where visitors can purchase trinkets, designer clothing, silver and leather goods, collector crafts and art from all over Mexico. Whatever you desire, you’ll surely find it in Puerto Vallarta’s many stores and galleries. La Palapa recommends:

Lans Department Store
Lans Department StoreThis beautiful, modern, air-conditioned department store is centrally located in downtown Vallarta and offers spacious parking next door. Here you’ll find familiar name brands such as Dockers, Adidas, Levis, Julio, Sarah Bustani and more. Household items, furniture, and appliances; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and beachwear; a full line of cosmetics, sundries, gifts and jewelry. Credit cards accepted.
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Planning your Puerto Vallarta Vacation

You wait all year for your vacation in Puerto Vallarta, then when you’re finally here, there’s so much to do and so little time. The following websites offer useful information about Puerto Vallarta hotels and accommodations, restaurants and activities to help you make the most of your vacation time.

BanderasNews.comBanderasNews.com
More than just a destination guide, hook up with what’s happening in Vallarta, the Republic of Mexico, and beyond – and get inside the news, editorials and traveler’s recommendations at Puerto Vallarta’s liveliest website.
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VirtualVallarta.com
VirtualVallarta.comVisit the website of Puerto Vallarta’s Lifestyles Magazine, with over 2,000 pages of photos, maps, articles, reviews and directories for Puerto Vallarta.
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Puerto Vallarta Convention and Visitors Bureau
Puerto Vallarta Convention and Visitors BureauBe sure to visit the official Convention and Visitors Bureau website that is sponsored by the Tourism Council of Puerto Vallarta.
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