The Honest Guide to Puerto Vallarta Nightlife
Eight scenes, dozens of bars and clubs, zero tourist traps. We tell you which spots are actually open, which to skip, and how to bar-hop the Zona Romántica strip in one night.
Puerto Vallarta Tours & Things to Do — The Local Guide
ATV and zipline tours, horseback riding, surf lessons, private boat charters, nightlife and food — every recommendation on this site is hand-picked by people who live here. Start with our Puerto Vallarta tours, check the Puerto Vallarta weather today or the 25 best things to do.
☀ Best Puerto Vallarta Tours by Day
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Canopy El Edén Zipline Tour
Ten long, high lines — more than three miles of cable in total — strung over the rivers and waterfalls of El Edén, the jungle where Predator was filmed. Transport and bilingual guides included.
ATV Tour Río Cuale (Private)
A private ride for your group only: start in downtown Puerto Vallarta, climb out of the city on dirt roads and follow the Río Cuale into its jungle canyon, with a break at a jungle bar by the river.
Sierra Madre Horseback Riding
One horse per rider, matched to your size and experience, on trails along the river and up the mountain — across hanging bridges to a hidden waterfall. Lunch with open bar at the ranch afterwards.
ATV + Zipline Combo
The best seller: ride the jungle trails and river crossings by ATV in the morning, then fly back over the same valley on seven ziplines. Cooking class and lunch with open bar included.
Surf Lessons at Playa La Lancha
A private lesson on the gentle, rolling wave that half of Banderas Bay learned to surf on, reached by a short jungle path off the Punta de Mita highway. Instructor, board and the ride there and back included.
Paddle Board Lessons at Los Arcos
Stand-up paddle around the granite arches of Los Arcos marine park, where the water is clear enough to watch fish from your board. Private instructor, all gear and transport from Puerto Vallarta included.
Steel n Time — 53' Hatteras
The big one: a 53-foot sport fisher with an air-conditioned salon, two cabins, a shaded cockpit and a huge open bow. Private charter for your group only, up to 22 guests.
Guanatuna — 34' Gulfstream
A 34-foot Gulfstream with twin diesels, a fully shaded main deck and an open bow for sunbathing. Private charter for up to 15 guests — currently 5 hours for the price of 4.
Yes, You Can Surf in Puerto Vallarta
Hidden gem on the Pacific — warm water year-round, gentle beginner waves, and Punta Mita's world-class breaks 30 min away. The full guide.
🌙 Puerto Vallarta Nightlife After Dark
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Best Rooftop Bars for Sunset
Bravos, Mousai, Almar, Boutique Catedral — four picks with bay views and great cocktails.
PV Has Latin America's Best Drag Scene
Act II Stages, The Palm, Incanto — world-class shows that ruin every drunken karaoke night for you.
Mezcal Cellars That'll Convert You
Las Tres Brujas has 200+ mezcales catalogued. Skip the tourist tequila — try the real stuff.
📝 Puerto Vallarta Travel Guides From The Blog
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The Best Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta — Month by Month
An honest breakdown by month: weather, prices, whales, crowds, sea turtle season, and the weeks we'd flat-out avoid. Brutally honest, no hotel-brochure fluff.
Top 5 Hidden Beaches Around PV
The ones not on Instagram (yet). How to get there, when to go.
ATV vs Jungle Buggy: Which One?
Same trails, very different ride. Honest comparison.
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