Guidebook for Puerto Vallarta
Food Scene
Pomelo Gastronómico
168 De Los TulesPretty good Italian style food, the bruschetta and carpacio is delish!
Yeo Sushi & Bar
260 Av Fluvial VallartaGreat sushi restaurant along the Fluvial
Great restaurant close to the house with a variety of dining options
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Restaurant Café Lukumbé
449 De Los TulesGreat restaurant close to the house with a variety of dining options
Las Adelitas
234 Av Fluvial VallartaGreat grilled food. Local favorite
We love the food at this secret little gem one block up from the church
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Gaby's Restaurant Bar
252 C. MinaWe love the food at this secret little gem one block up from the church
My Bar Café
260 Avenida Fluvial VallartaBest coffee in PV, and it's not too far from the house
For a real treat, splurge on a sunset dinner or their Sunday brunch with stunning views of Vallarta with old Mexican hacienda charm.
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Hacienda San Angel
336 C. MiramarFor a real treat, splurge on a sunset dinner or their Sunday brunch with stunning views of Vallarta with old Mexican hacienda charm.
Sightseeing
World famous as a surfer's retreat, Sayulita is also known for its arts and crafts and cool, relaxed vibe. An easy day trip from PV
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Sayulita
88 Avenida RevoluciónWorld famous as a surfer's retreat, Sayulita is also known for its arts and crafts and cool, relaxed vibe. An easy day trip from PV
Take a walk along the seafront Malecon for some serious people watching and great sunset views
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Malecon Puerto Vallarta
S/N Paseo Díaz OrdazTake a walk along the seafront Malecon for some serious people watching and great sunset views
San Sebastián
Charming old colonial town where coffee is grown.
Iparishi yethu yeNkosi kaGuadalupe
370 HidalgoIconic church in Old Town PV
Best tour company in PV offering a variety of great tours, check out their web-page for specifics
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Vallarta Adventures
39 Las PalmasBest tour company in PV offering a variety of great tours, check out their web-page for specifics
Parks & Nature
Quimixto
QuimixtoBeautiful beach and waterfall, fun day trip for the family.
Beautiful islands near PV, sanctuary to many birds including the blue-footed booby. Snorkeling and scuba diving as well to view great marine life.
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Marietas Islands, Hidden Beach, Tour, Snorkeling & Sightseeing
Beautiful islands near PV, sanctuary to many birds including the blue-footed booby. Snorkeling and scuba diving as well to view great marine life.
Jumping off point to the more remote southern beaches by boat.
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Boca de Tomatlan
Jumping off point to the more remote southern beaches by boat.
Beautiful beach on the way to/from the Vallarta Botanical Gardens
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Mismaloya Beach
Beautiful beach on the way to/from the Vallarta Botanical Gardens
Bahía de Banderas
Variety of ocean activities including snorkeling, diving, whale watching tours....
If you want to indulge in tropical drinks and bikini bodies, check out this beach
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Los Muertos Beach
If you want to indulge in tropical drinks and bikini bodies, check out this beach
Isitsha sase-Yelapa
Take a boat to get to this secret getaway
Beautiful gardens with many varieties of tropical plants, good restaurant and hiking trails, bring your swimsuit to swim in the river after a good hike!
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Izithelo zebhotani zase-Vallarta
Km 24 Carr. Costera a Barra de NavidadBeautiful gardens with many varieties of tropical plants, good restaurant and hiking trails, bring your swimsuit to swim in the river after a good hike!
Catch taxis at this park to anywhere in PV, or take the green bus that passes by for 7.50 pesos. The bus goes to Old Town PV in one direction and the airport in the other.
Los Sauces Park
153 Calle ColibríCatch taxis at this park to anywhere in PV, or take the green bus that passes by for 7.50 pesos. The bus goes to Old Town PV in one direction and the airport in the other.
Another beautiful beach south of PV, take the boat from Boca Tomatlan to this and other remote beaches in the Bahia Banderas.
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Playa Las Ánimas
Another beautiful beach south of PV, take the boat from Boca Tomatlan to this and other remote beaches in the Bahia Banderas.
Arts & Culture
Peyote People
222 C. JuárezGallery promoting Huichol Indian customs & traditions
Galleria Dante
269 Basilio BadilloGreat gallery with a large variety of art
Shopping
Isitolo saseNkantolo
s/n Agustín RodríguezSouvenir shopping along the Rio Cuale
Costco Wholesale
134 Av Fluvial VallartaClosest big landmark to the house
Olas Altas Saturday Market
Lázaro CárdenasCharming Farmers Market on Saturdays
Everything Else
Marina Vallarta
Restaurants and shopping
Essentials
Soriana Híper Pitillal
1642 Av. Francisco VillaBiggest grocery store close to the house
Walmart
2900 Av. Francisco Medina AscencioAn even bigger....Walmart
Closest shopping to the house, few minutes walk.
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Walmart Macro Plaza Vallarta
1526 Av. Francisco VillaClosest shopping to the house, few minutes walk.