Puerto Vallarta
Mexico · Estado de JaliscoMX
City in Jalisco, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta is a Mexican resort city near the Bahía de Banderas on the Pacific coast of the Mexican state of Jalisco. Puerto Vallarta is the second largest urban agglomeration in the state after the Guadalajara metropolitan area. The city of Puerto Vallarta is the government seat of the municipality of Puerto Vallarta, which comprises the city as well as population centers outside of the city, extending from Boca de Tomatlán to the Nayarit border. The city is located at 20°40′N 105°16′W. The municipality has an area of 681 square kilometres (262.9 sq mi). To the north, it borders the southwest of the state of Nayarit. To the east, it borders the municipality of Mascota and San Sebastián del Oeste, and to the south, it borders the municipalities of Talpa de Allende and Cabo Corrientes.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 151,432
- Coordinates
- 20.617, -105.230
- Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- Elevation
- 101 m
Overview of Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is the kind of medium-sized town you find in Estado de Jalisco, Mexico. It counts about 151,432 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are water sports, nature and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Puerto Vallarta
Water Sports in Puerto Vallarta
(18)For water sports, expect Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. Counting everything, 18 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Puerto Vallarta.
Nature in Puerto Vallarta
(17)Puerto Vallarta's nature entries include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Everything listed here comes from what Puerto Vallarta is actually tagged with. Altogether 17 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Puerto Vallarta
(10)Nightlife in Puerto Vallarta covers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Puerto Vallarta.
Sports in Puerto Vallarta
(10)Puerto Vallarta's sports entries include Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Puerto Vallarta is actually tagged with. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Puerto Vallarta
(9)Adventure in Puerto Vallarta covers Abseiling, Adventure, Boat Rides, Escape Room and Off Road Trails. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Puerto Vallarta.
Culture in Puerto Vallarta
(8)Under culture, Puerto Vallarta is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Castles, Docks, Fountains and Historical Sites. The category holds 8 entries in our dataset. The list follows Puerto Vallarta's own activity tags.
Wellness in Puerto Vallarta
(6)On the wellness side, Puerto Vallarta offers Farms, Hammam, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. All of it is drawn from Puerto Vallarta's recorded activities. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Family in Puerto Vallarta
(2)Under family, Puerto Vallarta is tagged with Aquariums and Playgrounds. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Puerto Vallarta's own activity tags.
Shopping in Puerto Vallarta
(2)Our data lists Food and Shopping as shopping options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Puerto Vallarta's own activity tags.
More to do in Puerto Vallarta
(2)Puerto Vallarta records Fishing and Secret under other activities. Everything listed here comes from what Puerto Vallarta is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Puerto Vallarta
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Puerto Vallarta stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Puerto Vallarta, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: America/Mexico_City.
Similar destinations
Places near Puerto Vallarta that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puerto Vallarta known for?
- Puerto Vallarta, in Estado de Jalisco, Mexico, is best known for water sports, nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 151,432 residents.
- What can you do in Puerto Vallarta?
- Recorded activities in Puerto Vallarta include Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Puerto Vallarta stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Puerto Vallarta located?
- Puerto Vallarta is located in Estado de Jalisco, Mexico. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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