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Hayley & Julian

October 30, 2021 • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Hayley & Julian

October 30, 2021 • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Things to Do

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Our favorite area of Puerto Vallarta for restaurants and shopping is the Old Town area (a/k/a the Centro Histórico and Zona Romántica). If you stay at one of our suggested accommodations, it is only a 10-minute taxi ride to Old Town PV! It is a must to take at least one trip downtown to wander the streets, do some bargaining, and have some delicious food in order to experience PV the way that we do!

Our Favorite Restaurants

Joe Jack's Fish Shack

Basilio Badillo 212, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
322 222 2099

This is the best spot in PV if you are craving fresh fish & chips and fun cocktails! It's owned by a San Francisco ex-pat, and it has a lovely rooftop space. We always make at least 1 trip here when we are in PV!

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Restaurante Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta

Calle Matamoros 906, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
322 222 0510

Offering yet another incredible rooftop, Barcelona Tapas probably has the best view of the entire PV bay area as far as restaurants go. As can be assumed from the name, Barcelona Tapas serves delicious Spanish tapas and sangria. It's one of our favorite spots to visit for our last night in PV!

Café de Olla

Basilio Badillo 168, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
322 223 1626

This is one of our go-to's for casual Mexican classics!

Restaurante Fredys Tucan Zona Romántica

Basilio Badillo 245, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48480 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
322 223 0778

The best brunch spot in PV! This is our favorite spot to have breakfast before shopping in town!

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Activities

Malecon Puerto Vallarta

Paseo Díaz Ordaz S/N, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Walk the Malecon (boardwalk) for shopping and stunning views of the bay! At night, you will find tons of street performers and delicious food stands to explore!

Mirador Cerro de La Cruz

Abasolo LB, Cerro, 48304 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

This is a fun lookout offering panoramic views of the Banderas Bay!

Isla Rio Cuale

México 200, Isla Iguana, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

This is a riverwalk along the Isla Rio Cuale located in Old Town Puerto Vallarta where you can find lots of stands selling souvenirs.

Los Arcos National Marine Park

Los Arcos are rocky islands in the Banderas Bay that are great to snorkel at! Many tours offer excursions to snorkel the granite arches. Information for tours should be provided at your hotel.

Las Marietas Island

Las Marietas is another snorkeling destination in PV, which can only be reached by boat. Many tours offer day trips to Las Marietas and its "secret" beach.