Puerto Vallarta's Guidebook - EN
Hungry? Where to Eat
The following restaurants are really good options very close to the apartment.
*Except for the Pancake House which is located in Vallarta Old Town.
Enjoy the most famous crêpes in Vallarta surrounded by gardens.
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Crepas Sweet Dreams Aralias
171 C. ColibríEnjoy the most famous crêpes in Vallarta surrounded by gardens.
The most famous seafood burritos in Vallarta. So delicious!
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Tacón de Marlin
The most famous seafood burritos in Vallarta. So delicious!
Healthy breakfast, lunch and delicious meals at very reasonable prices. There is also an area for children to play!
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Malibu
349 De Los TulesHealthy breakfast, lunch and delicious meals at very reasonable prices. There is also an area for children to play!
Very nice and famous restaurant-café. Many options in the menu. There is also a playground for children.
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Restaurant Café Lukumbé
449 De Los TulesVery nice and famous restaurant-café. Many options in the menu. There is also a playground for children.
Saludable
131 Av. Las TorresVegan and vegetarian options.
All kinds of exquisite pancakes. There is also the option to have mexican lunch such as chilaquiles. Hurry up, they close at 2 pm!
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The Pancake House
289 Basilio BadilloAll kinds of exquisite pancakes. There is also the option to have mexican lunch such as chilaquiles. Hurry up, they close at 2 pm!
Amazing outdoor place where you can eat, dine or enjoy a refreshing drink. There are different locals with many food options. Recommended to go from 6 or 7 pm. You will not regret it, it is also pet friendly!
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Food Park PV
No. 2450 Blvd. Francisco Medina AscencioAmazing outdoor place where you can eat, dine or enjoy a refreshing drink. There are different locals with many food options. Recommended to go from 6 or 7 pm. You will not regret it, it is also pet friendly!
Best burritos in Town!
If you visit Downtown PV, make a stop here and grab a burrito. You will not regret it.
*Hint: There is another of these just in front of the Airport.
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Tacón de Marlín
145 C. HondurasBest burritos in Town!
If you visit Downtown PV, make a stop here and grab a burrito. You will not regret it.
*Hint: There is another of these just in front of the Airport.
Have a great breakfast meal here at one of Vallarta's favorite!
*Hint: There is another of these in Vallarta Old Town ;)
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Fredys Tucan Fluvial
250 Av Los TulesHave a great breakfast meal here at one of Vallarta's favorite!
*Hint: There is another of these in Vallarta Old Town ;)
Enjoy a delicious mexican breakfast meal. This is a very popular place :)
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Restaurante Los Alcatraces Fluvial en Puerto Vallarta
116 Avenue Jesus Rodríguez BarbaEnjoy a delicious mexican breakfast meal. This is a very popular place :)
Craving for something sweet?
Best pastries and cakes in town!
Friday's special: all kinds of cakes are sold in slices :)
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Pavlova Pasteleria
142 C. Pavo RealCraving for something sweet?
Best pastries and cakes in town!
Friday's special: all kinds of cakes are sold in slices :)
Supermarket
The well known place to buy in large quantities. There is also a Food Court to enjoy a hot dog, or an ice cream. You will need to have Costco's membership to consume or buy.
*Hint: It has an ATM machine
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Costco Wholesale
134 Av Fluvial VallartaThe well known place to buy in large quantities. There is also a Food Court to enjoy a hot dog, or an ice cream. You will need to have Costco's membership to consume or buy.
*Hint: It has an ATM machine
La Comer Fluvial
63 Av Fluvial VallartaNice supermarket with imported items and food.
Located inside a small mall where you can also find an ATM machine and a Cinéma.
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Walmart Macro Plaza Vallarta
1526 Av. Francisco VillaLocated inside a small mall where you can also find an ATM machine and a Cinéma.
Beach Clubs and Public Beach!
Located in Downtown Vallarta. After enjoying some seafood, a refreshing drink and a good swim in the sea, you can go for a walk to the boardwalk "malecón" of Puerto Vallarta.
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Mangos Beach Club
109 UruguayLocated in Downtown Vallarta. After enjoying some seafood, a refreshing drink and a good swim in the sea, you can go for a walk to the boardwalk "malecón" of Puerto Vallarta.
The most famous public beach in Puerto Vallarta. You can bring your own beach umbrella or you can have some food and drinks in a restaurant and they will provide you with chairs and beach umbrellas "palapas".
Do not forget to try "camarón en vara" or "shrimp in stick", the beach vendors will come to you to offer this delicious snack.
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Los Muertos Beach
The most famous public beach in Puerto Vallarta. You can bring your own beach umbrella or you can have some food and drinks in a restaurant and they will provide you with chairs and beach umbrellas "palapas".
Do not forget to try "camarón en vara" or "shrimp in stick", the beach vendors will come to you to offer this delicious snack.
Public access to the beach. *No bathrooms or showers, however you can go to the restaurant "El Oasis del Holi" where you can grab something to eat and listen to live music while delighted by the sea and the river.
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Playa Del Holi
2477 Puerto Vallarta - JaliscoPublic access to the beach. *No bathrooms or showers, however you can go to the restaurant "El Oasis del Holi" where you can grab something to eat and listen to live music while delighted by the sea and the river.
Visit the beautiful beach in Riviera Nayarit: Nuevo Vallarta. This beach club has parking lot, bathrooms, showers, beach umbrellas "palapas" (with extra cost), restaurant and a pool.
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Blue Flag beach
Visit the beautiful beach in Riviera Nayarit: Nuevo Vallarta. This beach club has parking lot, bathrooms, showers, beach umbrellas "palapas" (with extra cost), restaurant and a pool.
It is a must-see!
You have not visited PV if you have not walked through the boardwalk "Malecon". Try the flavored water called "tuba" and get a glimpse of the energetic nightlife!
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Malecon Puerto Vallarta
S/N Paseo Díaz OrdazYou have not visited PV if you have not walked through the boardwalk "Malecon". Try the flavored water called "tuba" and get a glimpse of the energetic nightlife!
Spectacular panoramic view of Puerto Vallarta and the entire Bay! Be sure to wear tennis shoes and comfortable outfit. The adventure takes around 30 minutes from the Malecon to the Skyline. You will have to climb stairs but it is totally worth it!
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Escaleras y Trolebús del Mirador La Cruz Del Cerro
LB AbasoloSpectacular panoramic view of Puerto Vallarta and the entire Bay! Be sure to wear tennis shoes and comfortable outfit. The adventure takes around 30 minutes from the Malecon to the Skyline. You will have to climb stairs but it is totally worth it!
Walk along the boardwalk of the marina while enjoying an ice cream. Access to the lighthouse to see the wonderful sunset of Puerto Vallarta.
During winter season, be sure to visit the amazing art market (6pm to 10 pm approx). Every thursday. Do not miss it!
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Marina Vallarta
Walk along the boardwalk of the marina while enjoying an ice cream. Access to the lighthouse to see the wonderful sunset of Puerto Vallarta.
During winter season, be sure to visit the amazing art market (6pm to 10 pm approx). Every thursday. Do not miss it!
After walking the Malecon you will arrive at the most famous pier in Puerto Vallarta, where you can sit and enjoy the view of the sea.
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Muelle de Los Muertos
121 Francisca RodríguezAfter walking the Malecon you will arrive at the most famous pier in Puerto Vallarta, where you can sit and enjoy the view of the sea.
Walk along the Cuale River through the linear art market. You will see iguanas in the trees, Huichol crafts and hanging bridges. At the end of the trek you will arrive at the Cuale River Island where you can take a picture of the emblematic stairs with wonderful views.
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Isla Cuale
Walk along the Cuale River through the linear art market. You will see iguanas in the trees, Huichol crafts and hanging bridges. At the end of the trek you will arrive at the Cuale River Island where you can take a picture of the emblematic stairs with wonderful views.
Nayarit Riviera
Beautiful town with a beautiful public beach, "El Anclote". Find some restaurants along the beach.
You can also grab a boat and go the Marietas Islands to snorkel.
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Corral del Risco
Beautiful town with a beautiful public beach, "El Anclote". Find some restaurants along the beach.
You can also grab a boat and go the Marietas Islands to snorkel.
Very "hippie" and good vibes town with a beautiful beach. Enjoy its colorful streets. Along with San Pancho, it is the location of preference for surfers.
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Sayulita
88 Avenida RevoluciónVery "hippie" and good vibes town with a beautiful beach. Enjoy its colorful streets. Along with San Pancho, it is the location of preference for surfers.
Better known as "San Pancho", a beautiful town to enjoy the beach and the waves of the sea. Favorite place for surfers.
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San Francisco Nayarit
Better known as "San Pancho", a beautiful town to enjoy the beach and the waves of the sea. Favorite place for surfers.
Nightlife!
Perfect place for Cuba lovers! The best live music and food. Be sure to try a "mojito".
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La Bodeguita del Medio
858 Paseo Díaz OrdazPerfect place for Cuba lovers! The best live music and food. Be sure to try a "mojito".
The best beach bar in Puerto Vallarta. You may arrive earlier to grab a bite or you can visit it late in the night to enjoy a cold beer.
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El Solar
1294 ParaguayThe best beach bar in Puerto Vallarta. You may arrive earlier to grab a bite or you can visit it late in the night to enjoy a cold beer.
If you are looking for the best ocean front clubs you might want to stop at Mandala. Want to Pub Crawl? Go next door and you will find "La Vaquita" and the "Zoo".
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Mandala Puerto Vallarta
633 Paseo Díaz OrdazIf you are looking for the best ocean front clubs you might want to stop at Mandala. Want to Pub Crawl? Go next door and you will find "La Vaquita" and the "Zoo".
The famous club outside downtown Puerto Vallarta. Dance until sunrise!
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La Santa
2468 Av. Francisco Medina AscencioThe famous club outside downtown Puerto Vallarta. Dance until sunrise!
Nice club with great drinks! Want to try something new? Try "mezcal" the famous mexican drink.
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Bar Morelos Mezcaleria
589 MorelosNice club with great drinks! Want to try something new? Try "mezcal" the famous mexican drink.
Feeling adventurous?
Exotic and popular attraction located south Puerto Vallarta. Ziplines through the jungle, swim in the river's crystal clear water and take a photo at the famous set for the movie "Predator".
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El Edén
MismaloyaExotic and popular attraction located south Puerto Vallarta. Ziplines through the jungle, swim in the river's crystal clear water and take a photo at the famous set for the movie "Predator".
Have a swim at the beach and have a 25 minute walk to the beautiful waterfall. To get to Quimixto it is necessary to arrive by water taxi (boat) or a boat tour.
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Playa Quimixto
Have a swim at the beach and have a 25 minute walk to the beautiful waterfall. To get to Quimixto it is necessary to arrive by water taxi (boat) or a boat tour.