Rivera Molino #206 guidebook
Beach
The most-visited beach in Puerto Vallarta, is named for legendary pirate raids on a nearby village. Visitors can walk the Malecon or boardwalk and visit the famous pier – Muelle de Playa Los Muertos.
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Playa de los Muertos
1 MalecónThe most-visited beach in Puerto Vallarta, is named for legendary pirate raids on a nearby village. Visitors can walk the Malecon or boardwalk and visit the famous pier – Muelle de Playa Los Muertos.
While in Ocean Grill, Jump off into the clear water of Colomito Beach.
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Playa Colomitos
While in Ocean Grill, Jump off into the clear water of Colomito Beach.
Sandy strip with calm waves popular for swimming & paragliding, overlooked by fish restaurants.
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Las Animas Beach
Sandy strip with calm waves popular for swimming & paragliding, overlooked by fish restaurants.
Las Caletas is a beach near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The home of Hollywood director John Huston was once located there. Caletas is now leased and operated by Vallarta Adventures, a tour provider.
In one word - MAGICAL.
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Las Caletas, Cabo Corrientes
560 GuatemalaLas Caletas is a beach near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The home of Hollywood director John Huston was once located there. Caletas is now leased and operated by Vallarta Adventures, a tour provider.
In one word - MAGICAL.
Conchas Chinas is located 10 minutes by car from downtown and is well known as one of the most romantic beaches around, and it's a top wedding location in Puerto Vallarta.
It offers pristine natural pools made of towering rock formations, turquoise waters, and soft white sand. If you’re looking for a great beach to find a place and enjoy the moment, this is it.
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Conchas Chinas Beach
Conchas Chinas is located 10 minutes by car from downtown and is well known as one of the most romantic beaches around, and it's a top wedding location in Puerto Vallarta.
It offers pristine natural pools made of towering rock formations, turquoise waters, and soft white sand. If you’re looking for a great beach to find a place and enjoy the moment, this is it.
Neighborhoods
Also known as Old Town and Emiliano Zapata, It is nearly impossible to narrow down the incredible range of cool spots Zona Romantica has to offer. Nestled south of the Rio Cuale, Zona Romantica’s cobblestone streets are buzzing with visitors from around the globe searching for the best traditional Mexican Cuisine to fit every budget. The foodies will not be disappointed; Zona Romantica is becoming a Meca for young and creative Chefs featuring their creations with a local twist. The many galleries featuring the work of local artists are not to be missed. Artisanal shops line up at the Isla Cuale market, offering shoppers colorful hand-crafted ceramics and other artifacts. Numerous spas are a very relaxing way to end or start a busy day of exploration.
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Zona Romantica
Also known as Old Town and Emiliano Zapata, It is nearly impossible to narrow down the incredible range of cool spots Zona Romantica has to offer. Nestled south of the Rio Cuale, Zona Romantica’s cobblestone streets are buzzing with visitors from around the globe searching for the best traditional Mexican Cuisine to fit every budget. The foodies will not be disappointed; Zona Romantica is becoming a Meca for young and creative Chefs featuring their creations with a local twist. The many galleries featuring the work of local artists are not to be missed. Artisanal shops line up at the Isla Cuale market, offering shoppers colorful hand-crafted ceramics and other artifacts. Numerous spas are a very relaxing way to end or start a busy day of exploration.
Mismaloya is a former fishing village in a remote cove surrounded by jungle; Mismaloya is known for its namesake beach, cozy open-air eateries, and upmarket restaurants serving Mexican seafood dishes. Ecological marine reserve Los Arcos National Park is home to manta rays and turtles and is popular for snorkeling and diving among its rocky outcrops. Nearby Vallarta Zoo allows visitors to feed its hippos and monkeys.
Mismaloya was the location used in filming The Night of the Iguana and, recently, the AppleTV series, Acapulco.
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Mismaloya
Mismaloya is a former fishing village in a remote cove surrounded by jungle; Mismaloya is known for its namesake beach, cozy open-air eateries, and upmarket restaurants serving Mexican seafood dishes. Ecological marine reserve Los Arcos National Park is home to manta rays and turtles and is popular for snorkeling and diving among its rocky outcrops. Nearby Vallarta Zoo allows visitors to feed its hippos and monkeys.
Mismaloya was the location used in filming The Night of the Iguana and, recently, the AppleTV series, Acapulco.
A vibrant area in the center of PV featuring outstanding restaurants, beautiful traditional streets, and world-class galleries.
Walk the winding cobblestone streets of nearby Gringo Gulch, a historical and picturesque part of downtown. Nestled in the steep hillside above and behind the town church, Gringo Gulch is home to Casa Kimberly, the love nest of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor's that put Puerto Vallarta on the map as one of the world’s top romantic vacation destinations.
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Centro
A vibrant area in the center of PV featuring outstanding restaurants, beautiful traditional streets, and world-class galleries.
Walk the winding cobblestone streets of nearby Gringo Gulch, a historical and picturesque part of downtown. Nestled in the steep hillside above and behind the town church, Gringo Gulch is home to Casa Kimberly, the love nest of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor's that put Puerto Vallarta on the map as one of the world’s top romantic vacation destinations.
Here's a best-kept secret everyone's talking about. Versalles is a traditional and one of PV's oldest neighborhoods. Versailles is a vibrant part of Puerto Vallarta. It's full of great restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, and markets. It's centrally located and on the eastern side of the main avenue. Well worth the stroll.
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Versalles
Here's a best-kept secret everyone's talking about. Versalles is a traditional and one of PV's oldest neighborhoods. Versailles is a vibrant part of Puerto Vallarta. It's full of great restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, and markets. It's centrally located and on the eastern side of the main avenue. Well worth the stroll.
Upscale Marina Vallarta is a modern, planned development known for elegant hotels and resorts, sandy beaches, and a large marina that’s home to luxury yachts. Upmarket boutiques and restaurants serving global fare line a pedestrian boardwalk, and the landmark El Faro lighthouse has a rooftop bar with views of the marina and hills beyond. The area’s namesake 18-hole public golf course features lagoons and palm trees.
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Marina Vallarta
Upscale Marina Vallarta is a modern, planned development known for elegant hotels and resorts, sandy beaches, and a large marina that’s home to luxury yachts. Upmarket boutiques and restaurants serving global fare line a pedestrian boardwalk, and the landmark El Faro lighthouse has a rooftop bar with views of the marina and hills beyond. The area’s namesake 18-hole public golf course features lagoons and palm trees.
Filled with hotels and condos, waterfront Zona Hotelera draws holidaymakers and locals to malls like Galerías Vallarta, with international fashion brands, a movie theater, and American chain restaurants. Ice-cream vendors ply the area’s beaches, which are popular for water sports like jet skiing and parasailing. Nearby, the traditional town of El Pitillal is known for its stone church and lively town square.
Zona Hotelera
Filled with hotels and condos, waterfront Zona Hotelera draws holidaymakers and locals to malls like Galerías Vallarta, with international fashion brands, a movie theater, and American chain restaurants. Ice-cream vendors ply the area’s beaches, which are popular for water sports like jet skiing and parasailing. Nearby, the traditional town of El Pitillal is known for its stone church and lively town square.
Now - Nuevo Nayarit.
Nuevo Vallarta is the entryway into the Riviera Nayarit, a planned residential resort community and a true tropical paradise made for outdoor living. Featuring a three-mile shoreline of golden and beautiful beaches.
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Nuevo Vallarta
Now - Nuevo Nayarit.
Nuevo Vallarta is the entryway into the Riviera Nayarit, a planned residential resort community and a true tropical paradise made for outdoor living. Featuring a three-mile shoreline of golden and beautiful beaches.
Amapas is considered one of Puerto Vallarta’s most prestigious neighborhoods in the luxury vacation rental market.
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Amapas
Amapas is considered one of Puerto Vallarta’s most prestigious neighborhoods in the luxury vacation rental market.
Shopping
Walk through the shaded island surrounded by the River Cuale and shop for colorful artisanal hand crafted items this rich and beautiful market offers.
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Cuale Island Flea Market
Walk through the shaded island surrounded by the River Cuale and shop for colorful artisanal hand crafted items this rich and beautiful market offers.
Hi-End shopping in La Isla Shopping Center. Find renowned international brands in an open shopping environment.
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La Isla
2479 Blvd. Francisco Medina AscencioHi-End shopping in La Isla Shopping Center. Find renowned international brands in an open shopping environment.
A Short Uber ride will bring you to a modern and pleasant one-stop grocery shop with fresh produce, a bakery, a wine shop, and everything in between.
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La Comer Fluvial Vallarta
63 Avenida Fluvial VallartaA Short Uber ride will bring you to a modern and pleasant one-stop grocery shop with fresh produce, a bakery, a wine shop, and everything in between.
Busy weekend market offers various handmade crafts & trinkets, plus food items.
The market is seasonal.
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Olas Altas Saturday Market
Lázaro CárdenasBusy weekend market offers various handmade crafts & trinkets, plus food items.
The market is seasonal.
Farmacia Guadalajara
261 InsurgentesLocal Pharmacy - Zona Romatica
Mercado del Viejo Vallarta
315 Lázaro CárdenasHighly Recommended local market
Galleries & Museums
Is one of our favorite spots. The gallery is home to the work of many talented painters and sculptors located in a traditional Hacienda Style Villa. (Basilio Badillo 269)
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Galleria Dante
269 Basilio BadilloIs one of our favorite spots. The gallery is home to the work of many talented painters and sculptors located in a traditional Hacienda Style Villa. (Basilio Badillo 269)
as the name suggests, is home to a collection of original contemporary art by local and guest artists. (Basilio Badillo 252)
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Galeria Contempo
252 Basilio Badillo as the name suggests, is home to a collection of original contemporary art by local and guest artists. (Basilio Badillo 252)
ART VallARTa Museum is a non profit, bilingual art center dedicated to expanding the local and international knowledge of Contemporary and Historical Arts and Culture in Puerto Vallarta.
Arte VallARTa Museo
164 G. PrietoART VallARTa Museum is a non profit, bilingual art center dedicated to expanding the local and international knowledge of Contemporary and Historical Arts and Culture in Puerto Vallarta.
4D Art Museum
218 Av Paseo de la Marina"IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCE". The first Art Museum in the city.
Museo del Opalo Y Minerales is a unique museum, jewelry store, and cultural space in Puerto Vallarta for locals and visitors, showing essential pieces of silver, fire opal, and other minerals in a unique mining environment.
Museo del Ópalo y Minerales Mexicanos
SN-C Venustiano CarranzaMuseo del Opalo Y Minerales is a unique museum, jewelry store, and cultural space in Puerto Vallarta for locals and visitors, showing essential pieces of silver, fire opal, and other minerals in a unique mining environment.
Spa
Relax and rejuvenate at this oasis. Enjoy the full range of beauty treatments and bodywork at this Holistic and wellness center. (367, Olas Altas)
Spa Holistic
380 Olas AltasRelax and rejuvenate at this oasis. Enjoy the full range of beauty treatments and bodywork at this Holistic and wellness center. (367, Olas Altas)
A traditional 6 Steps Hamman Turkish spa experience in a beautiful setting. ( Lázaro Cárdenas 240 A)
Hamam Turkish Spa
240 A Lázaro CárdenasA traditional 6 Steps Hamman Turkish spa experience in a beautiful setting. ( Lázaro Cárdenas 240 A)
Food scene
One of our best-kept secrets. Look no further if you are searching for excellent, honest, down-to-earth Mexican food. (Lázaro Cárdenas 520)
Fonda el Cucon
520 C Lázaro CárdenasOne of our best-kept secrets. Look no further if you are searching for excellent, honest, down-to-earth Mexican food. (Lázaro Cárdenas 520)
One of Puerto Vallarta’s excellent newcomers featuring a unique fusion menu we truly enjoy (Olas Altas 507)
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Azafrán Restaurante Bar
507 Olas AltasOne of Puerto Vallarta’s excellent newcomers featuring a unique fusion menu we truly enjoy (Olas Altas 507)
You will not be disappointed with this Gringo’s spot featuring the best fish and chips west of the UK. (Basilio Badillo 212)
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Joe Jack's Fish Shack
212 Basilio BadilloYou will not be disappointed with this Gringo’s spot featuring the best fish and chips west of the UK. (Basilio Badillo 212)
For the best breakfast or brunch, visit Fredy’s Tucan and enjoy a traditional breakfast great cup of coffee and delicious homemade breakfast pastries. (Basilio Badillo 245)
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Restaurante Fredy's Tucan
245 Basilio BadilloFor the best breakfast or brunch, visit Fredy’s Tucan and enjoy a traditional breakfast great cup of coffee and delicious homemade breakfast pastries. (Basilio Badillo 245)
Hi-End Gourmet restaurant and an attached Tequila Bar in a beautiful and relaxing setting. Impeccable Service
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Restaurant Oscar's
S/N Isla Rio CualeHi-End Gourmet restaurant and an attached Tequila Bar in a beautiful and relaxing setting. Impeccable Service
Do Not Miss Sonoritas Olas Altas. Rustic operation specializing in tacos al pastor, plus tortas, fundidos & cocktails.
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Sonorita Olas Altas
232 Pino SuárezDo Not Miss Sonoritas Olas Altas. Rustic operation specializing in tacos al pastor, plus tortas, fundidos & cocktails.
Do not miss a great Water Taxi Ride to Ocean Grill with a lunch to match. Located 30 minutes south of PV.
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Ocean Grill Vallarta
Do not miss a great Water Taxi Ride to Ocean Grill with a lunch to match. Located 30 minutes south of PV.
Elegant restaurant serving a menu of Italian classics in an open-air dining space with city views. Do not miss brunch.
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La Cappella
363 B C. MiramarElegant restaurant serving a menu of Italian classics in an open-air dining space with city views. Do not miss brunch.
Casual breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Beautiful outdoor setting in Zona Romantica.
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Coco's Kitchen
Casual breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Beautiful outdoor setting in Zona Romantica.
El Dorado - Fine dining on the beach
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El Dorado Restaurant
102 PúlpitoEl Dorado - Fine dining on the beach
The constant line outside Pancho's Takos says it all.
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Pancho's Takos
162 Basilio BadilloThe constant line outside Pancho's Takos says it all.
Keeping with the traditions of the Chocolate's Motherland...
Artisan chocolatier located in Zona Romantica. Specializes in handcrafted chocolate truffles of pure joy.
Xocodiva Artisan Chocolate
369 Aquiles SerdánKeeping with the traditions of the Chocolate's Motherland...
Artisan chocolatier located in Zona Romantica. Specializes in handcrafted chocolate truffles of pure joy.
The creative spirit, passion and unique style of Thierry Blouet, chef and founder, has made Café des Artistes a worthy representative of the gastronomic pleasure of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco – Mexico.
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Café des Artistes
740 Calle Gpe. SánchezThe creative spirit, passion and unique style of Thierry Blouet, chef and founder, has made Café des Artistes a worthy representative of the gastronomic pleasure of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco – Mexico.
A great and elegant quiet spot for good food and cocktails.
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Bravos Restaurant Bar
263 C. Fco. I. MaderoA great and elegant quiet spot for good food and cocktails.
Casa Kimberly’s open air restaurant, The Iguana, overlooks the city of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay and serves contemporary Mexican cuisine in an elegant but informal ambience.
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The Iguana Restaurant & Tequila Bar
445 C. ZaragozaCasa Kimberly’s open air restaurant, The Iguana, overlooks the city of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay and serves contemporary Mexican cuisine in an elegant but informal ambience.
One of our favorite spots for special occasion and great innovative cuisine with a local touch and implacable service.
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Azafrán Restaurante Bar
507 Olas AltasOne of our favorite spots for special occasion and great innovative cuisine with a local touch and implacable service.
Top Shelf foodie's heaven! Great settings, beautiful decor, great service, and overall - a high-end feel. Best of all is the food which is innovative and delicious. Try the tasting menu.
Not cheap, but worth every penny. Highly recommended for special occasions or a romantic dinner.
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Tintoque
445 Aquiles SerdánTop Shelf foodie's heaven! Great settings, beautiful decor, great service, and overall - a high-end feel. Best of all is the food which is innovative and delicious. Try the tasting menu.
Not cheap, but worth every penny. Highly recommended for special occasions or a romantic dinner.
Entertainment
is a performing arts center, theater, cabaret, and lounge featuring Broadway musicals and other original productions. (Basilio Badillo 330).
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Act ll Entertainment Stages
Basilio Badillois a performing arts center, theater, cabaret, and lounge featuring Broadway musicals and other original productions. (Basilio Badillo 330).
The Palm Cabaret and Bar is a bar and performance venue in Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
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The Palm Cabaret and Bar
508 Olas AltasThe Palm Cabaret and Bar is a bar and performance venue in Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
The Palm Cabaret and Bar is a bar and performance venue in Zona Romántica
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The Palm Cabaret and Bar
508 Olas AltasThe Palm Cabaret and Bar is a bar and performance venue in Zona Romántica