Why is Puerto Vallarta so popular?

Puerto Vallarta also boasts some of the best restaurants in the country, featuring delicious traditional Mexican cuisine as well as international fare. The city's vibrant nightlife includes some of Latin America's best clubs, fiestas, and music festivals. The area's natural beauty is unparalleled.



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Puerto Vallarta is more than just a beach vacation. It's a vibrant, stunning juxtaposition of golden beaches, green jungles, meandering mountains, and intriguing culture.

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While Puerto Vallarta, in general, is considered safe, certain areas are particularly known for their safety and visitor-friendly environments. The Hotel Zone, Downtown, Zona Romantica, Marina Vallarta, and Nuevo Vallarta are popular neighborhoods with an excellent safety record.

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Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's most affordable coastal towns, with plenty of pristine beaches and street markets, as well as an old town with a Spanish colonial atmosphere. The main beach, Playa Los Muertos, is fringed by a promenade that's known for hosting traditional music and dance performances in the evenings.

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Puerto Vallarta is located on beautiful Banderas Bay where the waters are calmer than the Pacific Ocean. The bay and beaches are perfect for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. Summers have less wave action and the water is clearer.

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Five to eight days is a great length for a Mexico trip with stops in Puerto Vallarta. You can enjoy extra activities at each stop or a few days in another region like Guadalajara, Mexico City, or Sayulita with more time.

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