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Nightlife & the Arts in Puerto Vallarta
| Name | Category | Location |
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Andale
Most nights, crowds spill out onto the sidewalk as party-hearty... |
Bars | Zona Romántica |
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Apaches
It's gay friendly, lesbian friendly, people friendly. Heck, superwomen... |
Bars | Zona Romántica |
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The Bar Above
It's difficult to categorize this little place above Tapas del... |
Bars | Puerto Vallarta |
Bebotero 
This upscale, second-story nightclub has live rock. Although... |
Dance Clubs, Music Clubs | Centro and Environs |
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Blanco y Negro
Here's a wonderful place for a quiet drink. The intimate café-bar... |
Dance Clubs, Music Clubs | Centro and Environs |
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Blue Chairs
In addition to its famous beach scene, Blue Chairs has the popular... |
Bars | Zona Romántica |
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Burro's Bar
Right on the sand across from Parque Lázaro Cárdenas... |
Bars | Zona Romántica |
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Café San Angel
It's moody, romantic, and a favorite with locals and the gay... |
Cafes | Zona Romántica |
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Celebration of Independence
The Celebration of Independence is held on September 15 and 16... |
Festivals | Puerto Vallarta |
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Christine
Christine has a spectacular light shows set to bass-thumping... |
Dance Clubs, Music Clubs | Centro and Environs |
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Cinemark
This easy-to-access cinema is in the heart of the Hotel Zone... |
Film | Centro and Environs |
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Cinépolis
Until Cinemark showed up, this was PV's newest theater. Next... |
Film | Centro and Environs |
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Constantini Wine Bar
Bon vivants should head for the latest innovation of hotshot... |
Bars | Centro and Environs |
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de Santos
In addition to having a pretty good Mediterranean dinner in the... |
Dance Clubs, Music Clubs | Centro and Environs |
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El Faro
Here you can admire the bay and marina from atop a 110-foot lighthouse... |
Bars | Marina Vallarta |
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El Mariachi Loco
It's the place to see mariachi musicians and dance to Latin tunes—all... |
Themed Entertainment | Centro and Environs |
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Encuentros
At this darkly atmospheric gay lounge (which is open from 6 pm... |
Bars | Zona Romántica |
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Fiestas de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Puerto Vallarta's most important celebration of faith—and... |
Festivals | Puerto Vallarta |
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Frida
We've heard this place described as "the gay Cheers of Mexico."... |
Bars | Zona Romántica |
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Garbo
This isn't necessarily the kind of place where you'll strike... |
Bars | Zona Romántica |
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Hilo
Popular with young, hip vallartenses, Hilo attracts a mix of... |
Dance Clubs, Music Clubs | Centro and Environs |
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International Gourmet Festival
The International Gourmet Festival is one of PV's biggest events... |
Festivals | Puerto Vallarta |
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J&B Dance Club
People call it "Hota Bay" (it's how you pronounce the letters... |
Dance Clubs, Music Clubs | Centro and Environs |
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La Bodeguita del Medio
It's a wonderful Cuban bar and restaurant with a friendly vibe... |
Dance Clubs, Music Clubs | Centro and Environs |
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La Cantina
Although La Cantina isn't especially hip, it has a good view... |
Bars | Centro and Environs |
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La Iguana
Enjoy Vallarta's original dinner show Thursday nights at 7 pm... |
Themed Entertainment | Zona Romántica |
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La Noche
This charming martini lounge has red walls and a huge, eye-catching... |
Bars | Zona Romántica |
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La Regadera
Talent at this karaoke spot varies; it's open Monday through... |
Bars | Centro and Environs |
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La Rosa Chueca
By day an open patio bar selling good burgers (including crocodile... |
Bars | Puerto Vallarta |
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Le Bistro Jazz Café
It's a mellow, grown-up venue with a good restaurant. There's... |
Bars | Centro and Environs |
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Mini Art Walk
North of Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías's Mini Art Walk is on... |
Festivals | Puerto Vallarta |
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MMCinema
Across from the cruise-ship pier in the Liverpool shopping complex... |
Film | Marina Vallarta |
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Old Town artWalk
An annual event since 1996, Old Town artWalk showcases artwork... |
Festivals | Puerto Vallarta |
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Party Lounge
This place is open daily after 1 pm for stop-and-go drinks: mainly... |
Bars | Centro and Environs |
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Philo's
It's the unofficial cultural center and meeting place of La Cruz... |
Music Clubs | Puerto Vallarta |
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Pie in the Sky Vallarta
Come for the excellent coffee as well as the most scrumptious... |
Cafes | Zona Romántica |
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Playa Los Arcos
This place has a theme dinner show Monday and Saturday 8-9 pm... |
Themed Entertainment | Zona Romántica |
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Señor Frog's
What's called simply "Frog's" by the locals is a good old-fashioned... |
Bars | Centro and Environs |
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The Shamrock
At this Irish-owned pub, open daily after 11 am, the Wi-Fi flows... |
Bars | Centro and Environs |
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Steve's Bar
With NASCAR on Sunday morning, NFL on Monday night, hockey, indispensable... |
Bars | Zona Romántica |
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Tribu Bar Lounge
Locals decided that this was a bit out-of-the-way to become a... |
Bars | Marina Vallarta |
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Vallarta Film Festival
Beginning in late November or early December, the public is invited... |
Festivals | Puerto Vallarta |
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Victor's Place (Café Tacuba)
This inexpensive restaurant doubles as a bar and is as casual... |
Bars | Marina Vallarta |
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villa tours
Mid-November through the end of April, three-hour villa tours... |
Festivals | Puerto Vallarta |
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Zoo Bar & Dance
Ready to party? Then head here for DJ-spun techno, Latin, reggae... |
Dance Clubs, Music Clubs | Centro and Environs |
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Ztai
Beyond its garden restaurant, multilevel Ztai offers curtained... |
Bars | Centro and Environs |
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