Sunbathing and sipping margaritas is just one of many ways to spend a vacation in Puerto Vallarta. Mexico's prettiest resort town is also one of its most diverse. Old Vallarta—El Centro and the Zona Romántica—is a goldmine of quirky boutiques and winding cobblestone streets. In Marina Vallarta, shopping centers and deluxe hotels spread around the city's yacht marina. And from Costalegre to the Riviera Nayarit, miles of sandy beaches and scores of stellar restaurants and lively nightclubs, surrounded by historic mountain towns, keep visitors returning again and again.
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110v/60 cycles; electrical plugs have two flat prongs (the same as in the U.S.).Currency
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SpanishElectrical Outlets
110v/60 cycles; electrical plugs have two flat prongs (the same as in the U.S.).Currency
Mexican PesoNearby Airports
PVRWhen to Go
High season (aka dry season) is December through April; the resorts are most crowded and expensive during this time. If you don't mind afternoon...Read More
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Discover the best neighborhoods in Puerto Vallarta with curated recommendations from our editors.
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When to Go
High season (aka dry season) is December through April; the resorts are most crowded and expensive during this time. If you don't mind afternoon...Read More
Neighborhood Guides
Discover the best neighborhoods in Puerto Vallarta with curated recommendations from our editors.
Local Weather
When to Go
High season (aka dry season) is December through April; the resorts are most crowded and expensive during this time. If you don't mind afternoon...Read More
Neighborhood Guides
Discover the best neighborhoods in Puerto Vallarta with curated recommendations from our editors.
essentials
- Best Puerto Vallarta Itineraries
- Climate
- Dining Planner
- Fast Facts
- Getting Oriented
- Lodging Planner
- The Scene
- When to Go