Puerto Vallarta, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
Where you stay changes your whole trip. 6 distinct areas, compared without the spin — so you book the right one.
Zona Romántica
Puerto Vallarta's old town south of the Río Cuale: Playa Los Muertos, the pier, restaurants, bars and the LGBTQ+ scene. Walkable, and noisy near the bars.
Centro and the Malecón
Downtown Puerto Vallarta: the Malecón, the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the main square and hillside streets. Walkable, with small beaches.
Hotel Zone
The beachfront strip between downtown and Marina Vallarta: mid-size resorts, malls and frequent buses into town.
Marina Vallarta
The marina, golf course and cruise terminal beside the airport, with resorts, waterfront restaurants and many tour boats.
Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit
The resort coast north of the airport in Nayarit: large all-inclusives, a long flat beach, and the road to Bucerías, Punta de Mita and Sayulita.
South Shore
Hillside resorts and coves south of town: Conchas Chinas, Mismaloya, Los Arcos and the water taxis at Boca de Tomatlán.