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Experience Puerto Vallarta like a local

Guides, tips, and recommendations to discover the Zona Romántica and everything that makes Puerto Vallarta special, written by the people who live it every day.

Playa Los Muertos pier decorated with Day of the Dead papel picado at dusk

Culture · Seasonal

Day of the Dead in Puerto Vallarta: the complete guide

The world's tallest Catrina, the Recuérdame Festival, the Malecón altars, and the 5 de Diciembre cemetery. Everything you need to see, steps from Amaca.

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Guest enjoying a cocktail during a winter stay in Puerto VallartaLong stays

Snowbirds: how to spend the winter in the Zona Romántica

Trade the cold for Puerto Vallarta. Weather, long stays, and why this is the best neighborhood for your season.

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Humpback whale in Banderas Bay with mountains in the backgroundNature

Whale season: when and where to see them

From December to March, humpbacks arrive in Banderas Bay. A guide to seeing them from the Los Muertos pier.

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LGBTQ+ celebration with Pride flags in Puerto VallartaLGBTQ+Coming soon

Gay-friendly guide to the Zona Romántica

One of Latin America's most welcoming LGBTQ+ destinations: bars, beach, nightlife, and inclusive lodging.

Dog resting in the Amaca lobbyPet friendly

Puerto Vallarta with your dog: the pet friendly guide

One of Mexico's most dog friendly destinations. Restaurants, beaches, hiking, and hotels that welcome pets.

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Sunset over Puerto Vallarta from a rooftopRooftops

The best rooftops to watch the sunset

Terraces and rooftops for a cocktail as the sun sets over Banderas Bay, in the heart of the Zona Romántica.

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Golden sunset over the Playa Los Muertos pierTravel tips

The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta

Weather, seasons, whales, festivals, and prices: a month-by-month guide to choosing when to travel.

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Zona Romántica pier at sunsetThings to do

What to do in the Zona Romántica

Playa Los Muertos, Olas Altas, galleries, restaurants, and nightlife, all within walking distance.

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Jungle trail with a view of Banderas BayGetaways

Quimixto and the beaches you can only reach by sea

Colomitos, Las Ánimas, Quimixto, and Yelapa: the hidden beaches of the southern bay and how to get there.

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Rooftop pool at sunset with a view of the bayFor two

Romantic getaway: three days for two in Puerto Vallarta

Sunsets, dinners within walking distance, hidden beaches, and an adults-only hotel: a three-day itinerary for two.

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Tacos with pineapple and guacamole on clay platesThe neighborhoodComing soon

Where to eat in the Zona Romántica: from tacos to fine dining

Taco stands, specialty coffee shops, and chef-driven restaurants: a food guide to the neighborhood.

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