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Water Activities · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
A compact, action-packed day trip from Puerto Vallarta that combines snorkeling, kayaking, and a visit to the famous Hidden Beach—perfect for travelers who want a short, accessible taste of Mexico’s marine wilderness.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
El Malecon is Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant seaside spine: a promenade of public art, street food and access to the bay’s best activities. From sunrise strolls to neon catamaran parties, the Malecon is a compact introduction to the city’s culture and coastline.
Read the story →Water Activities · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Los Arcos is Puerto Vallarta’s compact, dramatic marine playground: granite arches, clear snorkeling, cliff jumps, and remote villages—all reachable from Mismaloya. Here’s how to make the most of a day on the water.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
A small fishing pier, a string of jungle trails and a flotilla of water taxis — Boca de Tomatlán is the understated gateway to Puerto Vallarta’s hidden coves. Hike to tiny beaches, jump on a boat to Yelapa or Quimixto, and snorkel bright reefs in waters that dare you to dive in.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
From humpback whales to blue-water sport fishing and sheltered snorkeling coves, Banderas Bay delivers varied marine adventures near Puerto Vallarta. This guide balances vivid on-water moments with practical tips to plan a successful day at sea.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
A short boat ride from Puerto Vallarta, the Marietas Islands condense geology, wildlife, and an improbable hidden beach into a single, unforgettable half-day. This guide explains what to expect and how to do it responsibly.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Just beyond Puerto Vallarta’s boardwalk, the Sierra Madre Mountains rise in a tangle of jungle, rivers, and ridge-top views. Here, ATVs growl, ziplines sing, horses pick careful paths to waterfalls, and birds flash color through pine–oak forest. This is the mountain side of Vallarta—raw, rewarding, and easier to reach than you think.
Read the story →Motorized Land · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Throttle through village lanes and then sail above the jungle canopy on this four-hour ATV and zipline combo out of Puerto Vallarta—a compact, culture-rich adventure that balances hands-on driving with skyward calm.
Read the story →Motorized Land · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Dust, throttle and the pine-scented air of the Sierra Madre: a three-hour ATV or RZR tour outside Puerto Vallarta combines off-road thrills with local flavor—ziplines, stream crossings and a tequila tasting to seal the adventure.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
In six hours you can snorkel reef-fringed islets, hike through tropical foothills, and cool off beneath a seasonal waterfall—this Puerto Vallarta day trip stitches surf and jungle into one accessible adventure.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Spend six high-octane hours seeing Puerto Vallarta from water, sky, and mountain: jet-boat wake flips, a kilometer-long ‘Superman’ zipline, parasailing over Banderas Bay, RZR trails in the Sierra Madre, and a wind-tunnel finale.
Read the story →Motorized Land · Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Swap the malecón for mud-splattered trails and climb into the Sierra Madre foothills in a side-by-side UTV. In less than a morning you’ll trade palm trees for panoramic views, family-run coffee plots and a taste of Vallarta’s inland life.
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