The picturesque city of Puerto Vallarta, with its cobblestone streets and white-washed casas with red-tiled roofs, is popular with visitors who appreciate the charm of historic Mexico. Choose one of our Puerto Vallarta vacation packages and enjoy the quaint shops, cafes, gardens and cultural attractions of this cosmopolitan city with colonial echoes of the past.

Just a few miles up the coast from Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta offers travelers a choice of elegant hotels and resorts on the sun-drenched beaches of Banderas Bay. Nuevo Vallarta features a new marina with private slips, two world-class golf resorts, an international shopping mall with the latest fashions and frequent transportation to and from Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta Attractions

Rio Cuale Regional & Manuel Lepe Museums
The Rio Cuale displays more than 1,000 archaeological pieces from the western part of Mexico and a collection of pre-Hispanic weapons. The Manuel Lepe is a two-story house which was the home of the Mexican painter Manuel Lepe. It exhibits many of his art pieces.

Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
In the picturesque main plaza, the renaissance style church was built in 1951. The red brick bell tower is topped by a crown modeled after the one worn by Mexico's 18th century Empress Carlota. The confessional, communion and pulpit are beautifully carved from wood.

Puerto Vallarta Art Studios
Puerto Vallarta has become a true artist's colony. Guests have the opportunity to visit many art galleries and artist's studios throughout the city. You will find works from artist's locally and from all over the world. See works created by Gary Thompson, Jose Esteban, Martha Gilbert and more.

Old Town Vallarta
Pirates and Spanish galleons visited here during the 1500-1600's to gather a fresh supply of food and water. Feel its rich and colorful history as you stroll down cobblestone streets. Listen to the traditional melody of church bells, and smell the aroma of fresh food sizzling in open oven flames.

Mexican Folklore and Tequila Tour
See authentic Mariachi musical instruments and learn the secrets that gives them their unique sound. Sip a frozen Margarita and tour through a replica old time tequila factory. Experience authentic mexcal rituals and taste raicilla, the oldest alcohol spirit known to man.

Puerto Vallarta Activities

Water Sports
The awesome Mayan Palace Aqua Park provides two acres of wild water fun for all ages. Puerto Vallarta has nearly 40 different beaches, and diving, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling and fishing are all popular visitor options.

Dining & Nightlife
There are no dull nights or mediocre meals in Puerto Vallarta. The resort has dozens of excellent cafes, bistros and dinner houses. A wide range of bars - from wild to wonderfully serene - offer non-stop nightlife.

Mountain Biking
Excursions are offered into the foothills of the Sierra Madre and surrounding areas for mountain bikers of all levels. Both overnight and day trips are offered, all with bilingual guides and top-of-the-line mountain bikes.

Shopping
For fine works of art, exquisite folk art, jewelry, and designer and casual clothing, no resort in Mexico can beat Puerto Vallarta. The area is a mecca for both Mexican and foreign artists, many of whom can be seen at work in studios and workshops along the cities bustling streets.

Golf & Tennis
Puerto Vallarta is generally considered the best tennis resort in Mexico, with dozens of clay and hard courts located throughout the area. The city also boasts a trio of 18-hole golf courses, including a new Jack Nicklaus layout with an "island green" on the third hole.