Jupiter's Guidebook
From the Airport
When you arrive at the airport, after you get through customs, you’ll pass a hallway of people hounding you for overpriced taxis. We recommend walking right passed them. They have a window inside or outside just before you exit the airport (near Corona’s patio bar) on the right side.
Aeromovil PVR
When you arrive at the airport, after you get through customs, you’ll pass a hallway of people hounding you for overpriced taxis. We recommend walking right passed them. They have a window inside or outside just before you exit the airport (near Corona’s patio bar) on the right side.
Hospital / Covid Test
For those traveling back to the US in light of the travel restriction requiring COVID tests to re-enter, this hospital does “antigen” (cheaper and faster than PCR) tests for 650 pesos (about $33USD) and offers results within 24 hours. I’m sure they have more representatives who speak English, but Sophia is who I’ve dealt with and she’s great! She even had the forethought to schedule me later in the day in case my flight gets delayed.
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Hospital Medasist
360 Manuel M. DieguezFor those traveling back to the US in light of the travel restriction requiring COVID tests to re-enter, this hospital does “antigen” (cheaper and faster than PCR) tests for 650 pesos (about $33USD) and offers results within 24 hours. I’m sure they have more representatives who speak English, but Sophia is who I’ve dealt with and she’s great! She even had the forethought to schedule me later in the day in case my flight gets delayed.
Food scene
Everything I’ve had here is top notch. From Mexican classics like ceviche and fish tacos to duck confit and French fries.
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De Cantaro
219 Basilio BadilloEverything I’ve had here is top notch. From Mexican classics like ceviche and fish tacos to duck confit and French fries.
A breakfast favorite especially amongst local Mexicanos with great open air seating, lively atmosphere, and great prices.
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The Pancake House
289 Basilio BadilloA breakfast favorite especially amongst local Mexicanos with great open air seating, lively atmosphere, and great prices.
A local favorite for breakfast or lunch with fun bright decor.
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Restaurante Fredy's Tucan
245 Basilio BadilloA local favorite for breakfast or lunch with fun bright decor.
My go to spot to grab a morning coffee or heathy eats and smoothies! The lovely staff speaks English and is friendly. Let them know Jupiter sent you!
ONO Smoothie Bowls
228 Basilio BadilloMy go to spot to grab a morning coffee or heathy eats and smoothies! The lovely staff speaks English and is friendly. Let them know Jupiter sent you!
El Solar is a beachfront bar, but it also shares a kitchen with Barracuda, so it has great seafood and piña coladas but also a great steak and fries.
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El Solar
1294 ParaguayEl Solar is a beachfront bar, but it also shares a kitchen with Barracuda, so it has great seafood and piña coladas but also a great steak and fries.
Just 5 blocks from Casa Ecuador, this is my go-to breakfast joint, but is also great for lunch. Located outside on the fourth floor, the air is much cooler, has a great 360 view, and excellent chilaquiles that come with just about every breakfast. It’s a fun, festive local favorite!
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Meño's Place
348 C. HondurasJust 5 blocks from Casa Ecuador, this is my go-to breakfast joint, but is also great for lunch. Located outside on the fourth floor, the air is much cooler, has a great 360 view, and excellent chilaquiles that come with just about every breakfast. It’s a fun, festive local favorite!
My chef friend recommended this place to me. It’s where to go if you’re looking for a fine dining experience and acclaimed as the best restaurant in the city!
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La Leche
Boulevard Francisco Medina AscencioMy chef friend recommended this place to me. It’s where to go if you’re looking for a fine dining experience and acclaimed as the best restaurant in the city!
My favorite taco cart. It doesn’t get more authentic. Tender meats like suadero go just as well in their quesadillas. And they have more adventurous meats like lengua or ojo. Tell Edna who’s usually operating the register Jupiter sent you!
Ricos Tacos
My favorite taco cart. It doesn’t get more authentic. Tender meats like suadero go just as well in their quesadillas. And they have more adventurous meats like lengua or ojo. Tell Edna who’s usually operating the register Jupiter sent you!
This place has been around for decades for good reason. I get embarrassed at how fast I chow down on their al pastor tacos. They cut a bit of pineapple onto it to satisfy any sweet and savory hankering.
Pepe's
208 Rep. de ChileThis place has been around for decades for good reason. I get embarrassed at how fast I chow down on their al pastor tacos. They cut a bit of pineapple onto it to satisfy any sweet and savory hankering.
Pollo Feliz is a chain, but I can’t help but love it. Sometimes you need a quick, inexpensive meal. It’s a rotisserie chicken restaurant. This location makes fresh tortillas.
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Pollo Feliz
206 InsurgentesPollo Feliz is a chain, but I can’t help but love it. Sometimes you need a quick, inexpensive meal. It’s a rotisserie chicken restaurant. This location makes fresh tortillas.
The best sushi in the city. Hands down. Hip environment with a mural that you wouldn’t tell was all in spray paint.
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Yeo Sushi & Bar
260 Av Fluvial VallartaThe best sushi in the city. Hands down. Hip environment with a mural that you wouldn’t tell was all in spray paint.
Great coffee, juices, breakfasts, and healthy eats as fresh and modern as the decor. Their cold brew is some of my favorite coffee in the city. And of course, you’ve gotta try the Jupiter juice!
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Calmate Cafe
218 C. HondurasGreat coffee, juices, breakfasts, and healthy eats as fresh and modern as the decor. Their cold brew is some of my favorite coffee in the city. And of course, you’ve gotta try the Jupiter juice!
A great coffee shop just 5 blocks down the hill on Ave. Mexico with a few outdoor seating options.
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Café La Ventana
152 VenezuelaA great coffee shop just 5 blocks down the hill on Ave. Mexico with a few outdoor seating options.
Neighborhoods
The Malecón is the main boardwalk of Puerto Vallarta. You’ll find tons of restaurants, shops, sculptures, and performers like the “Flying Birdmen.”
Malecón
MalecónThe Malecón is the main boardwalk of Puerto Vallarta. You’ll find tons of restaurants, shops, sculptures, and performers like the “Flying Birdmen.”
Zona Romantica
Sightseeing
Puerto Vallarta’s biggest cathedral is a spectacular sight inside and out. Don’t miss it on your walk on the Malecón.
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Iparishi yethu yeNkosi kaGuadalupe
370 HidalgoPuerto Vallarta’s biggest cathedral is a spectacular sight inside and out. Don’t miss it on your walk on the Malecón.
A beautiful church just 5 blocks from Casa Ecuador. You see the its steeples from your balcony, and it’s even better close up. It also has a courtyard great for reading a book or enjoying a coffee from Cafe La Ventana!
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Igumbi likaMariya elihlalweni
s/n C. PerúA beautiful church just 5 blocks from Casa Ecuador. You see the its steeples from your balcony, and it’s even better close up. It also has a courtyard great for reading a book or enjoying a coffee from Cafe La Ventana!
They offer all sorts of fun activities. I’ve admittedly only done the ATV ride and zip lining, but they also offer things like swimming with dolphins!
Puerto Vallarta Adventures
They offer all sorts of fun activities. I’ve admittedly only done the ATV ride and zip lining, but they also offer things like swimming with dolphins!
Beach
A beautiful beach often hosting fishers with nothing but a hook, bait, and spool of cable around a coke bottle and a wondrous array of birds.
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Conchas Chinas
A beautiful beach often hosting fishers with nothing but a hook, bait, and spool of cable around a coke bottle and a wondrous array of birds.
Swimming Pool
While I don’t think staying at a resort your whole trip is a great way to actually experience the city, I do enjoy getting a day pass from time to time that includes food and beverage along with access to the their pool and gym. This place is kid-friendly and only 10 blocks from Casa Ecuador.
Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments
1301 Av MéxicoWhile I don’t think staying at a resort your whole trip is a great way to actually experience the city, I do enjoy getting a day pass from time to time that includes food and beverage along with access to the their pool and gym. This place is kid-friendly and only 10 blocks from Casa Ecuador.