Puerto Vallarta Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Centro is home to the Melecon boardwalk with tons to do. The best shopping, food, nightlife and entertainment.
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Centro
Centro is home to the Melecon boardwalk with tons to do. The best shopping, food, nightlife and entertainment.
A favorite neighborhood with much to offer to all especially the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Zona Romantica
A favorite neighborhood with much to offer to all especially the LGBTQIA+ community.
El Caloso
A fun neighborhood with many locals favorites for food.
Amapas
Where many of the best beach club are located.
Nightlife and Dancing
Zoo Bar
630 Paseo Díaz OrdazA fun atmosphere for all. Great drinks and dancing.
Industry
258 Lázaro CárdenasA local top nighclub and bar
Paco’s Ranch
278 Ignacio L. VallartaA local favorite for Drag Shows and Dancing
Bar La Noche
267D Lázaro CárdenasA favorite by locals for Drag Shows and dancers
Food scene
Le Kliff
Amazing views of Puerto Vallarta with some great food.
Veggitalia
172 CoronaGreat vegetarian restaurant in the area.
Vitea Oceanfront Bistro
Amazing food!
La fina
151 AtmósferaA top restaurant suggested by locals
Tacos De Piedad Y Neto
AtmósferaA favorite by locals for tacos with great pries
Margarita Grill
321 Pino SuárezFavorite by all for good food and margaritas
Merida Grill comida yucateca
210 Venustiano CarranzaHigher end food options with great drinks.
San Angel Burgers And Tacos
449 Olas AltasGreat food for all with even better prices.
Sightseeing
Iparishi yethu yeNkosi kaGuadalupe
370 HidalgoHistoric church with much history.
Native Mural Painting
LB AbasoloBeautiful mural painted by locals.
Vallarta Dancers
MaleconLocal statue loved by many.
Lazaro Cardenas Park
146 Venustiano CarranzaA concrete park with lots of art offerings to view.
Los Muertos Pier
121 Francisca RodríguezPier for locals to visit and enjoy the views.
La Rotonda del Mar - Alejandro Colunga
s/n Paseo Díaz OrdazStatue art on the pier and beach.
Igumbi likaMariya elihlalweni
s/n C. PerúFamous church that is wonderful to see.
Beach
Ritmos Beach Café
177 MalecónA favorite beach location with food and beverages
Sapphire
1 MalecónHigh end beach club
Blue Chairs Beach Club Restaurant & Bar
169 MalecónHigh energy beach club
Rosita Beach
Great centrally located area of the beach.
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Uber
The Uber app is available for use from your smartphone.
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InDriver App
InDriver is an app used by many locals to find a car to take you to a local destination. This app you pay via cash and not a credit card.
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Water
The water is said to be safe to consume in Puerto Vallarta but we highly suggest for consumption bottled water only.
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Winter Months
Pack some pants and light sweaters as the winter months tend to be cooler at night.
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Restaurants and the Check/Bill
In Mexico it custom for the customer to request the check/bill when they are ready to pay.
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Taxi
Taxis are available and only take cash. Be sure to ask the driver beforehand the price.