Puerto Vallarta Mexico

The quaint Mexican town of Puerto Vallarta backs up to the palm peppered Sierra de Madre mountains, overlooking the azure waters of Banderas Bay. The pure natural beauty that blankets the region is just the beginning of what makes the top destination in Mexico such a magical place to vacation. The city’s enchanting colonial architecture, rich culture, exquisite culinary scene, and artistic presence creates a haven for travelers of all sorts, while the best all inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta provide the idyllic accommodations for the vacation of your dreams.

Where is Puerto Vallarta located?

Puerto Vallarta is idyllically located on the shores of Banderas Bay on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Under the protection of the emerald green mountains that surround the region, sits the quaint Mexican town that is beloved by so many. Vallarta truly is a playground for travelers with a sense of adventure and a desire to experience the varied landscapes and the diverse flora and fauna Mexico has become known for.

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Puerto Vallarta Weather

No matter what time of year you visit the city, the weather in Puerto Vallarta is almost always perfect. In this top Mexican destination, the sun shines an average of 360 days a year and temperatures hover between a comfortable 60-90°F. While the most popular time to visit Puerto Vallarta is from mid November to the end of April, the entire year provides sufficient sunshine and blue skies for a wonderful vacation experience. Even in the summer months, when rain showers are prevalent, the sun shines throughout the day, making the cooling showers at night both refreshing and inviting.

Puerto Vallarta Time Zone

Puerto Vallarta is located in the Central Time Zone (GMT -6), the same as the cities of Dallas, Chicago, and Mexico City.

Puerto Vallarta Top Attractions

The Malecon: at the heart of downtown sits this mile long promenade perfect for perusing the countless boutique shops, restaurants, bars, and nightly entertainment.
Los Arcos (The Arches): A set of islands that sit off the coast of Vallarta’s southern shore, providing both stunning beauty and a great place for aquatic adventures.
The Marina: located a short distance from the resort, Marina Vallarta has some of the best restaurants and stores in the city.
Las Marietas: A hidden beach that sits inside a crater on an island on the northern end of Banderas Bay.
Golf Courses: Puerto Vallarta has a number of courses that can be found throughout the bay.
Nightlife: a variety of bars, nightclubs, cantinas and live rock music venues are scattered throughout town.
Beaches: Los Muertos Beach, Conchas Chinas, Playa Camarones, and many more.
Restaurants: Puerto Vallarta is known for its diverse collection of gourmet restaurants and delicious taco stands, which includes authentic Mexican cuisine, Italian favorites. Fresh seafood, and so much more.

Puerto Vallarta’s most popular beaches

Los Muertos Beach:

By far the busiest beach in town, Los Muertos Beach is filled with enthusiastic tourists, restaurants and bars, and a host of beach activity.

Conchas Chinas Beach:

Located on the southern end of the city, this beach is a must see when visiting Vallarta. The picturesque rock formations and crystal clear water create the idyllic setting for a day at the beach.

Playa Camarones:

Stretching along a significant portion of the coast of Puerto Vallarta is a beach where aquatic activities are plentiful and soft sands are abundant.

Tours & Activities in Puerto Vallarta

The endless array of things to do in Puerto Vallarta makes it a mecca for those seeking non-stop adventure on their vacations. Puerto Vallarta offers a wealth of opportunities to explore the destination, enjoy a variety of tours, and participate in the countless activities available to visitors. The extensive list of Puerto Vallarta tours, which includes those available in Riviera Nayarit, features dolphin and sea lion encounters, exciting ATV excursions, glass bottom boat rides, tours on a pirate ship, horseback riding adventures, scuba diving, whale watching (from January to March) and much, much more. Reserve your Puerto Vallarta tours with the concierge at Villa del Palmar or online before you arrive through our activities reservations system.

Nightlife

Puerto Vallarta offers a vibrant nightlife for all types of travelers. At the center of town is the Malecon, a mile-long promenade that is home to a wealth of bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and more. Our marvellous resort is also a short distance to attractive nightclubs and a vast array of restaurants, which means you’ll never have to go far to enjoy the splendor of the Puerto Vallarta…

Golf

In Puerto Vallarta, you can play a round of golf while enjoying one of the most incredible views in Mexico. The picturesque destination has world-class golf courses just minutes from Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa, where the serene greens are balanced by the spectacular beauty of Banderas Bay, forming the perfect backdrop for an incredible and invigorating day of golf. Among the nearby…

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Fun times and the best marg...

Loved the service by Edgar in the Wings Pub. He was very friendly and we had great margueritas. His service was excellent and he had great service. He also was also very attentive and happy to take pictues.

Lynnepatacairk From Tripadvisor

What a Hidden Gem

This resort is a real hidden gem. From the onset the lobby is great and was recently refurbished. The resort itself is a little dated and so first impressions were a little skeptical. After needing to change room intially, Raul made this an easy and seemless service everything beyond this was A+…

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Wonderful Experience

Had a wonderful experience at the concierge desk again yesterday. Thank you Monse and Ramon for your help and always being so friendly to us. And calling us by name when we come to ask questions. You guys truly make our time here special. Ken and Linda Opalko

Ken And Linda Opalko From Tripadvisor

Great Service!

Thank you for the great service. All the staff are very friendly, Alex at the front desk, Ramon and Fabiola from concierge were always greeting us with a smile. The resort is old but very well maintained. The pool temperature is just right, not to warm , refreshing and clean. Thank you for your…

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Concierge desk is so amazing

Irma at the concierge desk is so amazing. She has taken such great care of us. Booking reservations, greeting us by name! Always looking out for us. When we had an issue she took the time to ensure we were happy and content. Thank you Irma

Linda Opalko From Tripadvisor

Fabulous

Fabulous day at the pool & our waiter (Miguel) made me a “giants” drink for our WHL hockey team VANCOUVER Giants !!! He matched the colours of my hat - amazing man

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The hotel es super clean

The best team in earth the concietge department Villa Del Palmar Centro especially Diego, Irma,,Monse,Iris,Fabi, Kenia, Martin etc all staff were good .the hotel have an excellent enviroment pleasent all the way and very safe which ths most important thing. The hotel es super clean and the maids are…

Belkis R From Tripadvisor

Great time

We had a great time at the palmar. We stayed back in december for three weeks and liked it so much that we are back. The beach is great and the staff couldn't be more pleasant and helpful. Of special note the concierge Irma was especially helpful to us. She was there to help us book events and…

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Recommended

This is a safe and friendly resort with all the amenities. Clean, quiet. Staff are very attentive. Recommended for families, singles and seniors.

Linda Scott From Tripadvisor

Great option

Pools are great. Resort is right on the beach. Convenient to local restaurants and grocery stores! Staff are very friendly! Non all inclusive is a great option because it encourages you to try different local cuisine.

John Elder From Tripadvisor

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Puerto Vallarta Mexico

Where is Puerto Vallarta located?

Puerto Vallarta Map

Puerto Vallarta Weather

Puerto Vallarta Time Zone

Puerto Vallarta Top Attractions

Puerto Vallarta’s most popular beaches

Los Muertos Beach:

Conchas Chinas Beach:

Playa Camarones:

Tours & Activities in Puerto Vallarta

Nightlife

Golf

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