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Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit are the best of all vacation worlds, as no other Mexican beach resort offers such a wide array of activities, entertainment, shopping, dining, and tour options, perfect for a vacation to Mexico. Banderas Bay and north past Punta Mita in the Riviera Nayarit offer nearly 200 miles of beach and accommodations that range from charming, smaller hotels to large, all-encompassing, all-inclusive resorts, making for the perfect beach vacation for any type of traveler.

Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta

Malecon

The miles-long Malecon is the treasure of this beachfront city. Recently expanded and widened, one can walk for miles with Banderas Bay and bronze sculptures on one side and restaurants, bars, shops, and more on the other. Towards the south end of the Malecon is Isla Cuale and its craft market, shaded from the sun and kept cool by the surrounding waters of the Rio Cuale.

Art Walk

Every Wednesday from October to May, the art galleries of Puerto Vallarta — concentrated in the Romantic Zone — keep their doors open later than usual for shopping, strolling, and wine sipping.

Outdoor Adventure

Whether you love the water or land based adventures, there’s never a shortage of things to do in Riviera Nayarit. Choose from ATV excursions, ziplining tours, sea turtle releases, deep-sea fishing, surfing, whale watching, swimming with dolphins, or getting kissed by a sea lion.

Nightlife

The highest concentration of bars and clubs is along the Malecon in central Puerto Vallarta. North of the city, in Nayarit, nightlife is centered within the hotels.

Shopping

Puerto Vallarta offers a uniquely diverse selection of shopping options. For clothing, many of the large resorts in the Riviera Nayarit area have onsite boutiques, as well as shops in the Hotel Zone and Romantic Zone. For unique art and jewelry, the galleries of the Romantic Zone are exceptional. And for local crafts and souvenirs, the market stalls on Isla Cuale offer a concentrated area to find the perfect gift to bring home.

Dining

You could not possibly find a more delightful place than Puerto Vallarta to visit, thanks to its variety of award-winning restaurants. Choose from traditional Mexican cuisine to the most innovative dishes, as well as beachfront grilled shrimp and gourmet delicacies. At all-inclusive resorts, the cuisine is just as varied — and delicious.

 

IMPORTANT FACTS Puerto Vallarta International Airport Airport Code – PVR Airport Address Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico Check-in Information Ticket counters are not open for in-person check-in and baggage check until two hours prior to departure at all designated Sun Country locations. Please arrive with proper identification to allow for check-in requirements and security processing. Ticket Counter Main Terminal, Sun Country Ticket Counter Closes one hour prior to flight departure Useful Information Currency Mexican Peso, but U.S. dollars are often accepted. ATMs can be found at most hotels and around town. Electricity 110V, the same as the U.S. and Canada. Many outlets are of the two-prong type. Entry requirements U.S. and Canadian citizens must have a valid passport. U.S. and Canadian passports in good condition must be valid for the duration of the passenger’s stay in Mexico. The U.S. Department of State recommends that passports be valid for at least six months after the expected return date. Passport cards are not accepted for air travel to Mexico. U.S. and Canadian citizens traveling to Mexico must fill out an official entry immigration form prior to their arrival. Forms are available during the flight, however, to expedite the immigration entry process, you can now complete the form online and print it prior to travel. You will need your passport, flight information, and address or name of your hotel. For more details and to access the form, visit www.mexicotouristcard.com. Note that one form per traveler is required. Language Spanish, but most people in the tourism industry speak English. Time zone Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco is the same as Central Time in the U.S. Riviera Nayarit, which is located across the river in the state of Nayarit technically is considered Mountain Time, yet all resorts abide by Central Time as the PVR Airport is on Central Time. Transportation Taxis are easy to find in Puerto Vallarta and near the resorts and towns in Riviera Nayarit. There is also a bus route that runs all the way from Nayarit and the Marina area to the Romantic Zone.