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Puerto Vallarta is one of the cities I have lived for 5 years in Mexico it attracts many
tourists, and if you are planning to visit Puerto Vallarta as well, I have compiled a
list with the best things to do and have a great time and what you should do to make
your trip to Puerto Vallarta Mexico memorable.
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In Today's video, we going to talk about the TOP 10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN PUERTO VALLARTA
MEXICO
#1.
Conchas Chinas Puerto Vallarta is a place that people visit
for its beaches, which is why you will be finding many incredible beaches on this list
where you can rest and relax.
We will be starting with Conchas Chinas, which is a beach located south of Puerto Vallarta
between forests and mountains.
The name Conchas Chinas means "Chinese Shells" referring to the type of shell found only
on the beaches of Conchas Chinas There are many water sport activities that you can do
here at Conchas Chinas, including scuba diving and snorkeling under the supervision of guides.
You can also hire a surfing board or a jet ski if you want to take on the waters.
There are also many restaurants and bars over here where you can have some drinks and have
a nice affordable local meal.
Also, the drinks aren't that expensive either, making Conchas Chinas a nice beach to visit
if you are on a budget and you will love the greenery and mountains surrounding it.
#2.
Casa 449 Speaking of food, it's no secret that Mexico
is a fantastic country to visit if you are a food lover.
In Puerto Vallarta, some amazing restaurants are serving authentic and delicious Mexican
food, but one restaurant that just stands out in the city is Casa 449.
Casa 449 is a family-run restaurant, and it isn't as old as other family-run Mexican restaurants
in the city.
However, the reason why Casa 449 is better than other restaurants is that the managers
here are trained as international chefs in some of the most expensive Mexican restaurants
in Spain and Mexico.
The menu is contemporary cuisine with local flavors, and it's pretty limited, but the
gourmet style is something that makes your experience so good that you would want to
eat here again and again.
This place is located on the outskirts of Zona Romantica, only 9 blocks from the sea,
however, the area is less populated with tourists, so this place is quite underrated.
The staff is cooperative, and the overall hospitality is amazing.
And, the biggest plus point of this restaurant is that it is affordable for what you get
served in a nice presentation on your plate.
Good ambiance, great food, and affordability, what else do you want?
#3.
Whale Watching Mexican bays allow you to witness the aquatic
life; it's up to you whether you want to witness it from the bay or you want to go snorkeling
or scuba diving to get a better insight and an experience that you won't forget your entire
life.
Go whale watching, which is one of the most popular things to do in Puerto Vallarta.
It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and this is one of the reasons why tourists crowd
the Banderas Bay from mid-December to the end of March to witness humpback whales jumping
out of the waters when trying to impress the females nearby and giving you a whale show
that you will never forget.
The best way to go whale watching is to go with an organized expedition.
You can witness whales from close up to get a much better experience, and there are many
tours that you can choose from.
The best tour is the one where you will also have a marine biologist with you on the boat
explaining everything you need to know about whales.
#4.
Zona Romantica Zona Romantica is the area where lovers flock
to have the time of their lives with their significant half.
You can call it Puerto Vallarta's romantic zone, and you can come here with your partner
and have a great time regardless of your sexual preference.
Because the great thing about Puerto Vallarta is that it is LGBT-friendly, and people who
belong to this community are not judged, nor are they harmed in any way.
You can also find LGBT bars in Zona Romantica as people here believe that love is for everyone
and it's everyone's choice who they want to love.
Regardless of your sexual orientation, you will love Zona Romantica, and there are beaches
nearby as well, And, oh yes, there are many amazing International restaurants over here
but you can also have authentic Mexican food restaurants or simple local food stalls the
experience is one of a kind here.
#5.
Banderas Bay Banderas Bay is the biggest bay in Mexico,
but it's also one of the deepest and largest bays in the world at 42 kilometers wide it
is in amongst the 10 largest in the world, Banderas Bay forms part of the very exclusive
“World’s Most Beautiful Bays Club“, seated in France.
With a 68-kilometer coastline, However, even if you are not a fan of whales watching, there
are many amazing things that you can do at Banderas Bay.
You can get out on the water with a jet ski or a surfing board, or you can just sit back,
apply some sunscreen and enjoy the nice sunny weather at the beaches with some margaritas.
It protects the city from hurricanes and keeps the shoreline more tranquil.
If you are on a higher budget, you can hire your private luxury yacht with a captain or
go for a snorkeling tour on a yacht—an amazing place to visit if you are looking to have
a nice family picnic or a sunset cruise.
#6.
Food Tours If you are a foodie like me, you can check
out the famous Taco Adventure Tour, where you can visit several Mexican food stalls
serving Mexican food items like tacos, quesadillas, churros, sopes, pozole, and much more.
It's also a great way to socialize with other food lovers as well.
You can also check out the Puerto Vallarta Mixology Tour if you are more into different
types of drinks, including tequila, mezcal, micheladas, and others.
Plus, you also get to have delicious tacos and scrumptious desserts.
You can also learn cooking from an international chef, who will teach you how to cook authentic
Mexican dishes and some very useful tips and tricks.
A great thing to learn if you are visiting Puerto Vallarta.
#7.
Playa Los Muertos Playa Los Muertos is one of the most popular
and most visited beaches in downtown Vallarta.
You can either play volleyball, find various water sports activities or just have a nice
cocktail and relax on your chair or mat.
Restaurants, live music, massage services, boating, swimming classes, and other activities
are accessible at this beach.
You'll see many street vendors selling anything you can think of from food to electronics,
but be careful that some can be a little forceful and insistent and for sure overpriced so start
polishing your negotiation skills in case you want to buy something.
According to locals, the name "Playa Los Muertos” comes from the place's tragic past, when pirates
used to attack locals who were ordered to bring down the gold they collected on the
hills via donkeys during the colonial period.
The name is a mournful reminder of Puerto Vallarta's terrible past.
Today it is a tourist heaven downtown where everybody meets at dawn to see the beautiful
sunset of Puerto Vallarta.
#8.
Mismaloya Mismaloya is a small fishing village, and
if you have seen the movie Night of the Iguana, you can relate to the village a bit as Mismaloya
was the setting for this movie.
Mismaloya is surrounded by a small forest and has a large number of beach restaurants
to choose from.
The beach in Mismaloya is not massive in any way, but it is quite beautiful.
In a remote cove surrounded by jungle, Mismaloya is known for its namesake beach, cozy open-air
eateries, and upmarket restaurants serving Mexican seafood dishes.
Don't miss out to visit this part of town.
#9.
Historical center downtown Puerto Vallartas center and its cobblestone
streets are a must-visit when the sun sets with wonderful restaurants, cafes on every
corner, walk along the beach and boardwalk(Malecon), lots of shopping and street vendors and street
performers are to be seen here, the lively ambiance at dawn, walk to Old Vallarta get
lost in the countless galleries Vallarta has to offer to go over to the ArtWalk district
During your walk ...expect to see interesting, beautiful, creative & unusual pieces of art
you can admire them or buy them a Wonderful way to see local art, support galleries, enjoy
refreshments or ice cream, and walk through the gallery district, This is a must when
going to Puerto Vallarta stop at a local food stand and give it a try even if you don't
know what they are selling just buy it and try it.
#10.
Los Arcos National Marine Park We have told you about the amazing beaches
that you can visit here in Puerto Vallarta, you should head to the Los Arcos National
Marine Park.
There are many reefs where you can dive and do snorkeling or scuba diving.
There are tunnels you can swim through underwater.
There are also caves that you can explore.
Los Arcos is a protected area and is also famous for its huge variety of marine life
and birds on the island.
You can also rent a private boat and go tour it.
Ecological marine reserve Los Arcos National Park is home to manta rays and turtles, and
popular for snorkeling and diving among its rocky outcrops.
Nearby Vallarta Zoo on land allows visitors to feed its hippos and monkeys that is also
an option to combine it with this excursion together and have a wonderful day you will
not forget that anytime soon.
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