The beautiful resort town of Puerto Vallarta is located in Mexico’s Pacific coast, in the state of Jalisco. It is a city trying to modernize itself while still keeping its old Mexican fishing town charm. It is known for its warm beaches, world-class restaurants, art galleries, its boardwalk (malecón) and great people.
Maximize your time in Puerto Vallarta by preparing yourself before you go. Get your bearings by viewing the maps below (you can also download the maps to your phone), learn about the different geographical zones of Puerto Vallarta, make a list of the points of interest you would like to see, decide on a hotel, your meals and how you are going to get around. And don’t forget to visit the beaches!
Maps
- Marina Vallarta
- Hotel Zone
- Centro / Downtown
- Romantic Zone / Old Town / Colonia Emiliano Zapata
- Street Tacos (self-guided tour)
The Zones
- Marina Vallarta
- Hotel Zone
- Centro / Downtown
- Romantic Zone / Old Town / Colonia Emiliano Zapata
- South Zone
Points of Interest and Landmarks
- Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- El Faro Lighthouse
- La Isla Rio Cuale
- Los Arcos Amphitheater
- Los Arcos National Marine Park
- The Malecón and Its Sculptures
- Los Muertos Pier
- Manuel Lepe Mural at Old City Hall
- Naval History Museum
- Maritime Terminal
Where to Stay in Puerto Vallarta
Where to Eat in Puerto Vallarta
- Top 10 Restaurants
- Airport and Las Juntas Restaurants
- Restaurants in the Marina Area
- Restaurants in the Hotel Zone
- Restaurants in the Downtown Area
- Restaurants in the Romantic Zone
- Restaurants in the South Zone
- Food Delivery
- Street taco Stands (self-guided tour)
How to get Around in Puerto Vallarta
- Puerto Vallarta Bus System
- Maps of Each Bus Route
- Airport Taxi Rates
- Regular Taxi Rates
- Renting a Car
- Driving in Mexico
The Pandemic and Puerto Vallarta
The pandemic is a big concern for most travelers. Here are some resources to help to keep updated on the latest information about the pandemic in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay.