There are many entertainment options and attractions in Puerto Vallarta . The geography that surrounds Puerto Vallarta is just extraordinary. The largest bay in north America makes its way among islands, islets, rocks and cliffs to the most beautiful beaches with the Sierra Madre occidental in the background, with its eternal emerald green jungle. All the tourist places in Puerto Vallarta have something special for all tastes.

Such a fascinating landscape is the scenery for incredible adventures. Whether under the water, above the surface, on the ground, on the beach, in the mountains, the jungle or even the city,  Puerto Vallarta offers its visitors all kinds of activities to work out, relax, rest, or go wild, so you decide! Here are some of the most typical attractions in Puerto Vallarta .

Water Sports
The Bay of Banderas is a wide paradise for all kinds of water sports. Most of them can be booked close to your hotel or in your hotel itself. The most popular ones include waterskiing, windsurfing, deep sea fishing, diving, snorkeling, excursions on a yacht, kayaks, parasailing and banana tours.

South of Rio Cuale
The main central area is divided by the Cuale river, which has a small island that is now home to a museum and several stores, bars and restaurants. Towards the south, the market of Vallarta, where elegant restaurants have invaded the streets. Inexpensive hotel s and restaurants make this area the best place for people who travel on a low budget and want to experience the true ...

Las Caletas
Las Caletas. This isolated spot of the southern coast of the Bay of Banderas is only accessible by boat, since the land raises abruplty from the coast into a lush forest. The surroundings have remained virtually intact. The beaches are waiting for you, with a hammock under a shady palm tree, and beyond that, there is a whole tropical world to discover.

Downtown Puerto Vallarta
This is where most of the action takes place, between the steep hills and the sea. Some of the traditional red tile roofed houses in the downtown area are now home to art galleries, clothing or handicraft stores. The most popular bars and discos are located on the pier. The modern Plaza de Las Armas boasts the church of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe , with its typical crown and the modern City Hall, where the Tourist Office is located.  .

Marina Vallarta
After the old town, the boulevard goes through the hotel zone and ends at Marina Vallarta. This independent commercial and residential area, complete with a golf course, is located just before the airport. Puerto Vallarta and the Bay of Banderas do not end there, since the major coastal developments are growing north in an area called Nuevo Vallarta.

Malecon
One of the most beautiful and traditional aspects of Puerto Vallarta can be found along the Malecón (Pier). A daily walk at sunset or at night is always fun, interesting and pleasant. The beauty of the sea side is impressive, whereas the street side invites to visit its stores, bars and restaurants. It is also the place to meet the local population and mingle with them.

Whale watching
After swimming cold waters, the humpback whales look for the tropical warmth of the Puerto Vallarta coast to mate and give birth. These cetaceans have amazed man for years with their spectacular jumps and melancholic songs, that are exclusive of the males.

The whale watching expeditions will bring you close enough so that you can watch the mothers with their calves, or the courtship jumps of a whale. Whether or not you’re lucky to see a whale calf coming close to your boat and let you pet it, we are sure this will be a highly emotional and exciting experience.