Yelapa and Majahuitas boat trip
Boat to a car-free beach village, a jungle waterfall and snorkeling.
See dates and prices →☀️ Relaxed things to do
Sunset cruise on Banderas Bay
Open bar and dinner as the sun sets over the bay.
See dates and prices →Sayulita day trip
A colorful surf town with boutiques, tacos and beginner waves.
See dates and prices →Old town and Malecón walking tour
Churches, street art and the seaside boardwalk sculptures.
See dates and prices →Private yacht charter
Your group's own boat for swimming, snorkeling and drinks.
See dates and prices →🍷 Foodie things to do
Street taco tour
Locals' taco stands and Mexican street food in the old town.
See dates and prices →Tequila and mezcal tasting
Learn about agave spirits with a guided tasting.
See dates and prices →Mexican cooking class
Make salsas, tamales and mole with a local chef.
See dates and prices →🧗 Adventure things to do
Marietas Islands snorkel tour
Snorkel and see the famous Hidden Beach area in a protected marine park.
See dates and prices →Whale watching tour
Humpbacks breed in the bay every winter. Sightings are almost certain.
See dates and prices →Canopy zipline adventure
Fly over the jungle canyons in the Sierra Madre.
See dates and prices →Los Arcos snorkeling
Snorkel around rock arches in a marine park just south of town.
See dates and prices →Where wedding guests should eat in Puerto Vallarta
Café des Artistes
Centro
Romantic garden dining. A Vallarta classic.
Map ↗La Palapa
Los Muertos beach
Tables in the sand at sunset.
Map ↗Hacienda San Angel
Centro
Hilltop villa terrace with bay views.
Map ↗La Leche
Hotel Zone
All-white dining room covered in milk cartons.
Map ↗Tintoque
Marina
Creative tasting menus on the marina.
Map ↗El Arrayán
Centro
Regional Mexican dishes in a courtyard.
Map ↗Joe Jack's Fish Shack
Zona Romántica
Fish and chips and margaritas.
Map ↗El Barracuda
5 de Diciembre
Beachfront and casual. Fun for groups.
Map ↗Mariscos Tino's
Pitillal
Local favorite for a seafood feast.
Map ↗Pancho's Takos
Zona Romántica
Al pastor tacos until late. Expect a line.
Map ↗Coco's Kitchen
Zona Romántica
Garden brunch spot.
Map ↗Fredy's Tucan
Zona Romántica
Big breakfasts at good prices.
Map ↗Where to stay
- Garza Blanca Preserve $$$
South shore. Resort in the jungle above a private beach. - Casa Velas $$$
Marina Vallarta. Adults-only all-inclusive boutique resort. - Hotel Mercurio $$$
Zona Romántica. Friendly small hotel near the beach.
Getting around
- Uber works well and is cheaper than taxis.
- Local buses are cheap and run along the bay.
- Water taxis to Yelapa and southern beaches leave from Los Muertos pier.
- Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit resorts are 30 to 45 minutes north.
Arriving
Puerto Vallarta airport (PVR) is 15 minutes from the old town.
Good to know for guests in Puerto Vallarta
- Currency: Mexican peso (MXN). US dollars are often accepted in resort areas at a worse rate.
- Tipping: Expected: 10 to 15% in restaurants, plus tips for guides, drivers and boat crews.
- Dinner time: Dinner from about 7 to 10 pm.
- Power plugs: Type A and B plugs (same as the US), 127 V.
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Questions guests ask about Puerto Vallarta
When is the best time for a wedding in Puerto Vallarta?
November to April is the most popular season. Jungle mountains dropping into Banderas Bay, a lively old town and beach villages reachable only by boat.
How do guests get to Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta airport (PVR) is 15 minutes from the old town.
How do guests get around Puerto Vallarta?
Uber works well and is cheaper than taxis. Local buses are cheap and run along the bay. Water taxis to Yelapa and southern beaches leave from Los Muertos pier. Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit resorts are 30 to 45 minutes north.
What can wedding guests do in Puerto Vallarta as a group?
Good group options include marietas Islands snorkel tour, whale watching tour, yelapa and Majahuitas boat trip, sunset cruise on Banderas Bay. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.
Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. Our Puerto Vallarta wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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Ready-made relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
See the plan →Welcome dinner restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
Group-friendly places for the welcome or rehearsal dinner and the day-after brunch, with local dinner times and tipping.
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