Day before the wedding
- AfternoonOld town and Malecón walking tour · 2.5h
- EveningDinner at Joe Jack's Fish Shack
☀️ The relaxed weekend
Boat days, gardens, gentle walks and long lunches.
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Coco's Kitchen
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningYelapa and Majahuitas boat trip · 8h
- EveningSunset cruise on Banderas Bay · 3h
🍷 The foodie weekend
Wine tastings, cooking classes, markets and great tables.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonMexican cooking class · 4h
- EveningDinner at El Arrayán
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Pancho's Takos
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningYelapa and Majahuitas boat trip · 8h
- EveningStreet taco tour · 3h
🧗 The adventure weekend
Hikes, kayaks, balloons and things to brag about at brunch.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonWhale watching tour · 4h · seasonal
- EveningDinner at El Arrayán
Wedding day
- MorningCoffee and breakfast at Pancho's Takos
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningYelapa and Majahuitas boat trip · 8h
- EveningSunset cruise on Banderas Bay · 3h
Staying longer?
Add one of these full-day trips:
- Yelapa and Majahuitas boat trip. Boat to a car-free beach village, a jungle waterfall and snorkeling.
- Sayulita day trip. A colorful surf town with boutiques, tacos and beginner waves.
Budget-friendly bites
- Pancho's Takos, Zona Romántica. Al pastor tacos until late. Expect a line.
- Coco's Kitchen, Zona Romántica. Garden brunch spot.
- Fredy's Tucan, Zona Romántica. Big breakfasts at good prices.
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.
Questions about a Puerto Vallarta wedding weekend
How many days should wedding guests spend in Puerto Vallarta?
Three days covers the essentials: arrive the day before, the wedding day and a free day after. Guests flying long-haul often stay four to six days and add day trips such as yelapa and Majahuitas boat trip or sayulita day trip.
What is the best group activity for wedding guests in Puerto Vallarta?
Popular choices are marietas Islands snorkel tour, whale watching tour, yelapa and Majahuitas boat trip. Most offer private options for groups of 10 to 20.
Where can guests eat cheaply in Puerto Vallarta?
Try Pancho's Takos (Zona Romántica), Coco's Kitchen (Zona Romántica), Fredy's Tucan (Zona Romántica).
When is the best time for a wedding in Puerto Vallarta?
November to April is the most popular season.
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