Puerto Vallarta Things To Do
Nightlife
At night-time, Puerto Vallarta can really come to life. Whether you choose to reside on a quiet beachside terrace, take a midnight cruise with cocktails, or sip cold beers at a lively bar, the extensive assortment of choices means holidays in Puerto Vallarta are sure to provide plenty of things to do. In recent years, Puerto Vallarta has developed into a popular gay holiday destination, and subsequently the area now has a host of night clubs, hotels and specialty shops catering to a gay clientele.
The Jungle
Changing weather, waterfalls and wildlife can all be experienced on an organised tour in the jungle where you will have time to swim, visit a Tequila distillery and enjoy the famous Jungle Restaurant. So dense is some of the jungle in the hills behind Mislamova that it was used as the location of the 1987 action movie ‘Predator’ starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Beaches
Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular all-inclusive holiday resorts and beach destinations in Mexico. With nearly 25 miles of protected coastline, the beaches range from secluded, unspoilt stretches of sand to rocky cliffs separating the sea from the forests. All in all, there is plenty of variety in the beaches of Puerto Vallarta and something for everyone.
Water Sports
Aside from relaxing on a secluded stretch of sand, there are many things to do on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta. Jet-skiing, kayaking and wind surfing can all be enjoyed, in addition to exploring the underwater pools, caverns and caves in the company of the tropical fish. For the more adventurous, swimming with dolphins or whale watching can be a very rewarding experience, or for the more active holidaymaker, there is parasailing from the beach or a boat.
Marina Vallarta
Marina Vallarta, the largest in marina in Mexico, has hundreds of boats and extravagant yachts, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, art galleries, restaurants, shops and a lighthouse. From here, you can admire the spectacular views or take a day cruise from one of the many docks.
