A comprehensive guide to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, highlighting top activities beyond resort areas including El Malecon boardwalk, Centro and Zona Romántica neighborhoods, accessible beaches along the coast, Boca de Tomatlán as a gateway to remote coastal towns, Palo María waterfall hike, and scenic viewpoints overlooking the entire city and bay.
- Duration
- 21 min 22 s
- Route distance
- 34.6 km
- Start
- Centro & Zona Romantica
- End
- Los Arcos de Mismaloya
- Stops
- 2
- Channel author
- Steve Yalo
Timestamps and places
- — Intro
- — El Malecón
- — Centro & Zona Romantica
- — Find a beach
- — Southern Beaches (Boca de Tomatlan, Colomitos, Las Animas, Quimixto, Yelapa)
- — Palo Maria Waterfall Hike
- — Mirador de la Cruz
- — Los Arcos de Mismaloya
- — Food
- — Find a Local Event
- — What's YOUR Favorite thing to do in Puerto Vallarta?
- — Honorable Mentions
- — Vallarta Vamanos Transportation Service
- — More Honorable Mentions
- — Saying YES to Every Street Vendor
Route on the map
Puerto Vallarta 🇲🇽 Top Things To Do for Travelers Beyond The Resorts