Mike’s Puerto Vallarta Guidebook
Food scene
Located in the hotel sight of Elizabeth Taylor’s former mansion. AmazIng romantic experience. Be sure to make a reservation and trying arrive before sunset so you can see the sunset.
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The Iguana Restaurant & Tequila Bar
445 C. ZaragozaLocated in the hotel sight of Elizabeth Taylor’s former mansion. AmazIng romantic experience. Be sure to make a reservation and trying arrive before sunset so you can see the sunset.
Amazing romantic experience. Be sure to make a reservation and trying arrive before sunset so you can see the sunset.
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Hacienda San Angel
336 C. MiramarAmazing romantic experience. Be sure to make a reservation and trying arrive before sunset so you can see the sunset.
Maybe our favorite hidden gem in PV! Amazing seafood. The Tuna is out of this world. The blended Tamarindo margaritas are so addicting! They only accept cash. Located on the second floor of the building. You will find the door on the side street and walk up the stairs
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Tuna Azul
Maybe our favorite hidden gem in PV! Amazing seafood. The Tuna is out of this world. The blended Tamarindo margaritas are so addicting! They only accept cash. Located on the second floor of the building. You will find the door on the side street and walk up the stairs
Great tacos if you don’t have to wait...but not worth the usual 1 hour wait. If you walk by and there isn’t a wait, check them out. The tacos al pastor are the best.
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Pancho's Takos
162 Basilio BadilloGreat tacos if you don’t have to wait...but not worth the usual 1 hour wait. If you walk by and there isn’t a wait, check them out. The tacos al pastor are the best.
La Palapa Restaurant
105-3 PúlpitoGreat beach dining experience. Also wonderful breakfast.
Restaurante Dianita
243 C. Fco. I. MaderoHidden gem that is not as busy. WONDERFUL breakfast.
If you want a different kind of cuisine, I would suggest Archie's. It's asian fusion.
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Archie's Wok
130 Francisca RodríguezIf you want a different kind of cuisine, I would suggest Archie's. It's asian fusion.
Neighborhoods
Great local vibe with Cobblestone streets, old and new architecture, shops, great dining and beaches
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Zona Romantica
Great local vibe with Cobblestone streets, old and new architecture, shops, great dining and beaches
Cute little town about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta. Great for a day trip. Check the rate for a car to take you over there and back. Uber and taxi are also possible and not too pricy, but may be hard to get one back to PV. Ideally check out Sayulita which is 10 minutes before San Francisco, during your visit. It’s a cute town too.
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San Francisco Nayarit
Cute little town about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta. Great for a day trip. Check the rate for a car to take you over there and back. Uber and taxi are also possible and not too pricy, but may be hard to get one back to PV. Ideally check out Sayulita which is 10 minutes before San Francisco, during your visit. It’s a cute town too.
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Great for a day trip. Beautiful beaches and waterfall hikes. Take a water taxi from Puerto Vallarta or price out a car service there and back
Yelapa
YelapaGreat for a day trip. Beautiful beaches and waterfall hikes. Take a water taxi from Puerto Vallarta or price out a car service there and back
Island off the tip of Punta Mita. Limited entry each day but you can take a water taxi from Puerto Vallarta and take the boat up to the island and swim under the arches to a private beach area. If you’re lucky you’ll see dolphins and whales on the boat ride over
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Islas Marietas
Islas MarietasIsland off the tip of Punta Mita. Limited entry each day but you can take a water taxi from Puerto Vallarta and take the boat up to the island and swim under the arches to a private beach area. If you’re lucky you’ll see dolphins and whales on the boat ride over
City/town information
Cute little surfer town about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta. Great for a day trip. Check the rate for a car to take you over there and back. Uber and taxi are also possible and not too pricy, but may be hard to get one back to PV. Ideally check out San Francisco which is 10 minutes past Sayulita, during your visit. It’s a cute town too
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Sayulita
Cute little surfer town about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta. Great for a day trip. Check the rate for a car to take you over there and back. Uber and taxi are also possible and not too pricy, but may be hard to get one back to PV. Ideally check out San Francisco which is 10 minutes past Sayulita, during your visit. It’s a cute town too
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Transportation from the airport
When leaving the airport: we usually take a taxi. Be careful to proceed all the way outside of the airport building to the official taxi stand. There will be a lot of vendors inside the airport saying they are Uber or Taxi (they usually work for time shares or car service and will try and sell you on things). The taxi outside should cost around $330 pesos or around $16USD (as of March 2021). There is a kiosk right as you leave the airport where you pay by card or cash before you leave the airport. Alternatively, you can grab an Uber but you’ll have to leave the airport & go over a bridge
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Gay Beach Recommendations
Gay beach club guide: Mantamar Beach Club (there is usually cover, pricy drinks/food, but great chairs/cabanas and pool/hot tub with ocean views), Ritmos (unofficially refered to as Green Chairs, usually no cover, lots of chairs, cheaper drinks/food, tends to be busy), Blue Chairs and Sapphire (usually a bit less busy). All good options depending on what you are looking for.
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Gay Nightlife
Most gay nightclubs/bars are located on one street in Zona Romantica. The street is Lázaro Cárdenas. My favorites are Flamingos (good music, cheap drinks, only cash, indoor/outdoor setting, fun environment), La Noche (nice rooftop ideal for socializing with friends, gogo shows and drag performances), Industry (house music, great audio/visual, ideal for dancing, the large dance floor is in a separate room in the back not always open, sometimes has a high cover to get in), there are many more bars and entertainment options, something for everyone. Reach out if you would like more advice.
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Getting around town: Use Uber
The cheapest and easiest way to get around is via Uber. You can use your card on file, but I’m not sure if you need to have a card with no foreign transaction fee to avoid additional fees, ideally link a card without these fees, if you have one. You can also check the Uber price then ask a taxi their price if they are near by. You will likely need to pay in pesos if you use the taxi. If you pay in USD the rate they give you won’t be good.
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Paying for things in Puerto Vallarta
If you have a credit card with no foreign transaction fee that is the best way to pay. Not everywhere takes card. You should try and exchange some cash for pesos so you have it, but it’s your call how much you’ll need. The best rate will usually be an ATM at a bank. We usually use Intercam, Santander or ScotiaBank.
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Excursion ideas
There is so much to do in and around Puerto Vallarta! Here are a few ideas: book a boat trip to one of the fabulous beaches to the South; book a drive to Sayulita, San Francisco, Bucerias, or Punta Mita for a day at the beach and small town exploring; book a zip-lining or ATV excursion. If you’re staying in one of our Vacation Rentals, contact our concierge team who can help set up an excursion for you.