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Days here fill themselves

These are the places we actually send friends — and every guest gets our current list of favorites at check-in.

salt in the air

Beaches and water activities on Banderas Bay

Banderas Bay is one of the largest bays in North America, and it shows: a working malecón beach in town, water-taxi coves you can only reach by boat, and a snorkel-only marine park an hour offshore. Here is how we actually spend our days on the water.

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giants in the bay

Whale watching season in Puerto Vallarta

From December through March, humpback whales migrate into Banderas Bay to calve and nurse their young — one of the largest concentrations of humpbacks anywhere in Mexico. Whether you book a dedicated tour or catch a breach from a sunset sail, whale season is woven into the fabric of a Puerto Vallarta winter. You do not need to plan far in advance; the whales are simply here.

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come hungry

Where to eat and drink in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta eats well at every price point, from taco stands with a line of locals out front to sit-down dinners with the sun going down over the bay. These are the places we send friends.

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bring good shoes

Golf and land adventures around Puerto Vallarta

Beyond the beach, Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta reveal a landscape of golf greens nestled among lagoons, vibrant galleries in the Romantic Zone, and jungle canopy adventures in the Sierra Madre foothills — all within an easy drive from the coast.

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go exploring

Day trips from Puerto Vallarta

Some of the best days on a Vallarta vacation happen beyond the resort zone. Whether you want mountain air and colonial charm or a laid-back beach town atmosphere, there are excellent half-day and full-day escapes within easy reach — each with its own character, none requiring an overnight stay.

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