Food &amp; Drinks

The Vallarta Lifestyles editorial team wants to share 4 Vallarta · Nayarit tasty treats to be completely tempted.

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Vallarta · Nayarit Tasty Treats

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Presenting the 5th International Cabaret Festival in Puerto Vallarta

Vallarta Lifestyles Launches its October-December 2022 Issue

Fall in Love with Vallarta · Nayarit: 4 Tasty Treats

News

Vallarta Lifestyles is proud to announce the launching of its October-December 2022 issue, which started circulating this week around Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.

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Vallarta Lifestyles

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Vallarta · Nayarit: Its Benefits for a Healthy Body

Health &amp; Beauty

Taking care of your body is much easier in a destination like Vallarta · Nayarit, where its well-utilized natural attributes contribute to achieving a healthier lifestyle.

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Benefits for a Healthy Body in Puerto Vallarta

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Riviera Nayarit: Magic that Goes Beyond the Myth

Activities

Located in the northern end of Bahia de Banderas, close to the exclusive zone of Punta Mita, the Marietas Islands are comprised of an archipelago with four formations.

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Islas Marietas

9 Puerto Vallarta Beaches to Visit in the South Shore

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One of the best things to do while visiting Puerto Vallarta is relaxing on one of the beaches located in the South Shore.

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Puerto Vallarta Beaches

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Mismaloya

Mismaloya
Mismaloya Beach is a must for both visitors and residents of Puerto Vallarta. This place captivates by its fine golden sand, moderate waves and turquoise waters. Due to its location on the South Shore, getting to this beautiful place takes only 15 minutes by water taxi or yacht (when embarking from the Los Muertos Pier), as well as 30 minutes by car when leaving from the Romantic Zone.

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Boca de Tomatlán

Boca de Tomatlán
Boca de Tomatlán is a hub for transportation to many of the other beaches on this list. This place is picturesque and overlooks a stunning cove of blue water. It is surrounded by patios and restaurants playing lively music, so it is the perfect place to spend an afternoon with the family.

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Colomitos

Colomitos
By far, Colomitos is one of the best beaches in Puerto Vallarta, as it combines isolation and natural beauty. This is a natural refuge of golden sand and emerald green water that invites you to dive and splash around. It is one of those places that make you feel in complete connection with nature, where the green tones of the trees and the blues of the sea merge into the landscape.

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Madagascar

Madagascar
Madagascar is an impressive beach of fine white sands and crystal-clear waters with blue and green tones. This place distinguishes itself by offering and preserving an exotic atmosphere that is reinforced and supported by its secluded, isolated location. It takes its name thanks to its exotic beauty that dates back to the fourth largest island in the world, which is located on the African continent.

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El Caballo

El Caballo
El Caballo Beach is an exclusive natural site located between Madagascar Beach and Las Ánimas Beach. Because of this, it inspires moments of relaxation due to its lush nature, white sand and turquoise waters with gentle waves. There are no restaurants, so travelers should pack snacks and water and prepare to relax in total isolation.

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Las Ánimas

Las Ánimas
Playa Las Animas is truly a slice of paradise near Puerto Vallarta. The sandy beaches seem never-ending and are surrounded by swaying palm trees. Restaurants line the beach, and there are vendors walking up and down the shoreline selling homemade slices of pie and other treats.
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Quimixto

Quimixto
Located after Las Ánimas Beach and before Las Caletas Beach is the small fishing village of Quimixto. This little town also has a quaint, inviting beach area. It is a great choice for travelers who want to escape the crowds. There are some local restaurants to enjoy, as well as little hotels close to the beach for those who want to stay overnight there.

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Majahuitas

Majahuitas
A good plan to enjoy a relaxing day is to set sail for Majahuitas Beach, which offers a private access by sea. In addition, it has incredible natural scenery with golden sand, turquoise waters, gentle waves and a very intimate setting. After enjoying this beach, you can return a little before the sun goes down to admire a magnificent sunset from the boat.

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Yelapa

Yelapa
Yelapa is a quiet coastal town sheltered by the splendid jungle of the Sierra Madre. This micro-destination is presented as the ideal place for all those who seek to escape the city’s hustle and bustle and find the simplicity, tranquility and happiness that rustic life offers at sea. One of the most popular activities in Yelapa is hiking to the waterfall.

Puerto Vallarta Sets Foreign Visitors Arrivals Record

Undoubtedly, Puerto Vallarta has been getting a lot of attention from international visitors—especially Americans—this 2022. 

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Puerto Vallarta

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6 Must-See Sites in Riviera Nayarit

The Riviera Nayarit is a destination rich in culture, nature, gastronomy and places you must visit at least once in your life. 

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Riviera Nayarit

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Marietas Islands

Marietas Islands
Here you can visit the impressive Playa del Amor (Beach of Love), more typically called Playa Escondida (Hidden Beach). There is also Playa La Nopalera, known for its amazing color, a place ideal for snorkeling and viewing all kinds of cool fish.

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Cerro del Mono

Cerro del Mono
This place is highly recommended for people who love to hike. There are two routes: one for intermediate hikers and another for more experienced ones. Once you reach the top, you will be treated to one of the most jaw-dropping view of the Riviera Nayarit.

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La Alberca de Mar

La Alberca de Mar
Located across from the Palladium Resort in Punta de Mita, La Alberca de Mar is a big must on your list of things to do. It is a saltwater pool depends on the tide, so it’s only possible to swim in it when the waves fill it up.

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Isla del Coral

Isla del Coral
Just 10 minutes by boat from charming Rincón de Guayabitos, you will find this Riviera Nayarit’s gorgeous natural aquarium. This place will knock your socks off with its crystal-clear water just made for snorkeling, swimming or paddle boarding.

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La Tovara

La Tovara 
La Tovara is set in such beautiful surroundings that it will take your breath away and gives you the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of nature’s prettiest landscapes. The crocodiles will serve as your hosts since this is their home, and the birdwatching is spectacular.

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Isla Isabel National Park

Isla Isabel National Park
This natural oasis on Isabel Island is ideal for connecting with nature: You can only get here with a guided tour from San Blas and you have to spend the night, since the tide prevents a round trip in one day. Here you’ll see plenty of fauna including the whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, frigates, seagulls and blue-footed boobies.

Fall Events in Puerto Vallarta 2022

What to Do

Different Puerto Vallarta events bring the community together for enjoying celebrations, delicious food, and friendly competition. 

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Fall Events in Puerto Vallarta

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Rescue of Pets without Borders: 15 Years of Successful Work of the SPCA Puerto Vallarta

Art &amp; Galleries

One of the things that most excites art lovers when they stroll through the Romantic Zone is the variety of art galleries they can find on their way.

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Art Galleries

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Viva Mexico!: Celebrating Mexican Independence in Puerto Vallarta

Basilio Badillo and Surroundings: A Tour of 5 Art Galleries

People

Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Puerto Vallarta on the Britannia, the royal yacht, where she offered a dinner to the mayor and both federal and state authorities.

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Queen Elizabeth II

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El Salto Waterfall: A Natural Spectacle of the Puerto Vallarta Rainy Season

Queen Elizabeth II in Mexico: Her Visit to Puerto Vallarta

Specials

Within their jungles, mangroves, and mountain ranges dwell silent species that play a fundamental role in the environmental balance: the region’s wild cats.