Puerto Vallarta is synonymous with fun! Visitors can choose from an abundance of activities, from excursions to secluded beaches, scuba diving expeditions and hiking, biking, eco-tours, swimming with dolphins, whale watching and 4-wheeling. If swimming in Banderas bay is not challenging enough, how about a parachute ride over it? Whatever you need to get your adrenaline pumping, you’ll find it in Puerto Vallarta.
Go Birdwatching
Hundreds of bird species live in Puerto Vallarta’s environs – 156 regularly spotted at one residential development alone!
Jet Skiing
Commonly called wave runners here, jet skis can be rented on most beaches by the half or full hour.
Fishing
The 24-mile-wide Banderas Bay, Mexico's largest, has excellent sportfishing, high stakes competitions like the annual Puerto Vallarta International Fishing Tournament held since 1956 drawing anglers from around the globe.
Horseback Riding
Charros, or cowboys, have been riding Puerto Vallarta’s hillsides and valleys for centuries.
Tennis
Clubs offer both open and covered courts, with clay, grass, carpeted and cement surfaces – as well as classes, workshops and tennis pros to help you improve your game.
Bicycle Tours
See spectacular scenery and exercise at the same time, cycling tours ranging from tooling around town for a few hours to pedaling up into the jungle or to remote beaches.
All-Terrain Vehicle Tours
Adventurers who like the feel of the wind in their faces and don’t mind getting dirty can hit the back roads of this beautiful region in dune buggies built for two.
Sierra Madre Tour
Visit villages up in the Sierras offering panoramic views.
San Blas Safari
Head north a couple of hours to historic San Blas, the 16th century hub of Spain’s bustling North American trade route.
Canopy Tours - Vallarta's Newest Attractions
I guess it's par for the course that a former James Bond would wow me with daring action. Sitting in a darkened theater I had no idea that in Vallarta I would actually fly above the trees just like him. By Heather Wilson
If you don’t know the steps, the rhythm will guide you. The sounds of Latin music, Mariachi, and disco will fill your nights as the city comes alive after sundown.
