Puerto Vallarta is perfect for a family getaway. Horse trekking, whale watching, or visiting the crocodiles at the reptilarium-- entertainment is guaranteed for the entire family. Try a canopy tour with the kids, where they can swing through the trees, Tarzan style. Catch a soccer game at the International Sports classic and feel a true sense of Puerto Vallarta’s pride. Spend the day building sandcastles at the popular Los Muertos Beach, and the night at a Mexican fiesta to experience the food, music, dancing, and customs of this rich culture.
Canopy Tours
Swing from treetop to treetop a la Tarzan at lushly exotic locations near Puerto Vallarta.
Visit a Water Park
Vallarta has water parks dedicated to wet and wild family fun, with pools, rivers and slides of all descriptions and heights to challenge and delight everyone – dad included.
Attend a Mexican Fiesta
Boldly colorful, the traditional Mexican fiestas held weekly around town are a great way to experience the most popular food, drink, music, dancing and customs of this country.
Go To The Movies
Theaters in Puerto Vallarta show first-run US, Mexican and international movies, schedules changing every Friday.
Swim with the Dolphins
The 90-minute experience begins with an orientation about dolphin physiology and communicating with them. By Heather Wilson
Crocodile Dundee Was Here
The best way to see crocodiles, while feeling safe, is to visit the University of Guadalajara's well-run reptilarium at its Ixtapa campus about 15 minutes from the airport. By Heather Wilson
Art & Yelapa - A Haven for Creativity
In an enchanting cove off the southern coast of Banderas Bay accessible only by boat, the small community of Yelapa draws artists like a magnet. By Josef Kandoll
Sports Classic! Good clean fun for the entire family
Every May, just when it seems the high season's winding down, the Puerto Vallarta Manzana-AGA International Sports Classic invigorates the town, uplifting the spirits of young and old alike with good clean fun for everyone. By Heather Wilson
Yelapa
At the southern end of Banderas Bay, close to Cabo Corrientes, lies a small cove where the village of Yelapa, built within the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental, exerts its magic over those who visit it. By Isabel Cuevas
El Día de Hot Salsa and Merengue
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.
