How To Have An Adventure-Filled Vacation In Puerto Vallarta

Mexico has so many beautiful destinations. Puerto Vallarta offers the best of all worlds: cities, beaches, mountains and jungles. Puerto Vallarta is home to a variety of restaurants, as well as clear, beautiful beaches, mountains, ziplines, and more.

Puerto Vallarta offers a wide range of activities and adventures.

Zip lining, off-roading, and crossing the longest suspension bridge of the world

Just outside of the city, you will find lush greenery and rushing rivers. You’ll also see people flying above the canyon. Canopy river offers tours in Puerto Vallarta that include ATVs and RZRs as well as ziplines, horses, and more. This is the perfect place to spend a day of adventure.

You can ride your ATV over the longest suspension bridge of the world. Zipline sections like “Speedy Gonzales” will take you up to 30 mph. You’ll have to walk between some zip line sections, so wear comfortable shoes. When you reach the top of the course you will find mules ready to take you back down!

Dinner and a show…on a pirate ship?

Enjoy one of the top-rated experiences in the city by heading out to the high seas. On an authentic 700-ton Spanish Galleon, you can enjoy pirate shows, live music and dining. You can also choose to watch a fireworks show.

The daytime voyages include breakfast, lunch, and a variety of activities such as snorkeling, kayaking and beach volleyball. You can also enjoy treasure hunts, and other fun games. Evening voyages feature a premium bar, gourmet meal, contests, and games, as well as a drunken Pirate Show. You’ll also be assigned your own personal pirate at your table, to make sure you enjoy your trip.

Go on a fishing trip

There’s a boat for every kind of fisherman or woman here, from small boats to 40+ foot deep sea fishing boats. Enjoy a day of fishing with drinks and a lunch. The most popular catches are mahi-mahi, marlin, tuna and sailfish.

Set sail for the islands

Adventure lovers will love the Marieta Islands, located off of Puerto Vallarta. The uninhabited, small islands are home to a diverse range of wildlife, including sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and 90 different species of birds, among others. ).

You will be provided with snorkeling equipment and refreshments on boat trips. The boat stops at the “Hidden Beach” where you must swim through a cavern to reach the white sand with an open top skylight. ).

Hike to some stunning waterfalls

The Palo Maria falls hike is popular with locals and expats in Puerto Vallarta. The hike can be moderate or intense depending on the distance you travel. You’ll need a good pair of non-slip water shoes and a bathingsuit.

Take a taxi to the trailhead to begin your journey. You can be dropped off at the trail entrance by any Uber or taxi driver next to the Garza blanca hotel.

There are seven or more waterfalls on this hike. Some require ropes, pulleys and hand/food supports. This hike is one of the most rewarding adventures in Puerto Vallarta, even if you make it only to the first cascade.

Enjoy Healthy, Delicious Mexican Cuisine

Verana Restaurant offers a menu with a focus on seafood, including manta ray flautas and ceviches. They also offer a variety of veggie options, such as vegan empanadas or fried cauliflower. Try their signature Jamaican margarita as well.

There is also a delicious Playa Detox restaurant that offers vegan versions of Mexican classics like enchiladas, chilaquiles and more. They also serve healthy smoothies, veggie-burgers, vegan pizza, and falafel at their indoor/outdoor cafe.