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The 15 Best Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta

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Everything in town and everything the town can reach in a morning. These 15 are the ones that fill up first: prices, durations, pickup arrangements, and a note on which are worth doing on your first day and which can wait until you have found your feet.

Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride - The Final Zipline That Runs Into Tequila

1.Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,786 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Zipline over Puerto Vallarta’s jungle, finish in a tequila bar, then cool off with river slides, kayaking, and animal encounters.

“We had an amazing time ziplining in Puerto Vallarta! The Speed boat was so fun and we got to see the city and some wildlife too (sea turtles and even a whale). The water slides and river at the end are gorgeous and so much fun after the ziplinel. FYI you will do some b riefhiking to different ziplines so wear good shoes and at least shorts. For the restaurant, the food is very good and the staff is sweet, but note the portions are massive and could easily feed 2 people. We wished we spent less time at the restaurant and more time at the river to play in…”

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Winner 2025 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

Winner 2025 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours - The Guide Factor: How History Gets Added Between Bites

2.Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,738 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Small-group morning food walk in Puerto Vallarta with 8 tastings and local history across iconic downtown stops for a lunch-sized meal.

“We loved wandering the streets of PV with Maho! We did the food tour on our first full day of our visit, and it gave us a good foundation for exploring the Romantic Zone for the rest of our trip. Maho was so much fun, and we learned a lot. Great tacos, agua fresca, chocolate, and ice cream!”

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Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta

Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta - Mule trek and jungle ziplines, including the 1,000-foot line and roller-coaster moment

3.Outdoor Ziplining, Waterfalls & Speed boat in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,796 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Speedboat, Unimog 4WD, mule trek, waterfall rappel, jungle ziplines, and water slides in Puerto Vallarta’s Sierra Madre.

“If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience that blends thrill, beauty, and pure joy, Valletta Adventures delivers beyond imagination. From zip lining through breathtaking views to racing across the water on a speedboat and hiking the most scenic trails, every moment was packed with excitement and laughter. Our guides, Cesar, Tania, Fito “Lancer,” Wes, Alex, and Gato, turned this trip into something truly magical. Their energy, professionalism, and fun-loving spirit made us feel safe while still pushing us to embrace adventure like never before. Each of them brought something special to the journey, from jokes that kept us laughing to local insights that made us fall in love with the…”

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Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure

Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure - Meeting at Xiutla Riders and Getting Ready Without Stress

4.Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Private ATV adventure from Puerto Vallarta with Sierra Madre trails, Rio Cuale river time, and scenic town viewpoints. Gear and guide included.

“ATV ride was so fun. We each had are own ATV. The ride we really got to see Puerto Vallarta and the mountains. It was really nice. We stopped at 2 places. 1st place We got mango margaritas. I thought were too expensive. I wouldn’t pay that in the states. And the second place was tequila tasting and food. The food was really good and got drinks too. A fair price. There’s also a photographer taking pictures as you ride along. Overall great experience. My family really enjoyed it.”

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Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours - The route you’ll walk: Emiliano Zapata to 5 de Diciembre on foot

Puerto Vallarta’s Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk!

Puerto Vallarta's Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk! - Meeting Point and How the Day Flows (Pickup, Check-In, Then Go)

6.Puerto Vallarta’s Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $58

Zip across Puerto Vallarta’s rainforest canopy, then walk the Jorullo Bridge, with tequila tasting and roundtrip transport included.

“The ziplining was much better than I anticipated. Very quality gear and lines. The staff was friendly and efficient. Help make my nieces feel very comfortable and safe.”

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Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta - ATV setup, safety gear, and the rules that keep it fun

Signature Taco Tour in PV with Vallarta Eats

Signature Taco Tour in PV with Vallarta Eats - Breakfast-Style Bites: Chilaquiles, Birria, Carnitas, and Pan Dulce

8.Signature Taco Tour in PV with Vallarta Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Puerto Vallarta taco walk with Vallarta Eats in Zona Romántica, sampling birria, carnitas, tortillas, agua fresca, and dessert.

“Perfect way to enjoy the wide variety of taco styles but also food culture and way of life in PV. The tour has something for everyone but especially foodies. Def don’t eat before you go and get the earliest time slot available. Berto was the perfect guide born and raised in PV and bilingual with so much knowledge about the food, people and history.”

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Puerto Vallarta Cooking Class Experience with Market Tour

Puerto Vallarta Cooking Class Experience with Market Tour - Tortilla Factory Stop, and the Nitty-Gritty of Fresh Tortillas

9.Puerto Vallarta Cooking Class Experience with Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 698 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $144

Shop Puerto Vallarta ingredients at a local market, cook Mexican favorites with Chef Enrique, and eat a sit-down lunch with tequila.

“I had an amazing cooking tour today with Chef Enrique. He is incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and very welcoming. He walked us through everything step by step and taught us how to properly choose the best ingredients at the market. Such a fun and informative experience. 100% would do it again when I’m back in PV.”

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Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta - Meeting at Opequimar Centro Marino, then a short science warm-up

Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta

Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta - Where you board: Starbucks Marina Vallarta meeting point

11.Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 647 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Hop-on hop-off Puerto Vallarta bus with hourly runs, free stop flexibility to cruise sights and beaches, plus cultural tasting extras.

“Bus does not adhere to schedule. We waited for over an hour and a half for a pickup at the Zona Romantica stop. Due to this, we were not able to see the other stops. We had to hire an uber to take us back to the original pickup area.”

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Shaded Hot Spring, Massage and Mex Grill in Puerto Vallarta

Shaded Hot Spring, Massage and Mex Grill in Puerto Vallarta - Nuevo Ixtlan hot springs: shaded pools, multiple temperatures, and a slow pace

12.Shaded Hot Spring, Massage and Mex Grill in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 571 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $165

Shaded Nuevo Ixtlan hot springs, a market-to-grill Mexican BBQ lunch, then a one-hour Bucerias beach massage.

“Everything was fantastic from beginning to end. The hot springs the fajita bar and the massage were all fantastic. The guide was amazing and very helpful. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the area and made sure that the drive was engaging and informative. The only downside would be the drive but that is unavoidable when going to a location like where the hot springs are. For our first excursion in Mexico it set the bar incredibly high and we were impressed with all the different experiences and elements of the trip. Definitely a must do!”

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ATV and RZR Jorullo Bridge Experience in Puerto Vallarta

ATV and RZR Jorullo Bridge Experience in Puerto Vallarta - ATV vs RZR: Choosing the Right Vehicle (and Who Gets to Drive)

13.ATV and RZR Jorullo Bridge Experience in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 528 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Ride an ATV or RZR from Las Glorias to El Salto waterfall, cross Puente Colgante El Jorullo, then finish with tequila in Puerto Vallarta.

“So much fun and so incredibly beautiful. The staff was so welcoming and friendly and our only regret was not doing the zip line as well as the atv tour (:”

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Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta

Sunsets and Whales Mega Yachts ALL INCLUSIVE: Puerto Vallarta - Stop-by-stop: how the two phases feel on the water

Tacos after Dark Tour with Vallarta Eats

Tacos after Dark Tour with Vallarta Eats - The small-group advantage: better pacing and real conversations

15.Tacos after Dark Tour with Vallarta Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

A small-group Old Town night stroll in Puerto Vallarta, tasting 6 to 8 tacos, local aguas, and handmade ice cream with a top guide.

“Wow! Gustavo was absolutely fantastic. He was so friendly and helpful and knowledgeable. You could sense the pride he feels for PV! I loved every minute of the tour … and oh.. the food was spectacular. Every stop was a delicious and fun experience. Gustavo is THE best and we will see the city with him again for sure!”

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