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Puerto Vallarta TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Flanked by jungle-covered slopes and fronted by the Bay of Banderas, colorful Puerto Vallarta – PV to the locals – has a romantic past (Night of the Iguana by Tennessee Williams was filmed here) and a reputation as one of Mexico’s most fabled resort towns.

Why Go

 Because this enchanting colonial town fronting beautiful Pacific Coast beaches is an easy and affordable escape.

Puerto Vallarta Travel Deals

Puerto Vallarta Hotels

Puerto Vallarta accommodates both wallet-watchers and big spenders with its wide range of properties. Choose from all-suite resorts, colonial haciendas, and homey villas – most within walking distance from the beach.

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

Casa Velas
A member of the prestigious Boutique Hotels of Mexico, Casa Velas is a refined retreat with a subdued Mexican flair. This... expensive

Grand Velas
A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Grand Velas is a premier high-end choice with an all-inclusive plan of the... all-inclusive | expensive | beachfront

La Jolla de Mismaloya
La Jolla de Mismaloya is ideally situated along the famous cove where The Night of the Iguana was filmed, with the Old Town... family | expensive | beachfront

Majahuitas
Named after a golden hibiscus-like flower that flourishes here, this private stretch of sand called Majahuitas is also home to... romantic | expensive

Verana
Enveloped by jungle and overlooking the Pacific, the mountains, and the thatched-roofs of Yelapa’s village, Verana is a... expensive | great value | eco-friendly | beachfront

Villa Premier Hotel and Spa
This tony hotel, is ideally located on the beach and just a few blocks away from the malecón. The fresh property offers... luxury | spas | expensive | smart-splurge

Westin Regina Resort and Spa Puerto Vallarta
Set on 21 private acres of palm-dotted beach, this impressive grand-dame is considered one of Puerto Vallarta’s best.... spas | expensive | beachfront

Fiesta Americana
The AAA Four-Diamond Fiesta Americana sits on a fine plot of sand along the hotel zone stretch, just 5 minutes from downtown....

Hacienda San Angel
The superlative colonial-style hacienda is made up of several villas with commanding views of the muddled village and bay; one... boutique | smart-splurge

Quinta Maria Cortez
An atmospheric villa stay at a reasonable price can be had at this seven-suite villa-cum-bed-and-breakfast – a special... moderate | great value | beachfront

Hacienda Hotel and Spa
Just a stroll away from the malécon and Los Muertos Beach, the Hacienda Hotel & Spa is set amid tropical gardens... spas | great value

Hotel Playa Los Arcos
Within walking distance of El Centro on Los Muertos Beach, the curved hotel's 171 rooms are decorated in Colonial Mexican... location | great value

Casa Velas
A member of the prestigious Boutique Hotels of Mexico, Casa Velas is a refined retreat with a subdued Mexican flair. This... expensive

Grand Velas
A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Grand Velas is a premier high-end choice with an all-inclusive plan of the... all-inclusive | expensive | beachfront

La Jolla de Mismaloya
La Jolla de Mismaloya is ideally situated along the famous cove where The Night of the Iguana was filmed, with the Old Town... family | expensive | beachfront

Majahuitas
Named after a golden hibiscus-like flower that flourishes here, this private stretch of sand called Majahuitas is also home to... romantic | expensive

Verana
Enveloped by jungle and overlooking the Pacific, the mountains, and the thatched-roofs of Yelapa’s village, Verana is a... expensive | great value | eco-friendly | beachfront

Villa Premier Hotel and Spa
This tony hotel, is ideally located on the beach and just a few blocks away from the malecón. The fresh property offers... spas | trendy | expensive | smart-splurge

Westin Regina Resort and Spa Puerto Vallarta
Set on 21 private acres of palm-dotted beach, this impressive grand-dame is considered one of Puerto Vallarta’s best.... spas | expensive | beachfront

Fiesta Americana
The AAA Four-Diamond Fiesta Americana sits on a fine plot of sand along the hotel zone stretch, just 5 minutes from downtown....

Hacienda San Angel
The superlative colonial-style hacienda is made up of several villas with commanding views of the muddled village and bay; one... boutique | smart-splurge

Quinta Maria Cortez
An atmospheric villa stay at a reasonable price can be had at this seven-suite villa-cum-bed-and-breakfast – a special... trendy | great value | beachfront

Hacienda Hotel and Spa
Just a stroll away from the malécon and Los Muertos Beach, the Hacienda Hotel & Spa is set amid tropical gardens... spas | great value

Hotel Playa Los Arcos
Within walking distance of El Centro on Los Muertos Beach, the curved hotel's 171 rooms are decorated in Colonial Mexican... location | great value

Quinta Maria Cortez
An atmospheric villa stay at a reasonable price can be had at this seven-suite villa-cum-bed-and-breakfast – a special... moderate | great value | beachfront

Villa Premier Hotel and Spa
This tony hotel, is ideally located on the beach and just a few blocks away from the malecón. The fresh property offers... luxury | spas | expensive | smart-splurge

Puerto Vallarta Restaurants

In addition to lip-smacking Mexican fare, Puerto Vallarta serves up a smorgasbord of excellent cuisine – everything from French to Thai to Mediterranean.

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

Archie's Wok
For a Thai twist, this popular, airy restaurant founded by John Huston's personal chef, offers a menu of coconut fish, spicy... smart splurge | asian fusion

Café des Artistes
Celebrated French chef Thierry Blouet masterminded this pricey but worthwhile seafood dining experience, complete with... smart splurge | live music | notable chef | french fusion

Trío
A Mexican/Mediterranean medley can be enjoyed here over candlelight; the daily changing menu emphasizes fresh fare like... family | mexican | mediterranean

Daiquiri Dick's
Beachside daiquiris are a must at this eclectic, alfresco, 30-year-old favorite. Think après-sun cocktails and sesame-crusted... seafood | waterfront

De Santos
This downtown restaurant and lounge offers an à la mode nighttime scene in a contemporary setting with a subterranean feel... trendy | open late

El Arrayán
One of PV's preferred spots for local delicacies, El Arrayán’s quaint, open-air tables surround a cozy courtyard. Try the... mexican | local favorite

El Repollo Rojo
South of the river, this hole-in-the-wall café may be hard to find, but it's well worth the search for Mexican specialties... great value | mexican

Fajita Republic
As its name suggests, the most-ordered menu items at the mango-and-palm-tree-surrounded restaurant are the fajitas and they... open late | mexican

Archie's Wok
For a Thai twist, this popular, airy restaurant founded by John Huston's personal chef, offers a menu of coconut fish, spicy... smart splurge | asian fusion

Café des Artistes
Celebrated French chef Thierry Blouet masterminded this pricey but worthwhile seafood dining experience, complete with... smart splurge | live music | notable chef | french fusion

Trío
A Mexican/Mediterranean medley can be enjoyed here over candlelight; the daily changing menu emphasizes fresh fare like... family | mexican | mediterranean

Daiquiri Dick's
Beachside daiquiris are a must at this eclectic, alfresco, 30-year-old favorite. Think après-sun cocktails and sesame-crusted... seafood | waterfront

De Santos
This downtown restaurant and lounge offers an à la mode nighttime scene in a contemporary setting with a subterranean feel... trendy | open late

El Arrayán
One of PV's preferred spots for local delicacies, El Arrayán’s quaint, open-air tables surround a cozy courtyard. Try the... mexican | local favorite

El Repollo Rojo
South of the river, this hole-in-the-wall café may be hard to find, but it's well worth the search for Mexican specialties... great value | mexican

Fajita Republic
As its name suggests, the most-ordered menu items at the mango-and-palm-tree-surrounded restaurant are the fajitas and they... open late | mexican

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