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Discover the Magic of Puerto Vallarta: 8-Day Itinerary

MarthaCelia Alonso

MarthaCelia Alonso

2 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Puerto Vallarta and explore its vibrant culture, stunning beaches, and delicious cuisine. Follow this 8-day itinerary to experience the best of this Mexican paradise.

Trip to Puerto Vallarta

Day 1
+

$20

Mercado Municipal Rio Cuale
Busy local market with stalls for Jalisco-region folk art & jewelry, plus pozole soup & beef tacos.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Loncheria Don Jorge
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$20
Day 2
+

$60

Puerto Vallarta Malecon
12-block promenade offering ocean views & sculptures, plus restaurants, bars, galleries & shops.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Puerto Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$60
Day 3
+

$56

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Known for its crowned Renaissance-style tower, this iconic city church hosts an annual festival.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
Free
12 - 18 min

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Hill of the Cross Viewpoint
A climb up steep steps leads to panoramic views at the top of this contemporary, open-work tower.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
•
Free
4 - 6 min

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El Panorama Restaurant
Perched atop Hotel La Siesta, El Panorama offers the best view in all of Vallarta!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$56
Day 4
+

$60

Los Muertos Beach Pier
Large ocean pier boasting a sleek, contemporary design & picturesque coastline views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
Free
1 - 2 min

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Cuates y Cuetes
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$60
Day 5
+

$118

·

$ 3

El Eden de Mismaloya
Adventure park with natural swimming pools, jungle canopy zip lines, a restaurant & a river.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$50
27 - 33 min

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El Capri
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$68
Day 6
+

$16

Los Muertos Beach
Big, action-packed beach with food & drink vendors, water sports operators & a pier for boat trips.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

116 Pulpito
Gastro Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$16
Day 7
+

$0

Day 8
+

$166

·

$ 3

Marietas Islands
Uninhabited islands popular for tourist activities like whale watching, snorkeling & scuba diving.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$150
8 - 10 min

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Sufi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$16

Budget breakdown: $501 In total

Activities & Food:$496
Transport:$5