Best places in Puerto Vallarta

Discover the best places in Puerto Vallarta, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1.1K places in the city.

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Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway
Hotel
Upscale adults-only hotel with dining & bars, as well as 2 outdoor pools, a spa & beach access.
4.90 (2.7K reviews)
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Puerto Vallarta Malecon
Beach pavillion
12-block promenade offering ocean views & sculptures, plus restaurants, bars, galleries & shops.
$$ $$
4.80 (68.6K reviews)
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Hill of the Cross Viewpoint
Observation deck
A climb up steep steps leads to panoramic views at the top of this contemporary, open-work tower.
4.80 (5.6K reviews)
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Cafe Es Todo
Cafe
👍 Cute little coffee spot in a quiet but bustling neighborhood newr the marina in Puerto Vallarta. Decent espresso and chai latte. Service was a bit slow, but servers were very nice. Many gringos foreigners as well as locals seem to enjoy this spot. It is open the earliest of most coffee shops in the...
$ $$$
4.80 (1.9K reviews)
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Campomar Puerto Vallarta
Restaurant
👍👍 That is a perfect place for dinner and for aesthetic pleasure, everything we ordered tasted great and beautiful. the interior is such that you want to sit and sit in this beautiful and cozy place. the staff was great too, everything was served quickly and really tasty, if you like seafood, this is...
4.80 (1.8K reviews)
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Planeta Vegetariano
Vegetarian restaurant
👍👍 I almost didn’t come here because I’m not vegan/vegetarian, but the great reviews and cute atmosphere got me curious. The price has gone up recently (like most things) and was a little higher than expected (170), but it’s all you can eat so it’s worth it if you’re a big eater. We also stayed for cof...
$ $$$
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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Calmate Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 This place is a healthier option, but still super tasty. If you’re from Vancouver it’s like a super cute healthy cafe. It has smoothies, omelettes, coffee, breakfast tacos, smoothie bowls.. so on. They have really good iced coffees too! I’m definitely going back before I leave Puerto Vallarta!
4.90 (427 reviews)
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Los Muertos Beach Pier
Tourist attraction
Large ocean pier boasting a sleek, contemporary design & picturesque coastline views.
4.70 (11.5K reviews)
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Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Catholic church
Known for its crowned Renaissance-style tower, this iconic city church hosts an annual festival.
4.70 (4K reviews)
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Restaurante Fredys Tucan Zona Romántica
Breakfast restaurant
Stylish, pastel-painted stopover for hearty breakfast standards like omelets, pancakes & waffles.
$$ $$
4.70 (4K reviews)
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Los Arcos
Monument
4 stone arches on a bayside promenade, the backdrop for an amphitheater & a sunset vantage point.
4.70 (3.6K reviews)
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Veggitalia
Italian restaurant
Dine-in · Kerbside pickup · Delivery
$$ $$
4.80 (662 reviews)
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Natureza
Restaurant
Coffee, smoothies & simple lunch options in a contemporary cafe connected to a co-working space.
$$ $$
4.70 (2.7K reviews)
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Conchas Chinas Beach
Beach
Long, sandy coastline backed by resort hotels, with tidal pools around jagged rocks & strong waves.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
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Jorullo Bridge
Tourist attraction
Suspension bridge over the Cuale River & a forested canyon, part of a popular ATV tour route.
4.80 (618 reviews)
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Restaurante Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta
Spanish restaurant
Sunday brunch & Spanish-style small plates served on a covered terrace with city & sea views.
$$ $$
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
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Crepas Sweet Dreams Aralias
Cafe
😠 FOOD POISONING!! DO NOT EAT HERE!!! Also, not authentic crepes. Very hard and dry dough. If you've ever had REAL crepes, you know the dough is so soft, it melts in your mouth. Stay away from this place.
$ $$$
4.70 (2K reviews)
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Café des Artistes
Restaurant
Elegant tasting menus with grilled meat & vegetarian dishes, plus chamber music & a garden terrace.
4.70 (1.9K reviews)
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River Cafe
Restaurant
😠 Food was excellent, service was a tad slow but good, the reason for my overall 1/5 is because there was a table smoking cigars in the restaurant. Not only was it off-putting for the meal but we ended up feeling sick to our stomach after our lovely meal. We were willing to tip more than average for g...
$$ $$
4.70 (1.9K reviews)
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Sunset Plaza Beach Resort & Spa
Hotel
Modern quarters in an upscale all-inclusive beachfront resort with 3 outdoor pools, 2 bars & dining.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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