The Marietas Islands are a collection of small, uninhabited islands off the coast of Riviera Nayarit. Punta Mita is the closest departure point for reaching the islands, but many Puerto Vallarta ...

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Puerto Vallarta is on Mexico's Pacific Coast, and is just as modern as it is traditional. With its beautiful beaches, historical neighborhoods with cobblestone streets and robust nightlife, the ...

As soon as you touch down in Puerto Vallarta, in Mexico's Jalisco state on the Pacific coast, you'll find yourself accosted by offers of "complimentary" tequila shots and greeters trying to sell you ...

Las Caletas is another beach in Puerto Vallarta that's away from the more touristy beaches found in and around downtown. While the beach itself is located about 20 minutes south of PV geographically, ...

Like many Americans, my first trip to Mexico was to Cancún. In 2022, my sister got married at a resort in Playa Mujeres. While the experience was beautiful, it — like other tourist-heavy beach towns ...

Casa Velas is tucked away in the upscale Marina Vallarta neighborhood, a chip shot from the golf course and five minutes from ...

Last Updated on October 29, 2025 by Rina Nehdar There were two things that drove my husband and me to visit Puerto Vallarta ...

Puerto Vallarta is among Mexico’s most beautiful coastal destinations. It easily attracts visitors to its golden sands lapped by the warm Pacific Ocean and stunning sunsets. But you may not be alone ...