Guidebook for Puerto Vallarta
Food Scene
Good variety of Tapas with Bill the owner normally hosting
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barcelona Tapas
906 C. MatamorosGood variety of Tapas with Bill the owner normally hosting
Street food at it's best! Food is safe and staff even have a hand wash station
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marisma Fish Taco
320 NaranjoStreet food at it's best! Food is safe and staff even have a hand wash station
Michael the owner personally greets his guesta and this is our favourite "whhit linen tablecloth" restaurant
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bravos Restaurant Bar
263 C. Fco. I. MaderoMichael the owner personally greets his guesta and this is our favourite "whhit linen tablecloth" restaurant
Reputed to be #1 in Puerto Vallarta and to many the #1 Restaurant in Mexico
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café des Artistes
740 Calle Gpe. SánchezReputed to be #1 in Puerto Vallarta and to many the #1 Restaurant in Mexico
Sunday brunch at the Hacienda with the Mariachis is a must-do on your visit.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hacienda San Angel
336 C. MiramarSunday brunch at the Hacienda with the Mariachis is a must-do on your visit.
Unique Mexican food - tried grasshoppers? Also run cooking classes. Google them for up to date info
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Arrayan
344 Calle AllendeUnique Mexican food - tried grasshoppers? Also run cooking classes. Google them for up to date info
Melissa's
No. 223 Josefa Ortiz de DomínguezA family run Mexican restaurant that caters to locals as well as gringo's. Good value
Ocean view from second floor and a US$1 cerveza - can it get better?
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cheeky Monkey
556 Paseo Díaz OrdazOcean view from second floor and a US$1 cerveza - can it get better?
Teresa has always had an excellent reputation for both menu and service. Good location to watch the down town entertainment which can get very noisy though
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bistro Teresa
160 C. ZaragozaTeresa has always had an excellent reputation for both menu and service. Good location to watch the down town entertainment which can get very noisy though
Drinks & Nightlife
Good value drinks on the beach and the location for the start of the International Friendship Club tours. Tuesday & Wednesday at 10.15. Private coach to 4 private casa's - proceeds to charity
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Scotsman
299 Olas AltasGood value drinks on the beach and the location for the start of the International Friendship Club tours. Tuesday & Wednesday at 10.15. Private coach to 4 private casa's - proceeds to charity
Arts & Culture
Garry Thompson 's art gallery is a favourite stop on the Wednesday night Art Walk 6pm to 10pm November to May. Garry also hosts the Malecon tours on Tuesday at 9.30 am
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galería Pacífico del Arte
259 AldamaGarry Thompson 's art gallery is a favourite stop on the Wednesday night Art Walk 6pm to 10pm November to May. Garry also hosts the Malecon tours on Tuesday at 9.30 am
One of the first galleries in Puerto Vallarta and you are sure to find something of interest. Also on the Wednesday night art walk
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galeria Uno
712 MorelosOne of the first galleries in Puerto Vallarta and you are sure to find something of interest. Also on the Wednesday night art walk
One of the most famous statues and opposite the Old City Hall. Go visit on Sunday evenings and see the Mexican families walking the Malecon and the folk dancing at the band stand.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monumento al Caballito de Mar
s/n MorelosOne of the most famous statues and opposite the Old City Hall. Go visit on Sunday evenings and see the Mexican families walking the Malecon and the folk dancing at the band stand.
Sightseeing
Grandmother of the PV hotels renowned for it's fishbowl martinis. Just on the south side of the hotel is the Millenium sculpture where Garry Thompson starts his Malecon sculpture tour Tues at 9.30am
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Rosita
901 Paseo Díaz OrdazGrandmother of the PV hotels renowned for it's fishbowl martinis. Just on the south side of the hotel is the Millenium sculpture where Garry Thompson starts his Malecon sculpture tour Tues at 9.30am
The local church is worth a visit and for 12 days December 1 to 12 is the destination of many parades
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
370 HidalgoThe local church is worth a visit and for 12 days December 1 to 12 is the destination of many parades