Discover the best Mexican beach towns, from quiet beach hamlets like Mazunte and Yelapa to luxurious coastal resorts like Cabo and Cancun.
Puerto Vallarta
Cancun or Puerto Vallarta? Cancun has white-sand beaches, glam resorts and nightlife. PV has more culture, an authentic Mexican vibe and a tasty culinary scene. But they’re both great Mexican holiday hot spots.
From food as art to delicious shrimp tacos, Puerto Vallarta is a culinary hotbed! We love these top Puerto Vallarta restaurants (in all price ranges).
How to choose betweeen Puerto Vallarta and Cabo? PV is lush and jungly, while Cabo has a desert landscape. PV feels more Mexican, while Cabo has more uber-deluxe resorts. Discover the differences, so you pick the best vacay for you.
The Puerto Vallarta Malecon is one of our favorite places to hang out in PV. From its sculptures and sand castles to its restaurants, there’s always something fun going on at this seaside boardwalk.
Where to stay in Puerto Vallarta and the chi-chi Punta Mita area? We’ve visited several times and adore these 5 lovely boutique Puerto Vallarta hotels.