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Puerto Vallarta - Beaches, water sports, lakes & rivers


Things to Do: Beaches, water sports, lakes & rivers

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

Choose Bucerias over downtown Puerto Vallarta (PV) and Nuevo Vallarta for several reasons: PV tends to be a busy, bustling sort of a place. In the winter month high season, PV has the look and feel...

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

One of several secluded beaches reachable only by boat.

Attraction type: Beach; Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

  Take the  local bus from downtown Puerto south to Boca de Tomatlan!  It costs only about $1. each, and takes about 40 minutes.  At Boca de Tomatlan,  it is quite simple to hire a local water taxi...

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

If you are looking for isolation, try this beach to the south of Puerto Vallarta, only accessible by boat.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta
Attraction type: Reef
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #39 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

El Eden is located in a beautiful area outside of Puerto Vallarta. The canopy experience is pretty intense as there is a lot of stairs to climb to each platform. One does need to be in reasonably good

Attraction type: River; Forest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #42 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta
Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #43 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

Ada Sailing is a wonderful experience even if you don't get enough wind. The boat is an old restored twin masted sailboat and the captain is most happy to tell you all about its' history. The day...

Attraction type: Ship
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #48 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

This "Twin" beach is actually two small beaches at the bottom of the Sierra Madre Mountains.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #65 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta
Attraction type: Marina; Neighborhood; Art gallery; Water park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #72 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta
Attraction type: Ship
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #77 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta
Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #82 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

The Pacific Ocean's largest and deepest inlet.

Attraction type: Bay; Beach; Resort community
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #84 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

Located between the cliffs of Punta del Burro, this beach is popular with sunbathers and surfers alike.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #85 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

Remote beach accessible only by boat, this is the perfect place to get away from it all.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #88 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

"Deadmen's Beach," named for legendary pirate raids on the nearby village, is one of the most-frequented beaches in Puerto Vallarta.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #92 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

This city beach is popular with locals and features clear water and white sand.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #93 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

Also known as "Shrimp Beach," this is a quieter place to relax in the sun as it's further away from downtown than most beaches.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #101 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta
Attraction type: Beach
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