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Puerto Vallarta weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Precip
Dec
80°F 26°C
61°F 16°C
0 in 0 cm
Jan
79°F 26°C
59°F 15°C
6 in 15 cm
Feb
78°F 25°C
60°F 15°C
1 in 2 cm
Mar
78°F 25°C
61°F 16°C
0 in 1 cm
Apr
80°F 26°C
64°F 17°C
0 in 0 cm
May
83°F 28°C
68°F 20°C
0 in 1 cm

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Thursday
Dec 31
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Friday
Jan 1
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Saturday
Jan 2
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
64°F 17°C
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  • Resident population: 58,303 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, water sports, Waimea Canyon, waterfalls
  • 17,869 TripAdvisor reviews of 970 accommodations, 198 attractions and 213 restaurants
Relaxing and pristine Kauai (the Garden Island)is the least commercially developed of the Hawaiian islands. Waterfalls, scenic drives and more than 60 beaches dot the landscape.
Best fare found from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta: $252

Things to Do: Wildlife and nature

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Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

The Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place to visit. Even if you don't have a car, you can just take the bus. The restaurant has good food and the staff is very polite and friendly...

Attraction type: Garden; Nature reserve
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Lucy's CuCu Cabana & Zoo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Vallarta Zoo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #55 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Wildlife park
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Old Vallarta
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #78 of 151 attractions in Puerto Vallarta

While cobblestone streets along the Malecon add colonial charm, this area also features street vendors and craftsmen.

Attraction type: Tour; Historic walking area
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Bay of Banderas
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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