Every winter, thousands of humpback whales arrive in Banderas Bay to breed and calve just offshore from Puerto Vallarta. Here's what makes the bay so special, when to go, and how to choose the right boat.
A close read of Playa Los Muertos: the pier, the palapa beach clubs, the Blue Chairs stretch, and why the sunset here is the one Puerto Vallarta ritual worth building a day around.
From candlelit courtyards in El Centro to rooftop tasting menus over Los Muertos Beach, here is how Puerto Vallarta earned a reputation as one of Mexico's most serious dinner-party destinations.
From beachfront brunch tables on Los Muertos to the specialty coffee bars of Versalles, here's how Puerto Vallarta actually eats breakfast.
Not every beach in Banderas Bay is a good match for a toddler's sandcastle plans. Here's where the water stays gentle, the sand stays shaded, and the whole family actually relaxes.
From the sand-and-sculpture energy of Playa Los Muertos to the boat-only coves south of Boca de Tomatlán, here is how Banderas Bay's beaches differ — and which one matches the day you actually want.
From the airport curb to a night out in Zona Romántica, here's the honest rundown on Puerto Vallarta transportation — buses, taxis, Uber, rental cars, and the highway north to Riviera Nayarit.
North of Nuevo Vallarta, across the state line into Nayarit, sit two towns that don't perform for tourists the way their famous neighbors do. Here's why Bucerías and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle are worth the half-hour drive.
From the ultra-luxe suites of Grand Velas to the Riu towers stacked along Nuevo Vallarta's shoreline, here's how to actually choose an all-inclusive resort in the Bay of Banderas.
The zone you sleep in shapes your whole trip. Here's an editorial walk through Puerto Vallarta's lodging neighborhoods — Zona Romántica, the Hotel Zone, Marina Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, and the South Shore — and the well-known resort brands anchoring each.
Forget the top-10 list. Here's how to actually understand Puerto Vallarta's food — the dishes that define it, the markets and street stands where they live, and how to eat like it's your city too.
A beach town this popular attracts business owners fast — and web design agencies faster. Here's how to tell a real, PV-savvy studio from a template shop before you sign a contract.
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