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Things to see in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico): 6 places and when to go
Puerto Vallarta is a city in Mexico with around 187,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (3), Nature (2), With kids (2). The best known are Bahía de Banderas. The best time to come is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Mexico · 20.6771, -105.245
- Population
- About 187,000
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (3) · Nature (2) · With kids (2) · Museums and art (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- November to April.
- Also possible
- May to August and October.
- Nearest airport
- PVR Puerto Vallarta, 991 m as the crow flies
What to see in Puerto Vallarta
The places in and around Puerto Vallarta, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
When to go to Puerto Vallarta
The best time to visit Puerto Vallarta is November to April; also possible: May to August and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:52
- FebBest time11:19
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:29
- MayPossible12:59
- JunPossible13:15
- JulPossible13:08
- AugPossible12:42
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctPossible11:31
- NovBest time11:00
- DecBest time10:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45. In January, 6 of the 6 places are at their best.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Puerto Vallarta
The nearest main airport is Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR, Puerto Vallarta), 991 m as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tepic6 places100 km
- Guadalajara48 places199 km
- Colima5 places227 km
- Aguascalientes7 places334 km
- Uruapan5 places360 km
- Guanajuato6 places414 km
And all of Mexico, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Puerto Vallarta?
The best known: Bahía de Banderas. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
November to April; also possible: May to August and October. In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45.
How do you get to Puerto Vallarta?
The nearest main airport is Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), 991 m away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Puerto Vallarta as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- Wildlife154 places for wildlife in Mexico, from Chichen Itza to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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