Riviera Nayarit
Beyond Punta Mita and all the way up to San Pancho, this area is known for beautiful surf, craggy coves, remote villages and small pueblos. Life goes at a slower pace here, much like the Mexico of old. It has an arid climate and features mango, banana and papaya groves. Yet, amongst all this quiet splendor, is progress. Best known as a laid-back surfing destination, Sayulita is one of the most popular destinations in the area, along with Litibu, which is quickly becoming a major tourism development area in the Pacific.
| Don Pedro´s — Mediterranean
Marlin 2 Sayulita — Tel: (329) 291-3090 — $$$
In the quaint village of Sayulita, chef Nicholas Parrillo expertly prepares a wide range of Mediterranean specialties using only the finest ingredients. Chef Parrillo´s culinary style reflects a genuine understanding of classical methods and influences from Mexico and California. — Platinum    |
Mar Plata — International
Palmas 130 — Tel: (311) 258-4424 — $$$
Well worth the 45-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta, this fun and very friendly restaurant and bar in atmospheric "San Pancho" is a delightful new North Shore option. Comfortable and unpretentious, the staff and music are great, the bar well stocked, and a multitude of twinkling lamps makes for a really pretty ambiance. But most importantly, the gleaming open kitchen turns out fabulous food, so good it can best be called "timeless cuisine:" French onion soup, vichyssoise, red snapper tartar, calamari, mussels and more. A melt-in-your-mouth arrachera comes with an incredible chimichuri sauce and the grilled vegetables, gnocchi and risotto are absolutely outstanding! |
| Royal Decameron Costa Flamingos 
Retorno Palmas Riviera Nayarit — Tel: (329) 298-0226Check Availability
Hotel amenities include currency exchange, infirmary, car rental, massage services, travel agency, drugstore, tennis court, four pools and discotheque. The all-inclusive rate includes all meals, drinks and local cigarettes, activities program, non-motorized water sports, beach chairs, nightly entertainment and taxes and gratuities. |
Villa Bella
Calle Monte Calvario 12-A Riviera Nayarit — Tel: (329) 295-5161Check Availability
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| La Tranquila
La Tranquila blends high interior design standards with contemporary Mexican architecture. Its lavish gardens graced with choice Mexican sculptures overlooking the ocean make this a true sense of heaven. Owners will be provided with the services and amenines of a high end resort, including gourmet restaurants, full-service spa and more. More info... |
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North Shore
This dramatically pretty peninsula with absolutely exquisite beaches and sweeping views of both the bay and open water has always been a popular weekend escape from Puerto Vallarta. But since the Four Seasons Resort and Jack Nicklaus signature golf course opened a few years ago in the master-planned resort and residential community called Punta Mita, it is also attracting the attention of jet setters and those seeking the good life — many of whom arrive in their own planes. At the northern entrance to Banderas Bay, the 1600-acre very private and exclusive resort offers 9.5 miles of beach front and uninterrupted views. Other prestigious hotels will open here soon, the beach clubs, villas and services par none and just getting better and better as more high-end boutique hotels and residences come on stream. if you are not a guest of Punta Mita or hold a reservation at one of its restaurants you will not be permitted access to the resort itself, security top-notch. Everyone can enjoy the public beach El Anclote, however, a small, typical Mexican fishing village now getting spiffed up as a result of the recent infusion of sophistication and wealth to the area. So there are some really good but still very neat restaurants to eat at, with palapas and lounges on the beach available for your use at no cost if you patronize them. From this beach you can clearly see the nearby Las Marietas islands and arrange sightseeing trips by boat, rent a kayak, catamaran and snorkeling gear, or hire a panga with a guide to take you out whale watching.
| Mañana — International
El Anclote — Tel: (329) 291-6374 — $$$
For years chef Roger Dreier has been cooking up incredible cuisine for a faithful following in Vallarta. Roger can now be found at his beachfront restaurant at Punta de Mita, serving many of those favorites dishes he is famous for, plus much more. — Readers Choice • Dancing Place |
The Pink Bonzai — Asian
Las Redes 75 — Tel: (329) 291-6468 — $$
The innovative Japanese dishes here change regularly to keep things interesting. And you will enjoy some of the best sushi this side of Banderas Bay at this spotless second-floor venue located in the thriving community of Emiliano Zapata in Punta de Mita. |
| Allegro Resort
Paseo de los Cocoteros 18 North Shore — Tel: (322) 297-0400Check Availability
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Casa de Mita 
Playa Careyeros North Shore — Tel: (329) 298-4114Check Availability
In retreat from a high-energy life building chic hotels and restaurants in North America, the affable Marc Lindskog moved life and work to a more intimate scale, building his seven-room villa-style Casa Las Brisas on one of the world´s most beautiful beaches. |
Four Seasons Resort 
Carr. 200 Norte Km 19 North Shore — Tel: (329) 291-6000Check Availability
Luxurious destination located next to white sand beaches and turquoise blue water, natural islands and beautiful gardens. Spectacular golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. Restaurants, spa, gym and tennis courts. Located 40 km north of Puerto Vallarta. |
Occidental Grand
Paseo de los Cocoteros 18 North Shore — Tel: (322) 297-0626Check Availability
Located in Nuevo Vallarta, just a 25-minute ride north of the airport, the resort boasts 292 standard rooms, one buffet restaurant and two speciality restaurants. |
Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa
Carr. 200 Norte Km. 11.5 North Shore — Tel: (329) 226-9900Check Availability
Palladium Vallarta features a jungle backdrop and secluded coves, perfect for someone looking for seclusion in a large, self-contained hotel. The rooms are located in low-rise buildings on a cliff overlooking the ocean, so the views are unforgettable. Extras include live entertainment and water sports. |
Playa del Sol Grand
Boulevard Costero 800 Sur North Shore — Tel: (322) 226-1050Check Availability
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The Grand Mayan Wyndham Nuevo Vallarta
Av. Paseo de las Moras Fracc. Nautico Turistico North Shore — Tel: Check Availability
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Villa Varadero
Retorno Nayarit Lots 83-84 North Shore — Tel: (322) 297-0404
In Nuevo Vallarta, this touristic and residential development has more than 10 km of water channels, with exotic animals and flowers. The hotel location is magnificent, seven minutes from Puerto Vallarta´s airport. Villa Varadero is built right on the beach and is perfect for relaxing. |
Vista Vallarta All Suites on the Beach
Ave. de los Picos 827 North Shore — Tel: (329) 298-0361Check Availability
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| El Banco
near the tip of Punta de Mita, is the newest offering in high-end residential oceanfront home sites. Bordering Punta Mita, the property is a low-density, luxury development for clients looking for a larger beachfront lot in a quiet setting. These 12 beachfront lots vary in size from two to four acres and have 100 - 300 feet of beach frontage. More info... |
El Encanto
El Encanto´s luxury oceanfront and golf residences offer an authentic, handcrafted experience in Punta Mita. Architectural details include high-end Mexican-style finishes with tropical wood accents to evoke a contemporary expression of this country´s Pacific Coast style. Features include a private beach club, a clubhouse and concierge services. More info... |
Four Seasons Villas
, along the northernmost tip of Banderas Bay, is a resort and residential community of more than 1,500 acres on a spear-shaped peninsula. Surrounded on three sides by coral-sand beaches and by tropical wilderness on the other, Punta Mita promises to become the most privileged resort community in Latin America. More info... |
Hacienda de Mita
Set within a pristine environment, this singular community Punta Mita has been created in perfect harmony with its surroundings. Calmness, serenity and privacy are just of few of the elements that define this exclusive location, bordered by the exquisite beaches and tropical landscape of Mexico´s Pacific Cost. More info... |
Hotel Des Artistes
12 Fully furnished luxury beach-front hotel/ condominium development with the services and amenities of a hotel. All of the units will be fully furnished, air conditioned, with spacious ocean view terraces. The Beach Club will also feature a fine dine dining air conditioned restaurant, bar, health club, men and women´s spa, pool and wet bar. More info... |
Kupuri
Initially comprised of just 14 spectacular home sites, Kupuri is characterized by three distinct settings, beach front, ocean view and hillside. Located on Litigu Bay within Punta Mita, these outstanding home sites afford owners exclusive and automatic membership to the intimate Tuka Yacht & Beach Club, as well as access to the Sunset bar, which will be a wonderful spot for viewing sunsets or gazing at the stars above. |
Las Terrazas
Within the heart of Punta Mita, on the Jack Nicklaus signature Golf Course, this 27 unit boutique condominium combines the best of golf course living with exceptional water views from most units. Completion by March 31, 2006, selected units available starting at $575,000 USD. Full rental program makes this an excellent investment property. More info... |
Los Veneros
Los Veneros is a luxurious residential resort on Costa Banderas, consisting of 251 exclusive, high-end ocean view residences, with a tropical jungle enclosure and fabulous beach. Amenities include a professionally managed Beach Club and Spa, a wellness center, pools walking trails, tennis courts, restaurants, bars and retail shops. More info... |
Punta Vista III
The third phase of this successful project at Punta de Mita has now broken ground and will continue featuring spacious luxury condominiums situated right on the beach. 22 superior-sized condominiums and four huge penthouses are planned, with a large, oversize and curvaceous pool in front on the beach. More info... |
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La Cruz - Bucerías
The closest towns of any consequence to Puerto Vallarta, both Bucerías and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle offer a great opportunity to check out a much smaller Mexican town with a lot less traffic. Bucerías features what is by far the longest beach on the bay, excellent eateries of all descriptions, including dozens of funky palapa restaurants right on the beach, a lively main square, art galleries, an open-air flea market and an old-fashioned festive feel — some of the reasons why the expatriate community is growing in "The Place of the Divers." Known for freshly shucked, giant oysters and other sublime seafood, there's a diversity of cuisines available, vegetarian and gourmet international among them. The shallow shoreline appeals to families, tentative swimmers, and shell collectors, everyone enjoying lots of space to do their thing. Sundays are busier than usual, folks from Puerto Vallarta and elsewhere spending the day on the beach, enjoying cold beer and fresh shrimp before heading home at dusk.
"La Cruz" has its own share of small shops and restaurants, unpretentious accommodations and burgeoning music scene. The main square overlooking the ocean is a good place to soak it all in, while watching fishermen mend their nets. Little known to foreign tourists until recently, life in this rustic fishing village still meanders at a leisurely pace, but the town is in a state of flux. Still small-town Mexico to be sure, it is presently being energized by a world-class marina with slips for 400 boats, a seaside promenade, outdoor theater, condominiums, shops, restaurants and more that will draw international attention. And luxurious residential communities are springing up to cater to the increasing numbers of North Americans who have already discovered it.
| Frascati — Italian
Langosta 10 & Coral — Tel: (329) 295-6185 — $$
This casual restaurant is located 20 minutes north of PV in the quaint village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Serving Italian specialties with a Tuscany flavor, antipasti, crunchy salads, homemade pastas and more hearty options as well as fine meat cuts, seafood and Norwegian salmon. |
Mark´s Bar and Grill — Mediterranean
Lázaro Cárdenas 56 — Tel: (329) 298-0303 — $$$
Established in 1991, it is renowned for providing a consistently excellent dining experience. Inspired by flavors from the Mediterranean and Asia, Jan and her team create food that is innovative yet refined, simply cooked and exquisitely presented in a lush, tropical indoor/outdoor setting. — Platinum |
Mezzogiorno — Italian
Av. del Pacífico 33 — Tel: (329) 298-0350 — $$
Sidney and Enrique´s former Mezzaluna has re-opened as Mezzogiorno, transforming their beachfront Bucerias house into a happening indoor-outdoor Italian restaurant. Enjoy fabulous Italian dishes that will keep you coming back: savory calamari-fritti, fresh fish, soups and prime cuts of meat and more. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos — Readers Choice • North Shore • New Restaurant |
Pie in the Sky — Coffee Shop
Héroes de Nacozari 202, Bucerías — Tel: (329) 298-0838 — $$
Fodor´s says, "For 14 years making the most delicious desserts in Mexico!" Pies, cakes, cookies and cheesecake tarts. Try our world-famous Beso, a molten chocolate-rich brownie. Now serving coffee, espresso, latté, and prebaked chicken pies, gourmet pizzas, empanadas, scones and ice cream in Bucerías and South Side. |
| Alamar
Perched on the hillside in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, this a luxury gated community spans 35 hectares (100 acres), of which only 20% will be built upon. Alamar offers expansive views of the bay, walking trails, beach club, pools, health club and a village style commercial area. Enjoy the environmentally responsible infrastructure and modern technology. More info... |
Aura Arena Blanca
The unmatched combination of mountains, beach and sky offer the exclusive Aura an edge just north of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle off the Punta de Mita highway.Located on the private cove of Arena Blanca, this 100-yard sandy beach is safe for swimming all year long, with scuba and snorkeling alternatives. More info... |
La Joya Huanacaxtle
Modeled on the highly successful La Joya Condominiums, which sold out in record time, Grupo Real del Mar repeats the idea in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Fewer than 100 units will be built on four floors on a 10,000 square meter lot (2.5 acres) just three blocks from the beach. More info... |
La Vida
La Vida´s spaces are clean and modernist, yet the residences sing with color and warmth. Distinctly Mexican finishings include locally-fired terracotta tiles, hand-carved marble sinks, pebble rugs laid by a master-craftsman and hand-crafted parota doors. Beach club with private spa and fitness center, lush gardens, five-star concierge services and more. |
Pacífica
The finest location in Gaviotas, the residential area of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, ocean view condos with spacious terrace that combine an amazing view to the sea and Vallarta landscape, 20 meters from the beach, and close to world class marina. More info... |
Punta Esmeralda
is a luxury gated community, covering nearly 20 acres of prime oceanfront property. Low profile construction on terraced land will provide every unit with beautiful views of the bay. The spacious condominiums and villas are all surrounded by lush landscaping and multiple green areas. More info... |
Real del Mar
Luxurious oceanfront development with views from the Pacific to Puerto Vallarta features 59 exclusive residences with one-of-a-kind designs, delivered to the owner completely furnished. The design is contemporary Mexican, with two private beach clubs with restaurant, infinity pools, terraces, two all-weather championship tennis courts and a beautiful gym and spa. More info... |
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Nuevo Vallarta - Flamingos
One of Mexico's newest and fastest growing areas, hotel occupancy in the planned resort and residential community of "New Vallarta" is amongst the highest in the country. This is where you find the really big deluxe hotels on sprawling oceanfront properties and residential developments in diverse settings: on golf courses, along canals that evoke Florida, beach front, and on flat smooth roads with very little traffic. In contrast to bustling PV proper, this area is super quiet and peaceful, offering luxurious privacy. Recently coming into its own after a rather slow start about 20 years ago, nicely complementing its wide sandy beach stretching as far as the eye can see are a wealth of services and amenities. Lots of good restaurants and bars, three world-class golf courses, a water park, yacht club, marinas, and an air-conditioned mall with over a hundred businesses, a supermarket, health center, cyber cafés and banks among them.
| Angelo´s — Italian
Paradise Plaza Local J - 2, 3 y 4 — Tel: (322) 297-6130 — $$
Providing good food at fair prices at this happening restaurant, Italian-American co-owner and chef Paul Velser skimps on nothing – neither quality nor serving sizes. Enticing platters are presented along with menus for your perusal and eight wines are available by the glass. — Platinum |
La Porteña — Argentinean
Nayarit Pte. 250 — Tel: (322) 297-4950 — $$$
This restaurant offers only top-quality roasted steaks like the New York, the Rib Eye, the "arrachera", and the "vacio", an exquisitely tender Argentinean steak that you´ll only find here. Other options include seafood, chicken and pastas. |
| Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort
Paseo de los Cocoteros Sur 98 Nuevo Vallarta - Flamingos — Tel: (322) 226-8000Check Availability
This luxurious all-inclusive resort offers 161 one- and two-bedroom suites, all furnished in teak with terraces and ocean view. And don´t miss the 1500-square-meter world-class spa. |
Marival Resort & Suites
Paseo de los Cocoteros Nuevo Vallarta - Flamingos — Tel: (322) 226-8200Check Availability
The possibilities are endless at this deluxe, all-inclusive resort located on the sands of Nuevo Vallarta. This Canadian-owned and managed resort brings northern hospitality to the tropics, offering six on-site restaurants and bars, plus a fitness center, spa, pools and a super-fun kids area. |
Mayan Palace Nuevo Vallarta
Paseo de las Moras 1 Nuevo Vallarta - Flamingos — Tel: (322) 226-4000Check Availability
Just 15 minutes from the airport, luxurious guest rooms on over one-half mile of beach offer exclusive amenities, including a 5,382-square-foot interconnected swimming pool — the longest in Latin America. |
Paradise Village
Paseo de los Cocoteros 1 Nuevo Vallarta - Flamingos — Tel: (322) 226-6770Check Availability
Located in unspoiled Nuevo Vallarta, this resort offers a luxurious all-suite hotel, premier vacation club, marina, European spa, luxury condominiums and villas, golf course and numerous fine restaurants. |
Riu Jalisco
Paseo de los Cocoteros Lot K Nuevo Vallarta - Flamingos — Tel: (322) 226-6600Check Availability
This Mediterranean-style all-inclusive resort overlooks the Pacific from Flamingos Beach. Air-conditioned guestrooms in the six-story building offer balconies or patios and are equipped with mini-bars and direct-dial phones. This resort offers two lighted tennis courts, multiple pools, restaurant/bars and a disco. |
Riu Vallarta All Inclusive
Av. Cocoteros Lote Hotelero Nuevo Vallarta - Flamingos — Tel: (322) 226-7250Check Availability
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Samba Vallarta by Pueblo Bonito
Modulo J-Horc 2 Flamingos Nayarta Nuevo Vallarta - Flamingos — Tel: (322) 226-8250Check Availability
This pretty, medium-sized hotel (formerly the Solare Vallarta Sunset Bay Resort) is a self-contained getaway set on a secluded beach in Nuevo Vallarta. Its low-key atmosphere, excellent value and top-quality restaurants and bars make it a favorite of couples and families alike. |
Vallarta Palace
Paseo de los Cocoteros 19-8 Nuevo Vallarta - Flamingos — Tel: (322) 226-8470Check Availability
From miniature golf to theme parties and karaoke, this resort offers all you need for an exciting all-inclusive vacation. The 361-room hotel has two restaurants, a snack bar and a lobby bar. An all-inclusive stay includes accommodations and taxes, all meals, drinks and gratuities. |
| Artesanias
A masterpiece of workmanship and architectural design, Artesanias is located at El Tigre Championship Golf Course in Paradise Village Golf & Country Club in Nuevo Vallarta. Just 10 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown, this luxurious development boasts five towers comprised of 27 one - three bedroom condominium units. |
Cobalto
Luxury front beach condos, 2 and 3 bedrooms, in the most exclusive beach in Nuevo Vallarta, contemporary architecture, experience developer, high construction quality, multi view condominiums (ocean, marina and golf courses), landscape architecture, exterior terraces, infinity pool, Jacuzzis, High-Tech Gym. More info... |
Delcanto
Built on 10 acres on the beach in Nuevo Vallarta/Flamingos, DelCanto will offer 235 luxury oceanfront condominiums. A creation of contemporary Mexican style inspired by regional elements and materials, its being developed by Mexico´s GFa & Elias+Elias Architects. Tiled roofs, tropical wood beams, pergolas and doors, stone-covered walls with luscious gardens and spectacular views. More info... |
Ikal
Ikal offers four models of homes as well as two different exterior facades available for each, tailoring each residence to your needs. Each home is sold completely finished with attention to details in all rooms, offering the best in balanced architecture created by one of the most renowned firms in Latin America. |
La Privada Villas
32 exquisitely designed luxury town homes on the Golf Course at El Tigre, Nuevo Vallarta. These magnificent residences offer convenient access to the best resort amenities in the Bay area. More info... |
Luma
The first American-developed, full-ownership, active-adult beachfront community in Mexico. Luma offers access to a world of amenities such as Luma´s saltwater infinity pool, soothing hot tubs and meditation gardens, fitness center, library, art gallery, classrooms, game room, aviary, bar and Internet café, and a personal concierge program. More info... |
Marival
New concept in ownership, an investment opportunity, with an extensive array of amenities, as well as optional benefits like rental program and up to three years free maintenance fees. Marival Condo-Resort & Residences is a luxurious lifestyle of recreation and special amenities, World Class Spa, restaurants, and more. More info... |
Ocean Terrace
Terrace is the key word in this new project offering terraces with a 180-degree view of Banderas Bay in three buildings of 10 floors each. Amenities include a spa and gym, infinity pool and Jacuzzis, kids club and more. Kitchens outfitted with Teka electric grill, dishwasher and oven, marble-finish sinks and stainless steel accessories. More info... |
Olas Vallarta
Olas Vallarta invites relaxation, harmony and peacefulness. The richness of its scenery produces a feeling of whole communion with nature and an invitation to complete peacefulness. Olas Vallarta offers an environment perfectly balanced for the relaxation and serenity you deserve. |
Paradise Village
With the enormous success of their resort and residential development, as well as the new Ocean Vista deluxe apartments and Paradise Plaza shopping mall, Paradise Village has now embarked on a new expansion phase. Paradise Village is preparing the opening of its two magnificent golf courses, which will be completed this autumn. |
Quinta del Mar
Situated in front of the most desirable sandy beach of the bay. Units feature 2 - 4 bedrooms. Amenities include two large pools, club house, tennis courts and a spa/gym. The extra large units provide spacious rooms and closets and are coupled with large terraces that enhance the breathtaking views. More info... |
Sensara Vallarta
Live in perfect harmony in Sensara Vallarta. The unrivaled golf course community where everything is built around you. Where people share your interests and your zest for life. Come escape and explore. Play and relax. Indulge and kick back. Own your very own oasis in the middle of Paradise Village. More info... |
Villa La Estancia
This exclusive new community of 136 villas is located on the water and has redefined tropical luxury. The 2 and 3 bedroom villas offer a lifestyle opportunity beyond compare featuring the benefits of full or fractional resort ownership and the services of a 5-star resort. More info... |
Villas Ibiza
Exclusive single family residential development located in El Tigre golf club in Nuevo Vallarta. Villas Ibiza includes 15 homes & 9 apartments, all ideal for golf lovers or for those looking to live surrounded by the peace and tranquility of a golf course. |
Villas Mallorca
consists of 12 exclusive villas on the rolling green fairways of El Tigre Golf Course 10 minutes from the airport. Each home has a private outdoor pool with spacious terraces, surrounded by fantastic tropical plants and flowers, 2 levels with 3 Bdr, 2 baths, modern kitchen, service room and interior patio area. |
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Marina Vallarta
Not to be confused with the Marina Terminal where the cruise ships dock and the majority of tours around the bay depart from — although that facility is just a few minutes south of here — this 544-acre planned residential and resort development revolves around Mexico's largest marina and a popular 18-hole golf course. Less than two decades old, Marina Vallarta is modern, clean and quiet, its smooth roads and oceanfront boardwalk encouraging strolling, jogging and biking. And this is where fishing, cruise or sailing charters can be arranged. Along with the luxury hotels, condominiums and villas here there are lots of interesting places to browse including shopping centers, jewelry, clothing and assorted other boutiques, and art, not to mention a burgeoning array of furniture and interior design galleries at Plaza Neptuno, at the entrance of Marina Vallarta. You will also find incredibly luxurious full-service spas and restaurants and bars of every description. The two-dozen or so eateries on the 355-slip marina itself overlook yachts and mountains, while those on the beach provide intriguing perspectives of downtown PV and the undulating Sierra Madre.
| Andrea — Italian
Velas Vallarta — Tel: (322) 221-0091 — $$$
With seating available both inside and outside, you can dine in stylish comfort, enjoying world-class service and food. With chef Govanni Denigris of Chicago, chefs Jorge Castellanos and Demberto Aguayo and their team bring you classic Italian cuisine with a New World touch. — Platinum |
Las Palomas Doradas — Mexican
Puesta del Sol L-12 — Tel: (322) 221-0470 — $$$
Indoor and outdoor dining on the marina for breakfast lunch and dinner. This restaurant has been around for a long time, its loyal clientele appreciating the consistent preparation of its Mexican and international specialties and friendly service. — Restaurant Week $169 pesos |
Nikki Beach — International
Westin Regina — Tel: (322) 226-1150 — $$$$
Everything about this restaurant is hip, with a chic European atmosphere and million-dollar views. Pareo-clad waiters keep the food and libations flowing, the exotic Oriental-Mediterranean menu a pleasure to ponder at tables indoors or out. — Platinum — Readers Choice • Sunday Brunch  |
Porto Bello — Italian
Marina Sol L-7 — Tel: (322) 221-0003 — $$$
Torontonians Mario Nunes and Maurizio Pellegrini have been the owners of this elegant Italian restaurant privileged with a spectacular view of Marina Vallarta since 1989. Enjoy fine dining in a romantic air-conditioned salon decorated in Art Nouveau with soft pastels. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
Rincón de Buenos Aires — Argentinean
Royal Pacific L-126, 127 — Tel: (322) 221-2260 — $$$
When it comes to a fine cut, seafood or pasta, your best bet is Rincón de Buenos Aires. The wood-fire grill gives a unique flavor to the fine cuts and fish. The filled pastas, such as the ravioli and lasagna, are a delight. — Platinum |
Tikul — Avant-Garde
Royal Pacific L-113 — Tel: (322) 209-2010 — $$
Tikul offers elegance and class with soft tropical tones that reflects its unique version of Pacific cuisine. Enjoy creative culinary combinations prepared with a high level of expertise and imagination, a well-stocked wine cellar and live acoustic music - in the tranquil ambiance of Marina Vallarta. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort
Paseo de la Marina 5 Marina Vallarta — Tel: (322) 226-0000Check Availability
Located in Marina Vallarta and walking distance to golf course this beach front resort features 433 deluxe room accommodations, 4 restaurants; Mikado (Japanese specialties and Champions Sports Bar). Impeccable service and spectacular beauty at this five-star, AAA 4 diamond resort. |
Casa Velas
Pelícanos 311 Marina Vallarta — Tel: (322) 226-6688Check Availability
An oasis of outstanding class and luxury on the beautiful Marina Vallarta golf course. A five-minute stroll to both the beach and the marina boardwalk with its great restaurants, shops and galleries. This intimate boutique hotel offers 80 suites and villas, and is noted for its fabulous men´s and women´s full-service spas, a spectacularly elegant pool area, and a fine gourmet restaurant, Emiliano. |
Club Embarcadero
Paseo de la Marina Sur Marina Vallarta — Tel: (322) 221-1177Check Availability
An all-inclusive resort ideal for families, couples and young people, this hotel offers accesible plans as well as a plethora of services and activities. |
Flamingo Vallarta
Carr. 200 Norte Km 6 Marina Vallarta — Tel: (322) 221-0880Check Availability
Located in front of the Marina, just five minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from the downtown area. Features 100 junior suites. Specialty restaurant Valentino. |
Howard Johnson Nautilus Vallarta
Paseo de la Marina Sur 210 Marina Vallarta — Tel: (322) 221-0915Check Availability
Five minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from downtown, convenient to the restaurants, shops and nightlife in the Marina. All rooms face the pool, gardens and the marina, so sit on your balcony and enjoy the spectacular luxury yachts and marvolus sunsets. |
Mayan Palace Puerto Vallarta
Paseo de la Marina Sur 220 Marina Vallarta — Tel: (322) 226-6000Check Availability
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Meliá
Paseo de la Marina Sur 7 Marina Vallarta — Tel: (322) 226-3000Check Availability
All-inclusive resort located in the exclusive Marina Vallarta zone, five minutes from the airport and 10 from downtown. Features a wide selection of food and beverages, as well as activities and a kids´club. |
Velas Vallarta Suite Resort
Paseo de la Marina Norte 585 Marina Vallarta — Tel: (322) 221-0091Check Availability
339 fully renovated ocenfront suites in Marina Vallarta. The highest standards in furnishings, decorations and amenities, offering a Gold Crown, all-inclusive package featuring a la carte gourmet dining, premium brands and 24-hour room service. Packages with golf included subject to a golf cart fee. |
Villa Pacífico
Paseo de la Marina Sur Marina Vallarta — Tel: (322) 221-1177
All-inclusive resort featuring 163 bedrooms with ocean view. It´s the perfect accommodation for families, couples or singles. |
Westin Resort and Spa
Paseo de la Marina Sur 205 Marina Vallarta — Tel: (322) 221-1100Check Availability
This beachfront resort of spectacular architecture, located in Marina Vallarta, features 280 deluxe rooms and suites designed for comfort. All rooms have private balcony and ocean view. |
| Casa Velas Signature Residence
At Casa Velas Signature Residences, you can play with abandon because we anticipate your every need and make your wishes come true, all within the secure and private grounds of this place you will call home. |
Las Villas de México
This North American lifestyle community in Riviera de Nayarit, offers premium amenities and reflects the eclectic best of Mission, Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean design, set in exceptionally landscaped grounds. This development includes one and two storey villas, townhomes and condominiums, with prices averaging in the mid $450,000. range. www.lasvillasdemexico.com. |
Nima Bay
Eleven residential towers with 1-3 bedroom units plus penthouses with private roof gardens and boardwalk with exclusive boutiques and shops. The development features exquisite design and offer spectacular views to the Pacific Ocean, Marina and the golf course. |
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Hotel Zone
The wide sandy coast stretching south from Marina Vallarta to El Centro is where many hotels and resorts are found, along with shops and restaurants catering to visitors. Residential high-rises and developments recently added to the mix are dramatically altering the skyline here, this area now one big construction site, with several major new housing developments, and the recently expanded Marine Terminal. This is where you will find familiar brands such as Sam's, Wal-Mart, Gold's Gym, Office Depot, Burger King and more.
| La Petite — French
Fco. M. Ascencio Km 2.5 — Tel: (322) 293-0900 — $$$$
The menu is constantly changing for the better, and the service is always impeccable. The food is superb, from the terrine de paté to the coq-au-vin to the sensual soufflés. The choice of desserts is enough to put any gourmet in a quandary. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
Outback Steakhouse — International
Fco. M. Ascencio 4690 — Tel: (322) 225-4908 — $$$
The great thing about successful chain restaurants like the Outback is that you know exactly what to expect from the food, service and ambiance; and once you discover that they have just what you crave, the decision on where to dine is automatic. — Readers Choice • Family Restaurant |
Thierry´s Prime Steakhouse — International
Plaza Península L Ancla Sub-A — Tel: (322) 221-1212 — $$$$
Chic and modern, this happening American-style steakhouse is yet another manifestation of chef-owner Thierry Blouet´s brio and French flair. And while steaks are the speciality, New York, porterhouse with potatoes: mashed, baked, scalloped, you name it- the menu is nicely rounded people pleaser. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
| Ambassador Suites
Fco. M. Ascencio, Int. Los Tules Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 224-3550Check Availability
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Canto del Sol Plaza Vallarta
Fco. M. Ascencio Km. 2.5 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 224-0123Check Availability
This all-inclusive hotel in the center of the Hotel Zone offers beautiful pools and a large selection of recreational activities, home of the famous Continental Plaza Tennis Club. The hotel also has a professional gym, making this an excellent choice for active people. |
Costa Club Punta Arena
Fco. M. Ascencio 1737-021 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 222-5656Check Availability
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Crown Paradise
de las Garzas 1 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 226-6800Check Availability
This family resort, situated on the beach 10 minutes from the airport, 15 minutes from downtown and 100 meters from the Marina, offers a complete all-inclusive plan, 330 air-conditioned rooms with balcony, two swimming pools, two lit clay tennis courts and night shows. |
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta
Fco. M. Ascencio Km. 2.5 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 226-2100Check Availability
Located in the Hotel Zone, this resort rises 11 stories above the beach, across the street from a shopping center and supermarket. Guestrooms, all with private balconies, provide easy chairs, marble tables and safes. |
Getaway Club Puerto Vallarta
Fco. M. Ascencio Km. 1.5 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 226-3300Check Availability
This hotel is 10 kilometers from Puerto Vallarta´s airport and five kilometers from downtown Puerto Vallarta. The hotel has recently undergone a complete multimillion-dollar renovation. The property is an "All-Inclusive Resort," so all meals, drinks, gratuities and taxes are included in the nightly rate. |
Golden Crown Paradise Resort
de las Garzas 3 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 226-6832Check Availability
Deluxe all-inclusive resort on the beach (18-year minimum check-in age), ideal for those who like to be pampered in a place where comfort, style, relaxation and personalized service are the norm. |
Hacienda Hotel & Spa
Fco. M. Ascencio 2699 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 226-6667Check Availability
This hotel is located to the north, in the marine zone close to the main pier. Is only 10 minutes from the downtown area and five from the airport. With 155 spacious single and double rooms available. |
Hola Puerto Vallarta
Fco. M. Ascencio Km. 2.5 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 226-4600Check Availability
All-inclusive resort offering a full activities program all day long with spectacular dinner shows. Top quality international food and drinks. |
Holiday Inn
Fco. M. Ascencio Km. 3.5 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 226-1700
Just a few minutes from both the international airport and downtown. Amenities include 231 spacious rooms, gourmet restaurant, gym, Jacuzzi, tennis courts, betting bar, swimming pool, activities for children and an excellent beach. |
Hotel & Suites Coral
Sierra Aconcagua 140 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 222-4074
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Las Palmas
Fco. M. Ascencio KM 2.5 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 226-1220Check Availability
This resort is in the Hotel Zone right on the beach. It offers beachfront accommodations in a Mexican ambiance with an all-inclusive concept. |
Los Tules Resort
Fco. M. Ascencio Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 226-1030Check Availability
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nh Krystal Vallarta
de las Garzas Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 226-0700Check Availability
This traditional Vallarta hotel features 405 deluxe rooms decorated in an exquisite Mexican style, three large swimming pools and 49 small ones and four restaurants. It is located in the Hotel Zone. |
Pelícanos Grand Beach Resort
Fco. M. Ascencio Km. 2.5 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 226-2700Check Availability
Romantic by tradition, Plaza Pelicanos is located on Las Glorias Beach, 10 minutes from the airport and five from downtown. Ideal for families. If you are looking for a quiet spot and personal attention, this is the place. |
Puerto de Luna
Fco. M. Ascencio 2500 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 225-0480Check Availability
Intimate and moderately priced, this hotel contains a market and freeform pool. Across the street are miles of beaches, including one where guests have access to lounge chairs. The 82 accomodations have a rustic ease, with fans, air conditioning, tiled floors and colorful walls. |
Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center
Fco. M. Ascencio 999 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 226-0404Check Availability
Located just a few minutes from the downtown area, it features 486 accommodations with a wide offering of amenities and attractions, four restaurants, four bars, two swimming pools, tennis courts, spa, and kids´ area. |
Suites del Sol
Francia 100 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 224-2213Check Availability
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Vallarta Sol
Niza 139 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 224-1622Check Availability
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Vallarta Torre
Paseo de las Garzas 168 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 224-2044Check Availability
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Villa del Palmar & Villa del Mar
Fco. M. Ascencio Km. 2.8 Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 224-0635Check Availability
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Villas Vallarta
Hotel Zone — Tel: (322) 224-4040Check Availability
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| Deck 12
Combining quality, location and accessible prices, this conveniently-located modern tower features 83 two-bedroom condominiums. Views open from the broad terraces to the marina, right where the cruise ships dock. Amenities include marble floors, granite countertops, dishwasher, a full service area, three-meter ceilings, underground parking and more. |
Grand Venetian
Built on 20 acres of prime property surrounded by the Pitillal River, Banderas Bay and the main highway, this modern three-tower project rises to 25 stories. Designed with 472 condominiums and six penthouses in the towers, there will be an additional 12 oceanfront villas and 56 lakefront residences. More info... |
Las Moras
Las Moras responds to the standard of living that you want and deserve. Here you can enjoy a unique space in which you, your family and your friends find a sense of success, harmony, security, pleasure and trust. Its contemporary Mexican style offers comfort, security, privacy and satisfaction to its maximum level. More info... |
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El Centro
The heart and soul of Puerto Vallarta, this is where the action is, a sensory and cultural feast never to be forgotten. Eclectic and bohemian in feel with world-class offerings, its dining and art scenes are extraordinary, the nightlife abundant, no visit here complete without a stroll and people-watching session on the popular oceanfront Malecon. Dotted with fascinating monumental public art, one side is lined with intriguing shops, restaurants and bars, a gorgeous bay vista on the other. The local color here so rich it's absorbed by osmosis, performances of all stripes take place here every evening, spectacular events frequent at the Los Arcos outdoor amphitheater across from the main plaza — all free of charge. El Centro's narrow cobblestone streets are great fun and can be challenging to navigate, especially those running east to west up the mountainside in the El Cerro and Gringo Gulch neighborhoods — the latter where Liz Taylor and Richard Burton lived. The tiny Isla Rio Cuale, offers a flea market, restaurants and shops as well as an interesting museum, an active cultural center, and relaxing green spaces. South of the island you will find Vallarta at its funky best, featuring Los Muertos, the bay's most popular beach, thriving English-language theater and gay scenes, and what many consider the town's best restaurants, bars and specialty shops. What's especially neat is that this is clearly a real neighborhood, one of PV's oldest. Gas and water trucks announcing their arrival with bells and loudspeakers, and burros hauling goods the same way they did a century ago are just a few examples. The new Malecon extension and pedestrian bridge mean you can walk all the way from the Hotel Rosita to near the south end of Los Muertos along it, a very pleasant stroll indeed. There's a wide range of places to stay, bed and breakfasts, small- to medium-sized hotels and rental apartments and condominiums, long-term rentals common where so many snowbirds roost every winter.
| Agave Grill — Mexican
Morelos 589 — Tel: (322) 222-2000 — $$$
This beautiful, romantic, hacienda-style patio restaurant is a celebration of Mexico – its cuisine, wines, spirits, ambiance, music and flavor. Created by award-winning chef Oscar Galvan, a graduate of Mexico City´s prestigious Ambrosia culinary school, you won´t find ordinary tacos on this reasonably priced, gourmet menu. — Restaurant Week $269 pesos |
Archie´s Wok — Asian
Fca. Rodríguez 130 — Tel: (322) 222-0411 — $$$
Sip a Mai Tai Thai in an oriental garden as d´Rachael delights while you await a feast of tropical flavors. Archie, movie director John Huston´s chef for many years, garnered the best elements of Pan Asian cuisine and gave them a Thai emphasis. — Restaurant Week $169 pesos — Readers Choice • Asian • Vegetarian • Live Music Venue |
Azul 96 — Avant-Garde
Morelos 696 — Tel: (322) 222-1022 — $$$
Avant-garde gourmet restaurant in downtown Vallarta. Enjoy Japanese risotto with crispy squid, masago mayonnaise and avocado, as well as the crispy duck rolls in sweet soy sauce. The sky bar overlooks the sea, and boasts sand to curl toes in while enjoying a martini. |
Banana Cantina — Mexican
Amapas 147 — Tel: (322) 222-2114 — $$
Contemporary Mexican cuisine at lunch and dinner in a vividly colorful and super comfy open air ambiance. Daily specials and a constantly evolving menu, the almond-crusted garlic shrimp and Banana Cantina Martini made with tequila particularly popular. — Restaurant Week $169 pesos — Readers Choice • Moderate |
Barcelona — Spanish
Matamoros & 31 de Octubre — Tel: (322) 222-0510 — $$$
Ideal for sharing as a couple or with friends, appetizer-sized servings of Spanish flavors prepared with the highest quality ingredients and a bird´s eye view of the town and bay. Sea breezes refresh the charmingly casual terrace, while the dining room is air conditioned. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $169 pesos |
Beijing — Asian
Fca. Rodríguez 136 — Tel: (322) 222-8609 — $$
This is authentic Chinese food, the Chinese chef-owner taking pride in every dish. Maintaining 100% integrity in the kitchen, the restaurant recently updated its look, the patio´s red-and-black theme now spiced by sparkling white floors and linens. |
Café des Artistes — Avant-Garde
Guadalupe Sánchez 740 — Tel: (322) 222-3228 — $$$$
Thierry Blouet, Maitre Cuisinier de France and a member of the Culinary Academy of France, has what is considered by many to be the best restaurant in town, Café des Artistes. Now, with recent, dramatic changes, it´s one of the best in the world. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos — Readers Choice • Gourmet • Wine List |
Cilantro´s — International
Abasolo 169 — Tel: (322) 222-7147 — $$$
Here the artistic, modern Mexican décor in the air-conditioned, candlelit dining room is complemented by the soothing sounds of acid jazz playing in the background. And the Pacific Northwest menu with a modern Mexican influence is reasonably priced, creative and innovative. — Restaurant Week $169 pesos |
Daiquiri Dick´s — International
Olas Altas 314 — Tel: (322) 222-0566 — $$$
For two decades, Peter and Tari Bowman have nourished Vallarta at their serene, if somewhat incongruously named, restaurant. What started as a beach-side eatery has been transformed into a sophisticated, world-class establishment, where service is attentive, yet non-intrusive, in a contemporary atmosphere. — Platinum — Restaurant Week $269 pesos — Readers Choice • Best Overall • Service • Most Fun • Tortilla Soup • Seafood • Salad • Margarita |
El Arrayán — Mexican
Allende 344 — Tel: (322) 222-7195 — $$
One of the hottest restaurants in town, everything about it inspired by authentic Mexican |
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