Family-Friendly Attractions In Puerto Vallarta

Los Muertos Beach Pier

Large ocean pier boasting a sleek, contemporary design & picturesque coastline views.

Francisca Rodríguez 121, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Friendly Vallarta

Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2199, Zona Hotelera, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Hill of the Cross Viewpoint

A climb up steep steps leads to panoramic views at the top of this contemporary, open-work tower.

Abasolo LB, Cerro, 48304 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Los Arcos

4 stone arches on a bayside promenade, the backdrop for an amphitheater & a sunset vantage point.

Malecón s/n, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Puerto Magico

Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Known for its crowned Renaissance-style tower, this iconic city church hosts an annual festival.

Hidalgo 370, Proyecto escola, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Aquaventuras Park

Sizable water park offering slides & unique play features, plus an option to swim with dolphins.

Carretera a Tepic Km 155 S/N México 200 lt 140, Bahía de Banderas, 02108 Pueblo de Acoma, 63732 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico

Dolphin Discovery Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Tepic - Puerto Vallarta Km 155, 63732 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico

Vallarta Botanical Gardens AC

Focusing on native Mexican plants, this large botanical garden features a notable orchid collection. · Dogs allowed

Carretera Puerto Vallarta, Carr. Costera a Barra de Navidad Km 24, 48425 Jal., Mexico

Splash Parque Acuatico Vallarta

Whimsical waterpark featuring various pools, a pirate ship & serpentine slides, plus a tiki bar.

Vallarta, Jacarandas, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico

Cuale Island Flea Market

Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Playa Camarones

Laid-back sand & pebble beach with a local vibe, popular with walkers & sunset watchers. · Dogs allowed

Febronio Uribe, Las Glorias, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Las Gemelas Beach

Manzanillo - Puerto Vallarta 2354, 48272 Aguacate, Jal., Mexico

Naval Museum Secretary of the Navy of Mexico

Colonial-style spot with model ships & other exhibits on Mexico's naval history, plus a coffee shop.

C. Zaragoza 4, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Plaza de Armas

· Dogs allowed

Independencia s/n, Proyecto escola, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Jorullo Bridge

Suspension bridge over the Cuale River & a forested canyon, part of a popular ATV tour route.

Camino Los Llanito km. 4.5 Los Almacenes, 48373 Puerto Vallarta, Jal Camino Los LLanitos KM 4.5 Los Almacenes, 48373, 48373 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Parque Fluvial Vallarta

· Dogs allowed

Río Nilo 152, Fluvial Vallarta, 48312 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Lazaro Cardenas Park

· Dogs allowed

Venustiano Carranza 146-200, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Marina Puerto Vallarta

Mástil 121, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Pirate Ship Vallarta

Wooden pirate ship for day & night tours with shows, plus activities like kayaking & treasure hunts.

H. Escuela Naval Militar S/N Zona Hotelera Norte, Área Militar de Vallarta, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Área Natural Protegida Estero El Salado

Protected urban estuary on 169 hectares with biologist-guided boat tours of reptile & bird habitats.

Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio 3544, Villa Las Flores, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Butterfly Sanctuary Mariposario Jardin Magico

· Dogs allowed

C. Golondrina 60, Campo Verde, 48290 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Gringo Gulch

Upscale hillside residential area named for foreigners who lived there, including Elizabeth Taylor.

C. Zaragoza 373, Centro, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Welcome to Puerto Vallarta

Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 5407, 48291 Las Juntas, Jal., Mexico

Rhythms of the Night

48333, H. Escuela Naval Militar 9, Área Militar de Vallarta, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Marigalante

This large, whimsical pirate ship with costumed guides offers land tours & sailing adventures.

Paseo Díaz Ordaz Local 4, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Vallarta Adventures Dolphin Center

Las Palmas #39 Nuevo Vallarta, Nayaritz; ZC, 63732, Mexico

Terminal marítima

Zona Hotelera, Playas, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Letras Puerto Vallarta

Morelos s/n, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Parque Parota

Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio LB, Fluvial Vallarta, 48320 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Voladores de Papantla

48300, Paseo Díaz Ordaz 764, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

SkyDream Parks Gondola

MPJ6+W5, 63735 Nuevo Nayarit, Nay., Mexico

La Rotonda del Mar

Waterside attraction with a series of chairlike bronze statues topped by various sea creatures.

Paseo Díaz Ordaz s/n, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Galería Uno

Intimate gallery in a white, adobe structure showcasing Mexican artists & their work since 1971.

C. Juárez 712, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Mariposa Event Center

30 D 2, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Andale Bernardo Statue -Jim Demetro

Bronze statue by a local artist in Lázaro Cárdenas Park, depicting 2 boys & a stubborn burro.

48380, Venustiano Carranza SN-O, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

El cocodrilario

Acceso público a playa, Zona Hotelera, Las Glorias, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

The ORO beach

Av. de las Garzas 3, Zona Hotelera, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

CRUISE PORT

48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

John Huston

Isla Río Cuale s/n, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Olas Altas Beach

1 Avenida des Palmas El Nogalito, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Pirates of the Bay

Paseo Díaz Ordaz 882, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Biocean Wildlife Encounters

Paseo de los Cocoteros 85, 63735 Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico

Escultura De Arena, Mexican Sand Sculpture

Paseo Díaz Ordaz 680, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Escultura del Burrito Sentado

Olas Altas 401, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Infantil Park

· Dogs allowed

Brasilia s/n, Lázaro Cárdenas, 48330 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Lovers Sunset Point

P.º de los Delfines 106, Conchas Chinas, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Puerto Vallarta

Isla Iguana, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Inicio sendero cerro La Cruz

Abasolo 330, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Street art

C. Guadalupe Sánchez 249, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico