Guidebook for Puerto Vallarta
Drinks & Nightlife
Que?Pasa Bar & Grill
625 Aquiles SerdánClose by, good food. Inexpensive. TV's for sports.
Everything Else
Beach seating, great happy hour, great food. Casual, laid-back place where you get to know expats who know the city.
32 locals recommend
Cuates y Cuetes
101 Francisca RodríguezBeach seating, great happy hour, great food. Casual, laid-back place where you get to know expats who know the city.
Food Scene
Melissa's
No. 223 Josefa Ortiz de DomínguezFamily owned and operated. Owners treat everyone like family. Best shrimp burrito in town.
Best View in Town
Great food and service. The Best Sunset View in all of Vallarta
8 locals recommend
Restaurant & Bar El Panorama
689 C. MiramarGreat food and service. The Best Sunset View in all of Vallarta
Emiliano Zapata's Mercado
Everything you need is available here. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Meats, Fish, Seafood, Milk, Artisan Bread, Butter, etc...
61 locals recommend
Emiliano Zapata Market
Everything you need is available here. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Meats, Fish, Seafood, Milk, Artisan Bread, Butter, etc...
Neighborhoods
Three blocks from Casa JAZ, this neighborhood is also known by the names Old Town and the Romantic Zone. There are dozens of fantastic restaurants, great shopping, bars, Los Muertos Beach, Street food everywhere. Everything is within walking distance.
11 locals recommend
Emiliano Zapata
Three blocks from Casa JAZ, this neighborhood is also known by the names Old Town and the Romantic Zone. There are dozens of fantastic restaurants, great shopping, bars, Los Muertos Beach, Street food everywhere. Everything is within walking distance.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Use city buses or Uber's Whenever possible.
They are usually cheaper, air conditioned and they don't scam you like taxi's tend to do. The cars are nicer, too.
Customs and culture
Learn some basic Spanish
Learn simple Spanish words and try to use them
Ways to save
Use credit cards and Pesos
Do not use US or Canadian Dollars. You're in Mexico, please use pesos. Dollars are difficult for Mexicans to exchange. The best exchange rates can be found at ATM's at banks. Do NOT exchange at the airport. Use credit cards when it's an option. Great exchange rates.