8 days in Puerto Vallarta Itinerary

Boasting a coastline made for perfectly framed photographs of romantic sunsets, Puerto Vallarta continuously ranks among the world's top tourist resorts.

Get a sense of the local culture at Old Vallarta and Olas Altas. Visit Playa De Los Muertos and Los Muertos Beach for some beach relaxation. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Puerto Vallarta: Sayulita (Dolphin & Whale Watching & Sayulita Beach), Punta Mita Golf Course (in Punta de Mita) and Nuevo Vallarta Beach (in Nuevo Vallarta). And it doesn't end there: fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience, enjoy the sand and surf at Destiladeras Beach, see the top attractions with Charly's Sport fishing & Tours, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Quimixto.

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Puerto Vallarta trip itinerary planning website.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Puerto Vallarta can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to travel back home.