Panoramic aerial view of Puerto Vallarta — beach, skyline, marina, and Sierra Madre mountains

Puerto VallartaMarket Guide

Mexico's most coveted coastal address — where the Pacific meets the Sierra Madre.

Puerto Vallarta beach in the foreground with the city and Sierra Madre rising behind it

Puerto Vallarta sits on the Pacific coast between Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madre. Humpback whales winter here from December through March, migrating into a bay warm and calm enough to birth and raise their calves before returning north.

Behind the coastline, the mountains rise straight from the water and open up into jungle where waterfall hikes, canopy trails, and river runs await you and your family. PGA-level golf courses track the shoreline to the north and south.

The old town, meanwhile, remains a strong cultural hub — made up of cobblestone streets, exquisite restaurants, artisanal vendors, art sculptures, live performances, and a boardwalk that stretches for miles.

Three of the region's best private hospitals sit within twenty minutes — specialist care, English-speaking practitioners, and international-insurance acceptance across all three.

4.5M+
annual international visitors
40+ Cities
direct flight markets
75–90°F
24–32°C · year-round climate
300+
days of sunshine
Bird's-eye view of Puerto Vallarta's Old Town illuminated at night
Old Town
Cobblestone streets lit up at night, restaurants and rooftops
Aerial view of Playa de los Muertos beach and its iconic spiral pier in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romántica
Zona Romántica
Old Town's beach and the Muelle de los Muertos pier
Silhouettes of people walking the Malecón boardwalk at sunset
The Malecón
The seaside boardwalk at sunset — sculptures, restaurants, and evening light
Boats and yachts docked at Marina Vallarta on a sunny day
Marina Vallarta
Yacht club, sport fishing, and boardwalk dining
A golf cart on a tropical coastal course with an ocean view
Coastal Golf
El Tigre, Vista Vallarta, and PGA-caliber courses along the bay
A humpback whale surfacing in Banderas Bay
Whale Season
Humpbacks winter in the bay, December through March