Activities

From the mountains to the sea, these three settings showcase different expressions of Puerto Vallarta’s natural environment.

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Puerto Vallarta Activities

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The Jaguar: Guardian of the Banderas Bay Mountains

From the Mountain to the Sea: A Journey Through Puerto Vallarta’s Nature

Viewfinder

In the mountains and jungles of the Sierra Madre Occidental surrounding Banderas Bay and beyond lives one of the Americas’ most iconic animals: the jaguar.

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Jaguar

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Nado por las Ballenas: A Collective Effort for Marine Conservation

People

Nado por las Ballenas is an association born from the desire to turn a sporting endeavor into a social and environmental purpose.

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Nado por las Ballenas

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Vallarta Lifestyles Launches Its October-December 2026 Issue

News

The October-December 2026 issue of Vallarta Lifestyles is now available at one of more than 250 distribution points located throughout the bay.

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Vallarta Lifestyles

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La Lancha: Postcards from a Beach Connected with the Essence of Riviera Nayarit

Enjoying La Lancha Beach means leaving the daily grind behind to discover a sanctuary where the sea, jungle, and serenity set the pace of the adventure.

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La Lancha Beach

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Cabeza de Vaca: When Riviera Nayarit Became the Early Americas

Directed by Nayarit native Nicolás Echevarría and released in 1991, the film Cabeza de Vaca found in La Tovara the perfect set to recreate the early Americas.

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Cabeza de Vaca

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Riding the Waves: 10+ Surf Spots in Riviera Nayarit

What to Do

The Riviera Nayarit surf route invites you to explore different points along the coast, each with its own personality.

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Surf Spots in Riviera Nayarit

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Adrenaline: 4 Adventures to Experience in Banderas Bay

Between sea, sky, and natural landscapes, there are experiences for those looking to add a dose of adventure to their stay in Puerto Vallarta.

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Adventures in Banderas Bay

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Adventures to Experience in Banderas Bay

Observatorio de Aves de San Pancho: Protecting Nature as a Legacy for Future Generations

The Observatorio de Aves de San Pancho recognizes that protecting nature is not only an act of conservation but a valuable legacy for future generations.

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Observatorio de Aves de San Pancho

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The Blue-Footed Booby: An Encounter on Isla Isabel

Off the coast of Santiago Ixcuintla lies Isla Isabel, an insular territory that forms part of Nayarit's natural heritage.

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The Blue-Footed Booby

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Circo de los Niños: Circus Arts as a Path for Human Development

Specials

Within their jungles, mangroves, and mountain ranges dwell silent species that play a fundamental role in the environmental balance: the region’s wild cats.

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Vallarta · Nayarit Wild Cats

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Beyond PV: Discovering the Pristine Beaches and Outdoor Adventures of Costalegre

PV Enhances Maritime Tourism Offerings with New Route to the Islas Marías

Silent Guardians of the Jungle: The Great Cats of Vallarta · Nayarit