The 15 best things to do in Puerto Vallarta (2026)

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   1. Winner 2026 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

   Outty Ranking97

   Get ready to become a local! Experience our 3.5-hour food tasting and walking tour offering a local’s insight into Mexican culture through its delicious, intricate cuisine, and rich history. Your local "foodie" guide tak. Peak Performance at 97/100, 5.0/5 from 3,945 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $59, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   2. Taco Adventure Evening Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

   Outty Ranking97

   An entertaining and informative evening taco tour exploring Puerto Vallarta´s best night-time street foods. Strolling through the authentically Mexican neighborhoods of Emiliano Zapata, Centro (Downtown), and 5 de Diciem. Peak Performance at 97/100, 5.0/5 from 967 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $59, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   3. Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

   Outty Ranking96

   Follow a professional foodie spirits guide through the streets of Puerto Vallarta's Old Town during this 4-hour food-and-cocktail tour. Sample 5 tacos and desserts alongside 5 Mexican cocktails and a shot of mezcal , mix. Peak Performance at 96/100, 5.0/5 from 1,944 traveler reviews, 4h from $98, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   4. Signature Taco Tour in PV with Vallarta Eats

   Outty Ranking96

   We are celebrating our 15th Anniversary as Vallarta's Original Food Tour, and our Signature Taco Tour is the tour that started it all! For an authentic and immersive experience our flagship Signature Taco Tour is for you. Peak Performance at 96/100, 5.0/5 from 787 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $59, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   5. Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure

   Outty Ranking96

   Do you want to see Puerto Vallarta as a local and experience a private ATV tour that fits you and your family's needs? Come see the mountains, trails, rivers, waterfalls, and virgin beaches. The duration of the tour is f. Peak Performance at 96/100, 5.0/5 from 1,132 traveler reviews, 3h from $115, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   6. Shaded Hot Spring, Massage and Mex Grill in Puerto Vallarta

   Outty Ranking95

   For me, this experience is a way of sharing the Mexico I know and love. I enjoy taking my guests beyond the usual tourist areas, through small communities, local markets and peaceful places surrounded by nature. These ar. 90+ Club at 95/100, 5.0/5 from 595 traveler reviews, 8h from $139, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   7. Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

   Outty Ranking94

   Experience an authentic adventure in the Sierra Madre de Puerto Vallarta with the 3-hour Dirty Monkey Tour. This off-road experience takes you on mountain trails, terrace roads, creek crossings and small local villages,. 90+ Club at 94/100, 4.9/5 from 1,048 traveler reviews, 3h from $93, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   8. Tacos after Dark Tour with Vallarta Eats

   Outty Ranking94

   Help us celebrate our 15th Anniversary as Vallarta's Original Food Tour with our Tacos after Dark tour! When the sun sets, the beaches empty, Puerto Vallarta comes alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of its vibra. 90+ Club at 94/100, 5.0/5 from 513 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $59, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   9. Ziplining, Waterfalls, and Speedboat Tour in Puerto Vallarta

   Outty Ranking94

   More than just an adventure, this experience has earned global recognition, featured on National Geographic and Travel Channel, and awarded TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 'Best of the Best' five years in a row. With a. 90+ Club at 94/100, 4.9/5 from 2,128 traveler reviews, 6.5h from $69, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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    10. Puerto Vallarta Extreme Adventure: Wildest Bridge, ATV & Ziplines

    Outty Ranking92

    Depart from our Vallarta Adventures center near the hotel zonez in Puerto or Nuevo Vallarta... jump into our ultimate adrenaline experience as you soar through tropical treetops on Superman, Mexico’s longest and fastest. 90+ Club at 92/100, 4.9/5 from 3,348 traveler reviews, 6h from $69, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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    11. Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

    Outty Ranking92

    Ride a Speedboat to the jungle! Soar on 19 ziplines, visit our Animal Sanctuary, and enjoy river swimming. The #1 Rated Full-Day Adventure in PV. Los Veranos is more than just the world’s biggest zipline tour — we’re a. 90+ Club at 92/100, 4.9/5 from 4,007 traveler reviews, 5h from $120, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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    12. ATV OR RZR- Escape to the mountains for 4 hours

    Outty Ranking92

    Designed for those who want to drive more and discover places that most visitors never get to know. Choose to experience this adventure aboard an ATV or RZR and enjoy 4 hours of walking mountain paths, terraced trails an. 90+ Club at 92/100, 5.0/5 from 355 traveler reviews, 4h from $108, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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    13. Sierra Madre ATV Adventure from Puerto Vallarta

    Outty Ranking91

    Travel by ATV through quaint Mexican villages and along the Cuale River into the lush Sierra Madre Mountains. Leave the tourist areas of Puerto Vallarta behind and explore the real Jalisco! This unique ATV adventure is o. 90+ Club at 91/100, 4.9/5 from 867 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $81, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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    14. Marietas Islands Snorkel Tour & Hidden Beach

    Outty Ranking91

    Experience the Hidden Beach and Marietas Islands with Eco Explorer Guaranteed 99% access to the Hidden Beach, thanks to more boats and permits than other providers. While access isn’t guaranteed due to weather condition. 90+ Club at 91/100, 4.8/5 from 1,033 traveler reviews, 4h from $93, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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    15. Taste of Pitillal Food Tour by Vallarta Food Tours

    Outty Ranking91

    Discover Puerto Vallarta's hidden culinary gem, the authentic neighboring town of Pitillal, a working class neighborhood with delightful shops, restaurants and stands. This is a is a small group, 3.5-hour food tasting a. 90+ Club at 91/100, 5.0/5 from 328 traveler reviews, 3h from $59, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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