Puerto Vallarta blends a charming old town, a seaside boardwalk and Sierra Madre mountains with beaches, whale watching and boat-only coves. Winter and spring are best.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December
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How long to stay
4–6 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 4.5h from the US East Coast, 11h from Europe, 19.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- The Malecon is best for a sunset stroll; Zona Romantica is the walkable beach zone.
- Water taxis reach Yelapa and Las Animas from Boca de Tomatlan.
- Hurricane risk runs from August to October.
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