puerto vallarta

puerto vallarta

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our favourites

the stays we’d put our own family in first.

the st. regis punta mita resort
three teddies — worth the journey

puerto vallarta

the st. regis punta mita resort

This is a premier choice for Indian families and couples seeking a hassle-free, high-service beach holiday.

typically

₹56.5kper night

four seasons resort punta mita
three teddies — worth the journey

puerto vallarta

four seasons resort punta mita

A top-tier choice for Indian families and couples wanting a frictionless, high-end Mexican beach vacation.

typically

₹73.5kper night

grand velas riviera nayarit
three teddies — worth the journey

puerto vallarta

grand velas riviera nayarit

This is a premier choice for families and couples who want a zero-friction, high-quality vacation.

typically

₹90kper night

vallarta shores beach hotel
one teddy — family-ready

puerto vallarta

vallarta shores beach hotel

An excellent choice for travelers who prefer the space and privacy of a condo over a traditional hotel room.

typically

₹14.5kper night

the westin resort & spa, puerto vallarta
one teddy — family-ready

puerto vallarta

the westin resort & spa, puerto vallarta

A solid, dependable choice for families and multi-generational groups.

typically

₹17.5kper night

by budget

the sweet spot for most families

meliá puerto vallarta
one teddy — family-ready

puerto vallarta

meliá puerto vallarta

A solid, dependable choice for families needing a stress-free beach vacation.

typically

₹20kper night

fiesta americana puerto vallarta
one teddy — family-ready

puerto vallarta

fiesta americana puerto vallarta

A solid choice for families who want a predictable, stress-free vacation without planning logistics.

typically

₹25.5kper night

conrad punta de mita
one teddy — family-ready

puerto vallarta

conrad punta de mita

A top-tier choice for those who value privacy and design over being in the middle of the action.

typically

₹27.5kper night

hilton vallarta riviera
one teddy — family-ready

puerto vallarta

hilton vallarta riviera

A solid, dependable choice for families and couples wanting a stress-free Mexican beach vacation.

typically

₹28.5kper night

by teddies

worth the stay — we’d happily send our own family here

vallarta shores beach hotel
one teddy — family-ready

puerto vallarta

vallarta shores beach hotel

An excellent choice for travelers who prefer the space and privacy of a condo over a traditional hotel room.

typically

₹14.5kper night

the westin resort & spa, puerto vallarta
one teddy — family-ready

puerto vallarta

the westin resort & spa, puerto vallarta

A solid, dependable choice for families and multi-generational groups.

typically

₹17.5kper night

sheraton buganvilias
one teddy — family-ready

puerto vallarta

sheraton buganvilias

A solid, dependable choice that bridges the gap between a self-contained resort and a city hotel.

typically

₹19kper night

meliá puerto vallarta
one teddy — family-ready

puerto vallarta

meliá puerto vallarta

A solid, dependable choice for families needing a stress-free beach vacation.

typically

₹20kper night

fiesta americana puerto vallarta
one teddy — family-ready

puerto vallarta

fiesta americana puerto vallarta

A solid choice for families who want a predictable, stress-free vacation without planning logistics.

typically

₹25.5kper night

best for the younglings

quiet floors, a cot that actually arrives, and a kitchen for the bottles.

the st. regis punta mita resort
three teddies — worth the journey

puerto vallarta

the st. regis punta mita resort

This is a premier choice for Indian families and couples seeking a hassle-free, high-service beach holiday.

typically

₹56.5kper night

four seasons resort punta mita
three teddies — worth the journey

puerto vallarta

four seasons resort punta mita

A top-tier choice for Indian families and couples wanting a frictionless, high-end Mexican beach vacation.

typically

₹73.5kper night

grand velas riviera nayarit
three teddies — worth the journey

puerto vallarta

grand velas riviera nayarit

This is a premier choice for families and couples who want a zero-friction, high-quality vacation.

typically

₹90kper night

vallarta shores beach hotel
one teddy — family-ready

puerto vallarta

vallarta shores beach hotel

An excellent choice for travelers who prefer the space and privacy of a condo over a traditional hotel room.

typically

₹14.5kper night

the westin resort & spa, puerto vallarta
one teddy — family-ready

puerto vallarta

the westin resort & spa, puerto vallarta

A solid, dependable choice for families and multi-generational groups.

typically

₹17.5kper night

on the map

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know before you go

everything else, at a glance.

when to go

may–novsweet spot
dec–aprpeak
jul–sepoff-season

who loves it

young kids●●●○○
teens●●●●○
grandparents●●○○○

quick facts

direct flightsno
veg & jainvery good
best monthsmay–nov
why puerto vallarta

sierra madre jungle meets banderas bay. south of the río cuale.

The day’s heat radiates up from the cobblestones as you turn off the main drag into a side street in the Zona Romántica. You hear the clatter of a kitchen, the distant strum of a guitar, and smell grilled meat and lime from a taco cart setting up for the night. This is the Puerto Vallarta that matters, far from the cruise ships and mega-hotels to the north.

Unlike its Caribbean cousins, PV is a city first, resort second. The Sierra Madre mountains drop dramatically into the Bay of Banderas, meaning the jungle is always in view. The city itself is split by the Rio Cuale; stay south of it. The beaches in town are perfectly fine for a day of doing nothing with a margarita in hand, but the real energy is in the streets, the galleries, and the incredible food scene, from beachside grilled fish to late-night al pastor tacos.

It gets crowded, especially from December to March when the humpback whales are in the bay (a non-negotiable boat trip). The summer brings intense humidity and daily downpours. But for a Mexican destination with genuine character, it’s hard to beat. Pair it with a few nights in the quieter surf town of Sayulita for contrast.