The best activities in Vallarta

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Can you think of a place that has beaches, water sports and nightlife scene? Well, we can. In the beautiful city of Vallarta you will find family activities, ecotourism, night clubs, adventure tours, activities for the LGBT community and so much more!
Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta have become in two of the most important tourist destinations in Mexico, just behind Cancun and Los Cabos.
Despite having very similar names and the distance between them it’s just 30 minutes, they are in different states: Puerto Vallarta is in the state of Jalisco, and Nuevo Vallarta is in the state of Nayarit.
Even though they are in different states, you can visit both of them and enjoy all the activities that these cities have to offer. In this guide, we will give you our recommendations for the best things to do in both cities.
  1. Aquaventuras Park:
If you are looking to have a day full of activities and fun for all the members of your family, Aquaventuras Park is the best choice. It’s the most important park in Vallarta! It is a place full of slides, activities that challenge you and a river ideal for relaxing.
In Aquaventuras Park, the adventure never ends! You can swim with dolphins or have an encounter with sea lions! Do you really need more reasons to visit this park?

 

  1. Islas Marietas Tour:
The Islas Marietas is an archipelago in front of the coast of Vallarta. It’s considered a Mexican natural park because it has a lot of flora and fauna.
During the visit you will see it’s crystalline water and amazing reefs that make Islas Marietas an obligatory visit if you go to Vallarta. If you want to do snorkel during your visit to Islas Marietas.
Quick tip: DTraveller offers you this tour and they also give you the best price for your visit.
  1. Tequila tour:
Ideal for all the tequila lovers. This tour will take you to all along the state of Jalisco until you arrive at the iconic city of Tequila.
Here you will have the opportunity to participate in a demonstration of different tequilas and learn about how they turn the Agave into the Tequila. This will give you an interesting topic the next time you drink tequila with your friends.
  1. Pirate Ship Tour:
Enjoy a tour in the sea aboard a pirate ship. With departures during the day and night, it’s an incredible experience for all the family.
We recommend you to go in the night because you will have the opportunity to see some fireworks during the show, this experience is a real pirate experience. Arg!

 

  1. Mandala Beach
This is ideal for all the party lovers. If you want to have a good and unforgettable night, Mandala Beach Club it’s the best option.
With an oriental design, Mandala will offer you a unique experience at the top level of the best night clubs in the world. With a great variety of drinks and people from all around the world, your visit to Mandala will be full of new experiences.

 

  1. ATV’s Tours
If you are looking for some adventure in your vacations, DTraveller offers ATV tours in the jungle.
This tour goes through different villages near Vallarta and you will be able to see all the flora and fauna from the jungle, the river, and cascades. Finally, you will arrive at the mountain Sierra Madre where you will be able to become wild and free your adventure instinct.
These are our recommendations, but there are also a lot of more activities to do in Vallarta, don’t forget to see them in DTraveller.