Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta

It's a walk with a local friend around Puerto Vallarta's central neighborhood, plus an authentic and very filling local breakfast at a very traditional place. An immersive walk that will make you feel comfortable and confident to later keep exploring on your own. Perfect for first time visitors!

Over breakfast, you will learn some interesting facts on local culture and history and get honest and useful recommendations on food, transportation, shopping, arts and entertainment.  We will also visit a lookout, the Church of Guadalupe, the central square, the Malecon, Gringo Gulch and Cuale market and island. Beach, mountain and river included. 

Breakfast is optional, but highly recommended, as it is very authentic and delicious. On the menu: birria and machaca tacos and quesadillas, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, refried beans, fresh orange juice and great coffee. We will give you our suggestions and you decide what you want to eat. Then you take care of your check. We estimate the equivalent to about $10 USD per person for a very filling meal. Make sure you are hungry!

​So, join us on a fantastic general introduction to Puerto Vallarta so you can know exactly where you are, learn your way around and find out what's happening around town, all while visiting beautiful places and meeting wonderful people.

Experience Vallarta by the hand of a proud local.

Try to book for early on your vacation. You might want to relive the experience.

An authentic Mexican taco night!
A fun evening of chatting, learning about local finger foods, and tasting delicious authentic tacos, while walking around Old Town. A (very) filling taco dinner with a local friend.

​We will visit 3 different taco spots and you'll be able to taste 5 to 10 different nighttime tacos and many salsas. It's the tacos we make plans to go eat. You will try the king of tacos, the famous pastor (pork and pineapple). Also, carne asada, tongue, chorizo, chicken, and even mashed potato tacos. Plus, aguas frescas and beer. We'll visit street stands and a wonderful taqueria.
At every stop, you will learn the menus and the prices. We will recommend the most authentic and unique dishes. You decide what you want to eat and you take care of your check. We estimate the equivalent to between $10 and $15 per person for a very filling meal, including beverages and dessert. Bring your cash and your appetite! Then you take care of your host at the end. You contribute with the amount you can and you feel it's right. Credit cards are accepted on-site thru Paypal in case you do not wish to handle any money.

After our walking and eating session, you will feel more connected to the fabulous local taco scene and you will be more than ready to continue exploring on your own with more knowledge and confidence. I will also show you additional spots that you can visit later on and give you lots of extra info on how to make your vacation more enjoyable.

We recommend taking Taco101 first, although it's not necessary. The order is not important. All taco walks are different.
Enjoy Vallarta by the hand of a proud local.

Enjoy a day of adventure & adrenaline in the middle of nature. Ziplines, kayaks, hanging bridges, and exotic animals await at Los Veranos Canopy Park!

A filling seafood lunch with a local friend. A relaxed afternoon of chatting, learning about seafood and tasting delicious local dishes. ​You´ll learn how seafood is caught, prepared and eaten around Puerto Vallarta. We will visit up to 4 different spots in Old Town. You´ll be able to taste fresh ceviche and aguachile, fish fillets, tacos and quesadillas, cocktails and more. Oysters, mahi mahi, marlin, shrimp and more. Plus, a couple of aguas frescas, beer and dessert. We'll hit the beach, street vendors and cool restaurants. So fresh and delicious! Watch, listen, smell and enjoy. At every stop, you will learn the menus and prices. We will guide you through the selection process and recommend the most authentic and representative items. Then you pay for your own food. The total expense per person for this very filling lunch, including drinks and dessert and extras, is the equivalent between $12 and $17 USD at the very most. Bring your pesos and your apetite! We will also show you additional spots that you can visit later on and give you lots of extra info to make your vacation more enjoyable. Savour Vallarta by the hand of a proud local foodie.

On this activity you'll go on a hike to visit the hidden beaches of Puerto Vallarta and have the chance to practice snorkelling on one of them: Colomitos.