First Time in Puerto Vallarta? Start Here
A first visit works better with a loose plan. Here is how to choose your base, explore Centro and Zona Romántica, and leave room for the city to surprise you.
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What’s Happening in Puerto Vallarta This Week: September 28–October 4, 2026
A useful week in Puerto Vallarta: free Centro walking tours, Butterfly Weekend, Sunday drag brunch, and the start of Vallarta Nayarit Gastronómica.
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PUERTO VALLARTATHE EDIT · W.N.WALKER
Puerto Vallarta Just Made Culinary History: Inside the City’s First Ever Michelin Guide Recognition
Puerto Vallarta has officially entered a conversation it has never been part of before. For the first time in the city’s history, two local…
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PUERTO VALLARTATHE EDIT · W.N.WALKER
Puerto Vallarta Turns the World Cup Into a Citywide Art Gallery
If you’ve been walking the Malecón lately and noticed giant soccer balls popping up around town, you’re not imagining things. Puerto Vallarta has officially…
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PUERTO VALLARTATHE EDIT · W.N.WALKER
Puerto Vallarta Is The Smart Beach Base For World Cup Fans Heading To Guadalajara
The World Cup is coming to Jalisco, and Guadalajara is about to get loud. Very loud. Four FIFA World Cup 2026 matches are scheduled…
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PUERTO VALLARTATHE EDIT · W.N.WALKER
The Evolution of Ultra-Luxury: Exploring the Romantic Zone’s Best Hidden Boutique Hotels
Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone (Olas Altas and Old Town) has long been the beating cultural heart of the city. Known for its cobblestone streets,…
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