5 Things You Can Do in Puerto Vallarta That Will

Make Your Trip Special

We all know that planning a trip is not as easy as it might seem from the beginning.
Before reaching your destination, you have to make a good plan so you can avoid all the
problems that could occur during your trip. Today, we are going to discover together which
are the things you must do when visiting Puerto Vallarta if you want your trip to be a real
success.

First, let’s find out more about Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is a Mexican beach resort city situated on the Pacific Ocean's Bahía de
Banderas, considered as being one of the most beautiful corners of Earth, being visited by
thousands of tourists every year. This destination impresses with its beautiful views and amazing
beaches. It doesn’t matter if you visit the town for business purposes or just for fun, the
views and people will surely let you speechless.
 Now, let’s see some activities you can do in order to
have a memorable excursion
1. Take your friends and take part in a food tower

If you are interested in the Mexican culture, then the best way to find more
details about their cuisine is to join a food tower, which is organized frequently in order to
popularize the traditional products from the area. As Puerto Vallarta is a community made
by many different cultures that cohabit, don’t hesitate to try their food in order to see
different ways of cooking. The prices are made especially for all the tourists to be able to
give Mexican food a chance.

What’s really amazing is that the tour does not include only some special food
plates but also provides you with some experienced local guides who were chosen to show
you the surroundings and talk about place’s history.
 2. If you like hiking, then this place is perfect for
you

As for those who really like being surrounded by rocks and taste the adventure, Puerto
Vallarta is a perfect choice. Although the city is not suitable for doing hiking, its
neighborhood offers lots of possibilities for the adventurers. By grabbing a car or a bus
you can drive to Boca de Tomatlan and hike to Las Animas. You might not see high
mountains such as those from Europe or Asia but you’ll still have a really good time by
walking through stones and narrow paths.

The journey takes from 2 to 3 hours of walking but the views are incredible. For
those passionate by the sea animals, you will be able dolphins and other marine
creatures in their own habitat while taking a break near the stones. When you’ll
eventually reach Las Animals, you’ll have the opportunity of relaxing at one of the
restaurants built near of the seaside.

Besides that, if you are too tired to get back on the same route, there are always
buses that could pick you up from Las animals and drive you back to Boca.
 3. Join a walking tour… for FREE

Walking alone around the town’s streets is a great experience, but what if an
experienced guide would show you the best parts of it for FREE Even though you
might be surprised by the price, the Municipal Tourism Office organizes walking
tours around the city every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday and there is no
charge for it. More details could be found at the City’s hall.
 4. For those who love Chocolate, there is a special activity
for you

One of the most visited museums in the entire city is The ChocoMuseo
one. That happens because every guided tour of the museum is for free and you
have the chance to learn which are the most important steps in making a
perfect chocolate.

From the history behind the ingredients used to cooking lessons, you will
be able to understand all the process that stays behind the chocolate bars that
are sold so cheap in the markets all over the world.
 5. Go Scuba Diving

As Puerto Vallarta is situated near the ocean, the best chance to

understand more about the aquatic ecosystem is by doing some scuba diving in
the Banderas Scuba Republic.

You can take cheap scuba lessons and go diving in some hidden places around
the resort. The best part about it is that you could also get an International
recognized certificate that will attest your skills.

Of course, there are hundreds of other activities that are meant to make from your trip to
Puerto Vallarta a memorable one. However, just remember that you can have fun by doing simple
things such as walking, so you do not need to spend a fortune on expensive tours or activities.

Make sure you do not forget to taste street food whenever you can, explore the town and
visit local museums. 

Have fun!