Things to do in Jalisco
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Puerto Vallarta: Whale Watching Tour with Biologist & HydrophoneYou’ll set out from Marina Vallarta with a small group and a marine biologist who knows every quirk of the local humpbacks. Listen to live whale songs through a hydrophone, snack on granola bars as you scan the horizon, and learn how your day trip supports real conservation work. Sometimes it’s those quiet moments at sea that linger long after.
Puerto Vallarta VIP Tour: Malecón, Romantic Zone & Local ArtisansA guided tour of Puerto Vallarta covering the Malecón, Romantic Zone, Marina Vallarta and Los Arcos National Marine Park with stops at an artisanal tequila distillery, jewelry workshop, saddlery and tropical animal shelter. The tour includes private transportation, all tastings and presentations, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle, with a live guide in English or Spanish. Minimum age is 14; the tour runs seven to eight hours and does not include lunch or swimming.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move through Puerto Vallarta's main neighborhoods and landmarks in a single afternoon without arranging your own transport or figuring out which artisan workshops and cultural stops are worth the detour—the guide and the sequence do that work, and you finish the day knowing where to eat, which beaches matter and what's happening in the city for the rest of your stay.
Puerto Vallarta: Seafood Food Tour Old Town & Beach StopsYou’ll wander Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town with a local guide who knows every seafood stall worth stopping for. Taste fresh ceviche, octopus tacos hot from the fryer, aguachile by the beach — all while hearing stories that connect food to place. Expect laughter, surprises, and maybe some lime juice on your shirt.
Puerto Vallarta: Private City Tour, Malecón & Los ArcosYou’ll walk Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón with a local guide who knows every shortcut, pause by Los Arcos’ blue waters, step inside Guadalupe’s church where sunlight streams through stained glass, and maybe try tequila straight from Jalisco roots. Expect laughter, small surprises, and a sense that you’re not just watching—you’re part of it.
Chocolate & Truffles Workshop in Puerto VallartaA chocolate and truffles workshop in Puerto Vallarta's city center where you learn to temper dark chocolate, prepare flavored ganache, and hand-craft filled bonbons and truffles to take home. The workshop runs 2 hours with an expert chocolatier guide; minimum age is 12. The workshop sits on the second or third floor without elevator access.Is it for me?You'll leave with handmade chocolates you created yourself—the hands-on craft and take-home box make this a workshop, not just a museum visit.
Puerto Vallarta: Breakfast Taco Tour & Local Food StandsYou walk through the Romantic Zone's local neighborhoods and eat at family-owned food stands, learning taco culture and Puerto Vallarta food history along the way. All food and drinks are included. Groups are small, and the tour is run by the only Mexican-owned operator registered with the city's tourism bureau. Book early in your stay so you can eat like a local for the rest of it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat where locals eat and understand Puerto Vallarta's food culture before exploring on your own — the small-group format and local ownership mean you'll skip the tourist-trap stands and learn which neighborhoods are worth coming back to.
Puerto Vallarta: Whale Watching Boat Tour & Los Arcos ViewsYou’ll feel your heart skip as whales surface near your boat in Puerto Vallarta’s bay, cruise past Los Arcos’ dramatic rocks, snack on fresh fruit and sandwiches under open skies, and share small laughs with locals like Marta—all while soaking up that salty air and gentle sea motion.
Puerto Vallarta: Jet Ski Tour, Los Arcos & Snorkeling SpotsYou’ll ride a jet ski from Marina Vallarta with a local guide, pausing by the Malecón for stories you won’t read in guidebooks. At Los Arcos you can snorkel in clear water before racing back across Banderas Bay—expect salty hair, laughter, and memories that feel more real than perfect.
Puerto Vallarta: Marietas Islands Hidden Beach & SnorkelYou board a small boat at Punta Mita, ride 15–20 minutes to Marietas Islands, then swim through a natural tunnel to reach Hidden Beach with a guide protecting your phone. After 30 minutes on the sand, you snorkel at Playa Nopalera with included equipment before returning to the pier. The whole tour keeps groups to eight people and includes life jacket, snorkel gear, and non-alcoholic drinks.Is it for me?Book this if you want to reach Hidden Beach without arranging your own boat or worrying about timing—the small group size and fixed schedule handle both, and the guide's phone protection means you actually enjoy the moment instead of filming it.
Puerto Vallarta: Wild Dolphin Encounter & Los Arcos SnorkelingYou meet a marine biologist at Marina Vallarta, learn about dolphin ecology, then observe wild dolphins in the bay from a small boat. Afterward, you snorkel Los Arcos Marine Park with provided equipment and see the underwater life there. Lunch, water, and all gear are included, and you're finished by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see dolphins without the crowds and understand what you're looking at — the marine biologist and small group size are what make that possible in a half-day window.
Puerto Vallarta: Sun Buggy Jungle Ride & Los Arcos Snorkel TourYou’ll ride through Puerto Vallarta’s lush jungle in a manual Sun Buggy (or let your guide drive), relax at hidden terraces, sample fresh agave at El Baston Del Rey factory, and snorkel around Los Arcos’ iconic rock formations—all with lunch included. Expect laughter, new tastes, and moments where time slows down beneath palm trees or out on the water.
Tequila & Guachimontones: Archaeology & Artisan Tequila Day TripYou’ll walk ancient paths at Guachimontones, feel dust on your shoes as you climb circular pyramids with your guide sharing stories along the way. Taste real artisan tequila at a family-run distillery—no additives here—and enjoy free time in Teuchitlán’s plaza for snacks or photos before heading back through agave country. There’s something about that valley light you won’t forget.
Puerto Vallarta: Private ATV Sierra Madre Tour & Tequila TastingYou’ll ride ATVs through winding mountain trails outside Puerto Vallarta, splash across rivers, pause in quiet villages, and cool off by waterfalls if you want. A local guide keeps things easygoing and personal — plus there’s a proper tequila tasting at the end. It’s not polished or fancy; it’s just honest fun in the Sierra Madre hills.
RZR tour Puerto Vallarta: Drive Sierra Madre trails yourselfAn RZR activity near Puerto Vallarta where you drive your own vehicle through Sierra Madre trails for 3 hours, guided by a local expert. The route includes dirt roads, a panoramic viewpoint, tequila tasting with traditional Mexican food, and a waterfall with natural pools for swimming. Small groups keep the pace personal, and you choose between a 2-person or 4-person RZR at checkout.Is it for me?Book the 2-person RZR if you're going as a couple or with one friend and want the tighter handling on narrow trails; choose the 4-person if your group is larger and you want to share the cost. Either way, you're driving yourself, which is what separates this from a guided tour where you sit and watch—the dirt roads and the control are yours.
Hiking Jorullo Point: Sierra Madre Trails & Tequila TastingThis hiking tour from Puerto Vallarta takes you into the Sierra Madre Occidental to trail through subtropical forest, then onto the Jorullo Point glass platform for a panoramic view from above. A professional guide leads the five-hour outing, which includes transport from central Puerto Vallarta, bottled water, and a tequila tasting to close the day. The photographer guide documents the hike, and you can purchase prints afterward.Is it for me?Choose this shared group tour if you want a guide leading both the hike and tequila tasting, with transport included from central Puerto Vallarta; book the private option instead if you need hotel pickup.
Puerto Vallarta: Cooking Class & Tequila Tasting with PoolYou'll prepare five traditional Mexican dishes from scratch, taste five house-made tequilas and mezcal (if you're 18+), eat lunch with unlimited margaritas, and have access to the pool and grounds for the rest of the afternoon. The drive is part of the experience, and the open-concept bus means you're not sealed off from the landscape on the way out.Is it for me?Right for travelers in Puerto Vallarta who want hands-on cooking instruction plus a proper tequila education, not a rushed demo. Plan for a full day out — the jungle setting and pool time are what make the experience feel like a retreat, not just a class and a tasting.
Tequila Jalisco: Artisan Distillery Tour & Unlimited TastingsYou’ll wander through artisan distilleries in Tequila Jalisco with a local guide, taste tequila right from the source (unlimited pours!), sample flavored liqueurs, and hear stories from people who live this craft every day. Expect sticky fingers, laughter over mispronounced names, and a warm buzz that lingers long after you’re back in your seat.
Puerto Vallarta: Sea Safari, Jungle Horseback & Pizota Beach BBQYou’ll snorkel among bright fish at Los Arcos near Puerto Vallarta, visit Quimixto for fresh tortillas and salsa made by locals, ride horseback through jungle to a hidden waterfall for swimming or just sitting quietly, then end with a relaxed BBQ lunch on peaceful Pizota beach—sun-warmed sand underfoot and ocean all around you.
Puerto Vallarta & Nayarit: Surf Lessons with Pickup & PhotosYou’ll start your day with a pickup near your hotel in Puerto Vallarta or Nayarit, heading out with local instructors who match you to the right beach for your level. Expect hands-on surf lessons (with plenty of laughs), fresh fruit snacks, and free photos capturing your first ride—or wipeout. It’s less about being perfect than feeling part of this sun-soaked coastline.
Los Arcos Scuba Diving in Puerto Vallarta: 2 TanksLos Arcos scuba diving in Puerto Vallarta is a 4.5-hour dive at a PADI 5-Star center in Banderas Bay, open to certified divers only. You bring a valid certification card and proof of at least one dive in the past 12 months; the center provides 2 tanks, weights, a certified divemaster, snacks and water. Non-certified divers must complete a beginner course at the center one or two days before the dive trip.Is it for me?Book this dive if you're a certified diver with proof of a recent dive—the PADI 5-Star center and the two-tank setup let you spend the full 4.5 hours exploring Los Arcos instead of spending time on certification or logistics. If you're not certified yet, take the beginner course at the center one or two days before and come back to dive the park.
