There are an astounding number of things to do in Puerto Vallarta and we've listed many of them here in this section. This is a good place to discover what it is you may want to do during your vacation, be it a few days or, if you are lucky enough, a full month! From bikes and beaches to sail and surf, from delicious dining and seductive shopping to mini-makeovers and never-ending nightlife, Puerto Vallarta has just what you need to make your vacation perfect. Most activities do not need reservations prior to your arrival. You can contact them once you have settled into your room, either through a travel agent in the hotel, via your tour operator or by calling the company directly. You'll most likely find a copy of Vallarta Lifestyles magazine in your hotel room or rental property, which offers comprehensive information on what's happening in Puerto Vallarta.
39 Vallarta Essentials: You cannot visit Paris, no matter how brief a stay, and miss the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre, or spend any time in San Francisco without succumbing to the temptation of crossing its majestic Golden Gate Bridge. Each popular world destination has its very own list of must-see/must-do items and Puerto Vallarta is no exception.
Cassandra Shaw Jewelry: This elegant two-story gallery and jewelry store offers contemporary and unique pieces for both men and women. Using stones and other objects from nature, owner Cassandra Shaw’s jewelry designs, as well as her striking paintings, arouse with an individual, powerful statement.
ANdante: This new Galleria Dante spinoff features the works of three Jalisco sculptors, Guillermo Gomez, Oscar Zamarripa and Israel Zzepda, who now have a separate space to showcase their works, which, collectively, have been exhibited in Puerto Vallarta for over 78 years.
Colectika: Kevin Simpson of Peyote People ups the ante, as far as Mexican folk arts are concerned, by creating Colectika, a separate gallery space devoted exclusively to a new generation of artists who combine traditional arts with new materials, ideas and technological influences.
El Gran Mueble: Gran Mueble is a furniture manufacturer with more than 15 years of experience handling assorted styles, from elegant classics to contemporary, including rattan and tropical furniture.
Galería Contempo: Galeria Contempo showcases contemporary Mexican art with an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures by recognized artists, as well as emerging talents. With a wide range of prices sure to delight art collectors and enthusiasts, the gallery features the work of painters such as Lucille Wong and Irma Griza.
Galería Pacífico: Gary Thompson founded Galeria Pacifico in 1987 and since then has been providing a refined blend of sculptures and paintings of a collectible level by leading Mexican artists and foreigners residing in Mexico, such as the late Ramiz Barquet, Brewster Brockmann, Luis Espiridion and several others.
Galerie des Artistes: The eclectic display of objets d'art draws you from room to room until you find the perfect piece for that special place in your home. The exhibit ranges from small decorative items to works by Evelyne Boren to extraordinary masterpieces by some of the all-time masters, such as Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco.
Galleria Dante: A must visit! Having celebrated its 15-year Anniversary in 2010, Gallería Dante is Vallarta's largest and most eclectic gallery, residing in an old hacienda with an outdoor sculpture garden. They feature the works of more than 50 artists, ranging from museum quality to emerging, the majority Mexican.
Vinos America: he largest wholesale wine and spirits distributer in western Mexico was founded in 1950 and recently opened a branch in Puerto Vallarta.
Vilebrequin: Originally from Saint-Tropez, Vilebrequin has become the ultimate in men’s swim- wear. Throughout its history, the brand has remained true to its original spirit and values, combining freedom and elegance. The origi- nal model, designed in the ’70s, is constantly updated and remains a classic.
Los Mercados: Los Mercados features a lively combination of small shops within the same space offering a variety of products.
Dr. Miguel Saldaña: With many years of experience here in Puerto Vallarta, the doctor speaks fluent English and has an extensive archive of testimonials from satisfied patients.
Smile Vallarta Dental Office: Comprehensive dentistry available to patients of all ages. Services range from simple cleaning and examination to a complete smile make- over with veneers, crowns and bridges.
Permanent Make Up: Erika Lamas started her career in the beauty industry graduating as an esthetician, where she studied the facial morphology. She is also trained in professional corrective make up techniques and perfected her ability in make up artistry. Through the years she has had continuing education and has been specialized in micro pigmentation techniques for eyebrows, eyeliner, lip liner and full colored lips.
Chico's Dive Shop: Most of our diving and snorkeling tours take place among Puerto Vallarta's underwater reserve, a stretch of coast located in the south of the bay between Los Arcos and Yelapa were we have 20+ Scuba diving and snorkeling sites to pick from: Los Arcos, Mismaloya, Boca, Colomitos, Quimixto, Caletas, Caletillas, Majahuitas, Cerro Bola, Colimillas and Yelapa.
La Patrona Polo Club: Enjoy fine mexican cuisine, polo matches, equestrian shows and live music performances at one of Riviera Nayarit's most enchanting towns.
Vallarta Adventures: Vallarta Adventures is dedicated to adventure! Their trips are safe learning experiences designed for people who want to have fun exploring and enjoying all that nature has to offer. They are a young company; staffed by free-spirited, adventurous people, from a variety of backgrounds and countries - but unified by a passion to provide quality service throughout a complete range of tours.
Míralo: Proprietors Rodolfo Rosas and Bud Shafer are always on hand in this centrally located creative space that, since 2007, has been showcasing Rosas' one-of-a-kind glass mosaic works of art. The artist also features carefully selected complementary works by art collectives from Guadalajara, Guerrero and other art meccas in the country.
Colorízimo Hair Studio: A small, exclusive hair studio specializing in cut and color, including color correction and post-plastic surgery hairstyle changes. New York-trained owner Yvette-Alexia and her fully bilingual staff are professionals you can place your confidence in.
