How many days do you need in Puerto Vallarta?
- Most travelers spend 5-8 days in Puerto Vallarta
- With 9 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Sayulita
How Many Days to Spend in Mexico
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Recommended Itineraries for Puerto Vallarta
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Mexico, Transfer to Puerto Vallarta | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 2 | Day Trip to Marietas Islands | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 3 | Cultural Performance Under the Stars | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 4 | Free Day in Puerto Vallarta | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 5 | Depart Puerto Vallarta |
Puerto Vallarta inspires travelers with its natural beauty and colorful cultural history. See the best of both on this five-day itinerary that features outdoor activities—swimming, boating, kayaking in crystal-clear waters, snorkeling through caves—and Indigenous artistry, from dance to music to acrobatics, at a spectacular live show. Read more
Extended Itineraries
9-Day Itinerary Including Guadalajara
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Guadalajara, Optional Activities | Guadalajara |
| Day 2 | Walking Tour of Historic Guadalajara & Cacao Tasting | Guadalajara |
| Day 3 | Tequila Distilleries Tour | Guadalajara |
| Day 4 | Day Trip to Lake Chapala | Guadalajara |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Teuchitlán-Guachimontones | Guadalajara |
| Day 6 | Drive to Puerto Vallarta, Optional Activities | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 7-8 | Free Days in Puerto Vallarta | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 9 | Depart Puerto Vallarta |
Discover western Mexico's beauty, history, and culture on this nine-day adventure. It begins in Guadalajara, where you'll not only tour its historic Spanish-colonial landmarks but also indulge in tequila tours and chocolate tastings. Then head to the coast and Puerto Vallarta, where you'll have ample time to relax on its beaches, dine in world-class restaurants, and enjoy its famous nightlife. Read more
13-Day Itinerary Including Mexico City & Guadalajara
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Mexico City | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | Mexico City: History, Culture & Gastronomy | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, Frida Kahlo House & Tour of Coyoacán | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | Bike Through the "City of the Gods" in Teotihuacán | Mexico City |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Guadalajara | Guadalajara |
| Day 6 | Historical Guadalajara & Museums | Guadalajara |
| Day 7 | Tequila Distilleries Tour | Guadalajara |
| Day 8 | Discover the Magic of Cacao in Tlaquepaque | Guadalajara |
| Day 9 | Transfer to Puerto Vallarta | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 10 | Wild Dolphins & Snorkeling at Los Arcos | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 11 | Sea Turtle Camp Visit | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 12 | Transfer to Mexico City | Mexico City |
| Day 13 | Depart Mexico City |
Explore the history and culture of Mexico with this 13-day tour, starting in the country's capital, Mexico City. Float the colorful canals of Xochimilco, sample Mexican street food, and wander local neighborhoods like Roma and Coyoacán. Then, it's off to Guadalajara for amazing architecture, lessons on the magic of cacao, and a visit to the town of Tequila for distillery tours and tastings. Your trip culminates on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, where you'll swim with dolphins and volunteer at a sea turtle camp! Read more
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