During the high season, art galleries are the gathering place of the Vallarta elite that includes the expat community and, obviously, the local artists who are many and very prolific. Visitors interested in art may enjoy a long list of exciting places that not only display fine art works but also feature activities such as tours, workshops and the famous art-walks. Every third Thursday downtown, and every third Friday in Marina Vallarta, the galleries organize openings with live music, hors d’ouvres and cocktails. This is a fun opportunity to go gallery-hopping , make friends and admire (or buy) the most recent production of local and international artists.

Downtown Puerto Vallarta has a lot of great spots and magical places to get around. Either you take a walk through the malecon at day, or by night, you’ll find two different ambiances with an option for every taste, every mood and simply for everyone!

Shopping in Vallarta really does offer something for everyone.
There is a wide variety of shops and large array of merchandise ranging from emblematic T-shirts to beautiful Mexican handcrafts; from inexpensive souvenirs to locally produced fine art. Some of the best buys are to be found in leather goods, ceramics, blown glass, hand woven and embroidered fabrics and, of course, silver.

Many people say that some of the most beautiful sunsets occur in Vallarta. You’ll have a perfect weather almost all year long, and gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean and the mountains of the Sierra Madre. Every sunrise, every sunset, every starry night is a true delight in Puerto Vallarta. And if that was not enough, Vallarta has the privilege of being the home of humpback whales, every year, in the winter season (from November to March), among some other beautiful wildlife creatures.