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Tours & day trips
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quad bike and RZR Jorullo Bridge Experience in Puerto Vallarta
5h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 234 reviews
9.6/10
234 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller

Los Arcos 5 islands Snorkelling Cliff Jumping and Hidden Beach
3h
9.2 out of 10 with 65 reviews
9.2/10
65 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Mega Catamarans ALL INCLUSIVE Remote Paradise Beach Adventure
6h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 114 reviews
9.6/10
114 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private quad bike tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 95 reviews
9.6/10
95 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta
4h
8.4 out of 10 with 349 reviews
8.4/10
349 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta: Full Day Hike to 6 Hidden Beaches & Snorkel
6h
9.8 out of 10 with 135 reviews
9.8/10
135 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta City Highlights, Tequila and Coffee Factory
6h
8.6 out of 10 with 106 reviews
8.6/10
106 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

The BEST Zipline Adventure + Speed Boat + Tequila - Los Veranos Canopy
5h 59m+
9.8 out of 10 with 120 reviews
9.8/10
120 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta VIP Promotional Tour
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 53 reviews
9.6/10
53 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta: Los Arcos Islands Boat Tour and Snorkelling
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 95 reviews
9.6/10
95 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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Rhythms of the Night - Sunset Cruise, Dinner & Performance at Las Caletas
5h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 685 reviews
9/10
685 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta City Highlights, Tequila and Coffee Factory
6h
8.6 out of 10 with 106 reviews
8.6/10
106 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

The BEST Zipline Adventure + Speed Boat + Tequila - Los Veranos Canopy
5h 59m+
9.8 out of 10 with 120 reviews
9.8/10
120 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Horseback Riding & Swim: Tequila Tasting, BBQ & Margaritas
5h
9.4 out of 10 with 80 reviews
9.4/10
80 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Marietas Islands & Beach BBQ at Majahuitas
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Horseback Riding in the Sierra Madre
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.8/10
6 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller

Tacos after Dark Tour with Vallarta Eats
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 100 reviews
10/10
100 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Pirates of the Bay
3h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 115 reviews
9.4/10
115 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Vallarta's City Tour with lunch & Tequila Tasting
5h
8.4 out of 10 with 219 reviews
8.4/10
219 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta: Sayulita and San Pancho Beaches Tour
8h
8.4 out of 10 with 7 reviews
8.4/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Private quad bike tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 95 reviews
9.6/10
95 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta quad bike Adventure
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 308 reviews
10/10
308 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private Tour: quad bike SIERRA MADRE rivers with Tequila Tasting
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Butterflies, City tour, tequila, and beach (kids free)
6h
8.6 out of 10 with 26 reviews
8.6/10
26 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private Tour in El Esplanade Boardwalk Bike Ride
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 25 reviews
9.6/10
25 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta: Rent a Jet Ski
30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Sayulita & San Pancho: Private Day Trip from Puerto Vallarta
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Best of Puerto Vallarta Private Tour: Highlight Treasures and Hidden Gems
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Off-road ATV-QUAD tour in single and double seats
3h 30m
8.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
8.6/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

quad bike OR RZR- Escape to the mountains for 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & culture
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City Tour Puerto Vallarta - Churches, Tequila Test and more
8h
8.0 out of 10 with 21 reviews
8/10
21 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Winner 2026 City centre Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 633 reviews
10/10
633 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta: Hop-On-Hop-Off City Bus Tour
3h 30m
8.2 out of 10 with 105 reviews
8.2/10
105 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Sayulita and San Pancho Tour
7h
8.6 out of 10 with 19 reviews
8.6/10
19 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta: Sayulita and San Pancho Beaches Tour
8h
8.4 out of 10 with 7 reviews
8.4/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta: Mayahuel Show & Tequila Tasting.
1h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Mexico: Puerto Vallarta City Tour
12h
8.8 out of 10 with 13 reviews
8.8/10
13 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta: Evening Taco Adventure Tour
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 53 reviews
9.8/10
53 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Vallarta: Mexology Tacos & Tequila Tour
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 57 reviews
10/10
57 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private Tour in El Esplanade Boardwalk Bike Ride
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 25 reviews
9.6/10
25 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Volcanic Hot Springs, Foot Massage, Tequila & Mex BBQ
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Nueva Vallarta: Marietas Islands Hidden Beach Tour
6h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 21 reviews
9.4/10
21 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta: Guided San Sebastian Tour
6h
9.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta: 2-Hour Chocolate Truffles Workshop
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Mexican Wine Tasting & Aroma Sensory Experience
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Cooking Class with Market Tour
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 178 reviews
10/10
178 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Chocolate & Truffles Workshop in Puerto Vallarta
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 52 reviews
10/10
52 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Interactive Chocolate Classes in Puerto Vallarta
30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Sayulita & San Pancho: Private Trip from Puerto Vallarta
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Dance Lessons and Cocktails in a Mexican Cantina
2h 30m
5.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
5/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Playa Grande
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Grande worth visiting?
Whether you want to experience the local charm and cultural highlights or sample regional foods and venture into nature, there's no shortage of things to do in Playa Grande.
How do I spend a day in Playa Grande?
Malecon and Playa de los Muertos are two good places to begin your sightseeing adventures. Be sure to check out the dining and shopping options in Playa Grande while you're in town too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Playa Grande?
The top tourist attraction in Playa Grande is Malecon, so don't forget to put it on your itinerary.
Is three days enough to stay in Playa Grande?
Three days will give you plenty of time to check out some popular city attractions, including Malecon, Playa de los Muertos and Camarones Beach. The average stay in Playa Grande is five days. If you have the time to extend your escape, Puerto Vallarta isn't far away.
Is Playa Grande a walkable city?
With popular neighbourhoods and leading attractions within walking distance of the city centre, Playa Grande is a good place to explore on foot. Have fun wandering between Aquaventuras park and Vista Vallarta Club de Golf. Then take a stroll around Las Glorias, located 5 kilometres from downtown, and Palmar de Aramara, which is roughly 5 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Playa Grande with kids?
Whether you're holidaying with young explorers or playful teenagers, a schedule filled with fun activities sets the tone for a great escape. Take a look at our ideas for what to do in Playa Grande with kids.
What to do in Playa Grande for adults?
There's no shortage of things to do in Playa Grande, with entertainment for adults of all ages. Cap off your day with a visit to Olas Altas Street or Puerto Vallarta City Hall.
Are there free things to do in Playa Grande?
From enjoying parks to strolling around exciting neighbourhoods, it's easy to discover free things to do in Playa Grande. If you need new ideas, ask a local tour guide for recommendations. Malecon is a great spot for anyone planning to save on their sightseeing activities.
