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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Old-town charm on a wide Pacific bay.

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Vacation Packages to Puerto Vallarta

Seven-night Puerto Vallarta packages with flights, transfers and resort in one price. Filter by all-inclusive, adults-only or family and compare from your departure city.

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Flamingo Vallarta Hotel And Marina
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Flamingo Vallarta Hotel And Marina

33 star hotel
Air Canada VacationsAir Canada Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Nov 17
  • 7 nights
  • Junior Suite
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $819/ person · incl taxes & fees
Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort
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Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort

3.53.5 star hotel
WestJet VacationsWestJet Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Nov 17
  • 7 nights
  • Room King
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,179/ person · incl taxes & fees
Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel And Mexican Charm
All-Inclusive

Hacienda Buenaventura Hotel And Mexican Charm

33 star hotel
  • 8 nights
  • Room King
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,229/ person · incl taxes & fees
Krystal Puerto Vallarta
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Krystal Puerto Vallarta

44 star hotel
Air Canada VacationsAir Canada Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Thu, Nov 26
  • 7 nights
  • Deluxe Mountain View
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,239/ person · incl taxes & fees
Delfin Beach Resort Puerto Vallarta
Room Only

Delfin Beach Resort Puerto Vallarta

33 star hotel
Air Canada VacationsAir Canada Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Sat, Apr 3
  • 7 nights
  • Luxury Junior Suite Oceanfront
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,299/ person · incl taxes & fees
Friendly Fun Vallarta
All-Inclusive

Friendly Fun Vallarta

44 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Sat, Nov 7
  • 7 nights
  • Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,309/ person · incl taxes & fees
Las Palmas By The Sea
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Las Palmas By The Sea

33 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Sat, Apr 10
  • 7 nights
  • Standard 2 Double
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,346/ person · incl taxes & fees
Canto Del Sol Puerto Vallarta
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Canto Del Sol Puerto Vallarta

3.53.5 star hotel
WestJet VacationsWestJet Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Nov 17
  • 7 nights
  • Village Tower Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,399/ person · incl taxes & fees
Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort
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Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort

44 star hotel
WestJet VacationsWestJet Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Nov 17
  • 7 nights
  • Room King
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,409/ person · incl taxes & fees
Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
All-Inclusive

Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta

4.54.5 star hotel
Air Canada VacationsAir Canada Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Apr 6
  • 7 nights
  • Resort Room Double
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,419/ person · incl taxes & fees
Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta
Room Only

Sheraton Buganvilias Puerto Vallarta

4.54.5 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Sat, Dec 12
  • 7 nights
  • Room Gardenview
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,454/ person · incl taxes & fees
Crown Paradise Club Puerto Vallarta
All-Inclusive

Crown Paradise Club Puerto Vallarta

44 star hotel
  • 8 nights
  • Room Garden Or Pool View
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,489/ person · incl taxes & fees
Melia Puerto Vallarta
All-Inclusive

Melia Puerto Vallarta

44 star hotel
  • 7 nights
  • Melia Gardenview Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,501/ person · incl taxes & fees
Crown Paradise Golden Puerto Vallarta
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Crown Paradise Golden Puerto Vallarta

44 star hotel
STCSTC · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Nov 10
  • 8 nights
  • Deluxe Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,519/ person · incl taxes & fees
Villa Del Palmar Beach Resort And Spa
All-Inclusive

Villa Del Palmar Beach Resort And Spa

44 star hotel
WestJet VacationsWestJet Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Wed, Dec 9
  • 7 nights
  • Superior Junior Suite
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,533/ person · incl taxes & fees
Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort And Spa
All-Inclusive

Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort And Spa

44 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Wed, Nov 25
  • 7 nights
  • Deluxe Resort View King
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,542/ person · incl taxes & fees
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta
All-Inclusive

Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta

4.54.5 star hotel
  • 7 nights
  • Deluxe Oceanview Double
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,602/ person · incl taxes & fees
Grand Miramar All Luxury Suites &Amp; Residences
Breakfast Incl.

Grand Miramar All Luxury Suites &Amp; Residences

44 star hotel
  • 7 nights
  • Junior Suite Standard
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,633/ person · incl taxes & fees
Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta
All-Inclusive

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta

44 star hotel
  • 8 nights
  • Family Suite Oceanview
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,649/ person · incl taxes & fees
The Hacienda At Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
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The Hacienda At Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta

4.54.5 star hotel
WestJet VacationsWestJet Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Wed, Dec 9
  • 7 nights
  • Junior Suite Hacienda Gardenview King
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,683/ person · incl taxes & fees
Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort
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Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

44 star hotel
WestJet VacationsWestJet Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Nov 24
  • 7 nights
  • Deluxe Studio Oceanfront
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,741/ person · incl taxes & fees
Buenaventura Grand Hotel And Great Moments
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Buenaventura Grand Hotel And Great Moments

44 star hotel
WestJet VacationsWestJet Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Wed, Dec 9
  • 7 nights
  • Deluxe 2 Double
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,761/ person · incl taxes & fees
Barcelo Puerto Vallarta
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Barcelo Puerto Vallarta

4.54.5 star hotel
WestJet VacationsWestJet Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Feb 2
  • 7 nights
  • Suite Deluxe
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,860/ person · incl taxes & fees
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All Inclusive Resort
Save 11%All-Inclusive

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All Inclusive Resort

4.54.5 star hotel
  • 7 nights
  • Standard Oceanfront 2 Queen
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,968/ person · incl taxes & fees
Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel And Romantic Getaway
Room Only

Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel And Romantic Getaway

4.54.5 star hotel
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Mon, Dec 14
  • 7 nights
  • Deluxe Room Double
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $2,162/ person · incl taxes & fees
Sunset Plaza Beach Resort And Spa
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Sunset Plaza Beach Resort And Spa

4.54.5 star hotel
Sunwing VacationsSunwing Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Mon, Dec 7
  • 7 nights
  • Deluxe Oceanfront Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $2,235/ person · incl taxes & fees
Velas Vallarta Suite Resort
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Velas Vallarta Suite Resort

44 star hotel
Air Canada VacationsAir Canada Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Tue, Dec 1
  • 7 nights
  • Studio
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $2,239/ person · incl taxes & fees

Handpicked · Verified reviews

Featured Puerto Vallarta resorts

Bay-front resorts from the marina to Nuevo Vallarta.

Hotel Mio Riviera Nayarit - Adults Only

Hotel Mio Riviera Nayarit - Adults Only

4
Nuevo Vallarta
7 nights
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
FromCA $110/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta
Breakfast Included

Holiday Inn Express Puerto Vallarta

4
Puerto Vallarta
7 nights
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Golf
  • Restaurant
FromCA $132/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Fiesta Inn Puerto Vallarta Isla

Fiesta Inn Puerto Vallarta Isla

4
Puerto Vallarta
7 nights
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Bar
FromCA $150/ night · incl taxes & fees
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One Beach Street Zona Romantica Puerto Vallarta

One Beach Street Zona Romantica Puerto Vallarta

4
Puerto Vallarta
7 nights
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
FromCA $192/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Marina Banderas Suites

Marina Banderas Suites

4
Nuevo Vallarta
7 nights
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Water Park
  • Snorkeling Nearby
FromCA $219/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Hotel Mio Vallarta - Adults Only
5-Star

Hotel Mio Vallarta - Adults Only

5
Puerto Vallarta
14 nights
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Casino
FromCA $123/ night · incl taxes & fees
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5 Frogs Hotel Bucerias

5 Frogs Hotel Bucerias

4
Bucerias
7 nights
  • Pool
  • Golf
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
FromCA $289/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort- All Inclusive
All-Inclusive

Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort- All Inclusive

3.8
Puerto Vallarta
7 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Water Park
FromCA $354/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
All-Inclusive

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

4
Puerto Vallarta
7 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
FromCA $362/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Krystal Puerto Vallarta

Krystal Puerto Vallarta

3.8
Puerto Vallarta
14 nights
  • Beach
  • Pool
  • Water Slide
  • Golf
FromCA $183/ night · incl taxes & fees
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At a glance

Everything you need to know about Puerto Vallarta

There is no shortage of things to do in Puerto Vallarta, from the seaside Malecón and cobblestone Old Town to whale watching on Banderas Bay and the hidden beach at the Marietas Islands. Unlike a purpose-built resort strip, Puerto Vallarta is a real Mexican town, with a historic centre, an art scene and some of the best dining on the Pacific coast, wrapped around one of the country's largest bays. It is also one of Mexico's most welcoming destinations and a long-standing favourite with LGBT travellers. Resorts spread from the marina and Hotel Zone north into Nuevo Vallarta, with the wild Sierra Madre rising behind.

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, MexicoClimate

Climate

24–32°C · lush tropics

JanDec
PeakShoulderAvoid

Tropical. Dry Nov–May; warm, green rainy season Jul–Sep.

Currency

Mexican Peso

1 CAD ≈ 14 MXN · USD also accepted

Entry

Visa-free

Valid passport only

Things to do in Puerto Vallarta

The Malecón & Old Town
In town

The Malecón & Old Town

Waterfront sculptures, cobblestone streets and the hilltop church.

Whale Watching
Dec – Mar

Whale Watching

Humpbacks fill Banderas Bay from December to March.

Marietas Islands
40 min away

Marietas Islands

Boat to the famous hidden beach and snorkel the protected reserve.

Essential info for Canadian travellers

  • Passport: A valid Canadian passport is all you need — no visa required for tourist stays up to 180 days.

  • FMM Tourist Card: Issued digitally on arrival. Complete the online form before flying to save time at immigration.

  • Travel insurance: Provincial health plans do not cover medical care in Mexico. Comprehensive travel insurance is essential.

  • Power & plugs: Mexico uses 120V/60Hz — the same as Canada. No adapter needed.

  • Time zone: Puerto Vallarta runs on Central Standard Time (CST) — one hour behind Toronto.

Best time to visit Puerto Vallarta

Nov – MayPeak season

Dry and sunny, 25–30°C, with whale season Dec–Mar. Busiest and priciest.

JunShoulder season

A warm shoulder month with great value before the rains set in.

Jul – SepRainy season

Hot, humid and green, with afternoon showers and the lowest prices.

OctShoulder season

Drying out and quiet before the winter rush.

Where to stay

Puerto Vallarta zones & neighbourhoods

Puerto Vallarta offers a range of areas to base yourself, from lively beach strips to quiet upscale enclaves. Here's how to choose.

Zona Romántica

Old Town

Most Popular

Cobblestone streets, the Malecón, galleries, and the city's best dining and nightlife.

Best for
  • Couples
  • Foodies
  • Walkability

Marina Vallarta

North of town

Resort & Marina

A yacht marina ringed by big resorts and golf, a short drive from the airport.

Best for
  • First-timers
  • Golf
  • Value

Nuevo Vallarta

Riviera Nayarit

Family Friendly

Wide calm beaches and large all-inclusive resorts just north of the bay.

Best for
  • Families
  • Calm swimming
  • Value

Conchas Chinas

South shore

Quieter & Upscale

Hillside villas and boutique resorts on small coves with sweeping bay views.

Best for
  • Couples
  • Privacy
  • Scenery

Beyond the resort

Day trips & excursions from Puerto Vallarta

Yelapa's beach village, San Sebastian in the mountains, tequila-country tours and Marietas boat trips are all easy from town.

Marietas Islands
National Park

Marietas Islands

Full day · 7 hrs~35 km offshore · 1 hr by boat

Boat to the protected islands to snorkel and (by permit) visit the hidden Playa del Amor.

Insider tips
  • Hidden Beach access is limited — book early
  • Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Sierra Madre & Tequila
Culture

Sierra Madre & Tequila

Full day · 8 hrs~60 km inland · 1.5 hrs by car

Tour a blue-agave distillery and mountain villages on the way to Mexico's tequila country.

Insider tips
  • Pace your tastings
  • Bring cash for souvenirs
Yelapa Beach & Waterfall
Hidden Gem

Yelapa Beach & Waterfall

Full day · 7 hrs~32 km south · 45 min by boat

Boat to a roadless fishing village with a jungle waterfall and a tranquil cove.

Insider tips
  • Bring cash — limited card use
  • Hike to the upper falls
Whale Watching
Seasonal

Whale Watching

Half day · 4 hrsBanderas Bay · By boat

Get close to humpback whales between December and March in the bay.

Insider tips
  • Book Dec–Mar only
  • Mornings are calmest
● Limited availability — book now

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Good to know

Puerto Vallarta travel FAQ

Everything Canadian travellers ask before booking

Do Canadians need a visa for Puerto Vallarta?

No. Canadians don't need a visa for tourist stays up to 180 days — you'll receive a free tourist card (FMM) on arrival.

How long is the flight from Canada to Puerto Vallarta?

Direct flights run about 5h 40m from Toronto, mostly seasonally; otherwise a short connection through a U.S. hub.

When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?

November to April is the dry, sunny peak, with whale season December to March; summer is lush, humid and cheaper.

Is Puerto Vallarta safe for tourists?

The main tourist and resort areas of Puerto Vallarta are well-patrolled and popular with Canadian families. Use standard precautions as anywhere.

What currency should I bring?

The Mexican Peso (MXN) is official, but US dollars are widely accepted at resorts.

Do I need travel insurance?

It's strongly recommended. Healthcare in Mexico is private and can be costly without coverage.

Is Puerto Vallarta good for couples and families?

Both — the Romantic Zone and Marina suit couples, while Nuevo Vallarta's big resorts and calm bay are ideal for families.

Can I book excursions through shoptravel?

Yes, you can add excursions like Marietas Islands and Sierra Madre & Tequila to your trip at checkout.

Is Puerto Vallarta good for a first trip to the Pacific?

Yes, it combines a real town, good beaches and easy day trips, with a short airport transfer.

Is Puerto Vallarta LGBT-friendly?

Very, it is one of Mexico's most welcoming destinations, with the Zona Romantica at its heart.

When can you see whales in Puerto Vallarta?

Humpbacks fill Banderas Bay from about December to March.

Puerto Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit?

Puerto Vallarta for town character and dining; Riviera Nayarit, just north, for newer and more upscale resorts.