Check out our list of local, non-touristy things to do in Puerto Vallarta. While the city is a major hub for visitors, it's a medium-size city with a popular of more than 200,000 people includes many residential and business areas to explore. In the many towns surrounding Puerto Vallarta there are extensive outdoor activities that are off the beaten path.

Here's some place and bucket list items to explore:

  • Take a boat to a secret beach.
  • Eat the freshest local seafood
  • Drink Raicilla & Tequila
  • Explore local chocolates
  • Go hiking in Yelapa and Animas
  • Go mountain bike riding
  • Walk around the Marina
  • Go horseback riding

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Steve Pepple

Steve Pepple is the co-founder of Vibemap and a designer and technologist working at the intersection of people, data, and civic life. He consults for governments, startups, and nonprofits design, prototype, and connect people with better city experiences.