Top 10 Places to Visit in Puerto Vallarta

Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

At a glance

Data updated: October 2026

Rank	Place	Score	Rating	Reviews	5★ share	From center
#1	Olas Altas Beach	4.84	5.0	10	100%	0.7 km
#2	Los Pescadores	4.82	5.0	6	100%	0.8 km
#3	Puerto Vallarta Malecon	4.80	4.8	137,300	81%	0.5 km
#4	Mismaloya Beach	4.80	4.8	947	88%	10.0 km
#5	Jacks shack	4.80	5.0	4	100%	10.3 km
#6	Cascadas de Mismaloya	4.79	4.8	56	89%	11.2 km
#7	Malecon Boardwalk Vallarta	4.79	4.8	46	83%	0.6 km
#8	Playa de los muertos	4.79	4.8	42	81%	1.1 km
#9	Historia del Pescador	4.79	5.0	2	100%	5.4 km
#10	The Sail at Muelle de Playa los Muertos	4.78	4.8	4	75%	0.9 km

LocalGuideWorld score: the average rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a 4.8 from 2,000 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 3 reviews.

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How many places are listed in Puerto Vallarta?: There are 20 places in Puerto Vallarta on LocalGuideWorld.
What are the 10 best places in Puerto Vallarta?: By LocalGuideWorld score: Olas Altas Beach, Los Pescadores, Puerto Vallarta Malecon, Mismaloya Beach, Jacks shack.
Which place in Puerto Vallarta has the highest rating?: Olas Altas Beach, rated 5.0 out of 5 based on 10 reviews.
Which place in Puerto Vallarta has the most reviews?: Puerto Vallarta Malecon, with 137,300 reviews.
Which place in Puerto Vallarta is a hidden gem?: Olas Altas Beach, rated 5.0 from only 10 reviews.
What is the average rating of places in Puerto Vallarta?: 4.8 out of 5 on average, based on 175,550 reviews.