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Savor ancestral Mexican ingredients with a local chef

Explore the history of corn and agave through a five-course menu paired with spirits like tequila and mezcal at ICÚ, my award-winning restaurant. Every ingredient is sourced from Puerto Vallarta’s lands and coastal waters. • As you settle into your seat with an agave-infused cocktail, I’ll share how corn and agave have shaped Mexican history and Puerto Vallarta’s culinary heritage. • Then I’ll lead you through a curated tasting of mezcal, tequila, and raicilla. You’ll learn how to explore the nuances of each agave spirit. • Enjoy a series of dishes that honor corn and its transformation from a raw grain to the flavorful dishes that define the state of Jalisco’s cuisine. You’ll spend an evening immersed in stories and flavors, deepening your appreciation for Mexico’s rich culinary heritage.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Unity on the waves: Mega sup Adventure Bioluminescence

Embark on a journey atop a Mega stand-up paddleboard (SUP) to the iconic Los Arcos Marine Park in an adventure that combines the thrill of paddling, the magic of Los Arcos, and the wonder of ocean bioluminescence. • At Mismaloya Beach, you’ll learn how to work together to operate the Mega SUP, which can support eight people. Together, we’ll paddle to lunch and learn synchronized techniques, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the coastline. • Soak in the beauty of the area’s ecological wonders near the majestic Los Arcos while engaging in fun balancing games that encourage teamwork. • At sundown, marvel at the glowing bioluminescence in the water and reflect on the interconnectedness of life under the stars before we paddle back to the beach for a bonfire and music. You’ll leave feeling inspired by the natural beauty of Puerto Vallarta and your shared experiences on the ocean.

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Mexican tasting menu with Chef Joel Ornelas of Tintoque

Step into the heart of Puerto Vallarta’s culinary excellence with an intimate five-course tasting menu at Tintoque. This is more than just a meal—it’s an exclusive culinary journey designed to connect you with the heart of our cuisine. • Gather on the private terrace of the restaurant to enjoy an evening celebrating the rich culture, history, and flavors of the Mexican Pacific. I • I’ll introduce the inspirations behind each dish and share my innovative approach to showcasing Puerto Vallarta’s local flavors and ingredients. • Savor artfully crafted dishes, each paired with premium wines and artisanal cocktails. You’ll leave with unforgettable memories of our shared culinary journey.

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Create tequila from scratch in Puerto Vallarta

Step onto the breathtaking grounds of Finca 18 in Puerto Vallarta and dive into the artistry of agave spirits. In this hands-on experience, you’ll distill, bottle, and take home your own tequila-style creation while uncovering the rich heritage behind Mexico’s most iconic drink. • First, you’ll choose your base spirit and premium ingredients, gaining insight into how agave varieties, fermentation, and distillation shape the final flavor. • Work alongside Finca 18’s distillers to heat, extract, and refine your spirit drop by drop in traditional copper alembic stills. • While your tequila distills, explore the estate’s agave fields, aging rooms, and distillery spaces to uncover the history and craftsmanship of Mexican spirits. • Bottle, proof, and seal your custom-made tequila and design a unique label that reflects your personal touch. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for agave spirits, your handcrafted bottle, and a lasting taste of Jalisco’s tequila legacy.

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Meditative surfing at a scenic Nuevo Vallarta beach

Embark on a mindful surfing lesson in Nuevo Vallarta, practicing meditation in movement that connects you more deeply with the waves and your personal growth as a surfer. All levels are welcome. • Learn how to engage all five senses to enhance your surfing experience and become more present, mindful, and connected to the waves. I’ll help guide you into a meditative state through breathwork and visualization exercises. • As we paddle out, you’ll mentally synchronize movements with the sound of the waves breaking. With personalized coaching, I’ll guide you to use the waves and the water’s energy to inform flow and balance. • Intentionally ride some waves, paying attention to how the water feels beneath the board and the sensation of waves moving around you. You’ll leave with a deeper awareness for the sensory aspect of surfing, and a follow-up video reviewing areas for refining your technique and tips to enhance your surfing.

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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1466 reviews

⭐Food Tour with a Local Foodie⭐

Do this as early on your stay as possible, trust me, it´ll help you get acquainted with the culture, food and neighborhood. You will walk away from the touristy area to immerse yourself in the local culture. Visit family owned hidden food gems, meet gracious artisans at their shops, & more. Learn about: ◆ taco culture & salsas ◆ how to choose taco stands on your own ◆ fun cultural and historic facts This is a complete, affordable, and unique experience in town, designed having in mind what curious travelers are looking for. _______ ◆ All food and fruit drinks presented are included ◆ Gluten free options available ◆ No vegan, vegetarian or pescatarian options ________ Two different times with different routes ________ ★ More tours, times & special offers www.foodandphototours.com PROMO CODES available on: ★ Instagram: VALLARTA LOCAL® food tours ★ Facebook: VALLARTA LOCAL® Food Tours and Tequila Tastings __________ ◆ Please consider booking a private tour if someone in your party has serious mobility difficulties. Be mindful of other travelers coming on tour. ◆ The tour takes place rain or shine ◆ Arrive 10 min in advance ◆ An automated email with important information is sent after you book, please read it. ◆ Before you book and pay, see the cancellation details, find it on the Experience page under Things to know, and during the booking process.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 1167 reviews

⭐ Horseback Riding & Tequila Tasting

Did i forget to mention the UNLIMITED Margaritas? Bring your SWIMSUIT for the swimming pool (if river conditions permit, you may enjoy a short swim with your horse). Your guide will take photos of you along the way with your camera if you wish. We will head to Hacienda Dona Engracia about a 25 min drive from our meeting point. There, we will match you with a horse that suits best your ability. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the countryside and its beauty riding along the Mascota river viewing local scenery and vegetation. After riding, we will arrive at La Dulce Vista, where you will taste our own Artisanal Boutique Tequila (Blanco, Reposado & Anejo) and our premium Pink Tequila, which are made in small batches in the city of Tequila. Afterward, you will satisfy your appetite with a traditional Mexican Lunch! (vegetarian/vegan/pescatarian options) and ride back to the Hacienda. NOTE: *If you're are over 220lbs/100kg and your height is under 5'5'' let us know before booking *If you are over 220lbs/100kg and your height is over 5'6'' you're ok to book *Minimum age to ride: 8 years old

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 800 reviews

Mexican Cooking Class, Tequil Tasting & Unlimited Margaritas

We will head to La Dulce Vista, where a spectacular jungle and river scenery awaits. Enjoy the fun of a beginners enthusiast meal preparation with the freshest ingredients we bought to make local dishes such as a Mexican Salsa Molcajete, a mouthwatering Guacamole, and the Mexican classic: Chicken Enchiladas. (vegetarian version available) with our freshly hand made tortillas by you. We will continue with the tasting of our own artisanal Mezcal (the cousin of Tequila) along with our own brand Tequilas (Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, Pink and Extra Aged) organically made in small batches. At the end of the experience, you can enjoy the swimming pool, jacuzzis, green areas and Hammocks! A unique and tasty day to spend at a gorgeous hidden mountainside location. With an amazing atmosphere with great food and long-lasting memories.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 462 reviews

⭐Go off the beaten path with a Foodie⭐

Rub shoulders with the LOCALS. All food & fruit drinks included. Visit family-run joints that have passed down recipes from generation to generation, some spots make only one very well executed dish. Intimacy is key, only 6 guests at a time. We accept more guests for private tours only. Witness the daily life of ¨another face¨ of Mexico at a working class neighborhood while indulging in authentic Mexican food and drinks. Every bite will be spiced up with stories dear to Mexican hearts. Expect this area called PITILLAL to be different to the touristy areas of Puerto Vallarta. Experience the the real deal like a local. Do not miss out on seeing another side of Mexico while tasting finger licking authentic Mexican tastes by the hand of a local foodie at outdoor or semi-outdoor family run dinners. --- TWO DIFFERENT ROUTES: MORNING / 10am Popular breakfast and brunch dishes loved by locals AFTERNOON / 5pm Comfort food, dishes cooked for celebrations, and regional hangover cures --- No vegan/vegetarian/pescatarian choices Uber from Zona Romantica to Pitillal: $5-6 USD -- PROMO CODES available on: Insta gram & Face book: VALLARTA LOCAL® food tours -- An automated email with important information is sent after you book, please read it! Before you book and pay, see the cancellation details, find it on the Experience page under 'Things to know'.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 839 reviews

Zip line experience with transportation

To begin our experience, you will be instructed on how to get to one of our 4 meeting points that are strategically located for you to choose the closest to your place of lodging. The options are as follows: 1: Nuevo Vallarta 2: Cruise Ship Terminal Area 3: Zona Hotelera Norte 4: Zona Romantica Then you will take the transportation which will take you to the Zipline facility, where you will enjoy 8 amazing zip lines, which are the safest and newest of PVR. It is an ideal opportunity to get to know the Sierra Madre Occidental and the beautiful nature that it has to offer. This experience is recommended for people between 6 and 65 years of age, since it requires a moderate physical effort when walking between the 11 lines, if older than 65, a very good physical condition is required. Maximum weight 250 pounds. Once you finish the activity, we have the options of doing a tequila tasting (included), or can enjoy the local cuisine in an excellent restaurant (not included), or to cool off at the infinity pool (not included). Finally, the transportation will take you back at no cost. Other things to note: We have 4 meeting points located in strategic points of the city. After booking, we will immediately contact you to set up the time and the closest pickup point based on your location.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 196 reviews

Live spiritual rebirth in Temazcal swet lodge

The meeting point will be in our Sacred Temazcal of Love where we will start our ceremony with an informative talk, while we enjoy a drink, the ceremony takes place in a steam house or inipi made with rods, which resembles the belly of the mother earth, then the spiritual guides will do energetic cleaning to purify your energy, then we will have ritual to ask permission for the directions and ancestors (gods) and enter the temazcal where we will make medicine songs in different dialects and with different pre-Hispanic instruments to achieve a deep meditation and detox. We will reconnect with our being and the creator of life, our ancestors, the four elements (air, earth, water and fire) and we will ask the animals to be able to help us with their medicine, we will put the hot stones in the center of our temazcal and we will put water and medicinal plants (rosemary, pirul, sage, copal, cedar, etc.) to generate a medicinal steam that will purify us physical, mental, emotional and spiritual steam!!! At the end we will thank you for our new rebirth The temazcal is an ancestral medical steam bath therapy, so you will get wet and it is important to bring an extra change of clothes, the temperature inside the temazcal can get hot. Light breakfast is recommended, it will be unforgettable and very healing!!!

5 out of 5 average rating, 715 reviews

Make churros in a magical kitchen with a chef

We work with cruise ship guest to fit your time on port and get a full refund if your ship cancels your stop. PLEASE ASK YOUR HOST ABOUT SPECIAL DIETS WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR SPACE. GLUTEN, BUTTER, AND EGGS ARE USED IN THIS RECIPE. Our kitchen handles chocolate and a wide variety of ingredients from different parts of the world. If you are highly allergic to anything please don’t book this experience. We'll learn to make the basic dough for churros, talk about the history behind Mexican pastry making and enjoy our churros with Mexican hot Chocolate. This is a perfect activity for groups and families on a rainy day and you go home with a recipe to follow and glorious churros. I´m very flexible with times and my other tours. Other things to note WAITING TIME is 15 minutes for regular classes, 20 minutes for private classes, after that the reservation is considered a no show. To protect ingredient freshness and kitchen safety, I set up our kitchen right before you arrive. Because of that, doors open 10 minutes before your experience starts.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 211 reviews

Much More than a Bike Tour in the Malecon!

Follow Us on Instagram @ PuertoVallartaExperiences PLEASE NOTE: Even though it says that in the maximum number of people in this experience is 3, we can get more bicycles so, if your group is more than 3 people, please send us a message and tell us how many people you are. Would you like to enjoy the beautiful sunset of Puerto Vallarta while bike riding? You can take incredible pictures and videos for your collection of memories, I, Ernesto Guerra and my son Matias Guerra, we are offering you a unique and one of a kind experience, we are going to take you to try some amazing flavored water that only locals know about, areas that are not crowded by tourists where you’ll get to hang around the authentic Pata Saladas’s citizens everyday life, and if you are interested in buying souvenirs for your friends and family we will take you to the places where you can get them for a cheaper price, if you are craving some taquitos de cabeza, antojitos mexicanos, fish tacos, or even shrimp burgers, we’ll take you to the best place to eat! There are so many gastronomic secrets that we only know and we’re sure you’ll love them. Our tour is for adolescents and adults, we speak English and we try our very best to speak French. We laugh about everything so you’ll never get bored around us. If you come with your pet, they can run with us while we are bike riding. Do you have any questions? Go ask away I’ll be happy to answer! P.P.S. If you want to up to La Cruz (lookout) we can do that as well (see our picture gallery) P.P.S. 2 Ask for the Tour to Playa Grande River that we do in the mornings from 8am to 12pm (see the picture of Playa Grande in the Photo Gallery) Other things to note Remember, it is important for you to bring money in case that you want to eat with us in one of the places that we are going to recommend you during this tour. P.D. We do another Bike Tour to Playa Grande River in the mornings from 8am to 12pm (see the picture of Playa Grande in the Photo Gallery), please send us a message in case you are interested in that tour :)

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 922 reviews

"The Arches" Snorkel Photoshoot

Live this adventure in the Pacific and feel like a true local ... Join me to explore Los arcos de Mismaloya in a truly authentic and personalized way, with enough time in the water to discover all the beauty that this place has to offer. Get ready to learn new techniques to snorkel, dive and pose in the water to get spectacular photos. YOU DON'T KNOW TO SWIM ... Don't worry, I have floating devices, and I will be by your side all the time giving you the confidence so that you feel safe and relaxed, you will see that after some advice and exercises you will feel like a whole fish . We start with a 15-minute trip by truck where we will enjoy spectacular views of the Bahia de Banderas until we reach the viewpoint of Los Arcos, from there we will walk a couple of minutes along the road until we reach the hidden entrance of a beach that hides an impressive landscape little known even by local people. We will gently enter the water, explore the caves and tunnels of the islands, swim slowly in search of the most colorful fish, elegant manta rays and friendly turtles that inhabit the area, all this while capturing the best moments with my submersible camera (you can check my work on instagram @Adrenalyn_junkies) Don't think twice and book now ... !! it will be a pleasure to be your guide

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 396 reviews

Mojito & Cuban Salsa Party Night at La Bodeguita del Medio

Enter the vibrant Latin night scene in Puerto Vallarta, through a workshop in one of the hotest Cuban spots (Bodeguita del Medio) in Puerto Vallarta. Experience being a Latin bartender while you learn how to make your own mojito, one of the most traditional and famous cocktails in Latin America. (Minors will do a non-alcoholic drink) Have one hour of Cuban style Salsa workshop with an experienced teacher where you will learn the basic, steps, some easy turns and moves to rock at the dance floor. If there is enough people, you you will have a chance to learn the fun Rueda de Casino (A Cuban style where you dance as a team, and change partners) Finally, the second hour will be for practicing everything while we listen to a live Cuban orchestra with amazing musicians and singers. If you're celebrating your birthday or anniversary, let us know for a special shout! If you are not traveling with a partner, let us know with enough time, and we will invite one of our dance team friends to help you. Follow us on IG, FB or Tw at @ AlalibrePV! Or follow my personal account at IG, FB, Tw or Tktok at @iandalon

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