Puerto Vallarta Summer Tips

Summer has arrived and the heat is on in Puerto Vallarta! While many people consider that Puerto Vallarta has an ideal climate for the majority of the year which attracts thousands of visitors and tourists. However, if you visit during the summer months be prepared for high humidity and hot temperatures. Are you planning to visit Puerto Vallarta for your vacation this summer? If so, continue reading below for our Puerto Vallarta summer tips.

Take a Dip in the Ocean

One of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to stay cool in Puerto Vallarta is to go swimming in Banderas Bay. There are miles of beautiful beaches in the Puerto Vallarta area and swimming in the ocean is a great way to keep cool during the summer. Curious about which are the best beaches to visit in the area? Check out the iconic Los Muertos Beach which is located in Old Town near the Puerto Vallarta pier. You can sit back and relax at a beachfront restaurant and take a dip in the ocean when the mood hits. Enjoy a nice lunch and cold cocktail with a view of the stunning Banderas Bay. Looking for a more peaceful setting? Conchas Chinas Beach is a great choice if you want a quieter beach and is located just south of downtown. Heads up that Conchas Chinas Beach doesn’t have any restaurant so you should plan ahead and bring a picnic lunch, blanket, chairs, and an umbrella with you. Another great beach to visit is Bucerias north of Puerto Vallarta. During the spring and summer months, you can watch incredible kitesurfers in action and even take a horseback ride right along the beach.

Hike to Beautiful Waterfalls

Did you know there are some great hikes in Puerto Vallarta? Some of the hikes even lead to lovely waterfalls and swimming holes which are perfect for cooling off during the warm summer months. While the lack of reason during the winter causes the area’s rivers to get dry, when summer arrives so does rainy season which replenishes the rivers and swimming holes once again. Do you enjoy adventure and getting out into nature? Check out Palo Maria which is conveniently located just south of Puerto Vallarta across the street from the famous Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa. There is a peaceful river and swimming holes where you can go take a dip or relax in the shade underneath the trees that line the river. If you keep hiking further inland, you will reach a lovely waterfall and additional swimming holes. If you don’t mind driving a bit, head south to Chico’s Paradise where you will enjoy rock formations, a river, and several natural pools that are excellent for cooling off. There is an authentic Mexican restaurant on site that has wonderful river views as well.

Enjoy a Movie at the VIP Cinema

If you have had enough of the heat and humidity, why not head indoors and enjoy the cool air conditioning at the VIP Cinema. You can find the new VIP Cinema in the hotel zone near Fluvial inside the La Isla shopping center. You can enjoy delicious food and beverages at the VIP Cinema as you watch your movie. Simply press a button on the side of your seat and a waiter will come take your order. They provide a full menu that features great food choices including hamburgers, sushi, desserts, snacks, and even cold beer and cocktails. After the movie ends, why not enjoy shopping at the La Isla shopping center? Don’t miss the turtle sanctuary and fish pond that is located near the main entrance of the shopping center.

We hope you enjoyed our Puerto Vallarta summer tips on how to stay cool. Are you ready to head to PV?