Have you been working a lot lately and ready to really let off steam? If so, how about planning a vacation to sunny Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? With a dream location on Mexico’s Pacific Coast in Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta has miles of beautiful beaches, warm climate, numerous outdoor activities, delicious foods, beach bars, and so much more. For booking your trip, you can call Amazing Mexico at (866) 883-0573 which is a genuine online travel agency that has insider deals you can’t find anywhere else. Right now, Amazing Mexico at (866) 883-0573 has special discounts available on all-inclusive travel packages to stay at the best resorts in Puerto Vallarta. During your Puerto Vallarta vacation, you can refer to our below list of top Puerto Vallarta activities if you want to try some of the best activities in the area. In the meantime, read more below about top Puerto Vallarta activities.

#1 Puerto Vallarta Hiking

To start with, it isn’t hard to see why hiking is a favorite and popular outdoor activity to do in Puerto Vallarta for both visitors and residents alike. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the Sierra Madre jungle, there are various hikes to enjoy in the area. In town, you can even find a unique urban hike known as the Mirador Cerro de La Cruz, which is located right in downtown PV. To reach the lookout point of Mirador Cerro de La Cruz, you follow charming cobblestone streets off the Malecon inland until you reach white stairs that you climb to the lookout point which offers some of the best Banderas Bay views around. Next, another popular hike north of  PV is the Monkey Mountain (Cerro del Mono) which starts in the northern coastal town of Higuera Blanca. In the south, the Boca de Tomatlan-Las Animas hike weaves along the coast through jungle and pristine beaches before ending in the charming village of Las Animas which has a great beach for swimming and delicious seafood restaurants, too.

#2 Stroll the Famed Malecon Boardwalk

Secondly, no visit to Puerto Vallarta is complete without strolling the famous Malecon Boardwalk. The Malecon boardwalk is approximately a mile in length, and it is pedestrian and cyclist (bike lane) friendly. Along the Malecon, you will have lots to look at in addition to the stunning Banderas Bay views. There are numerous iron art sculptures along the way that are perfect places to grab vacation pictures. In addition, the Malecon is also lined with great restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops. The Malecon Boardwalk is the best place to enjoy a cold drink while watching the people stroll along, or for dinner and drinks at sunset. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled if you visit during the winter and spring months as you may even catch a glimpse of humpback whales which migrate to Banderas Bay each year to mate and birth their young in the warm waters.

#3 Paddleboarding at Banderas Bay

Thirdly, if you love being out on the water, you should definitely try paddleboarding during your vacation in Puerto Vallarta. Paddleboarding is a fun sport that uses a surfboard and a paddle to steer yourself across the water. To begin, you will start off by laying on the board and swimming out past the waves breaking. Once past the waves breaking, then you will kneel on the board until you are able to stand up. Then, you use your paddle to make your way across the waters as you enjoy the sights and sounds of the Banderas Bay. Depending on how hard you paddle, you can have a relaxing experience or you can really get your heart pumping if you want a challenging workout. Many paddleboarders often see dolphins, sea turtles and colorful fish during their excursion as well.

#4 Ziplining in the Jungle

Next, if you love adrenaline, you should book a zipline tour in the jungle. One of the most popular activities to try in PV, there are many different ziplining tours available. Visitors will love going deep into the Sierra Madre jungle where you will zipline high above the treetops. After guests have finished ziplining, many tours also include time to go swimming in one of the area’s natural swimming holes. For instance, El Eden is located just inland from the Mismaloya Beach and it has one of the most beautiful, natural swimming holes in the area. It’s a great place to enjoy a refreshing swim on a hot PV day. In addition, El Eden also have an onsite restaurant where visitors can enjoy a great meal and cold drinks after a fun day of ziplining and swimming.

#5 Mountain Biking at Jorullo Trails

Last but not least, mountain biking is very popular in Puerto Vallarta with local residents. For vacationers in the area that love mountain biking, they will be pleased to know that there are a few local companies that rent out bikes and also offer guided tours. Mountain biking is an excellent outdoor activity and a wonderful way to see amazing mountain views on your PV vacation. In terms of the best places to ride, the Jorullo trails just south of PV is a popular place for mountain biking. Inland from the town of Paso Ancho, El Jorullo has mountain roads that climb high into the jungle as well as some single and double tracks, too. Likewise, the Mirador route near the Vista Vallarta Golf Course is another popular biking trail that is more relaxed with long climbs on a wide mountain road, which is perfect for beginners to intermediate riders.

It’s clear to see that there’s so much to do in Puerto Vallarta so that every traveler will have a great time exploring the best of PV. What activities do you want to try first? Remember, to find the best vacation package, you should contact Amazing Mexico at (866) 883-0573. Their professional travel specialists are bilingual and are available right now to help you book your dream getaway to stay at the top resorts in Puerto Vallarta. Currently, they have low cost travel packages on sale so you can take a great trip to Puerto Vallarta and stay on budget, too. In addition to Puerto Vallarta, Amazing Mexico also has discounted travel packages to visit other top locations in Mexico such as Los Cabos, Riviera Nayarit, Islands of Loreto, and Cancun. Don’t wait too long, and call Amazing Mexico at (866) 883-0573 today and book a dream getaway to PV!