Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
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- Dolphins
- Swimming
Dolphin Encounters
Nueva Vallarta, Mexico
There's no doubt that a dolphin swim is likely to be the experience your kids remember most vividly from your trip, for no other reason than that they will have to tell everyone they know about it....
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- Historical Landmark
- Scenic Landmark
- History Museum
- Special Collection
Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the heart of Puerta Vallarta, and you can feel that as you approach it, because it's surrounded by booths selling food, art, religious paraphernalia and by crowds milling around greeting each other in friendly community spirit. ...
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- Flea Market
- Neighborhood
- Town
Plaza Principal
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The gathering place for families in every Mexican city is the central plaza, and Plaza Principal is one of the great ones. This part of town is very picturesque, with cobblestone streets, palm trees, and flower boxes full of bougainvilla everywhere. ...
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- Art Tour
- History Museum
- Walking Tour
- Neighborhood
Malécon Art Walk
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta's Malécon is worth a visit of several hours. not only is it a fabulous people promenade, it's studded by gorgeous statues and other pieces of outdoor art. And no one seems to mind if you climb the statues to pose, which kids love to do. ...
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- Snorkeling
- Scuba Diving
- Boat Tour
Casa Kimberley
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Now an upscale Bed & Breakfast hotel, Casa Kimberley was once the romantic home Richard Burton purchased for Elizabeth Taylor after he filmed Night of the Iguana in Puerto Vallarta in 1963....
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- Mexican
- Café
- Family Dining
El Arrayán
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Unlike many Puerta Vallarta restaurants, El Arráyan is all about introducing diners to an authentically Mexican experience; the kinds of dishes you'd be served if you visited a Mexican family in their home....
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- Resort
- Hotel / Motel
Velas Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
A fabulous pool is the lynchpin of a perfect family hotel, and the one at Velas in Puerta Vallarta won't disappoint kids dreaming of adventureland. Where else can you sit in a pool with a fruity drink in one hand and feed an iguana from the other?...
Day 2
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- Snorkeling
- Scuba Diving
- Boat Tour
Snorkeling Trip to Los Arcos
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Snorkelers and divers worldwide know Los Arcos for the underwater caves beloved by exotic fish, who linger in the shadows there....
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- Farmers Market
- Souvenir & Gift Store
River Cuale Craft Market
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Occupying an entire city block along the paved shoulder of the river between two bridges, this series of indoor/outdoor market stalls at River Cuale Craft Market has every craft, souvenir, or type of clothing you could ask for....
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- Seafood
- Family Dining
- Fine Dining
The River Cafe
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The cool, tree shaded veranda of the River Cafe is the perfect place to sip a cold drink, eat lunch or dinner, and watch the Puerto Vallarta parade go by....
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- Resort
- Hotel / Motel
Velas Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
A fabulous pool is the lynchpin of a perfect family hotel, and the one at Velas in Puerta Vallarta won't disappoint kids dreaming of adventureland. Where else can you sit in a pool with a fruity drink in one hand and feed an iguana from the other?...
Day 3
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- Horseback Riding
Jungle and Waterfall Horseback Ride
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Trail rides are available on the beach, or navigating the steep jungle slopes surrounding Puerto Vallarta. The waterfall ride to Rancho Compomo is a popular favorite, featuring an incredible waterfall where you can swim in cascading pools. ...
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- Beach
- Historical Landmark
- Scenic Landmark
Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Named for a famous battle between gold and silver miners and natives hungry to share their wealth, "Deadmen's Beach," as Playa de los Muertos translates, is probably the most popular beach for visitors in Puerto Vallarta....
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- Seafood
- Mexican
- Fine Dining
- Outdoor
La Palapa
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Romantic is the word everyone uses for La Palapa, a classic Puerto Vallarta dining experience that's lured celebrities and loungers since the 1950s. But it's also just plain fun....
-
- Resort
- Hotel / Motel
Velas Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
A fabulous pool is the lynchpin of a perfect family hotel, and the one at Velas in Puerta Vallarta won't disappoint kids dreaming of adventureland. Where else can you sit in a pool with a fruity drink in one hand and feed an iguana from the other?...
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- Dolphins
- Swimming
Dolphin Encounters
Nueva Vallarta, Mexico
There's no doubt that a dolphin swim is likely to be the experience your kids remember most vividly from your trip, for no other reason than that they will have to tell everyone they know about it....
-
- Historical Landmark
- Scenic Landmark
- History Museum
- Special Collection
Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the heart of Puerta Vallarta, and you can feel that as you approach it, because it's surrounded by booths selling food, art, religious paraphernalia and by crowds milling around greeting each other in friendly community spirit. ...
-
- Flea Market
- Neighborhood
- Town
Plaza Principal
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The gathering place for families in every Mexican city is the central plaza, and Plaza Principal is one of the great ones. This part of town is very picturesque, with cobblestone streets, palm trees, and flower boxes full of bougainvilla everywhere. ...
-
- Art Tour
- History Museum
- Walking Tour
- Neighborhood
Malécon Art Walk
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta's Malécon is worth a visit of several hours. not only is it a fabulous people promenade, it's studded by gorgeous statues and other pieces of outdoor art. And no one seems to mind if you climb the statues to pose, which kids love to do. ...
-
- Snorkeling
- Scuba Diving
- Boat Tour
Casa Kimberley
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Now an upscale Bed & Breakfast hotel, Casa Kimberley was once the romantic home Richard Burton purchased for Elizabeth Taylor after he filmed Night of the Iguana in Puerto Vallarta in 1963....
-
- Mexican
- Café
- Family Dining
El Arrayán
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Unlike many Puerta Vallarta restaurants, El Arráyan is all about introducing diners to an authentically Mexican experience; the kinds of dishes you'd be served if you visited a Mexican family in their home....
-
- Resort
- Hotel / Motel
Velas Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
A fabulous pool is the lynchpin of a perfect family hotel, and the one at Velas in Puerta Vallarta won't disappoint kids dreaming of adventureland. Where else can you sit in a pool with a fruity drink in one hand and feed an iguana from the other?...
Day 2
-
- Snorkeling
- Scuba Diving
- Boat Tour
Snorkeling Trip to Los Arcos
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Snorkelers and divers worldwide know Los Arcos for the underwater caves beloved by exotic fish, who linger in the shadows there....
-
- Farmers Market
- Souvenir & Gift Store
River Cuale Craft Market
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Occupying an entire city block along the paved shoulder of the river between two bridges, this series of indoor/outdoor market stalls at River Cuale Craft Market has every craft, souvenir, or type of clothing you could ask for....
-
- Seafood
- Family Dining
- Fine Dining
The River Cafe
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The cool, tree shaded veranda of the River Cafe is the perfect place to sip a cold drink, eat lunch or dinner, and watch the Puerto Vallarta parade go by....
-
- Resort
- Hotel / Motel
Velas Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
A fabulous pool is the lynchpin of a perfect family hotel, and the one at Velas in Puerta Vallarta won't disappoint kids dreaming of adventureland. Where else can you sit in a pool with a fruity drink in one hand and feed an iguana from the other?...
Day 3
-
- Horseback Riding
Jungle and Waterfall Horseback Ride
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Trail rides are available on the beach, or navigating the steep jungle slopes surrounding Puerto Vallarta. The waterfall ride to Rancho Compomo is a popular favorite, featuring an incredible waterfall where you can swim in cascading pools. ...
-
- Beach
- Historical Landmark
- Scenic Landmark
Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Named for a famous battle between gold and silver miners and natives hungry to share their wealth, "Deadmen's Beach," as Playa de los Muertos translates, is probably the most popular beach for visitors in Puerto Vallarta....
-
- Seafood
- Mexican
- Fine Dining
- Outdoor
La Palapa
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Romantic is the word everyone uses for La Palapa, a classic Puerto Vallarta dining experience that's lured celebrities and loungers since the 1950s. But it's also just plain fun....
-
- Resort
- Hotel / Motel
Velas Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
A fabulous pool is the lynchpin of a perfect family hotel, and the one at Velas in Puerta Vallarta won't disappoint kids dreaming of adventureland. Where else can you sit in a pool with a fruity drink in one hand and feed an iguana from the other?...
