Discovering Bahía de Banderas
Gastronomy
These are some of our favorite restaurants.
Located right by the beach, this place offers exquisite diners, including fresh seafood, great service and magnificent views. It is one of my favorite restaurants in Bahía de Banderas.
90 locals recommend
The Blue Shrimp
10 Av. El AncloteLocated right by the beach, this place offers exquisite diners, including fresh seafood, great service and magnificent views. It is one of my favorite restaurants in Bahía de Banderas.
Located in Nuevo Vallarta, these tacos are authentically loved by the locals. They are really tasty.
6 locals recommend
Sonorita Tacos Al Pastor
240 Basilio BadilloLocated in Nuevo Vallarta, these tacos are authentically loved by the locals. They are really tasty.
Sonora al Sur
64 Blvd. Nuevo VallartaPerfect place to enjoy a good steak with good company.
Mr. Cream Pancakes & Waffles
Perfect for breakfast.
La Dolce Vita Nuevo Vallarta
# 2 Paseo de las PalmasPerfect for dinner. Italian food.
One of the best restaurants in La Zona Romántica. The sunsets here are incredible.
58 locals recommend
El Dorado Restaurant
102 PúlpitoOne of the best restaurants in La Zona Romántica. The sunsets here are incredible.
Although the place is not as nice, the food here is really good.
13 locals recommend
Mariscos La Tía II
Although the place is not as nice, the food here is really good.
Nicksan Nuevo Vallarta
53 Paseo de los CocoterosReally good sushi restaurant.
Mikado
435 Av Paseo de la Marina NteNice sushi restaurant with live sushi grill.
Probably the most loved mexican seafood restaurant in the bay.
33 locals recommend
Mariscos 8 Tostadas Nuevo Vallarta
20 Jose María MorelosProbably the most loved mexican seafood restaurant in the bay.
Zones
Some of the zones we love the most around the bay.
One of the most iconic zones in Bahía de Banderas, La Zona Romántica is home to some of the best restaurants and views in the bay. Perfect to have dinner while watching the sunset.
178 locals recommend
Zona Romantica
One of the most iconic zones in Bahía de Banderas, La Zona Romántica is home to some of the best restaurants and views in the bay. Perfect to have dinner while watching the sunset.
Litibu
Beautiful beaches around Litibu.
Perfect to have a walk, there are plenty of restaurants, bars and boutiques.
196 locals recommend
Marina Vallarta
Perfect to have a walk, there are plenty of restaurants, bars and boutiques.
The towns in Bahía de Banderas
These are some of the towns that are part of Bahía de Banderas.
Puerto Vallarta is the oldest town in the bay and hasn't lost its charm. Its architecture, its trees, its gastronomy and its beaches are still as pretty as they were many years ago.
190 locals recommend
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is the oldest town in the bay and hasn't lost its charm. Its architecture, its trees, its gastronomy and its beaches are still as pretty as they were many years ago.
Nuevo Vallarta is filled with luxurious hotels and condos. It is perfect for riding your bike, having a walk or enjoy the perfect weather.
101 locals recommend
Nuevo Vallarta
Nuevo Vallarta is filled with luxurious hotels and condos. It is perfect for riding your bike, having a walk or enjoy the perfect weather.
Punta Mita
Home to nice restaurants, resorts and golf courses.
Although it is not located in Bahía de Banderas, it is just around 50 minutes driving from Nuevo Vallarta. Some of the most liked places by tourists, Sayulita is a special place that has a lot to offer. It is more enjoyable ig going from Monday to Thursday, where less tourists are around.
350 locals recommend
Sayulita
88 Avenida RevoluciónAlthough it is not located in Bahía de Banderas, it is just around 50 minutes driving from Nuevo Vallarta. Some of the most liked places by tourists, Sayulita is a special place that has a lot to offer. It is more enjoyable ig going from Monday to Thursday, where less tourists are around.
Bucerías
You can find nice artisan pieces around.
My favorite beaches
Playa Fibba
1 Paseo de los CocoterosPublic entrance to the beach. Enjoy the sun and the sea.
Playa La Lancha
Beautiful beach.
Beautiful beach to spend the day. Ask Vallarta Adventures for more info.
29 locals recommend
Las Caletas, Cabo Corrientes
560 GuatemalaBeautiful beach to spend the day. Ask Vallarta Adventures for more info.
One of the most unique beaches IN THE WORLD. Ask Vallarta Adventures for more info.
373 locals recommend
Marietas Islands, Hidden Beach, Tour, Snorkeling & Sightseeing
One of the most unique beaches IN THE WORLD. Ask Vallarta Adventures for more info.
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They offer some of the coolest tours around the bay to spend the day and get to know it better.
213 locals recommend
Vallarta Adventures
39 Las PalmasThey offer some of the coolest tours around the bay to spend the day and get to know it better.