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Discover unique things to do in Puerto Vallarta

Located on Las Glorias Beach just five minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta, Plaza Pelícanos Club Beach Resort Hotel is the perfect gateway to Puerto Vallarta’s best beaches, exhilarating excursions and unique things to do. From our hotel, it’s just minutes to local landmarks like the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Malecon, a vibrant oceanfront promenade teeming with local artisans and food vendors selling their wares. Explore the charming cobblestone avenues and historic architecture of Old Vallarta. Take the family on an unforgettable Pirate Ship excursion off the coast of Puerto Vallarta. Browse for local goods and souvenirs at the Handicraft Market, or set off on a paddleboarding, birdwatching, ocean kayaking or snorkeling adventure in stunning Los Arcos National Marine Park. 

During your stay in Puerto Vallarta, our hotel staff will be happy to recommend their favorite nearby beaches, unique attractions, fun things to do and can’t-miss excursions. 
 

Malecon Puerto Vallarta at Plaza Pelicanos Grand

Boardwalk, El Malecón

Enjoy a walk along the Puerto Vallarta malecon, one of the city's main attractions next to the beach.

Nightlife at Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Night Life

Downtown Puerto Vallarta offers cool clubs and discos, and the best party for a night full of fun. Very close to our Vallarta Beach Resort.

Old Vallarta at Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Old Vallarta

Experience the colonial charm of Old Vallarta, a district teeming with cobblestone streets, enchanting balconies and historic buildings.

Pirate Tour at Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Pirate-ship Tour

Step aboard a Pirate Ship and embark on a swashbuckling high seas adventure. 

Flea Market at Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Flea Market

Shop for unique locally crafted goods at the Handicraft Market in downtown Puerto Vallarta. 

Pier of the Dead at Plaza Pelicanos Grand

Los Muertos Pier

Just a few minutes of Plaza Pelícanos is Playa Los Muertos, one of the most famous beaches in Puerto Vallarta.

The Animas at Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Las Ánimas Beach

Spend a glorious day at Playa las Ánimas, a golden beach located  surrounded by majestic mountains. 

Colomitos  at Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Colomitos Beach

Colomitos is on the way to Playa Las Animas, so you can get there either by walking or by means of Take a stroll or allow us to arrange a panga or water taxi ride to this tranquil beach with turquoise waters. 

Yelapa  at Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Yelapa Beach

Take a 45-minute panga or water taxi ride to this quiet fishing village featuring local restaurants and bars. You can also relax on beautiful beaches or go on a waterfall hike. 

Caletas Beach at Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Caletas Beach Vallarta Adventures

Las Caletas is, pure and simple, a hidden paradise and Mexico’s very own Garden of Eden. Rich in tropical wildlife and filled with scenic vistas, it is a beach unlike any other.

Los Arcos Marine Beach at Plaza Pelicanos Grand

Los Arcos National Marine Park

Among the birds that live and reproduce there is the famous bobo bird known for its blue legs. It is truly a spectacle of nature and is almost mandatory stop when you go on a boat trip to the south of Puerto Vallarta.

Sayulita Beach at  Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Sayulita Beach

Sayulita is a Mexican village on the Pacific coast that has the mountains of the Sierra Madre Occidental behind it. It is known for its beaches with strong waves, such as the central Sayulita beach.

Mirador de la Cruz at  Plaza Pelicanos Grand

Mirador de la Cruz

You will be surrounded by a 360 degree view of the Bay of Banderas and the mountains of the Sierra Madre. While the panoramic view of the sea will leave you breathless

Canopy River at  Plaza Pelicanos Grand

Canopy River

Just 20 minutes from the heart of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, ecology, tradition, and adventure come together to offer you a unique experience that you will always remember. Feel the adrenaline of flying over the tops of the trees of the Sierra Madre and over the Rio Cuale.

Marine Vallarta  at  Plaza Pelicanos Grand

Marina Vallarta

If you are an admirer of fishing and you like to take trips on yachts, boats, sailboats, etc., this is the ideal place for you. It is located just 5 minutes from the International Airport of Puerto Vallarta.

The Island at Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort Hotel

La Isla Shopping Village

Small and beautiful, a place where you can find many things to eat and buy

Theater Vallarta at Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Vallarta Theater

It offers unique and top-level shows. When leaving, the nightlife in Vallarta will be calling you to have fun at one of the nightclubs that are located along the Malecón.

Onlooker of the Cross at Plaza Pelicanos Grand

Free Tourist Tours

Discover the Historic Center of Puerto Vallarta through Free Tourist Tours where staff of the Municipal Tourism Management team will guide you on a walk through the most legendary places of the city center.