There are four marinas between the two headlands that mark the boundaries of Banderas Bay, Punta de Mita to the north, and Cabo Corrientes to the south. 

Marina Vallarta Latitude: 20°39.1’N Longitude: 105°15.0’W Phone: 322-221-0722 Email: marvta@prodigy.net.mx Harbor Master: Sergio Bernal Slips: 500+, from 31’ to 140’ Marina Vallarta is the largest in the bay, and the closest to Puerto Vallarta.

Marina Nuevo Vallarta Latitude: 20°41’22”N Longitude: 105°17’28”W Address: Paseo de la Marina Lote 46, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit Phone: 322-297-7000 Email: juan@marinanuevovallarta.com Website: http://www.marinanuevovallarta.com VHF Channel: 16 Harbor Master: Juan Sebastian Estrada Slips: 230, from 22’ to 130’ (after renovations)

Paradise Village Marina Latitude: 20°41.2’N Longitude: 105°17.9’W Address: Paseo de los Cocoteros 1, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit Email: marina@paradisevillagegroup.com Website: http://www.paradisevillagemarina.com Depth: 15’ VHF Channel: 16 Harbor Master: Dick Markie Slips: 200, from 26’ to 240’   Paradise Village has an extensive list of services, including access to the Paradise Village Resort facilities.

Marina Riviera Nayarit Latitude: 20°45’N Longitude: 105°24’W Address: Marlin 39, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit Phone: 329-295-5526 Email: info@marinarivieranayarit.com Website: http://www.marinarivieranayarit.com Depth: 14’ VHF Channel: 16 Harbor Master: Rafael Alcantara Luarte Slips: 340, from 31’ to 400’ The newest marina in the bay, Marina Riviera Nayarit is large and features a long list of services and facilities. Its boats are given extra protection by an external artificial breakwater. Also of interest is the marina’s 15-ton travel lift, the largest on Mexico’s west coast.

Three-quarters of Banderas Bay's 34 mile (55 km) coastline is beach. Here's your quick-guide to the area's beaches, listed from north to south and referenced on the interactive map at the bottom.

Playa San Francisco
Known as “San Pancho” to the locals, this small town is known for world-class surfing, and its sea turtle conservation program.

Playa Sayulita
Surfers began coming to Sayulita in the 1960s, and today it’s the most popular surf spot in the region. If you’re new to the sport, don’t worry – board rentals and lessons are available.

Playa El Anclote
Located near Punta de Mita at the northernmost tip of the bay, El Anclote is an excellent place for water-related activities. Take a tour to the Marietas Islands for snorkeling, diving, and seabird watching, or go on a whale watching tour.

Playa Manzanilla
This beach is at the southern end of the small fishing village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, and is protected by a headland. This area has long been popular with boaters, especially since the addition of a marina here a few years ago.

Playa Bucerias
At nearly 7 miles (11 kilometers) long, Bucerias’ beach is by far the longest in the bay which means if you're up for a walk you can easily get a bit of privacy.

Nuevo Vallarta
Lots of space for sunning, and home to the marina, which hosts an annual regatta.

Marina Vallarta
You can catch great views of downtown from the beachfront hotel properties in Marina. 

Playa Los Muertos
Easily the liveliest beach in the bay, Los Muertos is located alongside Old Town in downtown Puerto Vallarta.  Los Muertos is home to the city's most popular gay beach (ask for "Blue Chairs"), and a steady stream of mariachi bands, beachside restaurants, souvenir vendors, fish and camaron (shrimp) sellers, and parasailing outfits.

Conchas Chinas
Located just south of downtown Puerto Vallarta, Conchas Chinas is actually a number of small, rocky coves and stretches of sandy beach. Conchas Chinas is a short but steep walk from Old Town. 

Playas Gemelas
Two small side-by-side beaches with clear water. Although there are condos nearby, we recommend you bring your own food and drinks.

Playa Mismaloya
famous since the 1963 filming of The Night of the Iguana, Playa Mismaloya is a super spot for snorkeling and swimming, and has the added convenience of several beach restaurants. Also a water taxi stop. Predator was filmed in the jungles in the mountains above.  

Boca de Tomatlan
This jungle village at the mouth of Los Horcones River is best known for being the main water taxi hub of the south shore.  It's also the last coastal stop on Highway 200; at Boca it juts inland. 

Playa Las Animas

There’s not much on this secluded beach except for a few restaurants and some palapas, which make it an excellent place to get away from it all. You can get to Playa Las Animas via water taxi.

Quimixto
Accessible by water taxi, Quimixto is emerging as one of the hotspots for surfing in Banderas Bay, complete with its own annual surfing competition. 

Yelapa
Located at the southern end of Banderas Bay, Yelapa is a bit of a time capsule. Inaccessbile by car, everything -- form groceries to tourists -- must be brought in by boat. The trouble's worth it if you're ready to get low and slow. Don’t miss the local specialties: home-made pies sold on the beach; and raicilla, a moonshine made from the maguay plant. Learn more about Yelapa.

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If you’re not in too much of a hurry, Puerto Vallarta’s public bus system is a cheap and easy way to get around and see the city.

There are two main bus companies that service Puerto Vallarta, and their buses can be distinguished by their colors – one company’s buses are blue and white, and the others are blue and green. For the purpose of this article, we’ll be focusing on the blue and white buses.

Once you’ve spotted a blue and white bus, next you need to look at the bottom of the passenger side of the windshield. Here, you’ll see a sign that says either “CENTRO” or “TUNEL.” Take a CENTRO bus – they go through the entire downtown area.

If you’re going downtown, this is all you need; all the blue and white CENTRO buses take the same route around downtown. Once you’re leaving downtown, though, you need to look at the bus’s final destination. All CENTRO buses go as far north as Wal-Mart, but after this, their routes vary. The final destination will usually be in large letters either at the top of the bus, or at the top of the windshield. Here are some of the most common:

PITILLAL – After leaving downtown, these buses travel north, make a right turn at Wal-Mart on Prisciliano Sánchez Street, and go to Pitillal. Don’t take a Pitillal bus if you’re going anywhere north of Wal-Mart, such as the Marina or the airport.

MARINA or MARINA VALLARTA – These buses continue north past Wal-Mart, and then enter and make a loop through the Marina. These are the only buses that actually enter the Marina; if you’re staying in a hotel in the Marina, you must take one of these buses to get back. MARINA and MARINA VALLARTA buses are a little less frequent than the others – you may have to wait fifteen minutes or so to catch one.

MOJONERAS, JUNTAS, or IXTAPA – All of these buses continue north past Wal-Mart, past the airport, and to the small towns for which they’re named. Take one of these buses if you’re going anywhere between Wal-Mart and the airport, such as Plaza Neptuno or Plaza Marina.

Please see below for our detailed route map. For more information about taking the bus, see our tips page.

 
Map Channels: free mapping tools

 
Map Channels: free mapping tools

Welcome to the most accurate Puerto Vallarta maps around, complete with searchable listings and Google's new street views!

Please click the map you'd like to view:

· Dining Map
· Lodging Map
· Shopping Map
· Nightlife Map
· Culture Map
· Health Care Map
· Beaches Map
· Marinas Map
· Movie Theaters Map
· Downtown Bus Route Map

Malecon Sculptures Map 

Below you'll find our shopping map. On the left, there is a listing of stores that are marked on the map. Those stores with featured articles on pv pulse are highlighted with red markers - click them to read more. To search the list for specific keyword(s), just type those words into the box that says "Filter By Name." And for a 360-degree panoramic view of any location, just click "Street View."

With our accurate, comprehensive set of maps, you'll never get lost in Vallarta again!

Below you'll find our health care map, which includes hospitals, doctors, dentists, pharmacies, spas and yoga, and veterinarians. On the left, there is a listing of locations that are marked on the map. Those locations with featured articles on pv pulse are highlighted with red markers - click them to read more. To search the list for specific keyword(s), just type those words into the box that says "Filter By Name." And for a 360-degree panoramic view of any location, just click "Street View."

With our accurate, comprehensive set of maps, you'll never get lost in Vallarta again!

Below you'll find our lodging map. On the left, there is a listing of hotels that are marked on the map. Those hotels with featured articles on pv pulse are highlighted with red markers - click them to read more. To search the list for specific keyword(s), just type those words into the box that says "Filter By Name." And for a 360-degree panoramic view of any location, just click "Street View."

With our accurate, comprehensive set of maps, you'll never get lost in Vallarta again!

Below you'll find our nightlife map. On the left, there is a listing of bars and clubs that are marked on the map. Those locations with featured articles on pv pulse are highlighted with red markers - click them to read more. To search the list for specific keyword(s), just type those words into the box that says "Filter By Name." And for a 360-degree panoramic view of any location, just click "Street View."

With our accurate, comprehensive set of maps, you'll never get lost in Vallarta again!

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Feeling hungry? As you can see, there's no shortage of places to eat in Puerto Vallarta.

Below you'll find our dining map. On the left, there is a listing of restaurants that are marked on the map. Those restaurants with featured articles on pv pulse are highlighted with red markers - click them to read more. To search the list for specific keyword(s), just type those words into the box that says "Filter By Name." And for a 360-degree panoramic view of any location, just click "Street View."

With our accurate, comprehensive set of maps, you'll never get lost in Vallarta again!