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Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta · Mexico · 20.65, -105.23

A popular resort city on Mexico's Pacific coast, facing Banderas Bay. Its attractions include a cobbled old town, the Malecón waterfront promenade, and a church with a beautiful crown-shaped spire. Beaches, jungle, and the Sierra mountains are close by, and the city is also known for whale watching.

Port highlights

About 300,000
Population
Tropical climate. Winters and spring are dry and comfortable; summers and autumn are hot, humid, and rainy.
Climate
Spanish (English is also understood in tourist areas)
Language
Mexican peso; US dollars are also accepted in tourist areas
Currency
The dry season, from November to April
Best time to visit
Local food

Tacos, ceviche, birria, pozole

Sights
Malecón (seaside promenade) and sculpturesChurch of Our Lady of GuadalupeSnorkeling at Los Arcos Marine ParkOld town (Gringo Gulch)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
31°
15°Jan
31°
16°Feb
31°
16°Mar
32°
18°Apr
34°
20°May
35°
24°Jun
35°
24°Jul
35°
24°Aug
35°
24°Sep
35°
23°Oct
33°
20°Nov
31°
17°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SAN JOSE VALLE · about 8.9 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
More expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)118 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, beer is somewhat cheaper; coffee costs about the same; water, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

MX$13.50
Water 600 ml
MX$65.00
Coffee
MX$260.94
Inexpensive meal
MX$50.00
Local beer
MX$109.00
Big Mac

Prices in Puerto Vallarta. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

PVR
Nearest airport
—
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

About 4.2 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Puerto Vallarta” (CC BY-SA 4.0)