A beautiful beach with soft sand, not so aggressive waves and lots of beautiful palm trees, Playa de los Muertos is the place where most tourists go on their visit to Puerto Vallarta, making it a popular and special destination.
We remind you not to get carried away by the name of the beach, since it has nothing to do with death; On the contrary, it is a very active place with an attractive atmosphere, where you can sunbathe while enjoying a delicious drink. You can find this place in the southern part of the Malecón and the Cuale River, in the Romantic Zone of Old Vallarta.
If your thing is to spend a day in the company of family or friends, while you live and socialize with a large crowd of people in the surroundings, Playa de los Muertos will give you an unforgettable experience, with a great variety of street vendors, very entertaining activities, many dining options, spending time swimming in the ocean, building in the sand, or just relaxing.
In the more than 2 kilometers long Playa de los Muertos, you will find numerous restaurants, where you can taste the exquisite local dishes, recipes from the sea that will make you come back for more, while enjoying a wonderful view of the ocean. The menus offer you options of traditional Mexican cuisine, international and regional dishes, as well as a wide variety of refreshing drinks and rich desserts.
Among the activities that you can do in Playa de los Muertos, one highly recommended is the parachute flight, since it will allow you to fill up with adrenaline, while observing the beautiful landscapes of the place. In the afternoons you will be able to observe various kinds of musicians crossing the beach, such as mariachis or duets of singers, offering a musical show to the visitors.
We recommend that you take one of the tours offered in Playa de los Muertos, which invite you to explore the beaches in the south of the area. Among these we recommend you to contemplate the islands of Los Arcos going to Punta Mita, the Marietas Islands and the mountain range that ends in Cabo Corrientes. The surrounding vegetation, the beautiful sunsets and the great activity that these places offer will make you spend a wonderful day.
If you prefer to spend your day doing water activities, swimming, diving and sport fishing are the main ones in Playa de los Muertos, allowing you to admire the varied local fauna, or perhaps catch some fish, such as dorado, tuna, sailfish, nice or a mojarra. Snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, water skiing and surfing are also activities that you can find, either on this beach or in one of the surrounding ones.
In the surroundings of Playa de los Muertos you can spend an exciting day on land if you wish, since you can ride a bike through the mountains, take a jeep ride or ride a horse through rough terrain. We also recommend learning about the excursions that take place in the jungle that surrounds Puerto Vallarta, as well as zip lines and ecological walks. As if all this were not enough, you can also enjoy more classic entertainment, such as tennis and golf in some nearby courses.
At night you can find entertainment in one of the nightclubs or in a local disco, allowing you to have fun 24 hours a day if you want. We also recommend spending time exploring the city, as you will be able to get to know its beautiful neighborhoods, the many handicraft shops, its art galleries and wonderful temples. Among some of the city's attractions, it is recommended to visit the Museum of Archeology or the Isla del Cuale.
Other sites that you can go to during your visit to Playa de los Muertos are accessible thanks to the yacht services offered, which can take you to different nearby beaches such as Boca de Tomatlán or Yelapa. In the latter you can find a beautiful waterfall, with a height of 35 meters, where you can do some dives in its waters, while enjoying the vegetation that surrounds it.
Among the beaches to the south, we also recommend visiting Las Pilitas, El Púlpito and Las Amapas, beautiful beaches that during the day offer great opportunities to have a picnic, play ball and have fun with the family. In these places you will find several restaurants, bars and cafes, where you can enjoy a delicious dinner at night. Before dinner you will be able to contemplate the beautiful and romantic sunsets of Puerto Vallarta, making you have a very beautiful image of your visit to the place.
Puerto Vallarta, and more specifically, Playa de los Muertos, is a site of great popularity among tourists from the Mexican Pacific, and for decades it has been an important vacation spot, to the point that it has hosted many film productions.
In Playa de los Muertos is located what is known as the new Pier, where you can find a great gastronomic offer and excellent opportunities to take walks alone or with someone. We recommend that while you enjoy your food or drink, you take a few moments to contemplate the beach and its beautiful surrounding areas, which offer a natural spectacle in which the presence of the old pier is fused with the most recent facilities of Puerto Vallarta.
The pier juts out into the sea for more than a hundred meters, and there you can find sea taxis, which allow you to travel and visit the other beaches and islands in the area. In addition, the pier is a place where you can find a quiet place to sit and enjoy a book or novel that you have brought with you to hang out, or even to write a story. The pier was built in January 2013, and since then it has been a place where inspiration and imagination meet. It attracts a large number of visitors, who come with an enormous curiosity to observe the beauty of the bay and the wonderful landscapes of Playa de los Muertos in the great Puerto Vallarta.
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