20 FREE Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for 2024

Puerto Vallarta is a great city to visit on a budget, so here are my top FREE things to do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (that are actually worth it).
Things like walking the Malecon, stunning sunsets, free walking tours, hikes, hidden beaches, murals & more!
You could spend several days in this coastal city and only spend money on food and accommodation and have plenty of things to do during the day to keep you busy - without paying, or paying very little.
In fact, some of the best ways to enjoy the city are completely free.
I hope you enjoy this in depth travel guide to all the best free things to do for your next Mexico vacation.
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  • @laflor8720
    @laflor8720 Жыл бұрын

    *Thanks for visiting Mexico.* 🇲🇽

  • @espinosagomezmarcoalejandr1054

    @espinosagomezmarcoalejandr1054

    Жыл бұрын

    🤨?

  • @RichHandsome
    @RichHandsome Жыл бұрын

    Will be going there for my 30th birthday this May, thanks!

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on, great spot to celebrate your birthday :)

  • @octaviocampos6960
    @octaviocampos696010 ай бұрын

    I have lived in Vallarta for the last 30 years, I'm a proud adopted son of this beautiful place. Your videos, maybe the best I have watched about this magical town., Gracias por tus videos!

  • @fremontbrett4691
    @fremontbrett4691 Жыл бұрын

    We just returned and what a beautiful location! I can NOT wait to get back!

  • @kellbray4236
    @kellbray423610 ай бұрын

    Hi. Thanks for this excellent coverage We took a trip all the way from New Zealand as a bucket list trip to Puerto Vallarta. And we watch this video to bring back very fond memories

  • @Clutching.My.Pearls
    @Clutching.My.Pearls3 күн бұрын

    Excellent tips and ideas! We're going soon and will definitely check them out. ❤

  • @mileshigh1321
    @mileshigh1321 Жыл бұрын

    Been a while since I was there, but planning to go back early next year! Thanks for your great video's!

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed!

  • @Keith_Aerotrunk
    @Keith_Aerotrunk Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos and your story-telling. Thanks for bringing us to Puerto Vallarta.

  • @elle_F03
    @elle_F03 Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to rewatch when I'm there in a few months! Keep up the great content!

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks!

  • @FNOZMAN
    @FNOZMAN Жыл бұрын

    Great info! Thank you

  • @moncorp1
    @moncorp114 күн бұрын

    Yeah, just got back from first time visit to PV. Pay attention to what time of year you go. When its hot, its HOT. And climbing up to the Mirador isn't for everyone. It is a long, LONG way up there. Solid steps the entire way. We were sweating profusely and exhausted and just gave up and went to the lighthouse instead. The view there was awesome too. It was just down the street from Our Lady of Guadalupe. And we work out and walk 6 days a week. So just be aware. We actually didn't enjoy old PV too much. It was a combination of things. The heat, the humidity, the dirt and grime. It hadn't rained in months when we were there. Everything outside had dirt and grime on it. You couldn't just sit down anywhere. And I don't know if it was trash day or if there was a garbage strike, but there was trash piled up everywhere. And not just household garbage either. Pallets, mattresses, boxes, etc. were piled up everywhere. That and when you were on the busy streets and the traffic stopped, the exhaust smell was overwhelming. The mrs. said she never needed to go back into old PV. I'm willing to give it another shot, but it will definitely be at a different time of year.

  • @mirella8733
    @mirella8733 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks for posting, love PV and currently in Bucerias.

  • @KevinXO
    @KevinXO Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! We are going to Puerto Vallarta for a wedding and was looking for some things to do and just ran into this video, will def be watching more of your videos!

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I hope you have a great time

  • @joebyrne1108
    @joebyrne11089 ай бұрын

    Exceptional videos on Vallarta and Vallarta area. I live here a good part of the year and you are spot on

  • @micahangelica
    @micahangelica Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such helpful descriptive videos Aly. We’re headed to PV in 2 weeks and I’m looking forward to using your guides to make our vacation that much better! You rock. Be well, Micah

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    Have fun!!

  • @ammarsaleh91

    @ammarsaleh91

    7 ай бұрын

    Any updates...how did it go?

  • @micahangelica

    @micahangelica

    7 ай бұрын

    The trip to Puerto Vallarta was a hit! I took my family to all of the recommended sites and everyone loved it. Thanks to this video I impressed everyone with my knowledge of PV and we had a great time. I felt like a local. Hope you get a chance to visit and use this guide.

  • @emilyday3593
    @emilyday3593 Жыл бұрын

    My sister and I were in PV last week and did the lighthouse hike per your recommendation/instructions. It was great! Thanks for sharing 😁

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed Emily!

  • @coryg7051
    @coryg7051 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I'm taking my wife and adult children to PV early May. First time for any of us in Mexico. So excited to see this beautiful country and celebrate my daughters 21st birthday in the sun! So many awesome places to check out, one week wont even scratch the surface, but damnit, we'll try!!

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    You're going to love it! I hope you all have a fantastic trip

  • @mexicoliferodcook9479
    @mexicoliferodcook9479 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos... Zihua and Ixtapa is next for me. You two look so happy in PV.

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rod!

  • @sachikomuramatsu1864
    @sachikomuramatsu1864 Жыл бұрын

    This video is making me want to go check out Puerto Vallarta

  • @reannadonald7759
    @reannadonald7759 Жыл бұрын

    Aly, thank you for your videos and the content you provide. I will be doing my first solo travel soon to both Bucerías and Sayulita. Your videos have helped me feel more comfortable and more prepared for this special to me moment. Cheers!

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    Perfect spots for solo travelers, enjoy!

  • @waynesilva3129
    @waynesilva3129 Жыл бұрын

    When I lived in PV. The late 1950s. My dad started the first commercial laundry. Today PV is a movie prop for the tourists and that's it.

  • @elmarbartel2699

    @elmarbartel2699

    5 ай бұрын

    Please give me some more information. What do you mean by that?

  • @TonyFinn-py3yy

    @TonyFinn-py3yy

    2 ай бұрын

    It's a tourist trap that is expensive.

  • @VictorLopez-fu4md
    @VictorLopez-fu4md Жыл бұрын

    I loved this place the beach and people ist nice

  • @Hummingbirds2023
    @Hummingbirds2023 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Aly! I would love that iced tea too! I am a big iced tea fan!

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope you can go try it one day!

  • @stevendesmond7064
    @stevendesmond7064 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video! ❤

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steven!!

  • @mrx__678
    @mrx__678 Жыл бұрын

    Great, i am in PV right now

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope you're having a great time!

  • @timlee5260
    @timlee52608 ай бұрын

    I enjoy taking the bus to Boca or San Pancho. It’s pretty cheap and feels like an adventure.

  • @ritaceron7329
    @ritaceron7329 Жыл бұрын

    q…rico Vacation ☮️❤️

  • @chrismetcalf1261
    @chrismetcalf126110 ай бұрын

    I visited PV a few years back as my first solo adventure outside Canada. I will honestly say that I felt lost, overwhelmed and a bit scared(even as a 6'4 220lb guy). I enjoyed my time there but after I left and looked at my pictures I realized I missed out on really enjoying it. I have been having a craving for going back recently and will definately be going 2024. On a side note...you look familiar lol (like irl). I look forward to watching more of your videos :)

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    10 ай бұрын

    It's one of my favorite cities, I think you're going to love it so much more the second time!

  • @Cindy-xx8qw
    @Cindy-xx8qw Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video! Do you of any all inclusive resorts that are nearby these attractions you had listed? Are these areas easily accessible by foot or bus or taxi?

  • @goretiteixeira3700
    @goretiteixeira3700 Жыл бұрын

    I will be visiting in July 22 was wondering if you have visited pv in summer if so what are your thoughts and is the walking tour available during summer?

  • @julieochoa5342
    @julieochoa5342 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing these wonderful tips. We will be in PV next Wednesday is the free walking tours near the cruise port?

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    It will be about a 15 minute taxi ride to get to downtown. Type in Turismo Puerto Vallarta on google maps and the one at the plaza is the meeting spot

  • @sandramalone3522
    @sandramalone3522 Жыл бұрын

    This makes a beautiful vacation but any practical tips on MOVING there like if there are cheap apartments and is it safe??

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    Жыл бұрын

    I haven't done a video on this yet but hope to in the future

  • @josejimenaz
    @josejimenaz2 ай бұрын

    Wow way better than Newport Beach california.

  • @marivega3294
    @marivega32946 ай бұрын

    I don't think I've ever been to Puerto Vallarta but the last time I went to Nuevo Vallarta was in 2009. I get the awesome chance to actually go to PV by cruise in february. Can't wait! Also, do you happen to know if there are any shells on the beaches?

  • @warrenthoms8423
    @warrenthoms8423 Жыл бұрын

    Are you guys heading up to Bucerias

  • @ritaceron7329
    @ritaceron7329 Жыл бұрын

    🇲🇽 y 🇺🇸 viva ❤

  • @GonzE1993
    @GonzE19933 ай бұрын

    Aly where do you recommend staying ? we stayed in the Zona Romantica thinking of staying there again but i am not sure.

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    3 ай бұрын

    I made a video about my 4 favorite hotels in ZR and centro - kzread.info/dash/bejne/k5qhkq2bXZbAprA.htmlsi=rudw1Qh0C46I7N_M maybe you'll find one of these that you like!

  • @jenniferressmannwriter
    @jenniferressmannwriter10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this video. I would have had a hard time not scooping up that little white dog that needed attention at the end there. This is one of the things holding me back from going to Mexico. It's gonna break my heart.

  • @alysmalls

    @alysmalls

    10 ай бұрын

    It's actually getting a lot better now! Way more dogs are now pets instead of strays compared to even 3-4 years ago. I feel you though, our dog is also a rescue.

  • @jenniferressmannwriter

    @jenniferressmannwriter

    10 ай бұрын

    @@alysmalls That's great to hear! We rescue too 🧡

  • @puertovallartasailing
    @puertovallartasailing9 ай бұрын

    💗❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍