Sample itineraries

What a few days in Puerto Vallarta can look like

Each of these is a real day-by-day plan from Neni's catalog. Every stop is a bead on the strand — colored by what it is — with the driving and reservations handled.

3 daysCouples

Old Town & the Bay

Plan a trip like this

Three unhurried days between Zona Romántica's cobblestones and the water — sunsets on the Malecón, a beach day, and a boat out to the hidden south-shore coves.

Day 1 · Settle into Old Town

  1. 10:00Zona Romántica walkTour

    Ease in on foot through the cobblestone streets, with the neighborhood's history along the way.

  2. 13:30Lunch at a Basilio Badillo terraceDining

    A long, shaded lunch on the Romantic Zone's most walkable restaurant row.

  3. 17:30Malecón sculptures & Los Muertos pierAttraction

    Stroll the seafront sculpture walk and catch the sunset from the pier.

  4. 20:00Dinner in the Zona RománticaDining

    A relaxed first dinner at a table Neni books ahead so nothing is rushed.

Day 2 · A day on the water

  1. 09:30Playa Los Muertos beach clubAttraction

    Loungers, shade, and food service for a slow morning on the main-town beach.

  2. 14:00Water taxi to Las ÁnimasTour

    From Boca de Tomatlán across to a quieter south-shore cove reachable only by boat.

  3. 19:30Seafood dinner back in townDining

    Fresh catch after the boat day, with the driving handled both ways.

Day 3 · Markets & mementos

  1. 10:00Isla Río Cuale marketShopping

    Browse the island's craft stalls for Huichol beadwork and keepsakes.

  2. 13:00Farewell rooftop lunchDining

    A last bay view before departure, timed around your flight.

6 daysFamilies with kids

A Week with the Family

Plan a trip like this

A full week paced for kids — beaches, gentle adventure, and easy dinners, with pickup and driving handled so nobody's wrangling a rental car.

Day 1 · Land & unwind

  1. 12:00Airport pickup & check-inTour

    Met at arrivals and driven straight to your lodging — no taxi line with tired kids.

  2. 17:00Playa Camarones sunsetAttraction

    A gentle first-evening beach walk close to town to shake off the travel day.

Day 2 · Set sail

  1. 09:00Marigalante day sailTour

    A pirate-ship day sail to a beach cove — the classic crowd-pleaser for kids.

  2. 18:30Family taquería dinnerDining

    An easy, kid-friendly table after a full day on the water.

Day 3 · Green & wild

  1. 10:00Vallarta Botanical GardensAttraction

    Trails, a river swimming hole, and open space for kids to roam.

  2. 13:30Riverside lunch at the gardensDining

    Lunch on the terrace before the drive back down the coast road.

Day 4 · Snorkel morning

  1. 08:30Playa Las Gemelas snorkelTour

    Calm, clear water for a beginner-friendly first snorkel with the kids.

  2. 16:00Downtime & pool afternoonAttraction

    A deliberate rest block — pacing a week with kids means building in nothing.

Day 5 · The bay's giants

  1. 09:00Whale-watching (in season)Tour

    Seasonal humpback watching in Banderas Bay with a naturalist aboard.

  2. 13:00Marina waterfront lunchDining

    A dockside lunch and a walk past the boats before heading back.

Day 6 · Souvenirs & goodbye

  1. 10:30Mercado craft shoppingShopping

    Pick up gifts and keepsakes on a relaxed last morning in town.

  2. 13:00Farewell lunchDining

    A final family meal, timed around the airport drop-off.

4 daysFoodies

Food & Culture Long Weekend

Plan a trip like this

Four days built around the table — a taco crawl through the Romantic Zone, the Isla Cuale market, a cooking class, and a tequila tasting with someone who knows the pours.

Day 1 · Taste the Romantic Zone

  1. 18:00Guided taco & street-food crawlTour

    Five stops through the Zona Romántica with a guide who knows every owner.

  2. 21:00Mezcal nightcapDining

    A small pour to close the first night, walking distance from the crawl.

Day 2 · Market to plate

  1. 09:30Mercado Isla Río CualeShopping

    Shop the island market for produce and spices with the cooking class in mind.

  2. 12:00Hands-on Mexican cooking classTour

    Cook what you bought — a guided class ending in the lunch you made.

  3. 20:00Chef's-counter dinnerDining

    An evening tasting menu at a table Neni reserves ahead.

Day 3 · The agave story

  1. 11:00Tequila & raicilla tastingTour

    A guided flight through the region's small-batch spirits with real context.

  2. 14:00Long lunch in El CentroDining

    A slow lunch downtown to pace the day around the tasting.

  3. 18:00Cathedral & Plaza de ArmasAttraction

    An easy evening walk past the crowned church and the seafront plaza.

Day 4 · One more for the road

  1. 10:00Coffee & pastry send-offDining

    A final café stop before the drive to the airport.

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