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Puerto VallartaCruise port guide

Ships dock at Puerto Vallarta Cruise Terminal. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.

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Where ships dock

One cruise terminal.

  • Puerto Vallarta Cruise Terminal

Walkable from the pier

Walk times from Puerto Vallarta Cruise Terminal.

  1. 7min

    Galerías Vallarta

    Shopping center offering shopping, gastronomy, and entertainment

  2. 7min

    Liverpool

    Full-service Mexican department store in Galerías Vallarta

  3. 8min

    Nandos

    Coffee shop serving fresh brews, lattes, and frappes

  4. 8min

    Playa de Oro

    Golden sandy beach directly accessible from the cruise port area

  5. 10min

    Plaza Península Vallarta

    Upscale open-air lifestyle shopping centre with waterfront dining

  6. 11min

    CAFETOP Vallarta

    Riverside cafe serving local coffee and fresh food

  7. 16min

    Playa Los Tules

    Gentle hotel-zone beach with sun loungers and ocean breezes

  8. 19min

    La Leche

    Minimalist dining space with a monochromatic atmosphere

  9. 22min

    Marina Vallarta

    Marina district promenade with visitor services, yachts, and dining

  10. 23min

    Parque Estatal Estero el Salado

    Protected urban estuary and mangrove forest with guided boat tours

  11. 25min

    Organic Café

    Relaxed garden cafe serving organic coffee and breakfast fare

See all 44 stops in the planner

Hidden gems

Worth finding if you have an hour spare.

  1. 27min

    Mariscos La Perrona

    Unpretentious local seafood joint serving fresh ceviches

  2. 30min

    Jardin Vallarta C3

    Tranquil neighbourhood garden square in Versalles

  3. 31min

    Tacos Neto

    Authentic neighbourhood taquería loved for savoury street tacos

  4. Ride

    Isla del Río Cuale

    Leafy river island sanctuary with craft stalls and resident cats

More ports nearby: Manzanillo, Mazatlán, San Jose del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, La Paz.