Best Beaches in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico + Top Secret Spots

Best Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta

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Best Beaches in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Playa Los Muertos

Playa Los Muertos is one of the best and probably the most popular beaches in downtown Puerto Vallarta. It’s located in the Zona Romatica just to the south of Los Muertos Pier- a lovely sail-shaped pier that makes a great sunset spot. Playa De Los Muertos is not small or large and it’s mainly backed by restaurants, hotels, and a few small resorts. READ MORE HERE

Playa Los Tules

Los Tules beach is one of the best Puerto Vallarta beaches, especially in the northern part of town or the Zona Hotelera. It’s a sprawling beach with plenty of space for a walk or to lay down on for the day. While it definitely is near many of the resorts and hotels in the area, it is, in my opinion, the best strip of sand in Puerto Vallarta itself.

Conchas Chinas Beach

So there might be a little uncertainty as to whether Conchas Chinas is part of Puerto Vallarta, but nevertheless, you’ll find this stunning beach just on the outskirts of the city to the south. This is one of the best beaches to visit if you want to get away from Puerto Vallarta’s crowds yet you don’t want to go too far. Conchas Chinas beach is just a 15-minute walk from the Romantic Zone. Read more here

Playa Colomitos

Playa Colomitos might just be Mexico’s smallest beach. This tiny cove can only be reached on foot or by boat and really makes you feel like you’ve just washed up in paradise. There’s nothing here except for one property, a restaurant, and a small kiosk so it’s best to bring in drinks and snacks. There’s not much to do in Playa Colomitos but relax and swim in the calm waters.

Playa Caballo

A little further south from Playa Colomitos, following the rural coastal path you’ll get to Playa Caballo, a large, palm-fringed, golden-sand beach. It’s a fantastic, little-developed beach that’s perfect for spending the day on. There’s little infrastructure here so you’ll need to bring in your own water, and snacks or walk a little further on to Playa Las Animas. FIND OUT HOW TO GET THERE HERE

Playa Las Animas

Playa Las Animas is a beautiful beach located about halfway between Puerto Vallarta and Yelapa, just south of Boca de Tomatlan. It’s a stunning crescent-shaped beach with a pier in the center. It’s easily one of my favorite Puerto Vallarta beaches. Playa Las Animas offers clear blue water, powdery, yellow sand, and a beautiful backdrop of wild jungle. There are no resorts or hotels here but you will find a few palapa-roofed restaurants and bars.

Happy Travels!

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