Are you ready to plan a trip to the beach? Are you unsure where to head? If you want assistance planning your vacation, why not head south to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? Puerto Vallarta is located in Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madre mountains encircle it. In Mexico, Puerto Vallarta is known for having some of the best beaches in the country. If you are looking for a great place to stay, check out Garza Blanca Resort, which is just south of Puerto Vallarta. Owned and operated by the prestigious Tafer Hotels & Resorts, Garza Blanca Resort is located on one of the most beautiful private beaches in Banderas Bay. There, they also have a wonderful vacation club membership for sale as well. Members save money on vacation costs over time by locking in low rates for future trips. In the meantime, keep reading below to learn more about the top Puerto Vallarta beaches.
#1 Playa Los Muertos
Firstly, let’s begin with the main beach in Puerto Vallarta, Playa Los Muertos. It can be found next to the Puerto Vallarta pier, and there are tons of great shops, restaurants, and bars you can walk to. In fact, many of the beachfront restaurants in Playa Los Muertos have loungers, tables, umbrellas and chairs right on the sand. That way, you can spend the day going swimming and enjoying water activities such as parasailing, banana boat rides, and jet ski rentals are available, too. Then, you can also enjoy yummy food and drinks at the beachfront restaurants, too. Also, the PV pier is located nearby and has beautiful lights that come on that look like a sailboat, which is the best place to be if you are looking for a romantic spot on the beach.
#2 Conchas Chinas
Secondly, just a few minutes from Old Town PV is Conchas Chinas beach, and this small beach has soft, white sands and mesmerizing turquoise blue water. This is a wonderful place to go swimming due to the clear waters. In addition, there are also shallow tide pools that the kids can play in on the south end of the beach. Note that there are no restaurants or bars here so it’s best to plan ahead and bring a picnic if you want to spend a day relaxing on the tranquil beach. Also, while there are no public restrooms, but they do have porta potties available on the top of the stairs.
#3 Playa Palmares
Then, the next top Puerto Vallarta beach on our list is Playa Palmares, which is just south of Conchas Chinas. You can find this beach next to the condominium complex on the beachfront. There are public stairs that you can take to get you to the beach. They also have a new restaurant on the hill where you can get food and drinks for your family for your beach day. The waters are crystal clear, so you can enjoy snorkeling at this beach. It’s a wide and shallow beach that is an ideal place for families who want to have plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a great day at the beach.
#4 Boca de Tomates
Continuing with, Boca de Tomates beach is a popular beach due to the unusual black sands that many visitors are not used to. This beach is very popular with locals and is just a few minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport and there is a crocodile habitat in the area as well. Also, Boca de Tomates beach is where the sea turtles come each year to lay their eggs, and the sea turtle facility that is located there protects the eggs from predators. When it’s time to release the baby sea turtles you and your family can join in, and this is an exciting activity that you will remember forever.
#5 Playa Colomitos
The last of the top Puerto Vallarta beaches is the Playa Colomitos beach, which you can only get to by boat or if you hike along the shore about thirty minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta. This beach has a restaurant and bar, so you can get food and drinks, and the sand on this beach is very soft and white. In addition, the award winning Ocean Grill restaurant is located just north of the beach and you must make reservations in advance to dine there. They serve delicious food and signature cocktails. Also, if you want to go hiking, you can continue south from Playa Colomitos to reach other cute beach towns including Las Animas and Quimixto that also have gorgeous beaches to explore.
As you can see, there are many wonderful beaches in Puerto Vallarta. If you want a great place to stay, contact Garza Blanca Resorts that is owned and operated by the prestigious Tafer Hotels & Resorts. They have the best amenities and services that always impress even the pickiest traveler. Also, don’t forget to ask about their exclusive vacation club membership if you would like to enjoy more vacations in paradise. To learn more, prospective members need to sign up to attend a Garza Blanca timeshare presentation that will cover all the ins and outs of what membership means. It will include the cost to join as well as the perks and benefits that members receive when they become part of the Garza Blanca Residence Club. Contact them today to book your PV vacation to explore its great beaches, and to learn more about the Garza Blanca vacation club, too!
