Puerto Vallarta
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City
98/100 gastronomy
5 days
Mexico
City: Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, nestled between the lush Sierra Madre and the sparkling Bahía de Banderas, is a city that captivates with its duality. It combines the charm of a traditional Mexican town, with its cobblestone streets and iconic church, with the sophistication of a world-class tourist destination, a vibrant arts scene, award-winning cuisine and one of the most welcoming LGTBQ+ communities in the world.

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A premier culinary destination ranging from the freshest street-level seafood tacos to innovative haute cuisine.

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Food Scene

98

A premier culinary destination ranging from the freshest street-level seafood tacos to innovative haute cuisine.

Famous for its fresh seafood and shaken fish.An incredible taco scene, both in street stands and in restaurants.World-class restaurants and a prestigious annual gourmet festival.
Some of the best restaurants require reservations well in advance.

Culture

95

An important art center in Mexico, with hundreds of galleries, public sculptures and a vibrant community of artists.

One of the densest and highest quality art gallery scenes in Mexico.The Malecón functions as an open-air sculpture gallery.Events like the weekly Art Walk in high season.
Fewer formal museums compared to large capital cities.

localFriendly

98

The warmth and kindness of the people of Vallarta ('pata salada') are legendary. The hospitality is genuine and one of the reasons people come back.

Extremely friendly, helpful and smiling people.Locals are proud of their city and happy to share it.The interaction feels genuine and not just transactional.
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Tips for Gastronomy

Eat at Street Stalls

Some of the best and most authentic tacos (especially seafood ones) are found at street stalls. Look for ones that have a lot of local people.

Try the Raicilla

In addition to tequila, Jalisco is home to raicilla, another agave distillate with a smokier, more artisanal flavor profile. Ask for a tasting.

Shaken Fish is Mandatory

This local dish consists of a whole fish, marinated in a paste of chilis and spices, and grilled over wood. It is delicious and best shared in a group.

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Country
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Region
Jalisco

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