At playas Los Muertos , you can do it all here... Lounging all day on our hotel's beach chairs for the past three days was the way to go for us. We didn't even use the pool. While soaking in the warm sun (overcast morning til 10a), snoozing, eating, drinking and people watching, I didn't want the day to end. Never got to see our hotel room until later in the evening. Lots of vendors all over the beach, just need to learn to tune them off if not interested and simply say "no thank you." However, good luck, with the persistence ones. We got our foot massage by Alejandro Molina, a couple times one day. He's that guy walking through the Los Muertos beach with all his equipment: black folding seat, large umbrella, yellow towels, massage ball, head and feet cushions, and massage chair if you prefer over hotel lounge chair. We liked our food vendors: you can hear David a mile away selling his oysters, Miguel (clams) wearing "Mexican viagra" t-shirt , Sebastian with his smile and sombrero selling mangos and lastly, Zeke and son "Zeke Ceviche" selling their ceviche tostadas. If you're not staying in a hotel by playas Los Muertos, beach vendors and restaurants on the beach will charge you anywhere from 150 pesos to 450 pesos for their chairs, table and umbrella (depends on your food consumption at their restaurant). The beach can get packed up until sunset with lots of beach goers and passer-bys, locals or non local, the entire beach is lively and busy. Lastly, a must see sunset. Next to Mazatlan and La Paz, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta has one of the best sunsets. At playas Los Muertos , you can do it all here... Lounging all day on our hotel's beach chairs for the past three days was the way to go for us. We didn't even use the pool. While soaking in the warm sun (overcast morning til 10a), snoozing, eating, drinking and people watching, I didn't want the day to end. Never got to see our hotel room until later in the evening. Lots of vendors all over the beach. You just need to learn to tune them off if not interested and simply say "no thank you." However, good luck, with the persistence ones. We got our foot massage by Alejandro Molina, a couple times one day. He's that guy walking through the Los Muertos beach with all his equipment: black folding seat, large umbrella, yellow towels, massage ball, head and feet cushions, and massage chair if you prefer over hotel lounge chair. We liked our food vendors: you can hear David a mile away selling his oysters, Miguel (clams) wearing "Mexican viagra" t-shirt , Sebastian with his smile and sombrero selling mangos and lastly, Zeke and son "Zeke Ceviche" selling their ceviche tostadas. If you're not staying in a hotel by playas Los Muertos, beach vendors and restaurants on the beach will charge you anywhere from 150 pesos to 450 pesos for their chairs, table and umbrella (depends on your food consumption at their restaurant). The beach can get packed up until sunset with lots of beach goers and passer-bys, locals or non local, the entire beach is lively and busy. Lastly, a must see sunset. Next to Mazatlan and La Paz, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta has one of the best sunsets. read more

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It's the main beach when you arrive to the romantic zone of Puerto Vallarta. It's a long stretch of waterfront with hotels and restaurants situated above it. Depending on where you are, it's public so there's people laying out and enjoying the water. There's also lounges that's available for the day. Each section is different as they all have different color lounges, some with umbrellas and some that's part of the hotel. Also, restaurants have seating on the sand which offers full menu of food and drinks. Waiter service. As for what section you're in, you could order food and drinks if you're utilizing the chairs or beds. Vendors walk up and down selling their goods as well as fruit, and seafood trays being offered for purchase. People also lay out in-front of the lounges with their own towels and chair as it's public beach. You can also enjoy water activities from the pier. It's the staple beach for this area so you'll have both locals and visitors all doing the same thing, enjoy the water and sun. read more

This is an absolutely stunning beach. While sometimes heavily populated, there are also wonderful breaks where you might be the only person on the stretch of sand. The views are spectacular and on Friday and Saturday nights. There are about 5 to 10 minutes of fireworks right around 7:30/830. A beautiful place to watch the sunset with a drink in hand while enjoying ceviche or poke bowls or really, anything you might like! read more

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This is a beautiful beach, and sometimes the water is crystal clear. Before 10 AM, it's a 5-star beach. After 10 AM until around 7 PM, it's crowded and busy. That's less peaceful for me. However, we usually stay nearby, so hitting the beach with my morning coffee is easy, and I can vacate my spot by 10 am for the gathering crowds. If you like a packed beach with lots of vendors, this is a pure 5-star experience. It's mostly clean (watch your step for the occasional dog excrement). Everyone is friendly. read more

Convenient beach, right in town withing walking distance, but way too crowded for me. Maybe I can take a few hours one day, but there are tons of people around, many hotels lined up and lots of vendors. You don't get one moment of peace here. If you want that bucket of beers, this is the place! If not, you can hail a can ride and find a peaceful spot right outside town. Playa de los Muertos isn't my cup of tea, but if you don't have to explore other beaches in the area, it'll do! read more

Playa de los Muertos - Beaches Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

So much going on here! Good vibes definitely and the locals make the beach fun. They be jumping from the pier to the ocean water. A lot of cool bars. Just be careful with the hotels/restaurants that sell chair space in the beach. The price they give you changes when it's time to leave. read more

Translated into English, the name means "beach of the dead". It's far from being empty or graveyard-like as it's a bustling place of leisure and business. Locals seems to congregate near the "pier area", where a concrete catwalk leads to a contemporary, circular sail-like structure that also doubles as a maritime place of embarkation/debarkation. The rest is infested with tourists on either end. I'm not exactly sure where the beach ends, but I do know that it starts near the Mantamar Beach Club on the south end in Zona Romantica and according to online research, ends near Daiquiri Dick's restaurant which is about half a mile away. But, the actual beach continues north for several more miles along the Malecón boardwalk. The beach is lined with hotels, condos and restaurants, and is crawling with roaming street vendors selling everything from food to clothing, massages to henna tattoos, touristy junk to cocaine, and everything in between. Tons of beach chairs and umbrellas pepper the shoreline, with restaurant seating and cabanas also adding to the congestion. Just like other cities of the world, a "gay section" thrives at the south end via Mantamar Beach Club, Ritmos Beach Cafe and the infamous Blue Chairs. The ocean is a bit rough with shore breaks 24/7, or is at least when we're there in March. I've never seen one lifeguard either. The sand is a mix of white/dirty and is kept surprisingly clean and free of litter. You can parasail, shoot in the air with a jetpack or hold on for dear life in a speedboat. PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: For snacks, definitely try the chips sold by the roaming vendors, especially the blood red-coated ones which look insanely hot but are quite the opposite. Or, opt for plain ones that get drizzled with a mild brown sauce and fresh lime juice. La Palapa restaurant. A favorite of ours, serving all three meals from right on the sand or indoor seating. Pricier than most but worth it. Probably the best eatery on the beach. Ritmos Beach Cafe. The service is hit or miss but the drinks are cheap and the food is good. Blue Chairs Resort. We've never stayed at the hotel but if you want a killer view of PV via a rooftop bar, this is your spot. Certain afternoons feature go-go dancers and club music. Need a massage? My spouse has had several relaxing sessions at the Sapphire Beach Club at the south end. Sunsets are killer! You're on the west coast for crying out loud!! OVERALL: The most eclectic beach I've been to. read more

Playa de los Muertos - Sunset 3.20.19 - VN - Beaches Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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"Overcrowded beach filled with beach vendors" This is the local favorite beach in Purto Vallarta so expect to have a ton of people crowding your space. I like my peace and quiet amd even get some sleep when soaking some sun so that obviously didnt happen here. There isn't much sand space as most are reserved for the hotel front. We decided to pay P200 to get a spot but even then someone stood on our shade so they pretty much got the benefit. Its that crowded. Then you add the beach vendors who kept selling the same product every 5 minutes. They came handy when we wanted something to snack on but remained of an annoyance most of the time. Not to sound mean but you would be in the same shoes if you get asked every 5 minutes. All in all it is for the experience so at least its been crossed off on my to do list. read more

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Chair with umbrella: $10 Bucket of beers: $18 1 hour Massage: $20 Mango: $2 Relaxing at the beach: PRICELESS! read more

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A core part of the gay Puerto Vallarta experience, this beach encompasses most of the Zona Romantica with many of the gay resorts and beach clubs on its shores. The sand is beautifully soft and the water is refreshing and clear; a great way to spend your day for sure! As you walk down the shore, you'll see the gamut of restaurants, beach clubs, and entertainment activities (parasailing, jet skis, surfboards to rent) to complete your experience. A number of street vendors will pass by selling shrimp on a stick, chips, beaded accessories, hats, sunglasses, art, ceramics, donuts, etc. but they have been very nice. You can also see the progression of communities as you go down the shore; families hang to the north and around the pier with the sail, then it becomes progressively more queer near the beach clubs. One downside is that restaurants and beach clubs take up most of the sandy real estate, but there's a nice patch of beach in between sapphire ocean club and Blue Chairs resort where you can lay. Get there early (~10am), it's prime real estate! With all that's going on, it's by no means a quiet beach, but I think that's part of the charm; you get to feel like part of the fun and community. If you want a quieter experience, you can walk to the southern-most end past Mantamer, and/or go up the steep stairs at the southern end and down past the beautiful homes to hit Playa Amapas and Playa Conchas Chinas, which are a little rockier but less populated and beautiful nonetheless. read more

Heaven on earth. 1 in a million sunsets. Gorgeous waters silky sand. A fun happy buzz amongst all the people and sea creatures. Lots to do or just relax people selling food,and vendors selling everything you can want from clothing to jewelry to touristy stuff love it here read more

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Well, how do you shit on a beach in Paradise? I don't mean literally do a #2. For that, just buy a soda at one of the beach restaurants and use the baño. I mean how could you give a sandy, sunny, beautiful beach much less than a top rating? I guess I've been to a few less-than-awesome beaches in paradise. This one is not one of those. I can see why people gravitate here. The bay makes for calm, safe swimming waters (most of the time), the sand is soft, the sun is plentiful, and there are plenty of services. You have lots of space to bring your own towels and umbrellas and set up, or for fairly reasonable minimums you can get access to numerous beach bars/restaurants with chairs, umbrellas and all the fruity drinks you can hold. Want action? There's lots of it. Parasailing, jet boards, banana boats, watercraft, etc. You don't have to go in search of it, they'll come to you. Lots of vendors roam the beach hawking trinkets and various foods. The only thing you'll have trouble finding is a public restroom, but as noted above, just buy a drink somewhere and use theirs. The only thing that keeps this beach from being a full 5-stars in my book is all the action I mentioned above. You do kind of constantly have to fend of people selling you things or touting you to do activities. But hey, they gotta make a living too. If you prefer more serene beach action, head south to Mismaloya or up north to Sayulita. This is playa central, and it shows. Major bonuses, though, for easy waters in which to cool off. Park on the streets anywhere nearby or there's an underground lot near the escuela on V. Carranza. And I'm sure if you forget anything - towels, umbrellas, etc, you can find one for sale nearby. read more

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Holy nut balls Batman! I never knew so many peeps could fit in a square foot of sand. Other than the techno rave at our hotel it was cool to be amongst the locals. One locals actually gave me one of their beers when I informed them that I ran out. If you want true Mexico with life and vendors go here. If you want seclusion stay away. read more

Playa de los Muertos - Beaches Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Its a long beach in front of the Romantic Zone with a super modern pier (Pier is great to watch the sunset from or catch a day cruise). The beach isn't like the beaches back home there is no sharp drop off, rather the town just slopes down into it. There is lots of sand and warm water. There are set ups with parasailing and tours and other fun on the water. There is volleyball by the pier. Then there is the restaurants.... The Restaurants are great, they line the beach. They have chairs and umbrellas, some even have tables. For the price of a drink, snack or meal you can sit there as long as you want. Venders come by trying to sell you stuff you can buy for less a few steps away in the shops for much less, I just say "gracias no" though many buy. Even massage people come buy carrying a table.... All the while I am listening to and watching the surf, I am watching people play in the warm water and the parade of people walking past.... read more

This is my absolute favorite beach in Vallarta. No, the sand is not white and soft. No, the ocean is not clear blue and gentle. However, the beach is lively, warm, and very inviting. There are vendors of all kinds wandering around selling their goods or talents. I enjoy interacting with these locals as they are kind hearted and friendly people just trying to support themselves and their families. I prefer to stay south of the pier, which is a gorgeous feature by day, and rotates colorful lights at night. People are constantly fishing off the pier or from the beach, boats traveling, people parasailing, fish on a stick, fresh oysters, fresh fruit on a stick, silver, massages, etc etc. There are restaurants and hotels lining this stretch of beach where you can sit for hours enjoying the sounds of the waves crashing. The water is very swimmable here but there is an undertow so be cautious. Never turn your back on a wave! It's my favorite place to be in my favorite beach town in the world. The sunsets are to die for, so make sure to catch at least one! read more

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Great beach! If you stay by the pier there aren't any rocks. Gorgeous place to spend the day! read more

Playa de los Muertos - Beaches Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

If you want people watching,bars, restaurants and a nice swimmable beach this is the best spot in Vallarta. It's very crowded so not for those looking for isolated beauty but it's a great beach to relax, grab a drink a people watch. Then an easy walk in to town. read more