My wife and I did the taco walk with Memo and it was incredible! It is our second time in Puerto…read moreVallerta and we wanted to branch out of the touristy areas more this time around to see more of the city away from the well known areas. This was perfect and we felt like we got to get a way better feel of what the city is actually like. Also, all the tacos were delicious! Highly recommend!

It was our first time in PV and Vallarta 101 was recommended by many on Reddit. I am so glad I…read morebooked memo for our taco walk 101. We had the opportunity to try tacos that are eaten during the day more so in the morning. He was knowledgeable of the area and his personality added that extra touch. We loved it so much we booked a breakfast tour along with an evening taco tour. By the end of our trip we felt as if Memo is part of our family. We loved everywhere he took us. We loved it so much that we returned on separate days to eat more of the tacos and food he introduced us to. You know he is well known and liked when everywhere we went people would stop to greet him and he remembered each and everyone. We wish him the best success in his endeavors and we can't wait to go back to PV and book his other tours.

Any time I am in Puerto Vallarta with someone new, I bring them to the Signature Taco Tour with…read moreVallarta eats. This tour never disappoints, the tour guides are so knowledgeable and friendly, and the food is delicious. Each time, I have been introduced to a new eatery, as they change up the tour based on the days of the week, so even if you have taken the tour before, it will be a new experience. We also sampled delicious agua frescas to go with our tacos, which are refreshing and so delicious. Our tour guide for this trip was Tomas, who gave us all the ins and outs of eating in PV. He shared his knowledge of the regional dishes throughout Mexico, and when to eat which dishes. He was such a wonderful addition to our experience.

My family and I did the Tacos After Dark walking tour with Alberto and he was absolutely the best…read more He was friendly, knowledgeable, and took us to some seriously delicious stops. Even tried beef tongue for the first time! 10 out of 10 would recommend! Had such an awesome time my family just lived in the moment, no pictures outside of those Alberto took.

This was a verly lovely and entertaining experience. I cannot say enough about how gracious,…read moreknowlegdeable and amusing our guide, Bernardo was! The tour features some of the most wonderful tacos I've ever had and some really wonderful cocktails (and a couple of shots of mexcal/tequila for sipping) along with interesting stories about the restaurants, the origins of mezcal and tequila and Puerto Vallarta. I highly, highly recommend and am intent on doing another of their tours when we return to PV again!

Always such a pleasure touring with this vendor!! I've done the street taco tour and the downtown…read moremex-ology tour and seriously it is so worth adding to your itinerary!!! The tour guides are always incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the community & its vibrant culture. Food and drinks are well worth it...and the tours truly show you the BEST culinary experiences throughout the town that you may otherwise miss. You learn so much as well! I've been to PV four times and every single time I learn something new.

This is our second tour with Sandra. We did Southside Neighborhoods and Rural El Tuito. She is a…read morepleasure to be with, very knowledgeable and we experienced those areas in a way we never would have without her

Great and beautiful sanctuary to visit. Our guide was…read morehelpful and informative. Releasing a butterfly into the wild was super memorable, especially for my toddler daughter. The sanctuary is small and the tour is short, but I still recommend this place to those in the area.

There is a quiet kind of magic at the Butterfly Sanctuary in Puerto Vallarta -- a world where…read morebutterflies drift like living jewels and nature hums with life all around you. The tour was not only beautiful but deeply educational, teaching us about the butterflies' delicate life cycles, the native plants that sustain them, and the quiet miracles unfolding around every leaf and petal. The sanctuary feels like stepping into a hidden garden, a place where wonder is still alive. Being here was a powerful reminder of how fragile -- and how precious -- the natural world truly is. In a time when environmental protections are being threatened and education funding is being cut, spaces like this, and the knowledge they safeguard, are more vital than ever. Learning about the fragile ecology that supports life -- and experiencing its beauty firsthand -- makes you realize just how urgently we must protect it, and how connected we are to every living thing around us. A few tips: * The sanctuary is tucked away in a remote area, with very limited cell phone service. I highly recommend arranging transportation ahead of time for both arrival and departure. (Our guide, incredibly kind, let us borrow his hotspot to call an Uber, which we paid for in cash.) * Wear closed-toed shoes! Among the beauty, some less-welcome critters -- like spiders and scorpions -- live alongside the butterflies! A little preparation will make your visit more comfortable. If you have a heart for nature, for wonder, and for learning, this sanctuary is a treasure -- a living, breathing reminder of the beauty we are called to protect.

Puerto Vallarta was my wife's and my first international trip and everyone told us we needed to do…read morea taco tour. We balked at this because so many are tourist traps operated by non-Mexican large companies, but then we found Vallarta Local and decided to give them a try as they are locally owned. I'm so glad we did. We did the Breakfast Tacos tour and it was one of the most memorable tours we've ever done. AnnaLo was a fantastic guide and educated us not only about the city itself, but the history of different tacos and local cuisine. We visited six taco stands owned by local families, all of which have perfected their own meats and styles. Every taco was better than the last. And the sauces! My gosh, the varied and delicious sauces that each stand offered were unlike anything I've ever had before. It's hard to find sauces like this in America because everything is either not fresh or watered down, and I will never forget the nuances of flavors that every sauce added to every unique taco. Afterwards, we visited a fresh fruit popsicle shop and the place where most local tortillas are made. We both got a freshly made tortilla and a bit of salt and rolled it up to enjoy like a snack while AnnaLo told us about the importance of tortillas and how eating tortillas as a snack reminds most Mexicans of their childhood, picking up tortillas on their way home from school. It was truly a journey and we both left full. By the end, AnnaLo felt less like a tour guide and more like a friend that we've known for a while. Getting to know her was a highlight of the trip in itself. We hope to return to Puerto Vallarta soon, and when we do, we will absolutely be booking another tour.

This was a WONDERFUL experience. It's exactly how it's described: meeting up, and going around…read moredifferent parts of the area to discover and try new tacos. The team was very knowledgeable in the gastronomy, history, and culture of the area. Our tour took 2.5 hrs. We were SO happy with what we got out of it. Analo was an incredible guide and would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a deeper dive into the daily cuisine and life of PV and Jalisco at large.

Peurto Vallarta is historic old Mexico with beautiful beaches and whales swimming by…read moreAfter visiting many parts of Mexico (Cuernavaca, DF, Oaxaca, Puebla, Monterrey), I love historic Puerto Vallarta the best

Weekly art walk held in the historic center of Puerto Valarta from November through May. 16…read moreseparate businesses participate in this art walk presenting the best and most diverse artwork that Puerto Vallarta has to offer. Important national and international artist participate in this artwork featuring remarkable paintings, exceptional sculptures, fine ceramics and jewelry are just some of what This art walk has to offer. Also many of the businesses offer free drinks at their studios complementary to their guests. This seasonal Weekly event is in important part of the Puerto Valarta City fabric and one that should not be missed if you are in the city at the time these events are running. Five stars

We took a boat to a small town and then a truck up to Los Veranos, where we were greeted by…read moreenthusiastic and friendly staff. My husband and child went zip lining while I enjoyed a couple of margaritas (best I had in PV) and read in the restaurant. The food was delicious, my daughter loved playing in the river, and we got to hold a toucan, a lemur, and a marmoset. Overall, a fantastic experience at a reasonable price! Something to be aware of--the seats on the boat aren't very comfortable and my back and hips hurt a lot by the time we were halfway across the bay. Taking the truck might be better for people who need a backrest and leg room.

This review is specific to the restaurant and animal area. We were on a separate van tour in Puerto…read moreVallarta that ended at Los Veranos for lunch. Our guide told us "go order your food, then go enjoy your photos with the animals while you wait for your food" this was smart advice. I am not one that is a huge fan of animals, but I will say that the staff was very friendly and really was patient with us and the animals. The food was amazing! It may be a little pricer than other areas, but you are paying for the experience with the animals too. There is no cell reception at this location, and there are signs to swim at your own risk in the water below the restaurant. I really wish I could have done a canopy tour that included the zip lining as it looked awesome from afar! But I was still happy to settle for eating sat the restaurant and interacting with the animals. Pro tip: if you're American and paying with a credit card with no foreign transaction fees, be sure to have them charge you in pesos to your card. You'll thank me later

We had a great time on the Yelapa Falls tour with Chica Locca Tours -- overall a really fun,…read morewell-run excursion with an awesome crew. The staff is incredibly attentive and welcoming from the start. Fair warning: the drinks start flowing around 9am, so pace yourself and bring lots of sunscreen -- the sun + cocktails add up quickly. The booze selection is pretty generic, but plentiful, and the snacks along the way are appreciated. The fajita lunch was solid and hit the spot after a morning on the water. Shoutout to Ricky Ricardo, truly the hostess with the mostest -- high energy, fun, and kept the vibe going all day. Luis was also fantastic, constantly checking in and somehow remembering everyone's names, which made the experience feel very personal and welcoming. They even slowed the boat down so we could watch whales, which was a highlight, and having a photographer on board was a nice touch to capture the day. The music on the ride home was a little outdated, but honestly... it just turned into a dance party anyway -- especially once the tequila shots started making the rounds. All in all, a great excursion with a fun crowd, attentive staff, and memorable moments. Easy 4 stars and a solid choice if you're looking for a lively day trip while in Puerto Vallarta.

This tour was super fun. Every staff member was so kind! Sexy David was really funny, and Gaby took…read moresome great pics of us. We loved the open bar both on the boat and on the island. The breakfast on the way there was an assortment of fruit and mini muffins. The lunch was fajitas which we really enjoyed. I loved that everyone had to wear a life jacket for the first 10 minutes of the ride as I was initially nervous about the ride. After the 10 minutes are up, we had the option of continuing to wear the life jacket or take it off. All the instructions they gave were in both English and Spanish. One of the highlights on the way there was the whale watching. We saw a couple of them and it was so cool because it's the very end of the season, so we won't be seeing them again for a few months. Once we got the the island, we had some really good chips and guacamole. There were a few different excursion options for an additional cost. such as hiking to the waterfall, going horseback riding, or driving ATVs. Not sure what the cost for those were. We enjoyed snorkeling in the ocean and swimming in the shallow pool with a bar attached for easy access. I highly recommend this tour. We definitely got our money's worth and more!

Diana's was one of our favorite experiences in PV! Besides being exclusive and fun, Kim makes the…read moreexperience top notch. She makes a lot of the food herself and it's incredible. Sounds weird - but don't skip out on her egg salad sandwich. Thanks Diana's for such a fun day on the water!

The boat tour was worth every penny!!!!! The service was 5 stars from the whole staff!! Especially…read moreKim - her energy tied everything together on the trip. 100% recommend. You'll have a blast!