Most travelers fly into Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), which sits close to the hotel zones and the main marinas. The bay also has practical alternative gateways: Tepic (TPQ) for parts of Riviera Nayarit and Guadalajara (GDL) for travelers who want to combine a larger-city stop with a road trip down the coast.

If you plan a dive-focused itinerary, choose lodging that minimizes early-morning transfers to your departure pier (often Marina Vallarta or the Los Muertos Pier area).

Ride-share apps operate in the region, but airport pickup rules and zones can change. If you want a smooth arrival, use an authorized airport taxi or pre-book a shuttle.

If you plan a dive-focused itinerary, choose lodging that minimizes early-morning transfers to your departure pier (often Marina Vallarta or the Los Muertos Pier area).

Ride-share apps operate in the region, but airport pickup rules and zones can change. If you want a smooth arrival, use an authorized airport taxi or pre-book a shuttle.

Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas

Plan your stay

Getting there

Getting around

Plan your stay

Getting there

Getting around