If your idea of a perfect fun vacation is on the beach, then Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta are the places for you in Mexico. Gifted with nature’s exotic beauty, the sights will captivate any beach lover’s heart. Deep blue waters, soft sands and a life under the waves are just some of the fantastic things these beaches in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta have. The various activities that you can enjoy are endless and the experiences are timeless. Whether you are alone or with your family, it all boils down to one thing… FUN. Here are some of the best fun beaches in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta that will surely bring you lots of pleasure.
FUN BEACHES IN NUEVO VALLARTA
Nuevo Vallarta Beach
Regarded as one of the most beautiful beaches in the area. Its shallow waves make it ideal for beach surfing, kayaking and paddle boarding. It is a long and wide beach; it can accommodate hundreds at any given time, although you will generally find that it seems to be a quiet beach because of its size. It also has some of the finest hotels and luxury real estate properties, which will give your family a nice place to stay at affordable prices.
Playa Bucerias
A great laid back beach, Bucerias Beach is quiet and has a tranquil atmosphere. A place where you can meet local people, interact, and have a great time mingling and talking with them. There are restaurants and some bars too where you could enjoy local cuisine. The waves here are generally pretty calm and children would love swimming and playing sand games by the seashores. Its shallow and quiet waters would make snorkeling fun too.
Destiladeras Beach
Not so far for those staying in Nuevo Vallarta, Destiladeras beach is worth visiting. It is great for swimming, boogie boarding and surfing. It has some casual restaurants where family eating can be done. It has a big car park and a very spacious beach front where you can set up a camping tent and enjoy the cool breeze of air.
FUN BEACHES IN PUERTO VALLARTA
Camarones Beach
This Puerto Vallarta beach is a long stretch of yellow sand where you can rent or buy beach umbrellas and lay down on its sand as you marvel at its panoramic views. Quite a busy area near the start of the famed boardwalk as it is frequently visited by locals and condo residents. A wide variety of items can be bought here as sellers ply their goods to visitors. Beach garments, slippers, towels are available here at reasonable prices. Tropical fruits, native delicacies, and other delicious snacks will satisfy your taste buds. You will never go hungry and will have a really fun time with just a few bucks to spend.
Los Muertos Beach
Sitting in Old Town on the southern side of Puerto Vallarta is Los Muertos Beach. An active way of life is what this beach gives. It is always full of people, with loud music and vendors selling all kinds of stuff, from marine products to attractive souvenir items. A lot of restaurants and beach clubs where you can enjoy a shot of your favorite tequila or mezcal. Shops and stores that sell colorful beachwear are located in the area. It can also serve as a transit point as it has a new pier where you can take boat rides to some secluded beaches.
FUN BEACHES NEAR SOUTH OF PUERTO VALLARTA
Punta Negra and Gemelas Beach
At these beaches you can find some nice and secluded places to give you and your family some needed privacy when the busy season comes. Theses beaches are quiet coves surrounded by condos and private villas that make for a great beach day out.
Boca de Tomatlan
Boca de Tomatlan is a picturesque fishing village located further south from where you can take water taxis to the more secluded beaches. The fun thing to do here is fishing, taking a boat in search of in tuna, marlin and other Pacific coast fishes. Your children will feel very excited throwing that bait and waiting for a catch and so are you. In every catch, you could make a hearty dinner out of it. Rent a boat, look for a nice spot and enjoy fishing under the hot sun. It sure is a perfect family bonding.