Guide to Travel Marina Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta Marina, Mexico

About Vallarta Marina, Jalisco, Mexico

Marina Vallarta is a popular resort community in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It is located in the northern reaches of the state of Jalisco and is well-known for its restaurants, bars, and shopping. It provides a safe place to park boats, and yachts and is an excellent locale to book fishing charters and tours that set sail on the beautiful Bay of Banderas.

The marina is situated just 15 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta and is only around 5 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz.

The Marina is home to a boardwalk that offers visitors a plethora of options in terms of hotels, resorts, and souvenir shops, as well as a great selection of restaurants for almost any budget. There are also coffee shops, spas, cafés, bakeries, ice-cream shops, and a convenient supermarket.

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Puerto Vallarta Marina, Mexico

How to Get to Puerto Vallarta Marina

Aside from staying in a resort or hotel that is right on the marina, reaching the area is fairly easy and it is recommended to take an Uber from Puerto Vallarta, which is quite affordable compared to a taxi service.

Map of Puerto Vallarta Marina

Puerto Vallarta Marina, Mexico

History of Puerto Vallarta Marina

The marina was constructed in the 1980s during Puerto Vallarta’s heyday. It was started in 1986, by two Mexican locals who were brothers, Jorge and José Martínez Güitrón. They had the vision of creating something unique and luxurious and by the time they had finished building the marina, there were 500 boat slips. The population of the marina grew along with the city and from 1980 to 1990 it nearly doubled. The Mexican peso eventually tumbled in a big way and this made real estate very attractive to ex-pats from Canada and the USA who could take advantage of the low dollar and purchase properties for much cheaper than they could back home.

Puerto Vallarta Marina, Mexico

Attractions In Puerto Vallarta Marina

• Marina Vallarta Lighthouse
  Marina Vallarta is home to a small lighthouse that is not really used for warning boats but actually serves as a restaurant. At the top of the lighthouse, restaurantgoers can indulge in drinks and food at the El Faro bar. The Lighthouse offers panoramic views of the Marina area and the spectacular Sierra Madre Mountains. This is one of the best spots on the marina for watching sunsets.

• Marina Vallarta Whale Sculpture
  Another interesting attraction is the bronze whale sculpture that is located at the entrance to the Marina and is aptly called the “Vallarta Whale“. Installed in 2001 as an ode to the many whales that do their yearly migration through the Bay of Banderas. It is the largest bronze statue in the entire world.

• Art and Market Marina Vallarta
  The marina is host to the Art and Market Marina Vallarta which takes place from October to the end of May and happens every Thursday from 6 PM to 10 PM. Visitors can take in live music and check out all kinds of stands where locals sell trinkets and artworks Marina boardwalk. Aside from art, there are fresh vegetables, honey, pastries, and clothing for sale.

• Marina Vallarta Golf Club
  The Marina Vallarta Golf Course is a world-class golf course that was elegantly designed by famous American architect, Joe Finger. The course is 18-holes in a gorgeous outdoor setting and provides a hacienda-style clubhouse located directly beside some of the most luxurious hotels and resorts in PV. This prestigious course plays host to the annual International Pro-AM tour.

• Playa El Salado (El Salado Beach)
  Playa El Salado is the only beach in the Marina Vallarta area and it requires quite a walk depending on how close your hotel is to the beach. Technically part of Nuevo Vallarta, El Salado Beach isn’t easy to get to and there are no clear directions on how to access the beach. The best way to hit the beach is to either walk or get an Uber to Bocanegra Street situated next to the Bayview Grand Hotel.

Puerto Vallarta Marina, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta Marina, Mexico

Where to Stay in Marina Vallarta

Budget-Friendly

• Flamingo Vallarta Hotel & Marina
  - Balcony
  - Air Conditioner
  - Free WIFI
  - Flatscreen TV
  - Bar and Restaurant

• Casa La Columna
  - Pool With a View
  - Air Conditioner
  - Free WIFI
  - Flatscreen TV
  - Coffee Maker

Mid-Range

• San Tropico Petit Hotel
  - Private Kitchen
  - Ensuite Bathroom
  - Balcony
  -Garden View
  - Air Conditioner
  - Patio
  - Coffee Maker
  - Free WIFI

• Marina Nautico 9
  - Private Kitchen
  - Private Pool
  - Balcony
  - Air Conditioner
  - Dishwasher

Luxury

• Vellas Vallarta Condo
  - 3 Swimming Pools
  - Spa and Wellness Center
  - Fitness Center
  - Free WIFI
  - Beachfront
  - Bar
  - Air Conditioner
  - Free WIFI

• Marriot Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
  - 3 Swimming Pools
  - Spa and Wellness Center
  - Fitness Center
  - Free WIFI
  - Bar
  - Beachfront
  - Patio
  - Coffee Maker
  - Minibar

Puerto Vallarta Marina, Mexico

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Guide to Travel Marina Vallarta