Popular places to visit

Playa Gemelas
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Playa Gemelas during your travels in Mismaloya? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Playa Mismaloya
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Playa Mismaloya during your travels in Mismaloya? Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Playa Palmares
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Palmares during your trip to Puerto Vallarta? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.
Garza Blanca Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Garza Blanca Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Mismaloya. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Vallarta Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Vallarta Zoo during your trip to Mismaloya. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.
Punta Negra Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Punta Negra Beach during your trip to South Zone? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.
Things to do

Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta

Rhythms of the Night - Sunset Cruise, Dinner & Performance at Las Caletas

Puerto Vallarta City Highlights, Tequila and Coffee Factory

Bioluminescence & sunset local boat tour to Los Arcos Sanctuary

Puerto Vallarta: Hop-On-Hop-Off City Bus Tour

CityFunTastic: Fall in love with Puerto Vallarta!
Top hotels in South Zone

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Clean room clean resort friendly staff pools and bar were great loved the food lots of variety...cant wait to go back
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta
Room was great service was great manager waited 5 days to charge us 300 for smoking on patio when its doesnt say that you couldnt smoke out there
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Please be ware that the room deals’ hotels.com have with them are certain type of rooms, ones with no views. If you want a view you have to upgrade it with a cost. The food was just okay, restaurants on property are decent enough, def not 4 or 5 stars dining. Breakfast was good probably the only ...
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only
Everything was beautiful
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
resort is really great! only negative was room service. i ask to bring wine opener to my room and took them 2 hours to bring it. why? I called 4-5 times to make sure and said will bring right a way but took 2 hours. that is so shame.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Costa Sur Resort & Spa
It's an old resort, that needs renovations, but it's very well located with gorgeous ocean views,and ideal to relax Friendly staff ,kitchen very slow, food almost OK
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Zone

Conchas Chinas
Conchas Chinas is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Conchas Chinas Beach and Bay of Banderas.

Amapas
If you're spending some time in Amapas, Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas Street are top sights worth seeing.

Romantic Zone
Los Muertos Pier and Playa de los Muertos are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Romantic Zone. Travelers also love the stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife, and popular shops.

Alta Vista
While Alta Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Malecon and Los Muertos Pier.

Emiliano Zapata
If you're spending some time in Emiliano Zapata, Los Muertos Pier and Playa de los Muertos are top sights worth seeing.

Benito Juárez
Benito Juárez might not have many top sights, but Malecon and Los Muertos Pier are two attractions nearby that you can check out.





