If you love beach vacations, why not plan a trip to Mexico? While February is almost over and the weather is cold and blustery in many parts of the world, Mexico’s top coastal destinations are warm and sunny right now. Wondering where you can go on vacation? You can enjoy a dream beach vacation in PV, which is located in Banderas Bay and the lush greenery of the Sierra Madre mountains surround it. Likewise, some of the best beaches are found in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In terms of where to stay, Garza Blanca Resort is an excellent place to book your accommodations. They are located on one of the best private beaches just south of PV. Garza Blanca has beautiful beachfront residences, amazing amenities, and VIP services. Guests can walk right down to the beach to go for a swim, snorkel, or paddleboarding. In the meantime, keep reading below to learn more about a dream beach vacation in PV.
Playa Los Muertos – Next to Puerto Vallarta Pier
Do you love people watching? If you do, then the Playa Los Muertos beach is where to go as it is the busiest and most popular beach in Puerto Vallarta. Located in the Old Town or zona romantica region of PV, Playa Los Muertos beach is next to the Puerto Vallarta pier. In addition, there are great shops, restaurants, and bars that you can walk to. It’s a fun place to spend the day soaking up the sun, swimming, and enjoying food and drinks at one of the many beachfront restaurants. Also, the Puerto Vallarta pier was renovated a few years ago and designed to look like a sailboat. When dusk arrives, the pier comes alive with vibrant lights that create a romantic evening ambiance.
Conchas Chinas – South of Old Town PV
If you prefer a smaller beach, then the Conchas Chinas beach is where to head. It is only a quick drive from Old Town PV and close to Garza Blanca Resort as well. The ocean waters are a stunning turquoise blue, and the sands are soft and white. The water is clear, so this is a great beach for swimming. There are not any restaurants or bars here, and they don’t have public bathrooms at the beach, but they do have porta potties on top of the stairs.
Playa Palmares – Next to Conchas Chinas Condominium Complex
Another dream beach to visit in PV is the Playa Palmares that is next to the Palmares Condominium complex. The beach is down from the main road, so you just take a set of stairs down to the beach. There is a restaurant on the top of the hill, where you can order food and drinks. The water is crystal clear, and this is a wide beach which is great for swimming. You can go snorkeling on the clear waters of this beach.
Boca de Tomates – Unusual Beach
Boca de Tomates beach is a more unusual beach that many visitors want to experience. The Boca de Tomates beach has black sands and is just a few minutes from the airport. To reach the beach, you have to drive down a dirt road that also passes a crocodile habitat so keep your eyes peeled. This is the beach where sea turtles come to lay their eggs each year, and the sea turtle facility is there, and they protect the eggs from predators. They release the baby sea turtles regularly here and it is a fun and exciting activity that you and your loved ones will enjoy.
Playa Colomitos – 30 Minutes from PV
Lastly, Playa Colomitos beach is 30 minutes from downtown PV, and you can only get to this beach by boat or hiking along the shore. This is a very small beach, but it does have a restaurant and bar so visitors can grab food and drinks with ease. This beach has soft white sands and bluish green water that are great for swimming. Many people consider it to be one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Banderas Bay. If you want to splurge, phone ahead and book reservations at Ocean Grill which is a gourmet open air restaurant located right next to Playa Colomitos. If you want, you can also continue hiking south from there to reach the quaint coastal villages of Las Animas and Quimixto which also have beautiful beaches, too.
It is clear to see that there are so many beautiful beaches in Puerto Vallarta. Are you ready to book your dream beach vacation in PV? If so, why not book it with Garza Blanca Resort, which is owned and operated by the award-winning Tafer Hotels & Resorts. They have amazing amenities that include multiple pools, jacuzzis, room service, onsite restaurants, and so much more. In addition, they also offer a genuine timeshare ownership program. Also known as a vacation club, the Garza Blanca Residence Club is a great way for upscale travelers to save money on vacation costs over time while also ensuring a superior level of world class amenities and accommodations for their members. Ready to learn more? Contact Garza Blanca Resort to book your vacation to PV to explore its beautiful beach and ask to learn more about their vacation club, too!