Recommendations for your outings in Puerto Vallarta: Make sure you know everything that is included in the tour that you’re going to purchase beforehand. *Check out several options on the internet before you make your decision. *On adventure tours; ask about restrictions as well as the required minimum age.  

For any outing by yacht or other vessel: Always take your bathing suit, sunblock and suntan lotion, as well as a towel, hat and money to buy handicrafts or souvenirs. *All passengers boarding at the Puerto Vallarta Marina must pay a $15 MXN (pesos) tax. *On snorkeling or kayaking tours; a deposit is sometimes required for the use of the equipment, which is refunded upon finishing the activity.

For any trip through the Sierra Madre mountain range: Always take your bathing suit and a towel, a sweater or light jacket, insect repellent, comfortable closed shoes and money for purchasing handicrafts or souvenirs.

If you scuba dive: Remember not to go scuba diving if you are boarding an aircraft within 24hrs.

Shopping suggestions: We recommend that you shop in galleries that hire Huichol artisans *When purchasing tequila; make sure that the label states 100% agave.