Renting a Motorcycle in Puerto Vallarta: Dual-Sport, Harley and Where to Ride
What you need to rent, which bike suits which road, five routes worth the fuel, and the local hazards nobody warns you about before you set off.
Riding stories from Puerto Vallarta
Trails, routes and local tips from the guides who ride them every week.
Surf or Paddle Board? Summer on the Water in Puerto Vallarta
Warm water, southern swell and glassy mornings. What each one is actually like, where to do it, and how to choose if you only have one morning.
Green Season: Why Puerto Vallarta Is at Its Most Beautiful When It Rains
From June to October the Sierra Madre turns green, the waterfalls run and the sunsets catch fire. Here is what the rainy season is really like, and how to plan a trip around it.
Bike, E-Bike, Scooter or Motorcycle? Choosing the Right Rental in Puerto Vallarta
Six ways to explore Puerto Vallarta on your own, and an honest look at which one fits the day you actually have planned.
Puerto Vallarta on a Scooter: How to Get Around Town Like a Local
Automatic, cheap on fuel and easy to park anywhere. What you need to rent a scooter in Puerto Vallarta, where to ride it, and the local details worth knowing before you set off.
The Malecón by Bike: Two Hours Through the Heart of Puerto Vallarta
Sculptures, the Cathedral, the pier, the Cuale market and the Old Town — the walk takes all afternoon, the ride takes two hours and ends with ice cream.
Los Arcos de Mismaloya by Paddle Board: The Quiet Way to See the Bay’s Most Famous Rocks
Everyone photographs Los Arcos from a boat. On a paddle board you get the same arches at water level, at your own speed, with nobody rushing you back on board.
Learning to Surf Near Puerto Vallarta: Playa La Lancha, Sayulita and Your First Wave
Warm water, gentle breaks and a private instructor next to you. Here is what a first surf lesson near Puerto Vallarta really looks like, and how to choose between La Lancha and Sayulita.
The Trail and the Freedom to Ride: Exploring Puerto Vallarta’s Sierra Madre by ATV
Beyond the beaches lies another Puerto Vallarta: jungle trails, river crossings and hot springs. Here is what riding the Sierra Madre by ATV feels like.
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