Pozole, Chiles en Nogada and Tequila: What September Tastes Like in Puerto Vallarta
The dishes that exist for a few weeks a year and then vanish. What to order in September, what it actually is, and how to fit the eating around the riding.
Riding stories from Puerto Vallarta
Trails, routes and local tips from the guides who ride them every week.
A Mexican September in the Sierra Madre: Flags, Ranchos and the Greenest Month of the Year
Twenty minutes above Puerto Vallarta every village is wearing the flag and every river is running. What the mountains are like during Fiestas Patrias, and how to ride them.
Fiestas Patrias in Puerto Vallarta: El Grito, the Parade and How to Plan Around Them
What actually happens on 15 and 16 September, where to stand for El Grito, what closes on the holiday, and how to fit your mornings around the fiesta.
Waterfalls, Hot Springs and Jungle Rivers: The Freshwater Side of Puerto Vallarta
El Edén, the Río Cuale and the Sierra Madre spring waters. Where the fresh water is, when it runs hardest, and how to reach it without organising a separate expedition.
Puerto Vallarta With Kids: The Adventures That Actually Work for Families
Short, wet, and private. An honest ranking of what to book with children in Puerto Vallarta — from the two-hour Malecón bike ride to paddle boarding, surfing and what to ask us about ATVs.
What to Expect on an ATV Tour in Puerto Vallarta: Gear, Clothes and Choosing Your Route
No experience needed, closed-toe shoes required. What to wear, what we provide, single or double rider, and which of the five ATV routes fits the day you have.
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.
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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