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This fun chocolate-making class is something a little different from the usual Puerto Vallarta activities. Explore the ChocoMuseo and learn the process cacao beans are put through as they become the delicious chocolate sweets we know and love. You’ll get hands-on experience making Mexican chocolate drinks and a chocolate bar you can take home.

This Yelapa Waterfalls and Snorkeling Yacht Cruise offers two different starting locations when booking, so you can find the place that’s most convenient for you to meet. This cruise features a fun day with all-inclusive, open-bar access, a fajita lunch, and activities such as kayaking and massages. Plus, the yacht has comfortable seating with shaded options available, too.

On this evening walking tour of Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town, have your fill of tacos and other delicious street food. Accompanied by a professional foodie guide, you’ll get a taste of several types of tacos which may include fish, ‘al pastor’ (marinated grilled pork), and ‘de cabeza’ (beef cheek). Savor traditional specialties like quesadillas and meet a local master of ‘churros’ (Mexican fritters). Numbers are limited to ensure a small-group experience during this leisurely tour. Note: food offerings may change depending on vendor availability.

Get an authentic taste of Mexico--with a twist--on this excursion. You are invited to the home of an internationally trained chef who returned home to bring his own special flair to traditional cuisine. This personalized tour starts with a visit to the market to select the best ingredients for your meal. Return to Chef’s home to cook together before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Feast upon the explosive flavors of Mexican cuisine during a cooking class in Puerto Vallarta.  Shop in a vibrant market for colorful produce; visit a traditional tortilla factory; and learn of regional culinary customs with a knowledgeable guide. Gain insight into customary cooking techniques with a local master chef, discovering recipes like fish ceviche, and taste tantalizing samples of tequila on this insightful and interactive culinary tour.

Get an insider's introduction to Mexico's most iconic street snack during this small-group taco tasting tour. Discover a handful of family-run taco stands and eateries where locals eat, tasting between up to ten different tacos each. Tours also include drinks, dessert, and a visit to a local corn tortilla factory.

Immerse yourself in the magical mysticism of Las Caletas by night with an enchanting evening excursion from Puerta Vallarta. Watch the sun sink into the shimmering sea as you sail to a secluded beach surrounded by rugged rock formations. Dine upon a gourmet 3-course meal by candlelight before watching the renowned Rhythms of the Night show, a stunning spectacle that promises to transport viewers to a spiritual land that time forgot.

Explore the curvaceous coastline and iridescent waters of Banderas Bay on a half-day sailing tour from Puerto Vallarta. Sail upon the shimmering sea; swim in crystal clear blue water; and discover the incredible natural wonders of Banderas Bay. Snorkel in a secluded cove and enjoy included beverages and delicious lunch as you cruise on your luxurious vessel. Combine the unadulterated pleasure of sailing with pampering on this delightful excursion.

Swap sunbathing for chocolate making on a visit to ChocoMuseo in Puerto Vallarta, ideal for choccy enthusiasts, families, or couples. Learn about Mesoamerica’s often-overlooked history of chocolate as you explore the museum with your guide, then get hands-on experience tempering, molding, and decorating your own cacao creations to take home.

Taste up to 10 tacos at four family-run eateries during this small-group dinner crawl in Puerto Vallarta. Skip the tourist traps and explore Old Town and downtown locations where locals eat. Eat a full dinner of meat and vegetarian tacos with salsas and toppings, plus fresh drinks and beer.

Enjoy a mezcal, tequila, and raicilla tasting without having to leave your hotel or vacation rental with this tasting experience. Your guide will come to you with six agave spirits in total, with two tequilas, two mezcals, and two raicillas for you to sample. You'll also learn about each of the three types of spirit and get insider tips on what to look for when shopping for spirits.

Skip the usual night out at tourist restaurants for this after-dark food tour of Versailles, Puerto Vallarta’s up-and-coming foodie district. Visits both decades-old eateries and new trendy spots that appeal to locals and visitors alike. Along the way, try authentic Mexican dishes like pozole, tacos al pastor, quesadillas, sopes, frozen “pies”, and more.

Get the real Mexican experience at Oscars Distillery, a unique beach front distillery with its own tequila and raicilla brand. We are the only distillery in Puerto Vallarta. Just walking distance from Puerto Vallarta Malecon you will be given more insight into the process of Mexican Spirits and even how is best to drink them! Learn about agave distilled spirits, does and don'ts, and try the best tequila you have ever tried.

Join us as we explore the 4 types of tequila: Blanco, Reposado, Anejo and Super Anejo. Learn the entire process from planting to bottling. Our experts love to share the secrets of the agave! You will leave buzzing with a deeper understanding of the magical, mystical Blue Agave. And armed with knowledge for purchasing tequilas on your own. All tastings are held at El Tasting Room. THE place in Vallarta to find craft spirits, artisanal beers and quality wines all from right here in Mexico. It has a large, high-quality selection of small-batch tequila, mezcal, bacanora, racilla, solols, pulque, craft beer and wine. You’ll even find Mexican gins, vodkas and whiskeys! El Tasting Room is brought to you by the experts in food tourism, Vallarta Food & Mexology Tours, in partnership with the masters of craft cocktails at El Colibri. Come for a tequila tasting, stay for the atmosphere. We’re local people helping you find the best local spirits. We can also go to you for a small fee.

This is a great way to capture and share vintage style photography and an art inspired souvenir for life. We will be around beautiful Mexican art and murals. Waves and sand castles - the arcs- flea markets and street artists. We will capture the authenticity of Mexican spirit with snapshots. You will see many memorable sites like Elizabeth Taylor’s home and the famous swinging bridge to the beautifully famed street art and the Arcos in the ocean. This all is taken with the state of art Polaroid by Fuji.

Sunset Gourmet Experience combines the best of a cruising voyage on board a luxurious yacht and a high-end dining experience under the shade of palm trees in the gorgeous natural setting of our ocean-front venue.

Experience a private hilltop home overlooking the Bay of Banderas at Sunset. A fresh local seafood tasting menu featuring wild-caught shrimp prepared by the Shrimp Boil King of New Orleans, Mister Gregory. By joining us you are supporting local musicians, fishing families and our precious fishery. Mezcal tasting and a dip in the private pool just add to the fun.

The raicilla as the center and the food as the context without which this agave distillate cannot be truly understood. Enjoy a new way of approaching this mezcal from western Jalisco. Gastronomic meetings to enjoy, raise awareness and learn. A total experience. Learn more about the origins of raicilla, a most interesting and little-known Mexican mezcal, full of culture and tradition, through a specially designed gastronomic menu and a tasting of raicillas that show a diverse landscape. The meetings take place in homes, we are interested in closeness and a relaxed atmosphere or if you wish, make it an experience tailored to you.

Learn how to prepare an authentic Jaliscan meal during a private cooking class at Helene’s home kitchen in Puerto Vallarta. Discover the traditional flavors used in Jaliscan cuisine and enjoy a hands-on culinary experience preparing recipes that she has perfected over the years. Get an insider's peek into the local culture and lifestyle, and spend about an hour and a half cooking before sitting down to enjoy your meal.