Trails, routes and local tips from the guides who ride them every week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Six ways to explore Puerto Vallarta on your own, and an honest look at which one fits the day you actually have planned.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Every route we write about is a tour you can book — private, guided, and at your own pace.
