3/5 - Okay
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I didn't like the beaches in Puerta Vallarta. The are extremely rocky!
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Rosita Hotel
Downtown Puerto Vallarta
Price was ￥301,672, price is now ￥275,165 per person
￥275,165
per person
Feb 14 - Feb 16
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Long Beach (LGB) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
We love the Rosita. On the Malecon, view of the humpbacks, great pool, nice bar and restaurant. Everything we need for a successful PV visit!
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Casa Lotería -Pueblito Sayulita- Colorful, Family and Relax Experience with Private Parking and Pool
North End
Price was ￥315,763, price is now ￥281,754 per person
￥281,754
per person
Feb 14 - Feb 16
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Long Beach (LGB) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (847 reviews)
Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Creative concept
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Hotel y Suites Los Encantos
North End
Price was ￥301,974, price is now ￥276,469 per person
￥276,469
per person
Feb 14 - Feb 16
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Long Beach (LGB) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
8.6/10 Excellent! (88 reviews)
The rooms were perfect. The kitchen was great! The staff was amazing! We would definitely go back!
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Reviews of Playa Las Animas
4.3
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
We hiked to Las Animas beach and took the water taxi back. Took us about 2.5 hours, we weren’t real fast. Great hike and beautiful beaches.
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