The 15 Best Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta
Nearby Mexico destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.
The best day trips from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Autlán de Navarro, Ameca, Xalisco. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.
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Autlán de Navarro, Mexico
130 km SE of Puerto Vallarta45,382 people - 2
Ameca, Mexico
123 km E of Puerto Vallarta36,156 people - 3
Xalisco, Mexico
98 km N of Puerto Vallarta35,702 people - 4
Ixtlán del Río, Mexico
101 km NE of Puerto Vallarta23,303 people - 5
El Grullo, Mexico
139 km SE of Puerto Vallarta20,924 people - 6
Santiago Ixcuintla, Mexico
133 km N of Puerto Vallarta18,241 people - 7
Compostela, Mexico
77 km NE of Puerto Vallarta17,573 people - 8
Bucerías, Mexico
19 km NW of Puerto Vallarta16,161 people - 9
Ahualulco de Mercado, Mexico
131 km E of Puerto Vallarta15,512 people - 10
Ruiz, Mexico
149 km N of Puerto Vallarta14,050 people - 11
Etzatlán, Mexico
121 km E of Puerto Vallarta13,513 people - 12
La Resolana, Mexico
140 km SE of Puerto Vallarta11,180 people - 13
San Juan de Abajo, Mexico
22 km N of Puerto Vallarta10,442 people - 14
Tecolotlán, Mexico
132 km E of Puerto Vallarta9,189 people - 15
La Peñita de Jaltemba, Mexico
47 km N of Puerto Vallarta9,102 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Puerto Vallarta?
- Popular day trips from Puerto Vallarta include Autlán de Navarro, Ameca, Xalisco, Ixtlán del Río, El Grullo. All are within about 150 km.
- How far are day trips from Puerto Vallarta?
- These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Puerto Vallarta. The closest is Bucerías, about 19 km NW.
- How do you plan day trips from Puerto Vallarta?
- Pick a nearby destination, check the distance and direction below, then build it into a day-by-day trip with Packy AI to get routes, timings, and things to do.
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