PVR · Layover Guide
Puerto Vallarta
Stop in Puerto Vallarta.
Best layover: 4–16hbeachculturenightlife
Visa-free · US passport25 min to center
Places to stay
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Why Puerto Vallarta scores 42
Airport qualityLounges, facilities, routing
42DiscoverThings to do in the city
36EaseTransit ease, visa access
2025
min to center
bus- 01Bus — 25 min to city center
- 01Stroll the Malecón boardwalk along Banderas Bay at sunset
- 02Explore the historic Zona Romántica neighborhood and Cuale River Island
- 03Visit the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the old town centro
- 04Take a water taxi to Playa Las Ánimas or Yelapa for a secluded beach stop
- 05Browse the Mercado Municipal Río Cuale for local crafts and street food
Experiences in Puerto Vallarta
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1 lounge
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