A popular activity for travelers is a day cruise on the Marigalante Pirate Ship. This pirate-themed cruise takes families around the Bay of Banderas, while entertaining them aboard with a fun pirate show.
Another fun water-based activity that families can do is paddle boarding. Companies like Xiutla Riders offer paddle boarding lessons to beginners.
A Puerto Vallarta institution is Pancho’s Takos, which sells tacos al pastor, a staple Mexican dish made with spit-grilled pork topped with a pineapple.
There are a large number of vacation rentals available in Marina Vallarta, many of them can be found on VRBO. This is a great option for families looking for a local experience.