How many days do you need in Guadalajara & Puerto Vallarta?
- Most travelers spend 6-9 days in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta combined
- With 10 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extension is Mexico City
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Recommended Itineraries for Guadalajara & Puerto Vallarta
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Guadalajara, Free day in Guadalajara | Guadalajara |
| Day 2 | Historical Guadalajara & Museums, Tlaquepaque: "The Magic of Cacao" | Guadalajara |
| Day 3 | Tequila Distilleries Tour | Guadalajara |
| Day 4 | Chapala Riverside Route | Guadalajara |
| Day 5 | Explore the village of Teuchitlán-Guachimontones | Guadalajara |
| Day 6 | Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta, Free afternoon in Puerto Vallarta | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 7 | Free day in Puerto Vallarta | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 8 | Depart Puerto Vallarta |
Discover western Mexico's beauty, history, and culture on this nine-day adventure. It begins in Guadalajara, where you'll not only tour its historic Spanish-colonial landmarks but also indulge in tequila tours and chocolate tastings. Then head to the coast and Puerto Vallarta, where you'll have ample time to relax on its beaches, dine in world-class restaurants, and enjoy its famous nightlife. Read more
Extended Itineraries
13-Day Itinerary Including Mexico City
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Mexico City, Free Time in Mexico City | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | Tour of historic Mexico City with street food tasting, Free Time in Mexico City | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Be amazed by the pre-hispanic beauty of the chinampas in Xochimilco, Frida Kahlo House, Explore Coyoacán | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | Biking in Teotihuacan, "The City of the Gods" | Mexico City |
| Day 5 | Mexico City to Guadalajara, Free afternoon in Guadalajara | Guadalajara |
| Day 6 | Historical Guadalajara & Museums, Free afternoon in Guadalajara | Guadalajara |
| Day 7 | Tequila Distilleries Tour | Guadalajara |
| Day 8 | Tlaquepaque: "The Magic of Cacao" | Guadalajara |
| Day 9 | Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta, Free afternoon in Puerto Vallarta | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 10 | Wild Dolphins & Snorkeling at Los Arcos | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 11 | Sea Turtle Camp Visit | Puerto Vallarta |
| Day 12 | Transfer to Mexico City via Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) | Mexico City |
| Day 13 | Depart Mexico City |
Explore the history and culture of Mexico with this 13-day tour, starting in the country's capital, Mexico City. Float the colorful canals of Xochimilco, sample Mexican street food, and wander local neighborhoods like Roma and Coyoacán. Then, it's off to Guadalajara for amazing architecture, lessons on the magic of cacao, and a visit to the town of Tequila for distillery tours and tastings. Your trip culminates on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, where you'll swim with dolphins and volunteer at a sea turtle camp! Read more
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