For many travelers, the fall and winter seasons are the best to visit Puerto Vallarta and relax with the fresh sea breeze.
There is a wide variety of activities to do, from hiking in the mountains to adventures in the ocean. Since tourism is typically slower in early fall, this is the best time to travel to Puerto Vallarta on a budget.
Many of the bay's tour companies have great deals on Puerto Vallarta vacations and beautiful beaches waiting, it's time to start making plans for a tropical trip to Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta's fall weather makes it the best time to swim and do other water activities like snorkeling and scuba diving. With warm water temperatures, this is the best time to travel to Puerto Vallarta if you want to explore the mysteries of the sea.
What should travelers expect during these months? The days are warmer and sunnier, it's hotter in the fall, there are affordable room rates, and above all, fewer people than in previous months.
What activities are the most carried out during these seasons?
1.- The best months for sport fishing
Puerto Vallarta is a coast in which the deportive fishing since it has a very extensive diversity of marine species, the main ones are; marlin, sailfish, dorado, yellow fin tuna, snapper, rooster fish, sierras, bonito, among others.
Because from the month of July the rains are present in the bay, this makes the fish come closer and go out more to the coast of Vallarta. Making the Fall season one of the best for sport fishing.
If you want to fish, there are many yacht options of fishing that you can quote, some offer sport fishing tours and others simply give the option of being able to navigate freely through the bay and capture the variety of marine species in the bay.
Whether you are an expert or not, during your visit to Puerto Vallarta you should be encouraged to take these types of tours because they are great fun and you will learn a lot, not only about the art of fishing but also about the culture of Puerto Vallarta.
2.-Release of turtles
Puerto Vallarta is home to some of the most important beaches dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles. The main species of sea turtle that returns to the shores of Puerto Vallarta each year is the Olive Ridley, named for its dark green color.
In the Fall and Winter season, attending the release of a hatchling of sea turtles in Puerto Vallarta is definitely one of our favorite family activities in the bay.
Release ceremonies for sea turtle hatchlings are held almost daily at the different camps and sanctuaries around Puerto Vallarta. Although it occurs between the months of July and December, it is common for it to occur frequently outside this period of time.
3.-Discounts and special packages in many services
If you are looking for travel deals, fall is the best time to travel to Puerto Vallarta and visit this popular Mexican destination.
This is the time between the end of the summer holidays and the arrival of retirees, so tourism generally has a slower pace. This makes even the best resorts located on the best beaches offer their lowest prices of the year.
By saving on airfare and lodging, you'll have more in your pocket to explore the best places in this Port and spend on activities like sport fishing and snorkeling excursions.
4.-Whale watching season closer
Many tourists take advantage of the fall to organize and plan their trip to Puerto Vallarta during the winter season.
And it is one of the most anticipated seasons by most locals and visitors since one of the most impressive natural wonders of the bay begins, the whale watching in Puerto Vallarta
During the winter season, it is the best time to escape and visit the beaches of Puerto Vallarta. Although in many cases whale watching is seen in early October, the season officially opens in December.
In Puerto Vallarta many tour operators provide a public service to enjoy whale watching, but if you prefer you can rent a private boat to see the humpback whales in the bay.
5.-Live the experience of diving and snorkeling
For snorkeling and diving, Puerto Vallarta offers better water conditions during the fall. Water temperatures are warm and waves are fairly calm
diving and snorkeling they are possible at any time, although there are definite differences in the seasons. The water is warmer and the visibility is clearer during this season.
Best places to do this activity
- Arches National Marine Park.
This marine park is full of life and you can find octopuses, moray eels and all kinds of colorful fish. It owes its name precisely to the rocks that compose it forming arches and due to the erosion it has suffered, it has caverns and tunnels that are perfect to be explored by expert divers. However, as its waters have different depths, it is also ideal for beginners.
