Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe from the Puerto Vallarta cruise port

Attraction15-20 minutes by taxi20-30 minutesFits a typical call

The church's open-work crown is the symbol of Puerto Vallarta. Built in 1930-40 on the site of a 1901 chapel, it stands a block from the Malecón, and its crown, damaged in the 1995 earthquake, was rebuilt in 2009 by Jalisco artist Carlos Terres.

Getting there from the ship

From
Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal
Travel time
15-20 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Puerto Vallarta taxi fares.
Cost
Free.
Time to allow
20-30 minutes

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Puerto Vallarta call you have up to 6 h 30 min at Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, enough for a visit (allow 20-30 minutes), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:40 am · At Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
    15-20 minutes by taxi from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal.
  3. 3
    3:10 pm · Leave Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Puerto Vallarta; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

The church is open daily, so dress modestly and keep quiet during Mass. For about ten days before the 12 December feast day, processions with mariachis fill the streets in the evening, which is after all aboard on most calls. City taxis from outside the port gate will drop you at the church for the standard Centro fare.

Puerto Vallarta cruise port: Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe FAQ

How far is Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe from the Puerto Vallarta cruise port?

From Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal it is 15-20 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe?

Free.

How much time do you need at Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe?

Allow 20-30 minutes. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Puerto Vallarta call you have up to 6 h 30 min at Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, enough for a visit (allow 20-30 minutes), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 15-20 minutes by taxi from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal. The church is open daily, so dress modestly and keep quiet during Mass. For about ten days before the 12 December feast day, processions with mariachis fill the streets in the evening, which is after all aboard on most calls. City taxis from outside the port gate will drop you at the church for the standard Centro fare.

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More things to do near Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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  • Isla Cuale · Town & walking · 15-25 minutes by taxi from the pier
  • The Malecón · Town & walking · 10-20 minutes by taxi from the pier
  • Los Muertos Beach · Beach · 15-25 minutes by taxi from the pier · 1.3 km from Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Marina Vallarta boardwalk · Town & walking · a few minutes by taxi from the pier · 6.5 km from Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe