Los Muertos Beach and pier from the Puerto Vallarta cruise port

Beach15-25 minutes by taxi2-4 hoursFits a typical call

The city's largest public beach, in the Zona Romántica (Old Town) south of the river. It is lined with seafood restaurants and bars, has calm water, and its south end has beach clubs popular with LGBTQ+ visitors. The sail-shaped Los Muertos pier is where water taxis leave for Las Ánimas, Quimixto and Yelapa.

Getting there from the ship

From
Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal
Travel time
15-25 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Puerto Vallarta taxi fares.
Cost
Free beach; loungers usually come with a food or drink purchase.
Time to allow
2-4 hours

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 20 min at Los Muertos Beach, enough for a visit (allow 2-4 hours), 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
    8:45 am · At Los Muertos Beach
    15-25 minutes by taxi from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal.
  3. 3
    3:05 pm · Leave Los Muertos Beach 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

Agree a taxi fare back to the port before you go (about 150 pesos per car, 2023). Taxis wait on Olas Altas near the beach. Leave the Zona Romántica earlier than you would leave the Malecón, because it is the farthest part of town from the ship.

Puerto Vallarta cruise port: Los Muertos Beach FAQ

How far is Los Muertos Beach from the Puerto Vallarta cruise port?

From Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal it is 15-25 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Los Muertos Beach?

Free beach; loungers usually come with a food or drink purchase.

How much time do you need at Los Muertos Beach?

Allow 2-4 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Puerto Vallarta call you have up to 6 h 20 min at Los Muertos Beach, enough for a visit (allow 2-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Los Muertos Beach on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 15-25 minutes by taxi from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal. Agree a taxi fare back to the port before you go (about 150 pesos per car, 2023). Taxis wait on Olas Altas near the beach. Leave the Zona Romántica earlier than you would leave the Malecón, because it is the farthest part of town from the ship.

More things to do near Los Muertos Beach

All 12 places
  • Isla Cuale · Town & walking · 15-25 minutes by taxi from the pier · 1.0 km from Los Muertos Beach
  • Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe · Attraction · 15-20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 1.3 km from Los Muertos Beach
  • The Malecón · Town & walking · 10-20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.0 km from Los Muertos Beach
  • Marina Vallarta boardwalk · Town & walking · a few minutes by taxi from the pier · 7.5 km from Los Muertos Beach