Marina Vallarta boardwalk and El Faro lighthouse from the Puerto Vallarta cruise port

Town & walkinga few minutes by taxi1-2 hours

A flat, 1.5 km boardwalk loop around a marina for about 350-450 boats, lined with restaurants, cafés, bars and galleries. It is the closest relaxed waterfront to the ship. The El Faro lighthouse has a bar at the top with 360-degree views.

Getting there from the ship

From
Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal
Travel time
A few minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Puerto Vallarta taxi fares.
Cost
Free to stroll.
Time to allow
1-2 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Plan on 1-2 hours, and check the travel time with a taxi dispatcher at the pier before you commit on a 8:00 am–4:30 pm call.

Tip

Choose it on a short call or a very hot day, when downtown traffic makes the old town hard to fit in. The Thursday farmers market (17:00-21:00, November-April) usually runs after all aboard. Public beach access here is limited.

Puerto Vallarta cruise port: Marina Vallarta boardwalk FAQ

How far is Marina Vallarta boardwalk from the Puerto Vallarta cruise port?

From Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal it is a few minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Marina Vallarta boardwalk?

Free to stroll.

How much time do you need at Marina Vallarta boardwalk?

Allow 1-2 hours. Plan on 1-2 hours, and check the travel time with a taxi dispatcher at the pier before you commit on a 8:00 am–4:30 pm call.

Can you visit Marina Vallarta boardwalk on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is a few minutes by taxi from Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal. Choose it on a short call or a very hot day, when downtown traffic makes the old town hard to fit in. The Thursday farmers market (17:00-21:00, November-April) usually runs after all aboard. Public beach access here is limited.

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More things to do near Marina Vallarta boardwalk

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  • The Malecón · Town & walking · 10-20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 5.9 km from Marina Vallarta boardwalk
  • Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe · Attraction · 15-20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 6.5 km from Marina Vallarta boardwalk
  • Isla Cuale · Town & walking · 15-25 minutes by taxi from the pier · 6.7 km from Marina Vallarta boardwalk
  • Los Muertos Beach · Beach · 15-25 minutes by taxi from the pier · 7.5 km from Marina Vallarta boardwalk