A health paradise: the wellness side of Puerto Vallarta

From activities like bike riding and yoga, to restaurants offering healthy menus, Puerto Vallarta is the ideal place to continue – or start! – your healthy routine.

Even though temptations are sometimes many and difficult to resist, enjoying vacations doesn’t always mean putting aside your health and fitness objectives, on the contrary! The growing tendency of wellness travel has helped many destinations ample their health and wellness offer, and of course, Puerto Vallarta is not left behind. 

Being one of the main beach destinations in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta is waiting for you with a wide range of options to follow up on your fitness program and healthy diet. You’ll find that sticking to the rules given by your personal trainer and dietitian will seem so easy!

Not only that, you’ll be able to complement them with healing and beauty rituals in any of the spas around town. Make sure to take a look into our directory of spas and wellness centers in Puerto Vallarta, to schedule a day dedicated to pampering body and mind. 

If you love spending your day outdoors and being in contact with nature whilst activating your body, in Puerto Vallarta you can practice hiking on trails leading into the mountains to breathe in fresh air in its tropical forests till you reach creeks and waterfalls; riding a bike through its lovely streets or in the sand for a high-impact workout; or perfecting your asanas in front of the ocean or at a yoga studio that offers Vinyasa, Hatha, Morning Yoga, meditation or even yoga teacher trainings.

Being on vacation doesn’t have to mean putting aside your diet plan – although indulging can be part of the fun -, and in Puerto Vallarta you’ll be able to be loyal to your commitment of eating healthy, with all the fantastic restaurants and culinary offers that include healthy options on their menus.

You’ll find many options throughout town, but one of the best areas for healthy eating is the Romantic Zone, where you’ll find cafes with natural foods, offering organic salads, smoothies, healthy and delicious tacos, light breakfasts, wraps, and vegan specialties.

So, if you’re trying to stay fit during your vacations to Puerto Vallarta, don’t worry, you can delight your palate without guilt.

It’s all a matter of choice, and the options in this fascinating beach destination are endless!