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Puerto Vallarta is the leading tourist destination in the state of Jalisco and one of the main trading points in western Mexico. Puerto Vallarta is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico, in the heart of Banderas Bay, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful bays in the world and the second largest in North America.
Puerto Vallarta is the perfect venue for successful events, groups, conventions and meeting tourism in general, with over 22,500 hotel rooms, more than 45,000 square meters of convention space, including the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center (CIC), and ample air, land and sea transportation to major cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta offers its visitors beautiful beaches with 360 days of sunshine a year, a vibrant culinary scene, a wide variety of natural attractions, and a rich artistic and cultural scene with more than 40 annual festivals.
Puerto Vallarta is a destination that has it all. In Puerto Vallarta, meeting professionals have the opportunity to discover the natural and cultural wealth of Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta's robust tourism infrastructure and extensive network of local suppliers of specialized meeting tourism services make it a prime destination for the most important events, such as congresses, conventions, incentive trips, fairs, expositions, festivals, live concerts, product launches, and integration initiatives.
Puerto Vallarta is increasingly being chosen by event and convention industry professionals for its many advantages. These include its excellent location, connectivity, infrastructure to host large events, group-oriented hotels, and a wide network of professionals and suppliers.
The region's appeal is multifaceted, boasting natural attractions, a year-round sunny weather, excellent transportation options, and most notably, the warmth and hospitality of its residents.
Below you will discover why Puerto Vallarta is the best option for you to host your next big event.
The natural and cultural richness of Mexico is on full display for meeting tourism professionals in Puerto Vallarta. Its privileged location on the Pacific coast of the state of Jalisco makes it possible to organize successful events on the beach with a greater affluence.
The region's accessibility by land, direct air connections with major destinations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, diverse accommodation options, and a rich culinary landscape contribute to its appeal.
Puerto Vallarta is a safe, friendly, and family-friendly destination with an infinite number of experiences for your companions. In addition to the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center (CICPV) and the wide network of professionals in the segment, these qualities are reasons why you should visit.
Puerto Vallarta offers over 22,500 rooms in chain hotels of all categories and multiple segments, distributed in 5 hotel zones: Marina Vallarta, North Hotel Zone, Downtown, Romantic Zone and South of Puerto Vallarta.
The "Friendliest City in the World" has a wide variety of hotel categories, including executive hotels and over 30 hotels with amenities and services specialized in meeting tourism. These hotels offer multifunctional meeting rooms, audiovisual and multimedia equipment, beautiful gardens, and special areas for social events, among others.
There's a hotel for every type of traveler in Puerto Vallarta. Search for the perfect accommodation, whether you're looking for a luxury beachfront resort, a unique boutique hotel. You will also find traditional hotels, family-friendly accommodations with special amenities like kids clubs, and rooms that can be interconnected.
From exclusive luxury beachfront resorts and small boutique hotels with unique designs and intimate atmospheres to a variety of traditional hotels, AirBnbs, and family hotels with special amenities such as kids clubs, connecting rooms and activities for all ages, the "Friendliest City in the World" offers a wide variety of hotel categories.
Puerto Vallarta beaches are ideal for swimming, sports and a wide range of water activities. The absence of sargassum, a species of seaweed that is very characteristic of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, makes Puerto Vallarta's beaches a destination of interest. Explore Colomitos, Mexico's smallest beach south of Puerto Vallarta, and Blue Flag beaches for quality, cleanliness and service.
Puerto Vallarta has direct flights from the international airport to many major cities in North America, including: over 24 destinations in the United States, 15 destinations in Canada and 15 destinations in Mexico.
By land through an efficient and safe network of inland highways, including the new highway that links Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta faster and safer in just 2:30 hours.
Puerto Vallarta is also an international cruise ship harbor. The marine terminal in Puerto Vallarta attracts 11 of the largest cruise lines in North America with its modern, safe and functional facilities. Puerto Vallarta is also considered one of the most important cruise destinations in the Mexican Pacific Riviera.
The Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center (CIC Puerto Vallarta) can host large events such as congresses, conventions, exhibitions, trade shows and concerts for up to 5,000 attendees spread out over 53,820 ft² of space.
CIC Puerto Vallarta has recently been renovated with an investment of over 27.5 million MXN Peso, solidifying its reputation as the premier venue for congresses and conventions in the Mexican Pacific.
The convention center has been upgraded to offer enhanced comfort and functionality. It now boasts top-tier amenities and services, such as cutting-edge audiovisual equipment, a well-equipped business center, meeting rooms, a dedicated commercial area, an on-site heliport, and ample parking for 645 vehicles and 50 buses.
CIC Puerto Vallarta's modern coworking areas, video game room, and creative lab are designed to enhance the experience of attendees. It is also the only convention center in Mexico that is completely family-friendly. It has a recreation room for children and a special area for breastfeeding.
By picking CIC Puerto Vallarta as the location for your next major event, you're directly supporting the local Social Responsibility Program, making a tangible impact in our community.
Thanks to our close collaboration with the Puerto Vallarta Altruist Network, your next event in Puerto Vallarta will be able to generate environmental, social and ecological awareness among the attendees and will leave a positive footprint in our community.
With over ten thousand hotel rooms in the vicinity, CIC Puerto Vallarta is in a prime location. The maritime terminal is just 10 minutes away, the Puerto Vallarta International Airport is only 5 minutes away, and the bus station is just 2 minutes away. The convention center is within a 10- to 20-minute radius of more than 22,500 rooms in hotels and resorts.
Puerto Vallarta has a solid network of DMC agencies, production houses, wedding planners, tour operators, catering services, entertainment and professional performers, audiovisual and multimedia equipment rentals, car rentals and many other qualified suppliers to meet the needs of all types of events.
A vibrant culinary scene makes Puerto Vallarta an à la carte destination, with over 2,000 restaurants offering more than 30 international specialties, award-winning chefs and prestigious annual food festivals.
Here are some of the culinary festivals in Puerto Vallarta that you should know about. They take place during the spring/summer and fall seasons: Festival Gourmet International (November), Vallarta Nayarit Gastronómica (October) and Restaurant Week by Vallarta Lifestyles (May-June). Other popular food events include Vinoma Fest and Vallarta Grill Festival.
Puerto Vallarta is a complete destination for the outdoor enthusiast, offering more than 50 tours and outdoor activities.
Nestledbetween the majestic Sierra Madre mountains and the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, you will find Puerto Vallarta—a unique, safe and sustainable beach destination that embraces the authentic Mexican spirit and is the temporary home of humpback whales, sea turtles, dolphins, macaws, crocodiles, migratory birds and more.
The "Friendliest City in the World" offers endless possibilities for travel, with experiences tailored to suit all types of travelers and a wide range of companion programs designed to meet your specific interests and lifestyle.
There are 11 prestigious golf courses in Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding metropolitan area. Major international tournaments are held here every year, including the Mexico Open by Vidanta.
From practice facilities and specialized clinics to professional instruction and club rentals, you'll find everything you need to enhance your golfing experience in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta is a paradise for any travel itinerary, as its privileged location not only makes this city an exceptional destination for sun and sand, but also offers an endless number of cultural experiences to be discovered.
Puerto Vallarta hosts over 100 events and festivals annually. Diverse artistic and cultural manifestations, prestigious national and international sports tournaments, important commercial and tourist events, as well as culinary festivals enrich the entertainment offer of the city, which extends to a variety of galleries and public spaces to enjoy diverse shows.
Puerto Vallarta's major annual festivals and events include: Festival Gourmet International, Vallarta Nayarit Gastronómica, Day of the Dead Festival, UTMB Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Open at VidantaWorld,Art Walk in the Art District, International Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament,Fiestas Guadalupanas, Puerto Vallarta International Film Fest (FICPV), International Charro Championship, and Vinoma Fest.
Puerto Vallarta has over 45,000 m² of space for social and sports events, including the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center (CIC), a recently refurbished space that is more comfortable, more functional and a leading attraction for both national and international events.
Several Puerto Vallarta hotels offer business centers, meeting rooms and other specialized facilities, along with the infrastructure, staff and services to make any outdoor or indoor event a success.
The list of alternative venues in Puerto Vallarta also includes renowned restaurants, bars and clubs, private villas, golf courses, marinas, theaters, auditoriums, cultural centers and public spaces such as the Los Arcos del Malecon Amphitheater.
Surrounded by nature, Caleta Garden—the new outdoor area of the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center (CIC)—offers an enchanting setting for celebrating special moments in an intimate atmosphere.
The Puerto Vallarta City Hall has an open central patio decorated with a fountain with a capacity of up to 120 people. This open patio is used as a venue for cultural and artistic events, as well as for special meetings of the City Council. The City Hall is located in downtown Puerto Vallarta, near the emblematic Malecon boardwalk and Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.
Plaza de Armas (or Main Square) is located next to the City Hall building in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Throughout the year, this esplanade is the site of a variety of cultural and social events: expositions, book fairs, poetry readings, kermes, traditional Mexican cuisine expos, civic ceremonies, among others.
The Aquiles Serdán Amphitheater, commonly known as “Los Arcos del Malecón”, is an open-air theater with an Italian-style stage and a proscenium 26.9 meters long and 10 meters wide; in addition to bleachers distributed on 5 levels and a capacity of up to 750 people to enjoy a variety of live shows.
The Malecon Lighthouse Esplanade hosts a variety of civic, sports, cultural and artistic events, such as the Day of the Dead Festival, New Year's Eve and the massive concerts for Puerto Vallarta's anniversary, which usually gather more than 20,000 attendees.
The access esplanade to the recently renovated Los Muertos Beach Pier is connected to the pedestrian walkway of Francisca Rodriguez Street, which makes it the ideal setting for social events in Puerto Vallarta such as cocktail parties, runway shows and fashion shows.
The Lazaro Cardenas Park amphitheater is used as a venue for a variety of free performances. These include theater, music, dance, variety shows, film screenings, and more. During the season from October to March, Lazaro Cardenas Park, also known as "Parque de los Azulejos", is the permanent location of the Olas Altas Farmers' Market.
A recreational area that is often used for public events, such as culinary festivals, tastings, expos and fairs, civic ceremonies and live music performances. The park is located just one block from the Malecon boardwalk and has an underground parking lot. It is ideal for all types of events with a capacity of up to 1,000 people.
The Sports Complex has a multifunctional esplanade which serves as a venue for a variety of sporting events such as marathons, recreational races and mass lessons, as well as city and school ceremonies, cultural events and sports-related expos. The Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Complex is commonly known as “El Estadio” (the Stadium).
Puerto Mágico has a surface area of 25,000 square meters and its facilities include: "Los Alambiques" reception area, a themed shopping area "Hacienda Tequilera", a parking lot and a garden with a capacity of more than 800 people, ideal for all types of private, social and corporate events with all the necessary facilities.
The port precinct, located next to the Puerto Mágico facilities, features infrastructure dedicated exclusively to tourism. This includes various spaces such as docks, patios, gardens, and walkways. The port also offers many services related to food, handicrafts, information, land transportation, culture, and recreation. The Administration of the National Port System Puerto Vallarta, S.A. de C.V. (Asipona) operates the Puerto Vallarta Port Precinct.
The Teatro Vallarta Theater is considered to be the largest complex of its kind in Puerto Vallarta. All types of shows are accommodated by facilities that meet international standards in terms of sound, lighting, stage, multimedia, and more. With a capacity of 918, Teatro Vallarta offers a variety of amenities, including parking, valet parking, a cafeteria, and a box office. It is located just five minutes from the Malecon, in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
This is a cobblestone esplanade located in the heart of the boardwalk in Marina Vallarta. It is the site of cultural and artistic events, including live music, exhibitions and recitals, with a privileged view of the yachts and boats in the marina.
This eco-tourist attraction is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and is considered to be of great importance as a key wildlife refuge in Puerto Vallarta. The park's entrance has an esplanade densely populated by jungle vegetation, ideal for outdoor green events, and an indoor parking lot. This Natural Protected Area is the only protected urban estuary in Latin America. It is conveniently located only a few minutes away from Marina Vallarta and the North HotelZone of Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta is a destination committed to social and environmental well-being. Puerto Vallarta is the ideal venue for your next congress, convention, incentive trip, fair, exhibition, festival, concert, or product launch. When you choose Puerto Vallarta, be sure to inquire about the exclusive benefits and additional incentives for events with a cause.
We collaborate closely with the Puerto Vallarta Altruist Network, a group of 28 non-profit civil associations working to foster a more conscious and participatory society for vulnerable groups throughout the Bay of Banderas.
Your help is essential to making every great event in Puerto Vallarta a catalyst for positive change, action, and social welfare.
If you would like to receive more information about the best options for your next event in Puerto Vallarta, please contact:
Laura Suárez
Meetings Director
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Ereth Santellanes
Groups Coordinator
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