La Herradura Travel Guide
Puerto Vallarta
Visit La Herradura
Popular places to visit
Malecon
Sip coconut water, eat grilled fish and check out the shopping and entertainment at this beachside promenade.
Playa de los Muertos
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa de los Muertos during your travels in Romantic Zone? Visit the shops and lively bars in this romantic area.
Playa Gemelas
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa Gemelas during your travels in Mismaloya? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.
Los Arcos
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Los Arcos, a lovely green space in Mismaloya. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Playa Mismaloya
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa Mismaloya during your travels in Mismaloya? Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Conchas Chinas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Conchas Chinas Beach during your travels in Conchas Chinas? Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta City Highlights, Tequila and Coffee Factory
Bioluminescence & sunset local boat tour to Los Arcos Sanctuary
Cabaret Show and Mixology Cocktails in a Mexican Cantina
Puerto Vallarta: Hop-On-Hop-Off City Bus Tour
Puerto Vallarta's Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk!
Top hotels in La Herradura
Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Clean rooms. Fresh! Great food. Excellent service. Great atmosphere. Safe. Fun - so many pools it was like nothing Ive ever seen. Loved it. Will be back.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive
The food was a 4/5, lots of recycled stuff and having to wait The staff were fabulous.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Melia Puerto Vallarta - All inclusive
We loved our stay! The pool is a fun time! Swim up bar and activities. The beach has the blockades in the water, so it’s easy to swim. The food options were alright. We ate at all the restaurants. I’d say the buffet was an upgrade from some other places I’ve stayed. Just ask for salt and pepper, ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Velas Vallarta Suites Resort All Inclusive
Had an exceptional experience. This was our most relaxing vacation to date. Kids club was excellent with a whole day of scheduled activities- tennis lessons, arts and crafts, movies with popcorn, Disney inspired daily performances, board games, video games. The teachers made all kids feel included. ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Food was great! Staff was amazing
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Everything was excellent!!! We liked cleaning, staff , service, rooms….
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Herradura
Lázaro Cárdenas
While Lázaro Cárdenas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Malecon and Playa Las Glorias.
Colonia 5 de Diciembre
If you're spending some time in Colonia 5 de Diciembre, Camarones Beach and Playa Las Glorias are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Puerto Vallarta
Downtown Puerto Vallarta is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Malecon or Camarones Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Cerro
While there might not be top attractions in Cerro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Malecon and Camarones Beach.
Versalles
While there might not be top attractions in Versalles, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cruise Ship Terminal and Malecon.
Proyecto escola
While visiting Proyecto escola, you might make a stop by sights like Puerto Vallarta City Hall and Plaza de las Armas.
