South Zone
Puerto Vallarta





Popular places to visit

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.

Garza Blanca Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Garza Blanca Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mismaloya. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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 lively bars.

Vallarta Zoo
Visit the animals who live at Vallarta Zoo during your trip to Mismaloya. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Playa Palmares
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Palmares during your trip to Puerto Vallarta? Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Playa Esmerelda
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Esmerelda during your trip to Mismaloya? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta City Highlights, Tequila and Coffee Factory

Puerto Vallarta's Best Canopy Zipline + Jorullo Bridge walk!

City Tour Puerto Vallarta - Churches, Tequila Test and more

Puerto Vallarta: Hop-On-Hop-Off City Bus Tour
Top hotels in South Zone

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta
The resort staff was great, very friendly and helpful. As others have mentioned, there is a musty smell in some of the rooms. We got two rooms and one had a musty smell and the other didn't, once it aired out and we ran the A/C it was a lot better and didn't bother us. As for the shade over the pools ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Been here a lot I knew what to expect. Staff is nice.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Pools werent clean pool decks hadnt been washed in quite a while pool chairs and umbrellas covered in bird mess pools had lots of floaters from plants birds etc areas food in the snack bar was often undercooked we were approached multiple times by hotel "concierges" about a "vacation club" presentation ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Costa Sur Resort & Spa
Yes it was alright
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Costa Sur Resort, Classico Collection By Sonesta
Would book again
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only
The resort is beautiful, the service was outstanding, the FOOD and DRINKS were amazing, every meal was excellent. If you plan to stay at the resort all day the all inclusive is a must. My only complaint was the restrictions on how to use your resort credits, it was impossible to use, so call the ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Zone

Conchas Chinas
A noteworthy feature of Conchas Chinas is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Conchas Chinas Beach and Bay of Banderas.

Amapas
If you're spending some time in Amapas, Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas Street are top sights worth seeing.

Romantic Zone
Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and popular shops? A visit to Romantic Zone might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas.

Alta Vista
While there might not be top attractions in Alta Vista, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Malecon and Playa de los Muertos.

Benito Juárez
While there might not be top attractions in Benito Juárez, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Malecon and Playa de los Muertos.

Emiliano Zapata
While visiting Emiliano Zapata, you might make a stop by sights like Playa de los Muertos and Cuale Island.

