Puerto Vallarta Active: Sports and Outdoor Activities Guide

If traveling means getting active, exploring, and staying active, Puerto Vallarta offers much more than sun and sand. This tropical destination offers a range of activities for all levels: from water sports to hiking and wellness centers. Here's your guide to enjoying it in active mode.

🌊 In the Water: Sport, Freedom and Adventure

Paddleboarding and Kayaking: Explore Banderas Bay from the sea. Areas like Playa Camarones and Playa Mismaloya are ideal places to start, offering hourly rentals or tours.

Snorkeling and Diving If you want to dive, visit Los Arcos, Majahuitas, or the Marietas Islands. Tours are available from Marina Vallarta with all equipment included and certified guides.

Surfing in Sayulita or Punta de Mita Less than an hour from San Trópico, these beaches offer friendly waves to learn or improve your technique.

🥾 On Earth: Green Routes and Natural Challenges

Hiking in El Nogalito : A jungle hike with a river, waterfalls, and panoramic views. You can go with a guide or on your own.

Monkey Hill: Ideal for the more adventurous. Approximately 6 km of climbing with a total reward: views of the entire north coast.

Cerro de la Cruz Lookout Point: More accessible and closer to the city center. Perfect for a short climb at sunrise or sunset.

🧘 Well-being and Conscious Movement

Yoga classes. Studios like Davannayoga or Kupuri offer sessions outdoors, on terraces, or with ocean views. Styles range from vinyasa to yin.

Pilates and functional training There are options in Marina Vallarta or Zona Romántica that allow you to train in a group without losing the vacation rhythm.

Long walks along the seawall. A gentle yet powerful way to connect with your surroundings and your own body. Ideal for mornings.

💪 Training Spaces

Local gyms like FitClub and Pure PV offer day passes and guided classes. Many offer extended hours.

Outdoor Bars Along the boardwalk and some beaches like Playa de Oro there are areas for free training.

CrossFit and bootcamps Vallarta's fitness community is strong. Check out early morning training groups on the beach.

High-Level Padel Clubs with Multiple Annual Tournaments

🏨 San Trópico: Your Active Base

At San Trópico , you don't just rest—you recover. Our boutique hotel has a relaxed yet active vibe, perfect for travelers on the go. Close to Marina Vallarta, you have easy access to tours, marinas, gyms, and nature trails.

🌟 Superior Suite

After a good dose of adrenaline, return to your 125 m² Superior Suite with a fully equipped kitchen, tropical garden, and space to stretch, meditate, or simply breathe. Book at santropico.mx and train your way, with a tropical soul.