Centro Ixtapa Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Malecon featuring night scenes, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Malecon

Sip coconut water, eat grilled fish and check out the shopping and entertainment at this beachside promenade.

Malecon
Playa de los Muertos

Playa de los Muertos

3/5(1 review)

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 de los Muertos
Playa Gemelas

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 top-notch restaurants.

Playa Gemelas
Playa Mismaloya

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.

Playa Mismaloya
Los Arcos

Los Arcos

4/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Los Arcos, a lovely green space in Mismaloya. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Los Arcos
Conchas Chinas Beach

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 relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Conchas Chinas Beach

Activities

Private Mexican Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta in Tanya's Home

Private Mexican Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta in Tanya's Home

AU$185
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Mexican Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta in Tanya's Home
Limousine of The Sea 1

Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure

AU$208
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Mega Yacht ALL INCLUSIVE Yelapa Waterfall & Snorkeling Adventure
Rhythms of the Night - Sunset Cruise, Dinner & Performance at Las Caletas

Rhythms of the Night - Sunset Cruise, Dinner & Performance at Las Caletas

AU$276
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Rhythms of the Night - Sunset Cruise, Dinner & Performance at Las Caletas
Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos and Snorkel

Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos and Snorkel

AU$56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Trail to 6 hidden Beaches, Colomitos and Snorkel
Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

AU$125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting
Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta

Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta

AU$35
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Hop On Hop Off Tour with Free Stops in Puerto Vallarta
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Our pick of the best Centro Ixtapa Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Av de los Cocoteros - Lote 2, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Nuevo Vallarta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,296 reviews)
"Beautiful vacation! Food was phenomenal!"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

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Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive
3.5 out of 5
Av. de los Cocoteros s/n, Lote LL-Cond-Maestro FI, Nuevo Vallarta, NAY
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Nuevo Vallarta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,013 reviews)
"Only two negative items - bartenders were non-existent in beach area. Upgrade pools with icing and heating system"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

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Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive
Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Km 11.5 Zona Hotelera Sur, Puerto Vallarta
The price is AU$432 per night from 24 June to 25 June
AU$432
24 June - 25 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,695 reviews)
"We had a great time"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
4 out of 5
Carr. La Cruz a Punta Mita km 0.2, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, NAY
The price is AU$401 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$401
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa property in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,427 reviews)
"Staff was amazing. Food was really good, just wish they had more options for breakfast. Drinks were good, the ones at the lobby bar and the one next to the Japanese restaurant were the best. Japanese restaurant was great. I overall loved the property, it was really relaxing and felt more in nature. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
4 out of 5
Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2179, Zona Hotelera Norte, Puerto Vallarta, JAL
The price is AU$556 per night from 25 June to 26 June
AU$556
25 June - 26 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,313 reviews)
"Everyone was so nice! Food was amazing. Honestly I’d stay here again!"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta - All-inclusive
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta - All-inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Carretera Barra de Navidad, Km. 3.5 Zona Hotelera Sur, Puerto Vallarta
The price is AU$553 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$553
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,276 reviews)
"Great service, food and super clean hotel"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta - All-inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Ixtapa

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Marina Vallarta

Travellers to Marina Vallarta praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by El Faro Lighthouse and Marina Vallarta Golf Club.

Marina Vallarta
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Garza Blanca

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Garza Blanca and surrounding area, you can visit La Isla and Hotel Zone Beach.

Garza Blanca
Puerto Vallarta which includes a sandy beach, surf and rocky coastline

Fluvial Vallarta

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fluvial Vallarta and surrounding area, you can visit Cruise Ship Terminal and La Isla.

Fluvial Vallarta
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Hotel Zone

Hotel Zone is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Cruise Ship Terminal and La Isla.

Hotel Zone
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Díaz Ordaz

While Díaz Ordaz may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cruise Ship Terminal and Malecon.

Díaz Ordaz
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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.

Versalles

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