10 FREE Things to do in Puerto Vallarta  

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Being a traveler myself I totally understand when we are on a budget that is why I created this Top 10 of activities that are free of charge, in some cases tips are welcome, in others tips are not accepted, and other activities will accept donations and they go to a good cause, lets help each and every one of them.

 

1️⃣Downtown Walking Tours (Tips are welcome at the end of the tour for your guide)
Discover Historic Downtown Puerto Vallarta through a free sightseeing tour where a guide from the Municipal Tourism Administration will take you on a walk through the highlights of the downtown of PV. For more information https://www.facebook.com/turismopvoficial/posts/2208830645897764

 

2️⃣Malecon Sculpture Tours (Donations accepted to benefit Los Mangos Library) <Runs only on High Season (November - April)>
This tour is sponsored by Galeria Pacifico and led by its owner, Gary Thompson and takes place every Tuesday in the mornings and Thursdays in the evenings. More info Free Malecon Sculpture Tour By Gary Thompson

 

3️⃣Turicleto in the Malecon (Tips are welcome at the end of the tour for your guide)
You might be asking what is this, the Turicleto, is a vehicle that moves through the energy produced when pedaling. This is a new attraction from the Municipal Tourism Office of PV. For more information https://www.facebook.com/turismopvoficial/posts/2126284264152403

 

4️⃣Voladores de Papantla (Tips are welcome at the end of the performance)
This is a beautiful ritual, they perform daily on the Malecon. https://www.facebook.com/turismopvoficial/posts/2094490370665126

 

5️⃣Hiking to the cross (Tips are NOT accepted) 
In a way of giving back to the community and promoting our beautiful and sunny PV, Kevin started these free hiking tours. This activity takes place every Tuesday (except on rainy season) at 9:30am. Meet outside Union Cervecería on the Malecon. For more information please send him a Private Message https://www.facebook.com/kevin.j.mcguinness

 

6️⃣Walk and Wobble Happy Hour Tour (Tips are welcome only to the hardworking staff from the bars)
Another great activity from Kevin, in the beginning it was only once a month its becoming really popular and now they are doing it more often, for exact details on dates and more info please JOIN their FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1437495953011865/

 

7️⃣Historic Center Art Walk 
This activity is great for everybody that loves art, they have a great variety of artists each week. More information in Vallarta ArtWalk

 

8️⃣Puerto Vallarta Naval Museum (FREE ACCESS ONLY ON WEDNESDAYS)
This museum is open from Tuesday - Sunday however the free access is only on Wednesdays. This place is located in front of the Arches of the Malecon you cannot miss it.

 

9️⃣PV Street Art Stroll Through Vallarta (Donations go to their paint/materials so they can continue creating beautiful murals all around PV) 
If you like the Street Art and Murals you are going to love this walking tour where Joey will take you to some of the beautiful murals that we have here in PV. He is one of the artists and is more than happy to share his passion and love for this art with everybody. To know when the next activity will take place please LIKE their FB page so you get all the notifications and sign up fast because lately there is a waiting list. Please check it out! For more information about this activity or street art/murals in PV please check their website https://www.pvstreetart.com/ or Puerto Vallarta Street Art

 

🔟Releasing Baby Sea Turtles (Donations support the turtle camp)
This is an amazing activity specially if you are coming with kids. You need to LIKE their facebook page so you get notified about when the next release is going to be, the time and all details. This is their FB page https://www.facebook.com/seaturtlenan/