There is a particular kind of morning in Puerto Vallarta that people who’ve been coming here for years try to keep to themselves. It’s the morning between late March and early April, when the high-season rush has started to thin and the summer crowds haven’t...
I’ve been coming to Puerto Vallarta for many years. I fell in love with it the way most people do — slowly, then completely. The light on the bay at dusk. The smell of carnitas drifting out of the Romantic Zone. The way the Sierra...
Let’s start with the numbers that surprise everyone: Casa Aventura accommodates up to twenty guests. When you divide the nightly rate among ten couples or four families, you’re often paying less per person than you would for mid-range hotel rooms—while living in a luxury villa with...
Everyone knows Puerto Vallarta in February is beautiful. What most people don’t know is that it might just be the single best month to experience this Mexican Pacific paradise—and the perfect time to gather your favorite people at Casa Aventura for the kind of vacation...
Look, I get it. You’re scrolling through headlines about Mexico, and suddenly your dream vacation feels complicated. Your mother-in-law forwarded you that email. Again. Someone’s cousin’s friend had a bad experience in Cancún in 2019. And now you’re wondering if you should just play it...
Every January, millions of us make the same promise: this will be the year we finally take that dream trip. We bookmark destinations, save Instagram posts, maybe even start a Pinterest board. Then life happens, and by February those resolutions are gathering dust alongside the...
If you’re searching for the perfect New Year’s Eve destination, Puerto Vallarta offers one of the most spectacular celebrations in all of Mexico. This isn’t just another beach town counting down to midnight—it’s a full-scale, multi-day festival that transforms the entire Banderas Bay into one...
There’s a particular magic that happens in Puerto Vallarta during the last two weeks of December. The city transforms into something that feels both festive and utterly relaxed—a rare combination that’s hard to find anywhere else during the holidays. The Worst-Kept Secret in Mexico Let’s be honest:...
After a particularly relaxing day at Casa Aventura was turning to cocktail hour, we decided to venture out to restaurants along the shore of Los Muertos beach. Our standard routine of favorite restaurants, while delicious, had become well...
Puerto Vallarta is best known for its old world style, internationally recognized restaurants and burgeoning arts scene. Often overlooked are its numerous beaches - each offering a different charm and unique character. Of course we're biased but we think the best among them, in fact one...