Puerto Vallarta Nightlife

The best nightlife in Puerto Vallarta is wherever you are with your friends and enjoy good energy accompanied by a good drink.

Vallarta changes its atmosphere completely after dark and stays very active until the early hours of the morning. In general, most visitors gather to dance clubs after midnight, some of which stay open until 6 am.

In my experience exploring the city by night, I will mention 3 of the most popular nightclubs which I consider you should add to your list of places to have fun for your next visit to Puerto Vallarta.

La Santa

La Santa is one of the most exclusive dance clubs in Puerto Vallarta, often frequented by celebrities on vacation. The light show and in-house DJ are constantly fresh, providing the best nightlife in Puerto Vallarta for those looking to dress up for a night out. With parties and themes that change throughout the year, something surprising in the nightlife of Puerto Vallarta.

Mandala

Along the boardwalk in the heart of downtown, all kinds of Puerto Vallarta bars and clubs light up the night. With groups of friends and couples bouncing back and forth, you’ll find electrifying energy wherever you go.

One of the most popular dance clubs in Puerto Vallarta is Mandala, located in the center of the Malecón. Inside, you’ll find everyone from bachelorette parties to sun-drenched vacationers from a day at the beach. The thrill of dancing under the chandelier and celebrating life with those around you is what Puerto Vallarta’s nightlife is all about.

Mr. Flamingo

Puerto Vallarta is considered one of the few cities in Mexico with the open mind label that has been named the San Francisco in Mexico due to the warmth of its people who do not view the gay community with prejudice in a very conservative country.

In Downtown, you can find a variety of gay bars in Puerto Vallarta that are open to everyone. Mr. Flamingo is one of the liveliest gay bars in Puerto Vallarta, with pop music filling the streets and couples and friends dancing inside. Sing to your favorite hits as you dance with your friends or partner in what feels like a giant party with neon tropical decor where the energy is upbeat and inclusive.

An experience

 

While locals prefer the upscale bars and clubs of the Hotel Zone, foreigners prefer to experience the Mexican flair of downtown and Romantic Zone places where the dress code is certainly more casual.

In the end, the best thing is to explore few locations and feel the vibe, so you can find your favorite place where to spend more time on another night. Doing that without a doubt will make an unforgettable experience of Puerto Vallarta nightlife during your visit.