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Puerto Vallarta Tacos, Culture, and Local Life Tour

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Overview

Discover Puerto Vallarta's Culinary Delights: A Taco and Culture Tour

Embark on a flavorful journey through the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Join us for a fun and informative tour that combines delicious street food, local culture, and hidden gems.

What to Expect:

Taste the Best: Savor mouthwatering tacos, tamales, and other local delicacies from top-rated street vendors and cozy eateries.

Explore Local Neighborhoods: Discover the vibrant culture and history of Puerto Vallarta's charming neighborhoods.

Learn from the Locals: Gain insights into local recipes, traditions, and daily life from your knowledgeable guide.

Visit Local Markets and Bakeries (available on the morning version of the tour)

A Personalized Experience:
Our small-group tours offer a customized experience tailored to your interests.

Perfect for cruise ship passengers.

Important Note:
Please contact us 2 hours before the tour starts for exact meeting point instructions.

What's Included

  • Bottled water light refreshments included
  • Food and Taco tastings from several different "eateries" : taco carts, sea food restaurants, sweets.
  • Beer (one per person at stops where available)
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup
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What To Expect

Centro Pitillal

This is one of the local districts where this tour will take you, your guide will conduct you to taste the best of the native flavors, enjoy delicious Taco, Pozole or Tamales crafted by the traditional cooks who serve the recipes inherited by their ancestors; learn about the local culture, folklore and traditions of the families of Puerto Vallarta.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

El Centro

Discover the hidden sights and taste the best of the hidden food gems within Old downtown Puerto Vallarta, from local bakeries to the man who sells "elotes" to the best Ceviche tostadas Enjoy of the sights of our beautiful bay from the best viewpoints for amazing photos. Also Greta opportunity to admire the colonial architecture of the old neighborhoods of Puerto Vallarta
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tacos de pastor vallartuki

La Aurora neighborhood is better known by the locals as "Tacolandia" for the many different morning and evening tacos (yes, there are different kind of tacos for the different times of the day) Let us guide you through the best of the street carts in "Tacolandia"
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Puerto Vallarta

Enjoy a very fun and tasty small group tour and discover the best of the local Puerto Vallarta "sabores del barrio" from local produce markets to local spice shops and family owned bakeries, see the sights and authentic local neighborhoods; learn about the history, stories and also about the life of the people while enjoying of the the traditional family owned eateries and treat your self with several different "bites" from "tamales" to sweet bread from artisanal ice cream to the best sea food or al pastor tacos, refresh your self with a margarita or learn about Tequila, Mezcal or Raicilla, the tour is for you to customize it.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Puerto Vallarta

This is the perfect tour for repeat or first time travelers, we will take you off the beaten path on board of our VW beetles and you decide how you want you want your tour to be designed.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cookin' Vallarta

Cookin' Vallarta's Chef has designed this fun and tasty tour for you to delight yourself with the best of the flavors of Puerto Vallarta.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Puerto Vallarta

Discover the Versalles neighborhood, the trendiest of the culinary scene in Puerto Vallarta
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please let us know if you have Food Allergies, Food restrictions or Mobility issues
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • VERY IMPORTANT: Please contact us 2 hours before your tour and we will indicate the exact meeting point.
  • Convenient for cruise ship passengers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Puerto Vallarta Tacos, Culture, and Local Life Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Puerto Vallarta Tacos, Culture, and Local Life Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water. light refreshments included.
  • Food and Taco tastings from several different "eateries" : taco carts, sea food restaurants, sweets.
  • Beer (one per person at stops where available).
  • Transport from meeting point to the different eateries.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
  • Gratuities.
  • Hotel pickup.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Puerto Vallarta Tacos, Culture, and Local Life Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please let us know if you have Food Allergies, Food restrictions or Mobility issues
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Puerto Vallarta Tacos, Culture, and Local Life Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Puerto Vallarta. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Bottled waterlight refreshments included
  • Food and Taco tastings from several different "eateries" : taco carts, sea food restaurants, sweets.
  • Beer (one per person at stops where available)
  • Transport from meeting point to the different eateries
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup

Additional Info

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please let us know if you have Food Allergies, Food restrictions or Mobility issues
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • VERY IMPORTANT: Please contact us 2 hours before your tour and we will indicate the exact meeting point.
  • Convenient for cruise ship passengers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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