Yelapa is tiny, beautiful and a bit like a paradise dream that unexpectedly appears in front of your eyes.
The journey begins at a landing place that is, quite honestly, just as paradisiacal, with a dreamlike backdrop of palm trees and an incredible number of boats bobbing in the water. Then you take a boat across the sea to Yelapa and… basically arrive in paradise. A beautiful little village with boats bobbing around in the foreground and a picturesque backdrop of colourful houses and palm trees. It… My camera didn’t stop for a second. After arriving, we went to the place we actually came to Yelapa for: a medium-sized waterfall. Honestly? There are so many waterfalls in Mexico that are so much more beautiful and cooler… This one is nothing compared to them. But you can go splashing around in it 😀 Of course 😉
You can also explore Yelapa itself a little. There is a kind of lookout point, a few painted murals and a cute turquoise bench with ‘Yelapa’ written on it. However, by far the most beautiful part is down on the shore at the beach, where the boats arrive and bob up and down. 😊
Go or not? Not to the waterfall – although you should probably go if you’re already in Yelapa. And definitely to Yelapa itself. I’ve rarely had such a fantastic view and couldn’t get enough of taking photos. Really beautiful!

Puerto Vallarta is a small town right on the beach. Accordingly, most of the beautiful and special sights are located quite centrally on and/or close to the main beach. Of course, it is also a little more touristy here. Outside the centre, it becomes quieter and you can enjoy some truly beautiful views of the sea. There isn’t actually much to see in Puerto Vallarta itself, as the town is relatively small and quickly leads up the mountain into the interior.
Go or not? I think it’s worth taking a short walk in the centre, and the beach promenade is definitely worth a visit. Otherwise, however, other things in Puerto Vallarta are a little more interesting.

In addition to Puerto Vallarta’s main beach, there are a few other very beautiful beaches along the coastline. Beach Amapas is located directly behind Puerto Vallarta’s main beach and is basically only separated from it by a large, solid rock wall. This means that if you walk a little further along the coastal road, you will find yourself looking out over a small, truly beautiful and very quiet bay.
The beach itself is lined with rocks on the right and left and offers plenty of opportunities to go exploring. I myself found a rock on the left with a small viewing platform and a path on the rocks right by the sea with great views.
Go or not? I would take a little time to walk the entire coastal path anyway. And since it’s a bit more remote, quieter and less touristy here, the beach and the surrounding area are a wonderful change of pace 😊

The viewpoint of Puerto Vallarta is truly a surprise. It is located quite high up, seemingly among trees, and I honestly did not expect the view to be particularly beautiful. Especially because I did not believe I would get a clear view of the city or the sea/ocean.
Contrary to all those expectations, the viewpoint of Puerto Vallarta is one of the coolest things and most beautiful places you can see. Although the viewpoint is located in the middle of trees, it offers a really beautiful and clear view of the coastline and the city of Puerto Vallarta. And the viewpoint itself is also a kind of covered in a cool structure. Very nice.
Go or not? Yes, definitely. There are a few things you have to do in Puerto Vallarta, and this is one of them 😊

Like every city by the sea, Puerto Vallarta has a beach promenade. In Puerto Vallarta, it runs along the beach for a long time, but I at some point had enough and didn’t continue to walk all the way to the end. I started more or less at the main beach and passed restaurants and shops, boats on the water, different sections of beach and, of course, lots of people doing all sorts of things on the beach or in the water. Once I saw a paddle boat with four men on it, another time a man praying to his pile of stones, elsewhere a woman admiring the sunset sitting on the wall, couples strolling and so on and so forth. The most impressive thing for me personally were the statues. I passed a dancing couple, two dolphins joined together and a woman who wanted to follow her children up the stairs. And, of course, the sign for Puerto Vallarta 😊
Go or not? The beach promenade is perfect for a long walk just before and during golden hour. That way, you can see everything and enjoy the sunset at the same time 😀

Puerto Vallarta is a small coastal city in Mexico, which I passed on my way to Baja California, with a beautiful beach and an even more beautiful viewpoint on the beach.
The viewpoint is basically like a path that winds its way slightly upwards towards the sea and has a kind of statue in the middle. At the front, you have a great view of the water as well as back to the beach and a few boats bobbing around in the sea.
Go or not? Yes, definitely. If you’re in Puerto Vallarta, I think you should definitely check out the viewpoint 😀 😊

To be honest, the beach of Puerto Vallarta surprised me in a positive way. Not because it is so incredibly beautiful, but simply because I really wasn’t expecting anything, but it was actually quite cool.
The beach of Puerto Vallarta is lined with hotels and restaurants that use their location to give tourists a beautiful view of the sea and the beach. So the beach is a bit touristy. At the same time, however, the beach is very long and, despite the crowds, you can always find a place to chill out. And there is a viewpoint on the beach from which you can enjoy a really beautiful view of everything.
So, it’s not premium, but it’s not bad either, and honestly, it’s nicer than I expected 😊
Go or not? I don’t know if I would recommend Puerto Vallarta as a must go, but if you’re on your way to Baja California, you may have to make a few stops along the way, and I think Puerto Vallarta is one of the nicer ones. And I mean, relaxing a bit on the beach, taking a deep breath and going for a quick dip in the sea… You can’t really complain about that, can you? :D😊