Celebrate Mexican Culture with Festivals & Events in Puerto Vallarta

Enjoy the bold foods and flavors of Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit at this annual food festival. More than 60 restaurants offer special menus allowing locals and visitors to sample and savor incredible cuisine - from local seafood to Mediterranean fare. During Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Week, participating restaurants offer three-course menus with appetizers, a main course, and a dessert at reduced prices. Come experience the Banderas Bay region's most popular culinary event.

Join this annual festival in Puerto Vallarta and experience the culinary creativity and gastronomy culture of Mexico. Sample incredible foods and meet more than 600 local, international, and celebrity chefs at Puerto Vallarta's top restaurants, hotels, and resorts, including Velas Vallarta. The Gourmet Festival showcases the epicurean culture of Mexico's Nayarit and Tepic regions and promotes Mexican hospitality and the best gourmet cuisine in the world.

One of Mexico's most eco-friendly beach destinations, Puerto Vallarta supports the local environment with its local sea turtle protection program. The turtle release season begins in July and ends in December with the arrival of the sea turtles to the beaches of Vallarta Nayarit to incubate their eggs. Once they hatch, the baby turtles are helped by locals and tourists to reach the ocean and protect them from predators. Velas Vallarta supports the sea turtle conservation program and encourages guests to be part of this amazing wildlife experience.

Art lovers are invited to explore the best Puerto Vallarta art galleries and exhibitions in the city's historic center during this highly anticipated event. Enjoy a self-guided art walk every Wednesday evening from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Discover a mix of traditional, folk, and cutting-edge contemporary art by Mexican and international artists and sip cocktails at 13 participating galleries and open houses. This is a perfect event to buy art to take back home.

The Municipal Ballet Xiutla offers a free public performance every Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Lazaro Cardenas Plaza in Old Town Puerto Vallarta and every Sunday on the stage of Los Arcos del Malecon at 8:00 pm. Experience the joy of these young dancers as they perform with coordinated steps and music. Enjoy the culture and arts of Puerto Vallarta at these festive evening shows in downtown.