Adventure on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit Water Sports

Experience the Pacific Ocean with snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, surfing, scuba diving, e-foiling, and exciting water sports throughout Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.

Pacific Ocean Adventures

Discover the Best Water Sports in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit are among Mexico’s premier destinations for water sports. Paddle secluded coves, snorkel vibrant reefs, learn to surf, explore beneath the waves, or experience thrilling adventures on the Pacific Ocean with activities for every age and skill level.

Explore Below the Surface

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving

Discover colorful reefs, tropical fish, sea turtles, rays, and incredible marine life while snorkeling or scuba diving at some of the region's most spectacular underwater locations.

Paddle the Coast

Kayaking & Paddleboarding

Explore calm bays, hidden beaches, mangroves, and secluded coves by kayak or paddleboard while enjoying breathtaking scenery along Mexico's Pacific coastline.

Courtyard swimming pool at Hacienda de Vallarta Centro, viewed through open wooden doors with tropical plants and poolside chairs.
Centro

Hacienda Pool Day

A relaxed pool day with family and friends in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica.
Woman feeding a bottlenose dolphin beside a marine mammal specialist at a pool in Nuevo Vallarta.
Nuevo Vallarta

Trainer for a Day

Discover daily marine mammal care through guided learning, dolphin swims and a sea lion encounter.
Two dolphins swimming through a turquoise pool in front of four smiling guests wearing blue life jackets.
Nuevo Vallarta

Signature Swim

A guided dolphin swim with time to learn, observe and share the experience.
Five guests in blue life jackets laughing around a sea lion rising from a swimming pool with its mouth open.
Nuevo Vallarta

Sea Lion Experience

Meet sea lions in shallow water and learn about their behavior with a marine mammal specialist.
Family of four wearing blue life jackets smiling beside a bottlenose dolphin in a turquoise pool during a private dolphin swim in Nuevo Vallarta.
Marina Vallarta

Private Dolphin Swim

A guided dolphin encounter shared exclusively with your own group.
Woman in a blue life jacket embracing a bottlenose dolphin in a bright blue swimming pool.
Nuevo Vallarta

Dolphins & Sea Lions

A guided dolphin swim and sea lion encounter in Nuevo Vallarta.
Ride the Pacific

Surfing & Ocean Adventures

Learn to surf, ride world-class waves, try e-foiling, or enjoy other exciting water sports with experienced instructors and quality equipment throughout the region.

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Experience More On the Water

Continue your adventure with yacht charters, fishing trips, boat rentals, beautiful beaches, exceptional dining, luxury stays, and unforgettable experiences throughout Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.

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