Why Puerto Vallarta
PV is one of the friendliest resort towns in Mexico — whether you visit solo, as a couple on your honeymoon, or as a group of foodies. The town has over 1,000 restaurants to tempt every taste and budget. PV is walkable, warm, and full of easy places to strike up a conversation over fish tacos or a sunset margarita. It's a long-time favourite for singles, a welcoming and LGBTQ+ friendly destination, and a classic snowbird escape: the pace is unhurried, the beach clubs are social without being overwhelming, and the historic old town gives you somewhere lovely to wander that isn't just a pool bar.
What it's built for
- Solo travellers who want easy warmth and a built-in social scene, not isolation
- Seniors escaping the winter for a slower, sunnier pace
- Small groups of friends who want beach days and real town to explore
- A gentle first trip to Mexico — familiar enough to feel safe, vibrant enough to feel like an adventure
- An established LGBTQ+ friendly and inclusive destination, welcoming to everyone
When to go
November through April is the sweet spot — dry, warm, and exactly when winter is at its worst back home.