Ideas For Celebrating The 4th Of July In Puerto Vallarta

Shows & Sunset5 min read

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Explorers, Families, Couples

Person holding a sparkler wrapped in an American flag at the beach.
Written by Vallarta Adventures

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Get ready to celebrate the 4th of July in Puerto Vallarta with a variety of activities.

Enjoy the top-rated Rhythms of the Night dinner show with an immersive experience of acrobatics and music. Take a sunset cruise across the Bay of Banderas for stunning views and an open bar.

Families can explore Las Caletas & Dolphin Combo or experience an Outdoor Adventure & Los Arcos Snorkeling tour. For a more relaxed celebration, unwind on a luxury yacht with snorkeling and water activities.

ARE YOU ALL PACKED AND READY TO SPEND YOUR 4TH OF JULY IN PUERTO VALLARTA, BUT DON'T KNOW HOW TO CELEBRATE THE ACTUAL HOLIDAY?

From spending time on some of Mexico’s most beautiful beaches to outdoor adventures embodying this American holiday spirit, we’ve compiled a list of the best things to do in Vallarta on the 4th of July.

Here is what you can look forward to!

1. RHYTHMS OF THE NIGHT

Fill your 4th of July with magic by celebrating at Rhythms of the Night, the #1 Dinner Show in Puerto Vallarta.

Performers with flaming props entertaining a crowd at night on stone steps.

The amazing tropical venue, ambiance, delicious food, and open bar make this the perfect opportunity to toast to the 4th of July with your friends, family, and new friends you may make throughout the night!

Replace your typical backyard 4th of July barbecue with a wonderful buffet candle-lit dinner on a hillside open dining room and terrace.

Couples enjoying a candlelit dinner with live music in a rustic restaurant.

A strings trio will serenade you and your party while you eat, and then after you’ll be treated to an immersive experience complete with acrobatics, original music, and special effects.

No fireworks display can beat this!

2. PUERTO VALLARTA SUNSET CRUISE

The Puerto Vallarta Sunset Cruise is one of the best things to do in Vallarta on the 4th of July.

Sailboats on the ocean at sunset with a city skyline in the distance in Puerto Vallarta

You’ll enjoy a beautiful sunset while crossing the Bay of Banderas. As you take in the breathtaking atmosphere, you’ll be treated to a glass of fine wine, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and an open bar to celebrate the occasion.

Apart from sailing across the Bay of Banderas, you’ll spend your 4th of July in Vallarta getting a view of the Puerto Vallarta city skyline and the iconic Sierra Madre Mountains, which all come together to reflect brilliant hues and shadows you can’t get from fireworks.

Out of all the things to do in Vallarta on the 4th of July, this is definitely one of the most eye-catching.

Group of friends enjoying drinks on a sailboat at sunset in Puerto Vallarta

If you’re visiting Vallarta with your family, close friends, or a loved one and want a more intimate 4th of July experience, you can even charter a private sunset sail.

3. COMBO: LAS CALETAS & DOLPHINS

Three children wearing patriotic-themed clothing run along the beach at Las Caletas, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

If you want to celebrate the 4th of July in Vallarta with your family, we can’t recommend the Las Caletas & Dolphin Combo tour enough.

This activity happens in two days, so you can visit Las Caletas on the actual 4th of July, and continue with the fun on the next day with the joyous experience of interacting with our sweet Pacific Bottlenose dolphins.

At Las Caletas, adults can easily, get into the celebratory mood with a Wine and Mezcal tasting, as well as with an open bar that accompanies your entire beach day.

Your children will find all sorts of activities adapted specifically for them at our Kids Adventure Park, and as a family, you can explore the calm waters on a paddleboard or kayak.

Family kayaking in shallow water near a tropical shoreline in Las Caletas

In preparation for your evening celebrations, this tour allows you to nap in one of the shaded hammocks strung between palms—the perfect way to recharge so you can enjoy your 4th of July in Vallarta

4. LUXURY YACHT & SNORKELING

You can turn the adventure down a notch and find a good middle ground for enjoying your 4th of July in Vallarta with our Luxury Yacht & Snorkeling.

This exclusive experience lets you unwind on a luxury catamaran yacht while you cruise along the bay and watch the marine birds and even dolphins in their natural habitat. While you savor the sights and sounds of the ocean, you can also enjoy fresh snacks, a delicious lunch, and a selection of tropical cocktails and other refreshing beverages.

Woman relaxing on a yacht with a drink in hand, overlooking the ocean and mountains in Puerto Vallarta.

After a panoramic ride across the bay, the yacht anchors at the beautiful Majahuitas beach, where you can participate in a surreal snorkeling experience surrounded by imposing rock walls and untouched vegetation.

Yacht anchored near a tropical beach surrounded by lush forest.

Apart from relaxing on the yacht and snorkeling, you can also enjoy an array of water activities like kayaking and paddle boarding along the coastline.

Spending time in Mexico’s great outdoors is the perfect way to enjoy a unique 4th of July in Vallarta.

WE HAVE ALL THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN VALLARTA ON THE 4TH OF JULY!

Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie who would like to celebrate with a day full of thrills or you prefer an evening celebration with a sunset cruise and a fantastic dinner paired with an open bar, you’ll never run out of things to do in Vallarta on the 4th of July with Vallarta Adventures!

Woman celebrating with a United States flag and confetti in hand, by the sea in Puerto Vallarta.
Published on May 18, 2024

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