Nuevo Vallarta, located in the exclusive area of Riviera Nayarit in Mexico is only a short distance from Puerto Vallarta. In addition to all the top activities on offer in Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta has its own charming excursions and adrenaline driven activities.

The top activities in Nuevo Vallarta to enjoy are many, and depending on your taste in things to do, you will find you are spoiled for choice. You can do anything from skydiving to horseback riding, kite surfing to whale watching, banana boats to romantic dinners, the choice of top activities in Nuevo Vallarta is yours!

Skydiving

If you have ever wanted to jump out of a plane over the ocean, Nuevo Vallarta is the perfect place to try this incredible heart-stopping sport. During the months of November through April, a professional skydiving team offer parachute jumps that land on the beach in Nuevo Vallarta for novices and seasoned jumpers alike.

Zip Lining

One of the most popular top activities in Nuevo Vallarta is taking a zip line excursion. There are various companies operating in and around Nuevo Vallarta that will take you to amazing zip line locations where you will ride between jungle covered mountains and river worn ravines.

Horseback Riding

You can ride horseback along the beach at Nuevo Vallarta or take a tour into the mountains.

ATVs

Renting an ATV 4×4 and going off track is great fun and amongst the most thrilling top activities in Nuevo Vallarta.

Swimming with Dolphins

Nuevo Vallarta is home to a choice of professional dolphin centers where you can swim with dolphins kept in excellent conditions as well as pose with sea lions.

Pirates of the Bay

Many people name the Pirate Ship night cruise or the children’s day adventure as one of the top activities in Nuevo Vallarta. Nuevo Vallarta is only a short distance from Puerto Vallarta’s cruise port, from where the pirate ship departs.