Top Puerto Vallarta Unique Experiences

Mole poblano is a spicy chocolate sauce that is served over meat. Learn about this Mexican dish during a hands-on cooking class in Puerto Vallarta. Visit a local market to purchase ingredients, including Mexcian cacao and chilies, and learn to make this dish from start to finish with a group of no more than five participants. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor and take home a jar of your mole.

Learn all about chocolate production, from pod to pastry, and get the chance to sample some artisanal chocolate yourself with this visit to Planeta Cacao, a cacao garden near Puerto Vallarta. You'll learn all about the importance of chocolate in pre-Colombian times, see how it's cultivated, and learn all about the process of preparing it for consumption.

Taste unlimited tacos at four family-run eateries during this small-group dinner crawl in Puerto Vallarta. Skip tourist traps and explore Old Town and downtown spots where locals eat. Enjoy a full dinner of meat and vegetarian tacos with salsas and toppings, plus unlimited purified water, fruity aguas frescas, and domestic beer.

Get an insider's introduction to Mexico's most iconic street snack during this small-group taco tasting tour. Discover a handful of family-run taco stands and eateries where locals eat, tasting between up to ten different tacos each. Tours also include drinks, dessert, and a visit to a local corn tortilla factory.

Swap sunbathing for chocolate making on a visit to ChocoMuseo in Puerto Vallarta, ideal for choccy enthusiasts, families, or couples. Learn about Mesoamerica’s often-overlooked history of chocolate as you explore the museum with your guide, then get hands-on experience tempering, molding, and decorating your own cacao creations to take home.