Puerto Vallarta is one of the leading travel destinations in Mexico. Its pristine sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, luxurious resorts, and the cultural diversity make it an instant magnet for millions of travelers across the globe looking for an ideal vacation in Mexico. The region’s culinary diversity is hailed around the world, and it is another major reason why most people have this city on their bucket list. You will not only find a variety of authentic Mexican dishes, but also you will find unique and rare cuisines whose tastes and flavors will be a pure haven to your mouth and tummy. If you want to sample authentic Mexican delicacies, scroll down below for the best food tours in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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1. Indulge in the city’s authentic flavors
The best way to get introduced to the region’s finest flavors is to go for a food tour right inside the city. With such a tour, an expert foodie will take the lead and guide you to some of the city’s popular eateries, where you will sample some of the city’s best delights as an introduction to the scope of what you can expect from the region. Apart from indulging in great tacos and other sweet culinary delights, this food tour will also enlighten you on Puerto Vallarta’s rich history and culture.
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2. Taste the different varieties of tacos
Tacos are very common in Mexico. In this evening tour, you can dig into different varieties of tacos and sample as many flavors as you can. This is your best chance to indulge in tacos, pozole, churros, and quesadillas from different taco stands, served hot and fresh. While you indulge in delicious tacos, you will also learn the incredible history of the neighborhoods you will be visiting, including the gastronomic history of all the neighborhoods.
3. Treat your taste buds to delicious street food and fish tacos
Can you imagine the thrill that comes with combining a taco tour and a Puerto Vallarta street food tour? This is like killing two birds with one stone, and the result will be an appreciative tongue and a belly full of Puerto Vallarta’s finest flavors. This tour will see you visit some of the local eateries and taco stands, where you will relish some of the city’s most cherished flavors and tacos. This is the tour you need when you want to get a taste of specialty fish tacos and carnitas as well as some of the best tostadas and other great street foods.
4. Indulge in Puerto Vallarta’s gourmet food scene
Though a rather casual city, Puerto Vallarta’s food scenes are not just dominated by tacos and other street foods. It has an incredibly diverse gourmet food scene, and one that you can fully comprehend through a gourmet food tour. This tour will see you visit award-winning restaurants specializing in various gourmet cuisines. During the tour, you will have a chance to sample the city’s finest such as slow-roasted pork, seafood, chicken asado, and mahi mahi, among others, while accompanying them with different kinds of cocktails. This is also a great tour if you seek indulgence in some of the best local drinks.
5. Sample tacos aboard a Convertible Vintage VW Beetle
Take your food tour a notch higher by going for a full blow taco tour aboard a classic VW convertible beetle. This is a fancy way to sample as many taco stands as possible without spending a lot of time because you won’t have to walk from one stretch of the street to the other. While you move from one street to the other, your experienced guide will also share with you more about the local cuisines as well as the history and the general state of life in Puerto Vallarta.
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6. Go on a bike tour and sample the best tacos in town
How about combining your street food experience with sightseeing in a single tour? Well, this is exactly what you get when you opt for this thrilling bike tacos tour. It is a nice way to peddle through the neighborhoods as a small group, making occasional stops at taco stands to grab a bite. At the end of the tour, you will not only feel more physically fit but also you shall have explored the neighborhoods and sample a variety of tacos in a manner that wouldn’t have been possible through the normal walking tours.
7. Savor traditional specialities of Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town
The streets of Puerto Vallarta usually come to life after the sun goes down. This is the time when small traders, street entertainers, and street food stalls come to life. It is also the time when most locals love going out to indulge in street foods. With this tour, therefore, you will get treated to some of the town’s finest flavors, including traditional specialties such as quesadillas, churros, fish tacos and al pastor, among others.
Enjoy the tastes and flavors of Puerto Vallarta
Don’t just listen to stories about the incredible foods in Puerto Vallarta. Give yourself a chance to enjoy the city’s tastes and flavors by choosing any of these best food tours in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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