Puerto Vallarta is a popular vacation destination for many reasons. People gravitate to the area’s stunning natural beauty, numerous beaches, and welcoming locals. Puerto Vallarta also has so many fresh foods that are delicious as well. On most every corner in downtown, you will find traditional foods that are quite affordable, too. Read below to learn more about the 5 Puerto Vallarta foods you should try on your next visit. You deserve a relaxing and affordable vacation to Mexico!

Delicious Coconut Water

For starters, in Banderas Bay you will see numerous coconut palm trees. In Old Town Puerto Vallarta, there are numerous coconut vendors that have coconuts that are ready to open. The vendor will use a machete to open up the coconut, then they will give you a straw for you to use to drink the coconut water. Coconut water is delicious and packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Once you have drunk the coconut water, you can ask your vendor to remove the coconut meat for you, and you can eat that, too.

Traditional Ceviche

Traditional ceviche is another delicious dish you will want to try. You won’t be disappointed if you love seafood, because traditional ceviche is made using white fish, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. It will be served on tostadas with lime squeezed on top. You can also add fresh salsa if you like spicy ceviche. Ceviche is very healthy and is packed with antioxidants omegas, vitamins, and collagen.

Traditional Aguachile

Next, aguachile is a traditional dish that visitors to Puerto Vallarta must try. Traditional aguachile is made with raw shrimp in lime juice, avocado, cucumber, and chiles. You can choose the level of heat you want from mild to extremely spicy. They also have octopus ceviche which is called ceviche de pulpo in Spanish. The octopus ceviche is made using tender octopus, lime juice, onions, cilantro, and chilis. You can eat your aguachile with tortilla chips or tostadas.

Fresh and Delicious Oysters

Fresh and delicious oysters is a food that you should try on your next visit to Puerto Vallarta. The Old Town restaurants are where you can go to try fresh oysters. Also, local fishermen gather fresh oysters every day, then they sell them on the Malecon boardwalk and on the beach, too. Oysters in Vallarta are usually sold by the dozen. They are served with slices of lime, sea salt, and hot sauce. This is a Puerto Vallarta classic and delicious food.

Fresh Fruit

Mexico has fresh fruit and vegetables year round, which is a great benefit of living or traveling in the country. You can find numerous vendors in downtown Puerto Vallarta that sell fresh fruits and veggies such as mangos, pineapples, cucumbers, and jicamas. Do you like spice? If so, then you can spice up your fresh fruit with Tajin seasonings, which are spices that have been blended together. The vendor will dust your fruit with Tajin seasonings. It’s a healthy and refreshing PV food to try during your next vacation to Mexico.

Have you been wanting to go on vacation in Mexico? If so, then why not vacation in Puerto Vallarta? The area is located on the Paciific Coast of Mexico in Banderas Bay. The area has received the Safe Travels Stamp and is considered safe for vacationers. If you need a great place to stay, check out Garza Blanca. Garza Blanca is part of Tafer Hotels & Resorts which is an award winning resort provider. They sell an exclusive vacation club membership if you want to ensure quality vacations for every getaway. They have spacious and comfortable accommodations, top amenities, and VIP services. Give them a call today to learn about their travel packages. They have special deals going on right now that won’t last forever!