Cities Near Puerto Vallarta
Cities near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tepic, Tesistán, Manzanillo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is Tepic, about 65 mi (105 km) away — roughly 1 hr 57 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tepic | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tesistán | 114 mi / 184 km | 2 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Manzanillo | 119 mi / 191 km | 2 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Guadalajara | 119 mi / 191 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hacienda Santa Fe | 120 mi / 193 km | 2 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tonalá | 129 mi / 208 km | 3 hr | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ciudad Guzmán | 131 mi / 211 km | 3 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez | 135 mi / 216 km | 3 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Tecomán | 147 mi / 236 km | 3 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Tepatitlán de Morelos | 160 mi / 258 km | 3 hr 43 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Puerto Vallarta
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tepic. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Puerto Vallarta
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Tesistán, Manzanillo, Guadalajara, Hacienda Santa Fe, Tonalá. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Puerto Vallarta include Tepic, Tesistán, Manzanillo, Guadalajara, Hacienda Santa Fe. The closest is Tepic, about 65 miles (105 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Puerto Vallarta
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Tepic
- → Best time to visit Tesistán
- → Best time to visit Manzanillo
- → Best time to visit Guadalajara
- → Best time to visit Hacienda Santa Fe
- → Best time to visit Tonalá
- → Best time to visit Ciudad Guzmán
- → Best time to visit Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez
- → Best time to visit Tecomán
- → Best time to visit Tepatitlán de Morelos