Puerto Vallarta Bar Crawls: 11 to Book

1.Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Walk Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone with a local guide such as Edgar, Gio, or Miel, stopping for tacos, dessert, six Mexican cocktails, and spirit tastings. You’ll learn how tequila, mezcal, pulque, and raicilla differ while visiting family-run eateries, taco stands, and small bars. The group is limited to 10, making questions and conversation easy.

“Miel is a fantastic guide with a passion for food, history and how it all ties back to community and culture. She took us to many different taco, tequila, and Mezcal places; and did a fabulous job explaining the cultural roots and differences between the spirits; as well as how to layer different salsas and sauces for the best taco experience ever! The small-group format of ten of allowed us to get to know each other and ask questions. Thank you for a wonderful evening Miel, this was a highlight of our trip and I highly recommend this excursion.”

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2.VIP Nightclub Tour in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Meet your guide at Mandala at 10 p.m. and visit up to three downtown Puerto Vallarta clubs, with cover charges, VIP entry, and included well drinks. Guides such as Junior and Yahir have earned praise for keeping groups together and making the night fun. Clubs change by date, so expect a flexible, late-night party rather than a fixed route.

“Woow! Amazing night. Junior was an amazing host and definitely the life of the party. Me & my boyfriend was supposed to go out on Saturday night but sadly our flight that day got delayed for the next day. & The host was very understandable so he reschedule us for the Sunday. Junior was so much fun to be around with very friendly very kind. We was well taken care of. Tequila shots were coming in like crazy! LOL Definitely suggest going to the nightclub events and have a memorable night with Junior.”

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3.Secret Agave Bar Crawl in Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98

Spend about four hours tasting Mexico’s lesser-known agave spirits with guides such as Gio or Edgar. The small-group evening visits Barrio Bistro, La Pulqueria, El Tasting Room, El Colibri, and Mezcal & Sal, pairing five shots and five cocktails with food tastings, including tlacoyo and Oaxaca-style bites.

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4.Private Mexican Cooking Class & Tequila Cocktail at Tanya’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about three hours with Tanya in her home in Ixtapa, near Puerto Vallarta. Start with a tequila cocktail, prepare Mexican dishes in her open kitchen, and sit down to eat what you made. The menu may include shrimp tacos, ceviche tostadas, chicken enchiladas, guacamole, and a Mexican dessert. Vegetarian options are available by request.

“It was a hands on wonderful experience Tanya was warm and inviting We all had a great time The food was delicious All of the dishes were fairly easy to prepare and everyone had a part in making them”

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5.Cabaret Show and Mixology Cocktails in a Mexican Cantina

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.)

Spend an evening at La Catrina Cantina in Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone, where live singers perform Mexican music, R&B, and pop in Spanish and English. Your package includes an infused tequila shot, two Viva Mexico cocktails, Tajín popcorn, and access to decorative costumes. A drag show may also appear.

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6.Dance Lessons and Cocktails in a Mexican Cantina

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet Sophie, Miguel, and the La Catrina Cantina team in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica for a 2.5-hour Cuban salsa and bachata lesson. You’ll practice new steps, dress in Mexican-themed costumes, then enjoy live music with a welcome infused tequila shot, two specialty cocktails, and Tajín popcorn. Food and extra drinks cost extra.

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7.Cabaret Show with Cocktails & Costumes

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $17Best value

Spend up to four hours at La Catrina Cantina in Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone with an infused tequila shot, two Viva Mexico cocktails, Tajin popcorn, costumes, live music, and possible drag entertainment. The nightly lineup changes, so expect a lively adult cabaret rather than a fixed show.

“Real singing not lip syncing entertainers. Personal service. Good food overall we’d go back since we all had fun.”

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8.Mezcal vs. Tequila Cocktail Tasting in a Cantina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

At La Catrina Cantina in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, you’ll dress in a Mexican costume, taste tequila and mezcal on their own, then compare them in fruit-based cocktails. The two-hour evening includes 17 tastings, one full favorite cocktail, live entertainment, and a return to the cantina. Miguel and the bartending team help keep the tasting friendly and lively.

“The bartenders were very friendly and welcoming. The drinks were delicious and was swayed away from tequila to the smoky taste of the mezcals they served. I'm definitely more of a mezcal fan, now. The entertainment was very lively, and the bar's aesthetic did not disappoint. Thanks to Miguel and the rest of the bartenders. Will definitely do this again when I come back.”

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9.Versalles at Night Gastro Tour & Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $98

Spend four hours with a local English-speaking guide, including Miel, exploring Versalles after dark. Visit up to eight tasting locations, sample regional seafood and beef dishes, hear the stories behind local food makers, and learn where residents eat and drink. Food is included; four drink pairings cost an extra $23.

“Miel was very knowledgeable and a delightful hostess for our tour. She took excellent care of us throughout the tour and appeared to enjoy her job. We would recommend this tour highly!”

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10.All you can drink Bar Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Meet your party guide at 10:00 PM outside Sky Mandala in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Visit two major clubs, usually including Mandala Nightclub or La Vaquita, with skip-the-line entry, reserved tables, cover charges, and unlimited beer, tequila, rum, vodka, and mixed drinks until 2:00 AM.

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11.Malecon and Romantic Zone Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Join Omar for a 150-minute English walking tour from the Malecón to Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone. Learn where to find salsa, pop, karaoke, cabaret, late-night tacos, and more, with 2 to 3 tequila shots and practical tips for choosing your evening plans.

“Omar was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. It felt like we were taking a tour with a friend. He took us to all of the places we hoped to visit and more. Omar answered all of our questions and was pretty funny as well. Well worth the money, thankyou”

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