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Puerto Vallarta
City in Jalisco, Mexico
Overview
Puerto Vallarta, set along the Pacific coast in Jalisco, is famed for its breathtaking beaches, lively art scene, and picturesque old town with cobbled streets and lively facades. The city blends traditional Mexican charm with a cosmopolitan atmosphere, and is a favorite for both relaxation and adventure seekers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Jalisco
Population
224,166
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.62°, -105.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,635
Local Cost
$785
Local Income
$850
Cashless
60
English
55
Temperature
22.6°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
19.9°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
8.0°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1388 mm
Internet Speed
96 Mbps
Upload
72 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
116
Coworking
1
Cafes
30
Nightlife
73
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PVR
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 30 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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