🍝 Tramonto – The Walk In Sets the ToneWe thought we were heading to dinner at Tramonto.We weren’t ready for the entrance.Walking through the Mayan Palace, surrounded by massive statues and dramatic architecture, we slowed down without even realizing it.“Wait… are we underdressed for this walk?” 😄By the time you sit down, the experience has already started.And then comes the food.For Cathy, it’s the Spaghetti alla Carbonara...
🌮 Tacos Break – Casual… Until It’s NotWe thought we’d finally try Taco Break… after 12 years of coming to Vidanta.What took us so long?From the moment you walk in, it’s a whole different energy—Mexican street food, super casual, and a vibe that just pulls you in. Waitstaff calling out orders, people moving, food coming out fast… it feels alive. And don't let the name influence you as it is MUCH MORE than Taco's. Quesadillas,...
🎭🌊 LUDŌ – This Is Not Just a ShowWe thought we were going to a show at Cirque du Soleil LUDŌ.We weren’t prepared for this.We were there in 2025 for the official opening, and from the moment you walk in, you realize—this is something completely different.A custom-built theater surrounded by towering aquarium walls… nearly 360° of visuals… and water not just as a backdrop, but as part of the performance itself.Then the show...
Vidanta Concert Series – Plan Your Trip Around ThisLooking for the right week to plan your trip around? Well don't forget to check the Vidanta Concert Series calendar for some of the top artists that are scheduled to perform. Back in 2022 while in Riviera Maya we were invited to a VIP experience where we got to meet Neal McCoy and our brother-in-law, who was a HUGE fan of his song "Billy's got his beer goggles on", actually got to sing...
🌙🍸 Santuario by Night – Just Show UpWe thought we’d stop by Santuario for a drink.We stayed for the night.Every evening brings something different—live music, singers, jazz, traditional dance, acrobatics… even live art unfolding right in front of you. You don’t plan it, you just settle in and see what the night gives you. Check the calendar on the VidantaWorld app to see what the theme is each night. Don't miss the Mexican...
✨ Rhythms of the Night — Dinner, Firelight & Jungle MagicThere are excursions…And then there are experiences that completely transport you somewhere else.That’s Rhythms of the Night.The evening begins with a scenic sunset cruise across Banderas Bay as Puerto Vallarta slowly fades into the distance and anticipation builds onboard. By the time you arrive at Las Caletas — accessible only by boat — it already feels magical.Torch-lit...
Ocean Grill Vallarta — The Restaurant Hidden Inside a Private CoveOcean Grill VallartaSome restaurants have waterfront views.Ocean Grill feels like it was carved directly into the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean.Getting there is part of the experience.After heading south toward Boca de Tomatlán, you take a small boat ride along the coastline before arriving at this secluded tropical paradise hidden inside a private beach cove. The arrival...
Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta - May 2026 Follow our daily adventures below to see what we were up to in Nuevo Vallarta. Just when we think we have seen everything that Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta has to offer we find new experiences that make this place even more magical. This time we were able to experience the luxury of The Estates facilities, discovered the ever changing art mural in Bistro Blu, dined at Brezza, finally found Sea Garden and the exit...
🐋 Vallarta Adventures Whale Watching — One of the Greatest Natural Spectacles We’ve Ever SeenDecember 2025.And we’re still talking about it.We’ve seen whales before.But nothing — absolutely nothing — prepared us for what we experienced whale watching in Puerto Vallarta.Multiple humpback whales breaching.Over and over again.Not distant little splashes on the horizon.FULL breaches.Massive whales launching completely out of the...
🎣 Fishing Puerto Vallarta — The Day the Ocean Showed OffThere’s fishing…And then there’s the kind of fishing story people think you’re exaggerating.This was the second kind.We booked our excursion with Mike’s Fishing & Tours — and from the moment we stepped onto the boat, the crew made us feel like we were in for a great day on the water.Heading out into Banderas Bay early in the morning is an experience all by itself. The...
