Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco · December 31 to January 1, 2027
New Year's Eve in Puerto Vallarta
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New Year's Eve in Puerto Vallarta
When is New Year's Eve in Puerto Vallarta 2026/27?
New Year's Eve in Puerto Vallarta 2026/27 runs December 31 to January 1, 2027. It's held on the same dates every year.
2026/27December 31 to January 1, 2027Every year
2027/28December 31 to January 1, 2028Every year
How the dates are set: Every year on the night of December 31, with the fireworks at midnight.
New Year's Eve in Puerto Vallarta schedule
- December 31: Live music, a festive atmosphere and a fireworks show at midnight.
- Midnight: Fireworks go off over the Malecon, with food, dancing and music around it.
- December 31 (Las Caletas, 2024): In 2024 the Rhythms of the Night New Year's Eve event at Las Caletas Beach offered a fireworks display over Banderas Bay.
- January 1: The Vallarta Botanical Gardens, 20 acres of preserved Sierra Madre ecosystem, are a quiet New Year's Day visit and a local tradition.
Sources: visitpuertovallarta.com, reddit.com, visitpuertovallarta.com, vallarta-adventures.com
Where to stay in Puerto Vallarta
- New Year's Eve is peak season in Puerto Vallarta, and hotel occupancy has reached close to capacity, so book accommodations well in advance.
Source: vallarta-adventures.com
Tickets and cost
Public beaches in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta are a budget way to watch the fireworks from ground level. Dinners, boat cruises and beach parties are separate paid options.
Source: vallarta-adventures.com
New Year's Eve in Puerto Vallarta: questions people ask
Where can I watch the New Year's Eve fireworks in Puerto Vallarta?
The Malecon is a popular spot, with food, dancing and music when the fireworks go off at midnight. Public beaches in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta also work.
What is the weather like on New Year's Eve in Puerto Vallarta?
Days bring clear skies and warm but not scorching temperatures. It may cool slightly near midnight, so bring a light jacket or sweater.
Should I book a hotel early for New Year's Eve in Puerto Vallarta?
Yes. New Year's Eve is peak season, and hotel occupancy has reached close to capacity.
What is there to do on New Year's Day in Puerto Vallarta?
The Vallarta Botanical Gardens are a calm choice, and a spa day is another. January 1 visits to the gardens have become a local tradition.
Sources: reddit.com, vallarta-adventures.com
About New Year's Eve in Puerto Vallarta
Midnight fireworks over Banderas Bay, beach parties and warm winter weather on Mexico's Pacific coast.
On December 31 the Malecon fills with live music, dancing and a fireworks show at midnight over Banderas Bay. Restaurants, beach clubs and boat cruises add dinners and parties for every budget. It is peak season, so rooms fill up early.
Know before you go
- Pack a light jacket, since it can cool off near midnight.
- Book rooms well in advance, because New Year's Eve is peak season.
- Puerto Vallarta's airport (PVR) serves the city and the Malecon.
Planning the trip
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