Top Puerto Vallarta Classes & Workshops

Feast upon the explosive flavors of Mexican cuisine during a cooking class in Puerto Vallarta.  Shop in a vibrant market for colorful produce; visit a traditional tortilla factory; and learn of regional culinary customs with a knowledgeable guide. Gain insight into customary cooking techniques with a local master chef, discovering recipes like fish ceviche, and taste tantalizing samples of tequila on this insightful and interactive culinary tour.

Get an authentic taste of Mexico--with a twist--on this excursion. You are invited to the home of an internationally trained chef who returned home to bring his own special flair to traditional cuisine. This personalized tour starts with a visit to the market to select the best ingredients for your meal. Return to Chef’s home to cook together before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Get acquainted with Puerto Vallarta's delicious food scene on this 3.5-hour food and eating walking tour. With an expert foodie leading the way, sample the diverse array of the city's edible delights, from tacos to sweets on this culinary adventure. Stop at 10 different spots to sample the food. And while going from place to place, see some of the highlights of the town and learn about the history of Puerto Vallarta. This small-group tour is limited to just 10 people, ensuring plenty of personalized attention. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels.

Let a foodie guide lead you through the streets of Puerto Vallarta on a food and cocktail tour of the resort town. This walking tour includes food tastings of tacos and desserts along with five Mexican cocktails served by expert mixologists. You’ll learn about the cultural roots of spirits like mezcal, tequila and raicilla, and taste coffee-flavored kahlúa and michelada, Mexico´s signature beer cocktail. Numbers are limited to ensure a small-group experience.

This fun chocolate making class is something a little different from the usual Puerto Vallarta activities. Learn the process cacao beans are put through as they become the delicious chocolate sweets we know and love. You’ll get hands on experience making Mexican chocolate drinks and bon-bons you can take home.

Bite into mouthwatering tacos and more on this street food tour of Puerto Vallarta. Learn how the locals eat while an expert foodie guide leads you on foot to family-owned eateries and taco stands. You’ll sample regional specialties including carnitas and fish tacos on this walking tour. Numbers are limited to ensure a small-group experience.

Do this as early on your stay as possible, trust me, it´ll help you get acquainted with the culture, food and neighborhoods. Groups are small. We'll be happy to accommodate your large party as a private tour. You will walk away from the touristy area to immerse yourself in the local culture and visit family owned hidden food gems at their OUTDOOR food carts, two artisan shops too (except on Sundays and national holidays) Learn about: . taco culture & salsas pairing . how to choose taco stands on your own . FUN cultural facts This is a complete, affordable, and unique experience in town, designed having in mind what curious travelers are looking for. Please note it's not fit for vegetarian or pescatarians.

Eat your way through a part of Puerto Vallarta on this extensive and very edible 3.5-hour tour of the local Pitillal neighborhood. With the guide by your side, get acquainted with the many flavors and cooking styles of Mexico. Go beyond the realm of the average tourist and indulge in dishes such as slow-cooked meat, tacos, freshly grilled shrimp, churros and much more. The small-group tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring a lot of personalized attention.

A little about our history - my uncle founded a parasailing company in Vallarta in the 1960s and built it up to numerous parasailing concessions throughout the city. This led me to start as a parasailing instructor when I was in university. I continued working in parasailing for the next 14 years and was eventually given the opportunity to own one concession. My company operates very responsibly, only hiring the most experienced employees, and safety is always our top priority. What sets us apart from other parasailing concessions is that you fly much higher when taking off from the beach vs. a boat. Therefore, the view is unparalleled. For your convenience, we also cover the taxi to the location. Parasailing is my passion, I love to show tourists the beauty of our quaint little city from a bird's eye view! Vallarta Parasailing operates on the beach of Sunscape Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn). Come experience Vallarta from the Air! The best view in the city, guaranteed!

Receive comprehensive lessons that can be applied to all of your photography subjects. Each workshop comes with a detailed handout highlighting all of the topics we covered during the course. All of our students are invited to join our online community where they can continue to receive photography support and participate in our themed challenges. All skill levels and camera types can benefit from our courses as we tailor our workshops to each individual student’s needs, interests, and skill levels. You can expect to have a better knowledge of exposure and your own camera by the end of the workshop. From hobbyist to amateur photographer, or the entrepreneur trying to reach customers with better quality images, our workshops are for everyone! Our courses are designed to focus your attention and develop skills while learning new techniques. Put your expensive camera to good use and finally get out of auto mode!

Ride the waves on this private surfing lesson from Puerto Vallarta. After an easy drive to Punta Mita, receive tailored instruction according to your level of experience. Learn maneuvers on the beach and then hit point break! After the lesson, dial down your adrenaline with drinks and snacks at a local bar. Transport from a central location in Puerto Vallarta included.

Take home more than souvenirs from your stay in Puerto Vallarta during this half-day art class led by professional artist Douglas Simonson. Escape from the midday heat in his Romantic Zone studio as you pick up the basics of color mixing, painting techniques, and more in a hands-on class suitable for all ages and ability levels.

Learn to surf on the beaches of Punta de Mita, just south of Sayulita, during a small-group lesson. Your instructor takes you to one of three beaches—Anclote, La Lancha, or Burros—depending on the weather conditions and experience level of the group. This surf lesson is ideal for beginners, and surfboards and rash guards are provided. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon times to best suit your needs.

Surf School and adventure in puerto vallarta. Tours all around the bay (pv, Mita, sayulita) with perfect waves for all different levels of experience in surfing. One on one attention Pick up / drop off: We will provide pick up and drop off close to your hotel or the address that you prefer. Free pictures!!! 3 pictures per person as a gift so you can always remember your experience with us!!! We provide the best equipment for all levels of experience: Surf boards, boogie boards, longboards, Stand up paddle boards and umbrellas. Comfortable rash guards to prevent chafing and avoid sun burn. Surfers breakfast provided -energy/nutrition bar. -seasonal fruit. -bottle of water. Professional instructors, water sports experts and active surfers! ready to create the best experience and help you enjoy the process of learning this amazing sport. Tour is approximately 4 hours.

We have all the surfing and life saving certificates with the best surfing equipment , the best local knowledge and surf level with years of experience in Europe and Mexico.

Our Photography Workshops are a unique and fun experience for creative people. We are proud to host the only Sunset Photography Workshop in Puerto Vallarta including hands-on assignments such as shooting long silhouettes, learning creative techniques for capturing colorful sunsets, using flash, camera-specific lessons, and more! All skill levels and camera types can benefit from our courses as we tailor our workshops to each individual student’s needs, interests, and skill levels. You can expect to have a better knowledge of exposure and your own camera by the end of the workshop. Our workshops are group learning environments with a demonstration and verbal presentation, but each student will receive personal one-on-one attention during the hands-on portion of the course. In addition to basic exposure and camera settings, you will learn the following: Composition White Balance Using Fast & Slow Shutter Speeds Focus Modes Drive Modes Metering Modes Flash @ Sunset HDR & More!

ART VallARTa is excited to announce another season of Watercolor Classes for beginning and advanced students of watercolor taught by Veronica Rangel. Watercolor paint, brushes and paper will be supplied. During each class Veronica Rangel, will demonstrate a featured technique for you to incorporate, if you chose in that days work. This is a class you can join for one or many classes and continue to work on your art work from one lesson to another.

The route between Sayulita and San Pancho Some people travel on foot from Sayulita to San Pancho, as the hour-long hike through beaches and lush jungle trails is lovely. However, because our tour lasts six hours, we take you from one town to the other through Highway 200 on a route of approximately 5 minutes. You and your group will enjoy all the landscapes, sounds and flavors that these two villages have to offer while you walk along their avenues, buy souvenirs and meet people so friendly that you will feel happy from beginning to end. Swimming in Sayulita and San Pancho. On this tour of the beautiful coastal towns of Sayulita and San Pancho, we give our guests plenty of free time to enjoy a snack or have a delicious drink at local restaurants and bars, explore the boutiques and swim when conditions permit.

After meeting at our location, (listed below) we will have a long exposure demonstration in which you will photograph the traffic of the Romantic Zone to capture motion trails of headlights. We will then walk a few blocks to Los Muertos Pier and apply the same long exposure techniques while shooting the pier. Depending on the date of the workshop you will then either participate in shooting the moon and moonlight photography, or star trails during a new moon. We will discuss both techniques regardless of which we practice. Lastly we will create some images using the technique ‘painting with light,’ in which we will use flash lights to paint and draw onto our images. If available we can shoot the fire dancers at the Blue Shrimp restaurant.

Learn how to paint and enjoy some wonderful wine. Set on the 3rd floor with floor to ceiling windows, its a great view!

Freestyle Acrylic Painting is a class where you get to do whatever theme of a painting you would like while learning. Do you have a painting idea you would like to paint and would like to do it with the guidance of an instructor? This class is great for a beginner, student or recreational painter who enjoys being around other painters.

Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Mexico and for good reason! With the incredible food, scenery, beaches, sunsets, and amazing people, there is no better location for a photography adventure. Our Photography Workshops are a unique and fun experience for creative people. We are proud to host the only Seascape Photography Workshop in Puerto Vallarta and include hands-on assignments such as shooting long exposures, using filters, composition tips, camera-specific lessons and more! Receive comprehensive lessons that can be applied to all of your photography subjects. Each workshop comes with a detailed handout highlighting all of the topics we covered during the course. All of our students are invited to join our online community where they can continue to receive photography support and participate in our themed challenges. All skill levels and camera types can benefit from our courses as we tailor our workshops to each student’s needs.

Our Photography Workshops are a unique and fun experience for creative people. We are proud to host the only Portrait Photography Workshop in Puerto Vallarta and include hands-on assignments with a real model. You will be learning creative techniques for portraits, lighting tips, camera-specific lessons, and more! All skill levels and camera types can benefit from our courses as we tailor our workshops to each individual student’s needs, interests, and skill levels. You can expect to have a better knowledge of exposure and your own camera by the end of the workshop. In addition to discussions of travel and street photography and lessons on basic exposure, you will learn the following with hands-on assignments: Composition White Balance Posing Natural Light & Reflectors Flashes and Modifiers Focus Modes & Focal Points Drive Modes Depth of Field & More!

Learn the basics of handbuilding while creating some pottery you will remember for years to come. Please note that your dipping bowls will be ready MONDAY for pick-up