Top Puerto Vallarta Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

Learn the secrets behind classic Mexican sauces at a Puerto Vallarta cooking class that’s all about having fun. Make a wide range of sauces that you can adapt to all kinds of dishes; prepare the classic corn-based snack ‘sopes;’ and sip included beer, wine, spirits, or juice throughout the evening—you might even be dancing by the end of the class.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Mole poblano is a spicy chocolate sauce that is served over meat. Learn about this Mexican dish during a hands-on cooking class in Puerto Vallarta. Visit a local market to purchase ingredients, including Mexcian cacao and chilies, and learn to make this dish from start to finish with a group of no more than five participants. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor and take home a jar of your mole.

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.

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.

Enjoy a creative and fun experience on the beach. Good for beginners all the way to advance painters.

Puerto Vallarta is a tropical and abundant paradise, perfect for nature lovers! With exotic flowers, lizards, butterflies and more, there is no better destination for a macro photography adventure! At Butterfly Sanctuary Jardin Magico where we will be shooting, you will find over 100 different species of butterflies to photograph as well as many colorful and exotic flora! Receive long lasting lessons that can be applied to all of your photography subjects. Each workshop comes with a detailed handout on all of the topics we covered. 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. Explore the garden and learn how to create stunning floral images using different camera settings, lenses, and filters. We will have a demonstration and verbal presentation on photographing butterflies and wildlife as well as some free time to shoot assignments around the garden.

A great way to learn and experience Mexican Culture through Art! This is a hands-on class in painting and other mediums

Create amazing colorful paper and silk flowers. A perfect keepsake or gift from your trip to Puerto Vallarta!

Our photography tours have been designed to guide you through the most photogenic locations in the city, often away from the typical tourist trails, while at the same time aiding you in perfecting your photographic skills. Our aim is to help you create a work of art, rather than just taking snapshots on the “program” mode of your camera. These tours are an excellent way of combining a visit through the wonders of Puerto Vallarta. Apart from learning how to navigate quickly around modern DSLR and mirror-less cameras, we will show you how to use your inner eye to create images to be proud of. We will go over various techniques to capture images using light, composition, perspective, selective focus, shadows & highlights and other methods! The tour is of benefit to semi-professional photographers as well as beginners and advanced amateurs. All of our tours are for individuals, couples and small groups as we believe this makes for a more productive and enjoyable experience.

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.

Swap sunbathing for chocolate making on a visit to ChocoMuseo in Puerto Vallarta, ideal for choccy enthusiasts, families, or couples. Learn about Mesoamerica’s often-overlooked history of chocolate as you explore the museum with your guide, then get hands-on experience tempering, molding, and decorating your own cacao creations to take home.

Private Group Surf lessons Punta de Mita First, what is a private group surf lesson? Learning to get up on waves, fall with style, and get back up again, all in a fun group. These lessons are nature classes in the water where you & your buddies can jump in and up with both feet and share something unique together. The first lesson is as exciting for beginning surfers as it is important. You get to know the water, your board, and the valuable information from our instructors that you can take on your adventures chasing waves. Our experienced team of characters is a bonus! They are there to make the learning process exciting, unforgettable, and full of smiles. The tropical pacific shores in Nayarit bring us fun and friendly waves all year. You will catch your first wave during the first lesson and there is nothing like sharing that feeling with your group at our virgin surf beach La Lancha.

Learn to cook with a local chef in Puerto Vallarta during this private culinary experience in his home kitchen! Your host for the day is Manu, a professionally trained chef who loves to create innovative, modern fusions of classic Mexican dishes. Manu will teach you to prepare traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist, dishes you can replicate in your own kitchen at home. Enjoy the meal together in Manu's home, a small and simple but typical home in central Puerto Vallarta. Manu knows his city well so feel free to ask him for his recommendations for the best places in town to get amazing street food such as tacos al pastor and churros. Manu is experienced in catering to all types of tastes, allergies, and dietary restrictions. Upon booking, please be sure to let him know your preferences, if you have any.

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.

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

Learn how to prepare an authentic Jaliscan meal during a private cooking class at Helene’s home kitchen in Puerto Vallarta. Discover the traditional flavors used in Jaliscan cuisine and enjoy a hands-on culinary experience preparing recipes that she has perfected over the years. Get an insider's peek into the local culture and lifestyle, and spend about an hour and a half cooking before sitting down to enjoy your meal.