-Sailfish Fishing Tournament: Annual international sailfish tournament in November. 2008 marks the 52th year.

-San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Annual Regatta: Starts off the yachting season in late fall and heralds the arrival of ocean racers and fancy motor yachts.

-Tributo a la Virgen de Guadalupe: Tribute to the Virgen of Guadalupe the first 12 days of each December. Daily evening processions to the church from various "colonias" or residential sections, of the town.

-Fiesta de Puerto Vallarta: Parades and other events for visitors in December.

-Charreadas: Mexican-style rodeos throughout the Bahia de Banderas on weekends. Lively and fun, especially in the towns in Valle de las Banderas.

-Mariachi: The typical, lively gusty musical groups of Jalisco. Most evenings about town in various hotels and restaurants.

-Semana Santa (Easter): Fireworks, dancing and food.

-Fiesta de Mayo (May): A celebration with sports contests, music, art shows and parades

-Independence Day (September 15th)

-Celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe (December): A fiesta honoring Mexico 's patron saint.

-Typical Products of Puerto Vallarta: Include hand-made huaraches (sandals of leather),lamps and other blown glass works, artifacts of the Huichol indians and wood carvings.

Other traditional Mexican items readily available include sombreros and other hats; sarapes and carpets; equipale, rustic and colonial furniture; various potteries and ceramics, jewelry - especially silver and clothing ranging from sports and beach wear to creative designs of daily and evening wear.