One of the things Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit are known for internationally is their diversity of gastronomic experiences.

The gastronomic offer of Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit is as varied as the range of tastes and palates of its visitors. You can enjoy romantic little places nestled in its streets, spectacular restaurants of internationally recognized chefs, trattorias and bistros facing the sea, Mexican food outlets, cafeterias-bookstores and everything your palate seeks to discover the essence of this magical destination.

Although gastronomy is a whole-year gratuitous event in the bay, the last leg of the year, which is considered high season in Puerto Vallarta, is the one filled with gastronomical events that bring special offers, unique delightful experiences and special chef guests from all over the world.

Here we share some of the most expected gastronomic events of the season:

 

Vallarta-Nayarit Gastronomica

October 12 to 18, 2022

Having as scenarios the most paradisiacal places of the Mexican Pacific, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, Vallarta-Nayarit Gastronomica, on its 14th edition, will receive the most relevant Chefs in the world, Michelin Stars, 50 Best and Top Chef who will be cooking live on the main stage and at the most popular dinners and events.

The world of wine, tastings with Premium distillates, Gourmet workshops, Tasting area, VNG Liquid with the most avant-garde mixology, presence of Guest States that will show all its gastronomic and tourist offer and the Nebulosa Project Pop up that will replicate the Jalisco forest at the event venue.

Sustainability will have a leading role with the main world organizations talking about vital issues for the planet: the seas, the mountains, livestock, the biocultural landscape, deforestation… and of course sustainable gastronomy.

Get more information about this great event at: vallartanayaritgastronomica.com

 

Festival Gourmet International

November 10-20, 2022

Festival Gourmet International is the greatest gourmet tradition in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit and this year it celebrates its 27th edition.
An extraordinary event with the participation of more than 60 chefs in 30 restaurants, turning our destinations into the showcase of gourmet gastronomy in Mexico.

Get more information about this great event at: festivalgourmet.com.mx

 

Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead)

November 2, 2022

One of the most important festivities in Mexico is Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead, which is celebrated on November 2. In Puerto Vallarta, the Day of the Dead is a week-long festival that includes displays of beautiful shrines along the Malecon (boardwalk) that can also be found in town squares, and at art exhibitions during the celebration.

The week-long festivities also include folkloric ballets, mariachis, and Catrinas (painted skeleton mask) contests, and specially…food. You can enjoy the best of Mexican food delights during this great celebration that allows locals and foreign tourists to experience the traditional and modern culture of our ancestors.

 

Posadas and Holidays in the Bay

December 16 –31, 2022

The holidays in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, are a joyful and traditional season where locals and visitors delight their palates with the best of the best of Mexican cuisine. If you want to try traditional Mexican recipes, then the holidays in December, are your best chance! Pozole, Tostadas, Tacos, Tamales, Enchiladas and every Mexican dish imaginable is available in the various Kermeses events, restaurants and local’s homes throughout Mexico.

Posadas are representative festivals that are celebrated 9 days before Christmas. They start on the 16th and the grand closing is on the 24th of December, right before Noche Buena and Christmas. Then of course you have the celebrations for New Year’s Eve and then Dia de Reyes (Three Kings Day) in January 6th.

 

Gastronomy is so exiting in Banderas Bay!