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Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta?
Both are culture, food and nightlife destinations in North America. Guadalajara adds history and architecture. Puerto Vallarta adds beaches, mountains and romantic.
| Guadalajara | Puerto Vallarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Cost of a week | mid-priced | mid-priced |
| Crowds at peak | medium | medium |
| Best months | Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May |
| Warmest month | May, 33°C | July, 31°C |
| Coolest month | December, 24°C | January, 26°C |
| Known for | Guadalajara Cathedral, Hospicio Cabañas, Mercado Libertad, Tlaquepaque | Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Los Arcos, Malecón, Cuale River Island |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | Guadalajara | Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°C | 26°C |
| Feb | 28°C | 26°C |
| Mar | 31°C | 26°C |
| Apr | 32°C | 27°C |
| May | 33°C | 29°C |
| Jun | 31°C | 30°C |
| Jul | 27°C | 31°C |
| Aug | 26°C | 30°C |
| Sep | 27°C | 30°C |
| Oct | 27°C | 30°C |
| Nov | 26°C | 29°C |
| Dec | 24°C | 28°C |
So which one?
Pick Guadalajara if…
you want history and architecture. It also works in October, November, December, when Puerto Vallarta is off-season.
Pick Puerto Vallarta if…
you want beaches, mountains and romantic. It suits families particularly well. It also works in March, April, May.
Both are at their best in January, February.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta cheaper?
Guadalajara is mid-priced for a week, Puerto Vallarta is mid-priced.
Which is warmer, Guadalajara or Puerto Vallarta?
Guadalajara peaks at 33°C in May; Puerto Vallarta peaks at 31°C in July.
Can you do both in one trip?
Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.
Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.