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Hurricane season, to 30 November.When to go

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  • Jalisco
  • Puerto Vallarta
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Meliá Puerto Vallarta

Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 14,594 reviews.
Location
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
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Pacífico · 20.66° N · 105.25° W

Getting there

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Pacífico · 20.74° N · 105.39° W

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When it's busy

DataTur hotel occupancy signals for Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco). Busy months mean higher demand and livelier energy; quiet shoulder months bring open sand and better rates.

Capacity: 13,403 rooms/day
52.5% luxury 5-star inventory
Peak season
February, March, December

Peak demand (~81.9% occupancy). Book stays and activities well in advance.

Value & quiet season
August, September, October

Lowest hotel occupancy (~53.2%). Best flight and lodging rates.

Shoulder season
January, April, May, June, July, November

Balanced sweet spot: pleasant weather with moderate, manageable crowds.

Quietest: September 2024 (51.4%) · Busiest: February 2024 (85.6%)

January 2024 to December 2024, 0–100% occupancy scale.

Source: Official hotel occupancy statistics from DataTur (SECTUR Mexico). Aggregated across registered lodging categories.