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Cancun vs. Puerto Vallarta Mexico: Which Side of Mexico is Better for your Vacation?

Do you prefer the Caribbean or Pacific coast of Mexico? We’re comparing Puerto Vallarta to the Riviera Maya/Cancun side of Mexico to help you pick which side of Mexico is better for your next vacation! We’ll look at the beaches and how swimmable they are, weather & climate, activities/excursions/things to do on each coast, types of accommodations, safety, prices & cost and overall vibes.

Mexico east coast vs. west coast: the ultimate showdown. Which side of Mexico do you like better?

READ/VIEW MORE:
Puerto Vallarta vs Riviera Maya: Here’s How to Choose Your Next Mexico Vacation

Puerto Vallarta vs Riviera Maya: Here’s How to Choose Your Next Mexico Vacation

Grand Palladium Vallarta video tour:

Valladolid & Cenotes video:

Holbox Island video:

14 Unique Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta with Itineraries (+ hidden gems and secret spots)

14 Unique Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta with Itineraries (+ hidden gems and secret spots) for 2024

Hot Springs near Puerto Vallarta video:

Rivera del Rio Hotel (PV) video:

7 Puerto Vallarta Scams: How to Avoid Them and Stay Safe

8 Puerto Vallarta Scams: How to Avoid Them and Stay Safe

Other Mexico Posts:
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/category/destinations/mexico/

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:19 Quick Comparison
2:23 Beaches & Water
4:00 Weather & Climate
4:58 Activities & Things to Do
7:50 Hotels & Accommodations
8:55 Safety
9:38 Prices
10:05 Which Side I Prefer…

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About me – Aly Smalls:
I’m the CFF (Chief Fun Finder) of my travel website – Like Where You’re Going.

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A former Tourism Development Officer who now makes fun and easy to follow travel itineraries for your next trip. Wherever your travels take you, I’ll help make sure you like where you’re going!

My free travel and destination guides focus on unique & fresh itineraries – showcasing Canada, USA, Mexico and a bit of Europe.

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#mexico #puertovallarta #cancun #rivieramaya

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Cancun vs. Puerto Vallarta Mexico: Which Side of Mexico is Better for your Vacation?

Do you prefer the Caribbean or Pacific coast of Mexico? We're comparing Puerto Vallarta to the Riviera Maya/Cancun side of Mexico to help you pick which side of Mexico is better for your next vacation! We'll look at the beaches and how swimmable they are, weather & climate, activities/excursions/things to do on each coast, types of accommodations, safety, prices & cost and overall vibes.

Mexico east coast vs. west coast: the ultimate showdown. Which side of Mexico do you like better?

READ/VIEW MORE:
Puerto Vallarta vs Riviera Maya: Here’s How to Choose Your Next Mexico Vacation
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/puerto-vallarta-vs-riviera-maya-cancun/

Grand Palladium Vallarta video tour:
https://youtu.be/UKU5BLQRYIA

Valladolid & Cenotes video:
https://youtu.be/CbreJcdY0IE

Holbox Island video:
https://youtu.be/V88u483PQyQ

14 Unique Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta with Itineraries (+ hidden gems and secret spots)
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/day-trips-from-puerto-vallarta/

Hot Springs near Puerto Vallarta video:
https://youtu.be/tEiaDF_uA_c

Rivera del Rio Hotel (PV) video:
https://youtu.be/H9XaMOUrdVs

7 Puerto Vallarta Scams: How to Avoid Them and Stay Safe
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/puerto-vallarta-scams/

Other Mexico Posts:
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/category/destinations/mexico/

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:19 Quick Comparison
2:23 Beaches & Water
4:00 Weather & Climate
4:58 Activities & Things to Do
7:50 Hotels & Accommodations
8:55 Safety
9:38 Prices
10:05 Which Side I Prefer...

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About me - Aly Smalls:
I'm the CFF (Chief Fun Finder) of my travel website - Like Where You're Going.
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/

A former Tourism Development Officer who now makes fun and easy to follow travel itineraries for your next trip. Wherever your travels take you, I'll help make sure you like where you're going!

My free travel and destination guides focus on unique & fresh itineraries - showcasing Canada, USA, Mexico and a bit of Europe.

Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/likewhereyouregoing/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/likewhereyouregoing/

#mexico #puertovallarta #cancun #rivieramaya

//

Some of my videos contain affiliate links meaning I may make a small commission if you make a qualifying purchase. I only share products, services and experiences I use, love and trust. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

MUSIC:
I use Epidemic Sound for my music
Sign up for a free 30 day trial
https://share.epidemicsound.com/3h53ji

Business inquiries:
[email protected]