Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – Puerto Vallarta once again shines on the world stage, earning multiple nominations at the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. This beloved coastal city continues to capture the hearts of travelers with its unique blend of traditional Mexican charm and modern tourism infrastructure.
Known for its golden beaches, lush mountains, and welcoming spirit, Puerto Vallarta is nominated in the City, Beaches, and Airport categories. Several of the destination’s outstanding hotels and resorts are also contenders for top honors, highlighting the strength of its hospitality industry.
In the hotel category, nominees include Barceló Puerto Vallarta, Hacienda San Ángel, Hotel Amapa, Hotel Mousai, Krystal Puerto Vallarta, Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, and Meliá Puerto Vallarta.
The resort category features favorites such as Canto del Sol Puerto Vallarta, Casa Velas, Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta, Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa, Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa, Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort, Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Live Aqua Private Residences Marina Vallarta, Majahuitas Resort, Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, Plaza Pelicanos Grand Beach Resort, Presidente InterContinental Puerto Vallarta, Sheraton Buganvilias Resort, Velas Vallarta Suite Resort and the Westin Resort & Spa.
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are among the most respected recognitions in global travel. Each year, more than 400,000 readers submit millions of ratings, celebrating the best in destinations, hotels, cruises, and airlines.
Thanks to the warmth of its people, its outstanding amenities, and its natural beauty, Puerto Vallarta continues to stand tall as one of the world’s favorite destinations.
Located along the Pacific Ocean in stunning Banderas Bay and backed by the Sierra Madre Occidental, Puerto Vallarta offers a rich ecosystem perfect for more than 50 outdoor activities. From luxury golf courses and an international airport to its famous culinary scene with over 2,000 restaurants, the city offers something for every traveler. It is also widely celebrated as Mexico’s most LGBTQ+-friendly destination and a top choice for destination weddings.
Now is your opportunity to support Puerto Vallarta in securing its well-deserved place on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 honor roll. By casting your vote at cntraveler.com before midnight on June 30th, 2025, you can help showcase to the world what makes Puerto Vallarta a truly unforgettable destination. As a bonus, your participation enters you into a draw to win an incredible eight-day journey along the Rhine River with Viking, including stops in Amsterdam, Cologne, and Basel.
Voting remains open until June 30, 2025. The results will be revealed in the November 2025 issue of the magazine and on the Condé Nast Traveler website in October 2025. To cast your votes and celebrate this remarkable destination, please visit cntraveler.com
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