Puerto Vallarta beach guide
Playa Las Glorias
Las Glorias
Mid-Hotel Zone stretch of wide golden sands fronting iconic beachfront resorts
AccessDirect Walk-in
Sand and shoreGolden Sand
Water conditionsModerate rolling waves
Sun and shadeFull Day Sun
Best fitFamily & Calm
About Playa Las Glorias
A classic Puerto Vallarta hotel beach offering gentle swimming waters, oceanfront dining terraces, and panoramic bay views.
Playa Las Glorias stretches along the central Hotel Zone in front of Costa Club and Villa del Palmar. Its wide sand expanse is ideal for morning jogging and long coastal walks. Public beach easements next to the resorts provide easy access for locals and visitors to enjoy the swimmable waters and views of the Los Arcos rock formations across the bay.
How to get there
Centrally located in Puerto Vallarta with direct pedestrian and road access.
- Take any green city bus along Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio to Centro (10 MXN).
- 5-10 min drive from anywhere in Central Puerto Vallarta.
Local planning notes
- Public access alley is located next to Villa del Palmar resort.
- Great central location close to Plaza Caracol shopping and restaurants.
- Morning hours offer the calmest waters for paddleboarding and swimming.
Before you go
- Watch for shorebreak during occasional winter high swell periods.
Nearby places and attractions
- Plaza Caracol: Traditional shopping center with Mexican banks, cafes, and supermarkets. (2 blocks inland)
- Hotel Zone Beach Path: Scenic paved beachfront path connecting oceanfront resorts and sun lounges. (Along shoreline)