Dec 31
What happens
- The main celebration is free, on the Malecón in Centro, with a stage near the Lighthouse (El Faro).
- Last year (2025) the program started around 7:30 pm, with live music, fireworks and a drone light show; the 2026 lineup is usually announced in December.
- The fireworks last about 15–20 minutes and reflect across the bay.
- Good viewpoints: the Malecón, the Los Muertos Pier, the Hotel Zone and Marina beachfronts, and the Conchas Chinas terraces.
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Local tips
- You can see the fireworks from most of the waterfront — don't race across town at 11:50 pm.
- Book New Year's Eve dinner and any boat or show tickets well ahead; set menus are common that night.
- Taxis are scarce after midnight — stay walking distance from the Malecón, or plan your ride home in advance.
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Where do people watch New Year's Eve fireworks in Puerto Vallarta?
The main free celebration is on the Malecón in Centro, with a stage near the Lighthouse and fireworks over the bay at midnight. The Los Muertos Pier, the Hotel Zone and Marina beachfronts, and the terraces of Conchas Chinas also have clear views across the bay.
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