In Puerto Vallarta, shows and sporting events often revolve around the water. Puerto Vallarta’s beaches, which give visitors the opportunity to enjoy many kinds of water sports, boast a long tradition of spectator water sports that can be observed in tournaments and regattas.

Fishing championships and sailing competitions and exhibitions are also common spectacles in the city’s marina.

The state of Jalisco’s time-honored customs include a Charrería (Mexican rodeo) tournament. As Mexico’s only national sport, the competition involves the horseback rider performing a series of maneuvers while using his lasso and dancing in honor of the traditional Mexican sombrero.

For visitors who prefer the performing arts, the city has a theater that stages concerts, theatrical works, and ballet. It also hosts artistic and commercial exhibitions.