{"id":13331,"date":"2026-01-07T12:54:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puerto-vallarta-rentals.com\/blog\/the-best-hikes-in-puerto-vallarta-mexico-from-a-local\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T12:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:54:08","slug":"the-best-hikes-in-puerto-vallarta-mexico-from-a-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puerto-vallarta-rentals.com\/blog\/the-best-hikes-in-puerto-vallarta-mexico-from-a-local\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Hikes in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (from a local)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Best Hikes in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (from a local)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zljMC0feVLc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Puerto Vallarta may be synonymous with beaches and margaritas, but ask a local and we&#8217;ll tell you about the hikes! <\/p>\n<p>There are many good hikes to choose from here, most ending at a waterfall or a view you&#8217;ll never forget. 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