What is Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta?

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta is a luxury beachfront resort set within a 400-acre natural preserve on the South Shore of Puerto Vallarta overlooking Banderas Bay.

Where is Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta located?

Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta is located on the South Shore of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, within a 400-acre natural preserve overlooking Banderas Bay.

Is Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta family-friendly?

Yes. Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta welcomes families and offers family-oriented amenities and experiences, including a Kids' Club, children's activities, pools, spacious accommodations and resort activities.

Does Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta offer an all-inclusive option?

Yes. Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta offers an All-Inclusive vacation option that combines accommodations with dining, beverages and selected resort experiences, subject to the terms of the selected plan.

What is Garza Blanca Sanctuary?

Garza Blanca Sanctuary is an elevated accommodation experience within Garza Blanca Preserve, offering enhanced privacy, personalized butler service and exclusive privileges while maintaining access to the wider resort's restaurants, pools, beach, activities and amenities.

What is the difference between Garza Blanca Sanctuary and Garza Blanca Preserve?

Garza Blanca Sanctuary is part of Garza Blanca Preserve rather than a separate resort. Sanctuary provides a more exclusive accommodation experience with additional privileges, while its guests remain connected to the restaurants, pools, beach, activities and amenities available throughout Garza Blanca Preserve.

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About Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta

Where Nature Meets Ultimate Getaways

Since our opening in 2008, Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa has brought together luxury hospitality and the natural beauty of Puerto Vallarta. Set within a 400-acre natural preserve and overlooking Banderas Bay, the resort offers a distinctive setting where ocean, jungle and luxury comfort come together.

Located on the South Shore of Puerto Vallarta, Garza Blanca Preserve combines a beachfront setting with access to the resort's accommodations, restaurants, pools, wellness facilities and activities. Its natural surroundings and proximity to the city allow guests to experience Puerto Vallarta from a quieter coastal setting while enjoying the convenience and amenities of a luxury All-Inclusive family resort.

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4.5

+ 4,800

Travelers' Choice 2026

+ 4 more awards

Best Hotels US News Resort Award Gold Crown Excellence In Service Resort Preferred Residences

Travelers' Choice 2026 Best Hotels US News Resort Award Gold Crown

+ 2 more awards

Excellence In Service Resort Preferred Residences

Our Journey

Garza Blanca Preserve was the first of the Garza Blanca resorts; we opened our doors in 2008 with a vision of creating a luxury resort deeply connected to the natural beauty of Puerto Vallarta. From the beginning, the idea was to make nature an essential part of the guest experience rather than simply a backdrop.

Set within a 400-acre natural preserve on the South Shore of Puerto Vallarta, the resort was designed around its surroundings, bringing together the Pacific coast, tropical landscape and thoughtful hospitality in a setting that feels distinctly connected to the destination.

As Garza Blanca has evolved, that original vision has remained at its core. The resort continues to bring together luxury, nature and Mexican hospitality while creating a place where families, couples, friends and solo travelers can experience Puerto Vallarta in their own way.

What Makes Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta Distinctive?

Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta is shaped by its relationship with the destination. Set between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre, the resort combines its natural surroundings with spacious accommodations, thoughtful hospitality and a wide range of ways to experience Puerto Vallarta.

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Dining is an essential part of the Garza Blanca experience, with a variety of culinary concepts designed to give guests different ways to enjoy their stay. From Mexican flavors to international cuisine, refined dining and more casual options, the resort offers choices for different occasions and preferences.

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Garza Blanca Preserve Experience for Everyone

At Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta every detail is designed to accommodate different styles of travel for an unforgettable beach escape without losing its sense of luxury.

Family Expriences

Our all-inclusive resort it’s perfect for families to enjoy spacious suites, beach and pool time, children's activities in our kid's club and dedicated family amenities. Programs such as Little Luxuries are designed to make traveling with children more comfortable while maintaining the elevated experience expected from a luxury resort.

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Groups & Friends Experiences

Spacious accommodations, gourmet dining options, pools, beach experiences and activities for everyone make Garza Blanca a natural setting for a group escape and create unforgettable moments together

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Couples Experiences

Couples can combine the privacy of spacious accommodations with ocean views, gourmet dining, wellness experiences and time together by the Pacific. Our 4 diamonds resort provides an environment where a romantic escape can be as active or relaxed as desired.

Meet Sanctuary

Garza Blanca Sanctuary is the newest tower at Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta, created as an elevated accommodation experience within the larger Garza Blanca Preserve resort. Sanctuary opened in 2026 and features 118 suites, all of them oceanfront offering a more exclusive experience while remaining connected to the amenities and experiences of the resort.

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Why Choose Garza Blanca Preserve

Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta is a 4 diamonds all inclusive resort. Is designed for travelers who want to experience the natural beauty of the destination while enjoying the comfort and service of a luxury resort. Set within a 400- acre natural preserve on the South Shore of Puerto Vallarta, the resort brings together beachfront surroundings, spacious accommodations, dining, wellness, and activities, giving guests different ways to experience their stay. The resort has also received recognition from respected travel and hospitality organizations, including Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice, U.S. News Best Hotels, Resort Award Gold Crown and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, along with verification from Forbes Travel Guide.

Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta at Glance

Property: Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta

Location: South Shore of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Setting: Beachfront, overlooking Banderas Bay, 400-acre natural preserve

Suites: 164 suites + 118 Sanctuary Suites

Hospitality group: TAFER Hotels & Resorts

Experience: Luxury All Inclusive Resort

Travel styles: Family vacations, couples' getaways, group trips and personal escapes

Dining: Signature restaurants and gourmet culinary experiences.

Wellness: Luxury spa, hydrotherapy facilities, gym and wellness experiences.

Family experiences: Kids' Club, children's activities and family-focused programs

Frequently Asked Questions

It's combination of a beachfront South Shore location, 400-acre natural preserve, views of Banderas Bay, luxury accommodations, dining, wellness, family experiences, world class service and TAFER's hospitality philosophy give the resort a distinctive identity.

Yes. The resort offers family-friendly accommodations, children's activities, a Kids' Club and programs such as Little Luxuries, while maintaining a luxury resort environment.

Yes. Couples can enjoy spacious accommodations, ocean views, dining, spa and wellness experiences, beach time and the natural surroundings of the resort.

Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta is located on the South Shore of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico,in Carretera a Barra de Navidad Km. 7.5, 15 minutes away from the Malecon making it possible to combine a quieter beachfront setting with access to downtown Puerto Vallarta.

The resort offers several culinary concepts, including Blanca Blue, Bocados, Aquazul, Hiroshi and Karuma The Art of Grill, providing a variety of Mexican and international dining experiences.

Guests can enjoy a range of resort and outdoor experiences, which may include yoga, hiking, paddleboarding, tennis, tequila tasting and family activities, depending on availability and season.

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