> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://travelchosea.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 2022 edition of Puerto Vallarta Vs. Cabo San Lucas - URL: https://travelchosea.com/2022-edition-of-puerto-vallarta-vs-cabo-san-lucas/ - Published: 2022-01-28T09:33:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-28T01:42:54.000Z - Author: Angela Hall - Tags: Mexico, #Migrated-1787881292450, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-27 21:41 Puerto Vallarta or Cabo San Lucas...I know you've seen this post before. Before visiting both, I would always see one or the other compared to each other. I just knew I had to visit both to get my final opinion on which one I preferred. And the winner is......**Cabo San Lucas**! Interestingly enough, most of the comparison posts I found tend to vote to prefer Puerto Vallarta over Cabo. Aside from a few obvious differences, I found Cabo to be unforgettable and enjoyable. Keep in mind, I do understand that both of these cities have two different vibes to them. I know some of you may say, well Cabo does not have that 'authentic' Mexico experience that Puerto Vallarta does. And in some cases, that may be correct. Given that I have traveled all across Mexico, I can understand; however, I still prefer Cabo! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/e9/e3e9d491-682d-44d1-82a8-d831b5a781a9/content/images/2026/08/img_0966-2.jpg) Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (left) and Cabo San Lucas (Right) #### Why I prefer Cabo *over* Puerto Vallarta: **Food:** \-I found the food to taste more consistent in Cabo. Every meal, I can brag about how good it was...In Puerto Vallarta, the average for the most part. Below, are pictures of tacos from Cabo! 10/10 These were the best tacos I had in Puerto Vallarta (Below). The name of the place is called Pepe’s. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/e9/e3e9d491-682d-44d1-82a8-d831b5a781a9/content/images/2026/08/img_1948.jpg) Pepe's Puerto Vallarta ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/e9/e3e9d491-682d-44d1-82a8-d831b5a781a9/content/images/2026/08/img_1949-1.jpg) Pepe's Puerto Vallarta # Favorite tacos in Cabo: ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/e9/e3e9d491-682d-44d1-82a8-d831b5a781a9/content/images/2026/08/img_0550.jpg) Las Guacamayas Cabo San Lucas ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/e9/e3e9d491-682d-44d1-82a8-d831b5a781a9/content/images/2026/08/img_0552.jpg) Las Guacamayas Cabo San Lucas THEE BEST TACOS I HAVE EVER TRIED IN MY LIFEEEEEEEEEEEE (I would literally fly to Cabo just for these). **Sightseeing/Activities:** \- The arch alone is beautiful! Let's not even mention the Sea of Cortez...<3 # Beach: \-Both of the beaches have their cons. Both countries are off the pacific coast. I was not expecting the turquoise waters I would see in Cancun, etc. Medano Beach's waves/currents are too strong to swim in for the most part! I would pick sitting on the beach anyway. I found Medano Beach to be cleaner than Puerto Vallarta's overall. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/e9/e3e9d491-682d-44d1-82a8-d831b5a781a9/content/images/2026/08/abba6552-69f3-414f-80e3-8189f3b9bb22_1_105_c.jpg) **Medano Beach (Cabo San Lucas)** Puerto Vallarta’s beach had a LOT of seaweed (keep that in mind, not sure if it was because of the time of year I went). It was nice but not the most appealing beach. The water did look a bit mirky. This could also be just the area that I was staying in. As you can see it is beautiful but nothing to rave about. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/e9/e3e9d491-682d-44d1-82a8-d831b5a781a9/content/images/2026/08/img_1764-1.jpg) Puerto Vallarta Beach # Locals: **\-**The locals were nice and helpful in both cities. I found the vendors to be WAY MORE AGRESSIVE in Puerto Vallarta vs Cabo. I am not complaining, I get it. This is how they make a living. In Cabo, they would walk away after I told them, "No, thank you" a few times. In Puerto Vallarta, they would not take no for an answer. Don't get me wrong, the mountainous views in Puerto Vallarta are breathtaking! *Cabo has my heart <3\.* If you have been to both, which city did you prefer? xoxo