Play the city game of Puerto Vallarta
An interactive adventure through Puerto Vallarta. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
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12 stops · 3.6 km · ±1.75 h
3.6 km · 0.9 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Hill of the Cross Viewpoint and ends at Mercado Municipal Rio Cuale. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
Standing at the Faro de Matamoros, you hear the distinct sound of a distant ship's horn echoing across the bay, followed by the gentle lapping of waves. If you were to describe the ship's horn sound, what word best completes this phrase: 'A deep, resonant ______ across the water'?
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 950 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Puerto Vallarta that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the ocean, the vibrant colors dancing on the breeze, and the ancient stories hidden in every cobblestone street. Let yourself be guided by the magic concealed here beneath the tropical sun.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Puerto Vallarta on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Puerto Vallarta blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Puerto Vallarta and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Puerto Vallarta — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Puerto Vallarta — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
What you'll see in Puerto Vallarta
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Puerto Vallarta that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the whispers of the ocean, the vibrant colors dancing on the breeze, and the ancient stories hidden in every cobblestone street. Let yourself be guided by the magic concealed here beneath the tropical sun.
Along the way you'll pass Hill of the Cross Viewpoint, The Boy on the Seahorse, Plaza de Armas, Los Arcos, Vallarta Dancers and Lazaro Cardenas Park — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 3 hidden gems in Puerto Vallarta that only locals know about.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Puerto Vallarta
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