Elevate Your Expertise: Puerto Vallarta Specialist Certification

by Eraine Wessler
Last updated:: 10:00 PM ET, Fri October 31, 2025

Outlook over Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. (Photo Credit: Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board)

Boca de Tomates, Puerto Vallarta. (photo via Puerto Vallarta) (Photo Credit: Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board)

La Nostalgia, a sculpture located along the Malecon boardwalk in Puerto Vallarta. (photo via Puerto Vallarta) (Photo Credit: (photo via Puerto Vallarta))

Aerial view of Puerto Vallara. (photo via Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board)

(Courtesy of Puerta Vallarta)

PHOTO: A newly-wedded couple in Puerto Vallarta (photo via the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board)

Puerto Vallarta sunset over a beach. (photo via Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board)

Essential Knowledge

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The Puerto Vallarta Specialist Program from Travel Agent Academy equips travel advisors with essential knowledge about Mexico's most authentic beach destination, where cobblestone streets meet dazzling beaches and enchanting mountains.

Curate Experiences

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Travel advisors learn to curate experiences for diverse travelers, including families, couples, LGBTQ visitors, foodies and art enthusiasts seeking adventure in this vibrant coastal town.

Discover the Destination

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The program teaches advisors how to match clients with the perfect neighborhoods based on their unique interests and accommodation preferences throughout Puerto Vallarta.

Gain Expertise

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Specialists gain expertise in directing clients to the area's stunning natural beauty, from pristine beaches to water activities and inland adventures.

Master the Art of Selling

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Advisors master the art of recommending the ideal beaches for every type of traveler, ensuring clients find their perfect spot along the Pacific coast.

Weddings and Events

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The training covers planning fabulous destination weddings and group events, giving advisors the tools to create unforgettable celebrations in Puerto Vallarta.

Earn Your Certificate Today

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Sign up with Travel Agent Academy’s Puerto Vallarta Specialist program and graduates to receive a Certificate as a Puerto Vallarta Specialist. Eligible members of The Travel Institute earn Continuing Education Units toward their professional certifications.

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