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Puerto Vallarta Vacation Travel
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Puerto Vallarta. Fall in love with Puerto Vallarta's old world charm and dreamlike natural beauty. Lush tropical jungles surround this quaint colonial city with interesting architecture, cobblestone streets and white-washed buildings. Discover chic boutiques as you stroll along the Malecón, then check out the exploding art scene and sizzling nightlife. Sprawling golden beaches, Pacific blue waters and heart-stopping sunsets that reflect on majestic mountains complete this picture-perfect vacation spot.
Nuevo Vallarta
Exciting area north of the airport that overlooks
miles of sandy beaches.
Marina Vallarta
Just south of the airport and
home to deluxe hotels, a championship golf course and world class marina
Hotel Zone
Action packed area of resorts, restaurants, shops and great beaches between the Marina and
Downtown.
Downtown Viejo Vallarta
Historic and cultural sites, diverse dining and shopping opportunities
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South Zone Mismaloya
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Secluded area with many private coves, hillside villas, deluxe hotels and fine beaches
GENERAL INFORMATION ON PUERTO VALLARTA
The Malecón
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Shopping is best along the Malecón, the seaside main street with
many small shops
The Market
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The Market on the banks of the Rio Cuale
sells one-of-a-king Mexican handicrafts, clothing, jewelry, food items and more.
Fine Art Galleries
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Fine art
galleries in Puerto Vallarta are internationally acclaimed and a "must see".
Nightlife
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Whether it's
sunset margaritas at a quiet cliff side terrace, or pina coladas at a lively club.
Puerto
Vallarta's variety of bars is unsurpassed along the Mexican Riviera. When the sun goes
down, the fun begins at nightclubs and discos that rival those of any cosmopolitan city.
Dining
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When it comes to
dining, Puerto Vallarta does it "con gusto." Restaurants serve up an array of
international cuisine, including Mexican, Italian, French, Argentinian, Cajun, Japanese
and more. Choose from casual beach restaurants to romantic candlelit dinner houses.
Banderas Bay
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The largest natural bay and third largest in the
world, Banderas Bay stretches 13 miles across and 47 miles across.
Fabulous Beaches
Puerto Vallarta
offers over forty different beaches. From the long "walking" stretches in the
north to the secluded golden sand beaches of the South Zone, each has its own personality.
Golf
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Perfect for your
swing on the jungle lined fairways of Los Flamingos Country Club in Nuevo Vallarta. The
Marina Vallarta Country Club also offers great golf and scenic surroundings.
Fishing
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Fishing is a way
of life in Puerto Vallarta. Depending on the season, the waters of Puerto Vallarta teem
with sailfish, marlin, tuna and many smaller game fish.
Whale Watching
From December
through April, experience the thrill of whales up close in the bay.
Watersports
On the 25 miles
of Pacific beaches, enjoy popular water sports including
water-skiing, windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, catamaran and yacht
excursions and more!
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Vallarta Photo Gallery Mr. Gahr's photographs reflect his love of Puerto Vallarta -- the colors, the culture, and the history. |
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Shopping in Puerto Vallarta is a unique experience for those accustomed to shopping in large malls and department stores, a truly unique experience. The customer negotiates with the seller over the price of the items that he or she wishes to purchase. In this way, the visitor may come to know Mexico in one of the most traditional forms. Bargaining is a living expression of the Mexican culture to take back home with you. While there, you may appreciate numerous items whose craftsmanship has been handed down and perfected over for many generations. Note: wear comfortable shoes as the streets are cobblestone. | ||||||||||||||
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As one of Mexico's most luxurious beach resorts, Puerto Vallarta offers every kind of participatory water sports. There is also plenty of activities for sportsmen favoring land bound activities are available as well. |
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One of the main attractions that
Puerto Vallarta offers to its visitors is the wide variety of arts and
crafts, ceramics, blown glass, embroidered clothing, leather goods and
sterling silver. Visitors will enjoy the picturesque flea market and
bargaining Mexican-style for a lovely souvenir.
Vallarta's art galleries will surprise you with the fine quality of their collections: Sergio Bustamante, Maria Gilbert, Fufino Tamayo, José Cuevas, Botero and many more of the greatest and internationally famous Latin Americans ' display their collections in Puerto Vallarta. |
| Tropical Tours | This is the most complete tour of the city and surrounding areas. Visit the Marina pier, major hotels including Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa, of course, the downtown area and the main plaza. Continue driving by along the river to take Bay and Gringo Gulch. Visit the residential area up to Mismaloya where the "Night of the Iguana" was filmed. |
| Sea Tours | The Banderas Bay is the second largest natural Bay in North America and offers a wide variety of secluded beaches, accessible only by sea. It is also a proud member of the prestigious club: "The Most Beautiful Bays of the World". |
| Fishing | This is an outstanding departure point for deep-sea fishing expeditions. Sailfish, marlins, bonitas, tuna and red snappers are abundant. An International fishing tournament is held during the first week of November. |
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Puerto Vallarta Fishing Season |
JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUG | SEPT | OCT | NOV | DEC |
| Black Marlin | x | x | X | x | x | x | x | x | ||||
| Blue Marlin | x | x | X | x | x | x | x | x | ||||
| Striped Marlin | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||
| Sailfish | x | x | x | x | x | x | X | x | x | x | x | x |
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| lAS aNIMAS bEACH | Enjoy a beautiful combination of blue waters, white sandy beach and tropical vegetation. The quiet atmosphere of Las Animas Beach invites you to relax under the sun and to enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the home-style restaurants located on the beach. |
| Quimixto beach | This small fishing village offers its visitors horseback riding, and/or hiking up to Quimixto waterfalls with its natural fresh and lush vegetation in this tropical paradise. |
| Yelapa Beach | Located on the South end of Banderas Bay, Yelapa is also a fishing village surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains and the clear ocean. Horses are available for a ride up the mountain to the waterfall. On the beach there are restaurants where you can enjoy a drink and a delicious lunch. |
| Los Arcos | The underwater national marine park at Los Arcos is the best place for scuba divers and snorkeling lovers to get a glimpse of the amazing world beneath the surface of the Bay of Banderas. The unique natural arches and caves are a must for everyone who comes to Puerto Vallarta. |
| marietas islands | Located just offshore, the Marietas islands are a favorite for snorkeling and diving. Fascinating underwater vistas include a cave with an air pocket 40' beneath the water. There is also abundant tropical fish including giant mantas and the humpback whales that breed here between December and May. |
| Los Muertos Beach | Located closer to town, Los Muertos beach offers beach-goers a nice beachfront dotted with outdoor cafés serving cold beers, margaritas and snacks. The pier is a great spot to watch the fishermen reel'em in. In the evening, this location is also perfect for gazing at Puerto Vallarta's sunset while small boats return from a day at sea. |
| Punta de Mita | Starting at the northern tip, the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez meet the water of Banderas bay to form the spectacularly beautiful Punta de Mita beach. |
| El Anciote | For surfers, this is the locals' favorite spot for consistent waves. There is also a white sand beachfront down the coast known as the "Restaurant Row" of the north shore. Anciote also offers a good place to anchor dinghies and boats. |
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