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Puerto Vallarta
It is easy to fall in love with the people and the scenery in Puerto Vallarta. This tourist region sits on the 24-mile-long Banderas Bay and is on Mexico’s Pacific side, framed by the Sierra Madre mountains. Included are Puerto Vallarta (downtown and the Marina area), the southern development in the more mountainous Mismaloya area, and the northern area called Riviera Nayarit, with its long expanses of beach. Wherever you are, you can take a relatively inexpensive taxi ride (or bus ride if you're adventurous) into downtown to shop, enjoy the Malecon (boardwalk), dine at outstanding restaurants, or just kick back and enjoy.
The town has colonial roots. The roads in the downtown area are cobblestone, and whimsical sculptures adorn many public areas. Folks here are genuinely friendly. Jungle excursions and canopy tours are available, as is whale watching in the winter/early spring.
Beaches have golden sand, and the water in the bay is calm. Just north of the bay is the quirky surf town of Sayulita, where you can shop, swim, people watch, and take a surfing lesson. Weather is warm year-round, and the best value times are between mid-April and June and between August and early December.
Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit is comprised of the following areas:
- Downtown
- Romantic area
- Marina Vallarta
- Beaches North Zone
- Punta Mita
- Beaches South Zone
Things to do
- Whale watching
- Dolphin Swim
- Zip line canopy tour
- Hidden beach
- Mountain hike
- Malecon & art shops of downtown
- Sport fishing
- Restaurant Week in May
How to get there: located in the Mexican state of Jalisco on the Pacific coast.
By plane: Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR). With service from many US hub cities. Passports are required for all ages.
By ship: Puerto Vallarta is a popular cruise stop for Pacific Mexico itineraries departing from Southern California. Ships dock in the Marina area, with easy access to shopping and activities.
Ideal for
- Couples
- Families
- Groups
- Honeymoons
- Destination weddings
- LGBT
- Getaways
- Business incentives & conventions
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metro
The Colony Texas 75056
Cindy Grant
I am a travel consultant with a passion for my work and over 22 years of experience in the travel industry. I am a mother of three wonderful kids who have all now flown the nest. I take every opportunity to visit the destinations and resorts and have firsthand knowledge and experience. I sell a variety of destinations that I love—including Tahiti, Hawaii, Fiji, Mexico (the Caribbean and Pacific resort areas), the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Disney World, Western Europe, and a selection of cruises. I work with clients to identify what will fit their needs and sell only those resorts that meet the standards of my clientele.