Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
It’s got all the amenities of any classic beach resort
- surf and sand and sun, sun, sun. But it offers so much
more to so many more. Puerto Vallarta is ideal place for
honeymoons and weddings, couples, and families, and wonderfully
suited to seniors and eco-adventures. Puerto Vallarta offers
big-time sport fishing, golf, motorcycling, whale watching,
art, diving, hot air balloons, culture, surfing. Gourmet
food for the upscale diner as well as affordable prices
for the budget traveler? It’s true. And Puerto Vallarta
is completely different from any other destination in Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta is geographically diverse, boasting mountains,
jungles, beaches, rivers, waterfalls, and much more. Plus,
while it is as modern as any destination, Puerto Vallarta
maintains its traditional Mexican roots. And that just scratches
the surface. Puerto Vallarta is where Mexico Comes to Life!
The second-most visited resort in all of Mexico, attracting
2.2 million tourists per year, Puerto Vallarta has long-served
as an unhurried refuge for people seeking more than just
a beautiful beach. The sun-drenched colonial seaside town
is both dramatic in setting and diverse in its appeal.
Easily accessible from key U.S. gateways including Los
Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Phoenix and a new flight
from Newark as of December 16, 2000. Puerto Vallarta is
a located in the western part of the state of Jalisco in
central Mexico overlooking the Pacific Ocean. From the moment
visitors step off the plane, they will be awestruck by the
natural beauty of this popular Mexican destination.
Tropical-forested mountains and mineral-rich volcanic slopes
appear to literally rise from the sea and 100 miles of mountain-ringed
golden coastline hugs the stunningly beautiful Bay of Banderas.
The country’s broadest and deepest natural bay, the
Bay of Banderas teems with aquatic life that many visitors
will likely discover on an eco-tour (or perhaps sample at
one of the city’s amazing seafood restaurants!). The
bay’s many blessings - dozens of beaches, sparkling
sunshine and clear blue water ideal for snorkeling and swimming
- are sheer magnets for visitors.
From the rugged Sierra Vallejo to the north and Sierra
Cuale to the south, rich lush green slopes overlook the
sandy arc, and long stretches of beach and intimate coves
wind along the Bay.
Sleepy fishing villages - Punta Mita, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle,
Bucerias, Mismaloya, Boca de Tomatlan and Yelapa punctuate
the coastline to the north and south of the town, offering
visitors a glimpse into the real Puerto Vallarta- the way
it was, and the way it remains today. Nestled into the verdant
valleys and jagged mountains that overlook Puerto Vallarta’s
narrow cobblestone city streets, the idyllic colonial-era
villages of San Sebastian, Mascota and Talpa invite travelers
to experience yet another side of Puerto Vallarta.
In addition to the beauty of this spectacular setting,
the inherent warmth and friendliness of the locals have
attracted a lively expatriate community from the U.S., Canada
and Europe, who in turn make vacationers from those countries
feel right at home.
As such. Puerto Vallarta has envolved to meet the needs
of today’s modern tourist (luxury hotels, all-inclusive
resorts, new golf courses, high-tech meeting facilities,
upscale shops and restaurants have opened at rapid pace
in recent years).
Fortunately though, the town has retained its quaint charm.
Picturesque colonial and whitewashed buildings, cobblestone
streets that wind in and out, red spanish tile roofs, and
a brilliant profusion of flowers and jungle-like fauna differentiate
Puerto Vallarta from any destination. The architecture mirrors
the colonial facades with brickwork and flowering plants.
The beauty and charm of Puerto Vallarta is symbolized by
the landmark Church of Guadalupe. Built in 1951, located
in the picturesque main plaza. The red brick bell tower
is topped by a crown modeled after the one worn by Mexico’s
18th century Empress Carlota.
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