Puerto Vallarta

Gorgeous beaches, clear, warm waters, magnificent resorts and hotels embody Puerto Vallarta as the definition of a perfect Mexico vacation destination. You can't go wrong taking your Mexico vacation here! We have found there to be an extremely wide variety of attractions and entertainment options, second to none on the Mexican Riviera!
 

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Garza beach on the South Shore.

Puerto Vallarta (pop. 185,000), a jewel on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, is what vacation dreams are made of. The city’s tropical climate with palm trees, sandy white beaches, and more than 300 sunny days a year make it a great all-season destination.

Once a quiet fishing village, the city gained worldwide fame when director John Huston filmed 'The Night of the Iguana' in 1963. But it wasn’t so much the filming that received attention-it was the scandalous extramarital affair between stars Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Both were married to others at the time and the paparazzi followed their every move. The publicity was good for Puerto Vallarta. Investors flocked to the city in the 1970s and made it the booming resort town that it is today.

Nowadays, most people come to Puerto Vallarta simply to relax on the beach or go snorkeling or scuba diving.

 But why not stroll downtown. The 16-block boardwalk (Malecón) is lined with charming shops, bars, and restaurants. Or mosey over to the town square (Zócalo) for people-watching and an ice cream.

Just a block away from the square is Our Lady of Guadalupe, which is not only a beautiful church, but also the city’s top landmark.

The Beaches of Banderas Bay offer every water activity imaginable, including excellent scuba diving, snorkeling, sports fishing, swimming, parasailing and jet skiing. You will find Puerto Vallarta gay beaches as well. Each of its beach communities provide a variety of places to have a casual drink or snack by the water...or just to sit and watch one of the area’s legendary sunsets.

For sure, you will want to take one of the many Puerto Vallarta tours that are available. You will see resorts and hideaways that are off the beaten path, with densely foliated private lagoons and wildlife, as depicted in the movie filmed here, Night of the Iguana, which put Puerto Vallarta on the tourist map practically overnight.

Eat lunch and slide down the waterfall where Arnold Schwarzenegger defeated the ‘Predator’. Glide through the jungle, 100’s of feet in the air, Tarzan style on the  Puerto Vallarta Canopy Tour.

Restaurants and Nightlife abound in the Vallarta area, with many popular night clubs  including gay nightclubs and a full range of restaurants offering every cuisine from around the globe. Many feature internationally recognized chefs.

It's a shoppers' paradise with traditional market stalls as well as designer boutiques, fine art galleries and handicrafts from every corner of Mexico.

Even out of the water, innumerable activities, will keep you entertained, for your entire stay. Puerto Vallarta has become a world class golf destination with seven spectacular courses. The list of activities goes on and on with hot air ballooning, mountain biking, bungee jumping, tennis, you name it! 

The beach in front of the Mayan Palace resort in Nuevo Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta is without a doubt, one of the friendliest and
most desirable beach destinations in all of Mexico.