Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Puerto Vallarta lies along Banderas Bay, the second largest bay in the Western
Hemisphere. It is located 352 kilometers (219 miles) from Guadalajara, the state
capital of Jalisco, and it is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Madre
mountain range. The region has many forests, rivers and waterfalls, with an
average temperature of 27° C (80° F).
Of its many attractions we recommend Playa Mismaloya, which gained fame after
director John Huston filmed "The Night of the Iguana" (starring Ava Gardner and
Richard Burton) there in 1963. This beach is a popular celebrity hangout. The
impressive rock formations of Los Arcos emerge from the bay's crystalline
waters, which are great for diving and discovering incredible underwater
mountains and steeps. The city hall has murals painted by Manuel Lepe, and the
Malecon (sea wall) is adorned with romantic bronze sculptures. What’s more, the
streets of downtown offer shops and galleries that sell local paintings and
sculptures of local artists. The city, known for its top-notch services, also
has golf courses, boutiques and a marina, comprising of sail boats and yachts.
In Puerto Vallarta you can enjoy the services of the Boutique and Gran Turismo
hotels, the exquisite regional cuisine of Jalisco that so many people have come
to love, and the terraces of open-air restaurants. You can also watch cruise
ships roll in as you take in an incredible sunset.
Sportfishing is just one of many activities you can do during your stay in
Puerto Vallarta. Each year, during the month of November, the International
Sailfish Fishing Tournament takes place. Because of that and so much more,
Vallarta is the ideal place for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
