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When you think of the
Mexican Riviera, with its palm-fringed beaches, luxuriant jungle vegetation and posh resorts, many places come
to mind. But no resort better typifies the classic Mexican beach vacation than does...
(Pwer-toe Vah-YAR-tah).
Puerto Vallarta has
something for everybody. It is the ideal place for honeymoons, weddings, couples, and families. It
is also wonderfully suited to seniors and eco-adventurers. Puerto Vallarta offers big-time sport fishing, golf, motorcycling, whale watching, diving, and surfing. For slower-paced
entertainment, Puerto Vallarta features art, hot air balloons, cultural events, and spectacular dining. Puerto Vallarta's
restaurants showcase gourmet food for the upscale diner as well as affordable prices for the budget traveler. No matter
what your interest is, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico your days can be tranquil and relaxing or busy and action packed...
From its sleepy, seaside village
roots, it has grown into one of Mexico's most loved destinations!
As you arrive by plane,
Puerto Vallarta's romance and beauty begin to take hold: a blanket of lush tropical jungle surrounds the quaint
colonial city as it climbs away from the blue Pacific, into the Sierra Cuale mountains.
Nestled on the shores of Bahía de Banderas Mexico's largest natural bay), Vallarta traces
its history back to the 1500's when it was first visited by Spanish explorers. Later it became know as a respite
for pirates plying the Pacific coast!
Puerto Vallarta remained
a small village until 1963. That is the year that director John Huston decided to film his movie, "Night of the Iguana" starring Ava Gardner & Richard Burton, in Puerto Vallarta. Elizabeth Taylor flew down
to be with Richard Burton in one of the most famous Hollywood affairs of the time. Both actors purchased homes in Puerto
Vallarta, thus beginning its reputation as an international getaway.
Puerto Vallarta now
has over 250,000 inhabitants, and welcomes more than 1.5 million annual visitors. Despite its popularity
and the recent flurry of new resort developments, the city retains much of its "Old Mexico"
flair. The city is graced with lovely architecture, cobblestone streets, and white stucco buildings crowned by flower-covered
balconies and red-tile roofs.
You'll find all sorts
of lodgings available from budget inns to world class beachfront resorts. Outdoor recreation is limitless.
Every imaginable water sport is available along Puerto Vallarta's sandy shoreline. Fishing, diving, sailing, jet skiing
and parasailing to name a few.
Shopping is some of
Mexico's finest due to the numerous galleries and shops featuring both international and Mexican wares.
Puerto Vallarta also has many fine restaurants to choose from including traditional Mexican, French, Italian, Asian and American.
The nightlife varies from small piano lounges to sports cafe to all night discos.
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