Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide

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Church of Guadelupe and  the Puerto Vallarta City Hall (on the left). in Puerto Vallarta A day on Playa de los Muertos in the very popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta

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Puerto Vallarta offers visitors an eclectic mix of the old and new. Original pueblo architecture remains intermingled with modern, luxurious beachfront resorts. Whether you choose to frolic with the crowds or find a secluded hideaway, there is much to see in Puerto Vallarta. The Bay Puerto Vallarta has a wealth of natural beauty, friendly people, … Read Puerto Vallarta introduction

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Velas Vallarta Grand Suite Resort

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This 10-acre beachfront resort is located on the shores of the Pacific Gold Coast. No worries will follow you to this lovely place. Stay in a comfortable and …
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Sheraton Buganvilias Resort
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Molino de Agua Puerto Vallarta
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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta
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Hotel Rosita

Archie's Wok

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This long-established restaurant offers Indonesian, Thai, Chinese and Filipino dishes, all brilliantly prepared. Opened by Archie Alpenia, who initially gained fame as chef to film director John Huston, the restaurant is presently …
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Palomas (Las)
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Roberto's Puerto Nuevo
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Bernardo's Cafe
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I love everything about vallarta, i lived there for 2 years and everyday i thanked god for bringing me to such an awsome place. The only thing that i dont miss about vallarta is chico's dive ... more

5 June 2005 | surfer_girl_4321

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Introduction

Nestled between palm-covered mountains and an azure sea, Puerto Vallarta is seriously picturesque. Wander its cobblestone streets, admire its whitewashed houses, then relax on its gorgeous sandy beach - dolphins can be seen frolicking year-round, and humpback whales cruise by from December …

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Not to miss

Museo del Cuale Puerto Vallarta has a growing number of cultural attractions, of which the art galleries are definitely a highlight. The tiny Museo del Cuale has a small collection of beautiful pottery, grinding stones, clay figurines and other ancient objects, as well as changing art …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 151000 Longitude / Latitude : -105.25 / 20.62 Currency : Mexican Peso (MXN) Weights & Measures system : Metric

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is off the highway about 8km (5mi) north of the city, near the Marina Vallarta. A number of Mexican and US carriers touch down here on direct flights from domestic hubs inlcuding Mexico City, Tijuana, Guadalajara and León, and …

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History

Recent History Puerto Vallarta has gone on to become one of Mexico's premier international beach resorts, commanding as much tourist-brochure space as other Pacific playgrounds like Acapulco, Mazatlán and Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa. The resort-city gets 2.5 million visitors annually, 1.5 …

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Weather

Puerto Vallarta experiences 322 days of sunshine a year. In the morning, the humidity can sometimes make things a little uncomfortable, but this almost always eases off by the middle of the day. Rainfall is heavier in June and October, often falling for one or two hours in the afternoon. The driest …

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Overview of Puerto Vallarta and the Central Pacific Coast

The Pacific coast of Mexico is known for palm-studded jungles that sweep down to meet the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean. It's a spectacular backdrop for three modern resort cities and the coastal villages that border this stretch of coastline, from Mazatlan through Puerto Vallarta and curving …

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Overview of Puerto Vallarta

885km (553 miles) NW of Mexico City; 339km (212 miles) W of Guadalajara; 285km (178 miles) NW of Manzanillo; 447km (278 miles) SE of Mazatlan; 239km (149 miles) SW of Tepic No matter how extensively I travel in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta remains my favorite part of this colorful country, for its …

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