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Puerto Vallarta Mexico’s unrivaled combination of simple pleasures and sophisticated charms offer visitors everything they are looking for in a Mexican beach vacation. This sun-drenched seaside village offers the best of both worlds, blending “Old Mexico” warmth and charm with the modern amenities and conveniences of a cosmopolitan city.
Cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, open-air markets and traditional Mexican fiestas offer a view into Mexico’s past, while five-star resorts, championship golf courses, world-class shopping, gourmet restaurants and a sizzling nightlife satisfy even the most sophisticated traveler.
Although best known as a beach resort, Puerto Vallarta is one of the most versatile adventure travel destinations in the world. This region’s geographical diversity offers an extremely wide variety of natural attractions and outdoor adventures.
The warm clear waters of Banderas Bay and the Mexican Pacific are perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving, whale watching and deep sea fishing; while mountains, jungles, rivers, and waterfalls are waiting to be explored while hiking, horseback riding or mountain biking.
With so much to do on both land and sea, Puerto Vallarta provides all of the ingredients for a warm and wonderful vacation.
Dining in Puerto Vallarta
A wide choice of gourmet restaurants have given Puerto Vallarta a distinctive international flavor. Fine dining has become a favorite pastime in our beautiful city, and there are literally hundreds of restaurants serving exactly what you are hungry for. La Palapa recommends the following restaurants:
Vista Grill
One of Vallarta’s most exciting new fine dining restaurants, Vista Grill offers creative contemporary cuisine in the exquisite setting of the original Sr. Chicos Restaurant.
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Tours and Activities in Puerto Vallarta
Canopy Tour Los Veranos
Vallarta’s oldest zip-line adventure company offering an action packed day that combines the thrill of the canopy tour with the tranquility of a beautiful river valley. We welcome all visitors to experience the thrill and beauty of soaring through Vallarta’s jungle canopy.
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Nestled between the jungle vegetation of the Sierra Madre mountains and the crystal clear waters of Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta offers a wealth of outdoor adventures and activities. The following professional adventure tour companies provide high quality ecotours and exciting excursions.
Vallarta Adventures
Dolphin programs, whale watching; jungle, canopy and air expeditions; sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling tours and bay cruises.
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Villas and Condos
Enjoy all of the conveniences of home while vacationing in Puerto Vallarta! Banderas Bay and the surrounding areas offer a vast array of homes and condominiums for rent. We recommend the following quality condominium and villa vacation rentals:
La Troza Beach House
A very private beach house for rent in Puerto Vallarta that offers sophisticated comfort and complete privacy in a remote beach-front setting.
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Shopping In Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is a shopper’s paradise with hundreds of shops where visitors can purchase trinkets, designer clothing, silver and leather goods, collector crafts and art from all over Mexico. Whatever you desire, you’ll surely find it in Puerto Vallarta’s many stores and galleries. La Palapa recommends:
Lans Department Store
This beautiful, modern, air-conditioned department store is centrally located in downtown Vallarta and offers spacious parking next door. Here you’ll find familiar name brands such as Dockers, Adidas, Levis, Julio, Sarah Bustani and more. Household items, furniture, and appliances; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and beachwear; a full line of cosmetics, sundries, gifts and jewelry. Credit cards accepted.
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Planning your Puerto Vallarta Vacation
You wait all year for your vacation in Puerto Vallarta, then when you’re finally here, there’s so much to do and so little time. The following websites offer useful information about Puerto Vallarta hotels and accommodations, restaurants and activities to help you make the most of your vacation time.
Puerto Vallarta Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Convention and Visitors Bureau official web site with current and complete information of our destination.
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BanderasNews.com
More than just a destination guide, hook up with what’s happening in Vallarta, the Republic of Mexico, and beyond – and get inside the news, editorials and traveler’s recommendations at Puerto Vallarta’s liveliest website.
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During your stay in Puerto Vallarta
Los Chatos Repostería (Bakery)
Providing quality service and attention, Los Chatos is an emblem of Puerto Vallarta family tradition, because still has the homemade taste and they are made with 100% natural ingredients.
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