
PUERTO VALLARTA
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.