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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 to March.
Puerto Vallarta has mutated from a sleepy seaside village into an international resort so quickly that some are quick to deride its spoilt charms. But it's simply impossible to hold a grudge against this sophisticated, friendly city with its lively beaches, bars, restaurants and galleries.
Fast Facts
Population
151,000
Currency
Name: Mexican Peso
Code: MXN
Symbol: $
Electrical Plugs
127V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Spanish
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -6
Country Dialing Code
+52
Weights & Measures
Metric
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