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Why visit Puerto Vallarta

Come to Puerto Vallarta (or just 'Vallarta' to many) to laze on the dazzling sandy beaches, browse in the quirky shops, nosh in the stylish restaurants and wander the picturesque central streets and enticing malecón (boardwalk).

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Best Time to Visit

Timing can make all the difference when planning a trip to the jungle-backed beaches of Puerto Vallarta in Mexico. Here are the best times to visit.

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Things to Know

One week is ample time to explore and enjoy the wonders of Jalisco, Mexico.

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Transportation

Getting around Puerto Vallarta has never been easier with its eminently walkable downtown, convenient ride-hailing service and efficient bus network.

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Free Things to Do

A lovely strip of palm trees, hotels and blond sand, Puerto Vallarta is the pride of Mexico's Pacific Coast. Here's how to enjoy Puerto Vallarta for free.

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Day Trips

From snorkeling in jungle-backed coves, to unwinding in the Sierra Madre mountains and exploring uninhabited islands, Puerto Vallarta offers amazing day trips

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Money and Costs

A lovely strip of palm trees, hotels and blond sand, Puerto Vallarta is the pride of Mexico's Pacific Coast. Here's how to enjoy Puerto Vallarta for free.

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Traveling with Kids

The resort has rethought its offering in the era of remote learning amidst the coronavirus pandemic, and its new ‘worldschooling’ program, called Knowledge for All Seasons, is certainly a change from the norm.

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