Introducing Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta – referred to simply as ‘Vallarta’ by its many aficionados – is one of Mexico’s liveliest and most sophisticated resort destinations. Stretching around the sparkling blue Bahía de Banderas (Bay of Flags) and backed by lush palm-covered mountains, one couldn’t ask for a better place to while away a cosmopolitan vacation. Each year millions come to laze on the dazzling sandy beaches, browse in the quaint shops, nosh in the stylish restaurants and wander through the picturesque cobbled streets or along its beautiful malecón. If the pretty town beaches aren’t enough, you can venture out on cruises, horseback rides, diving trips and day tours – and be back in time for a late dinner and an even later excursion to one of the many sizzling nightspots on offer. Puerto Vallarta is the gay capital of Mexico.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: A Guide to the Mexican Bus System
by mclarjh 25 May 2012
I remember visiting Puerto Vallarta more than twenty years ago, and my girlfriend and I hired a local guide to take us for a ride on some…
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Re: A Guide to the Mexican Bus System
by seraphicrealm 25 May 2012
Thanks Queretaro for the feedback. I read an article about the bus robbery near Puerto Vallarta (which may or may not have happened appare…
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Re: Puerto Vallarta Nanny HELP
by GramyLou 21 May 2012
I am a semi-retired Canadian Grandmother offering my services as a mother’s helper/babysitter while you vacation in Puerto Vallarta. …
