10 Reasons to Visit Puerto Vallarta
If you've long been considering a relaxing vacation to the Puerto Vallarta area, there's never been a better time than now. The city is experiencing incredible growth during this exciting time, benefitting from several infrastructure upgrades, rapid development, a range of modern amenities, and a fully booked party schedule. This thriving coastal town is an ideal place to plan your vacation this year, or even ring in the new year with the sun, surf and signature spirit of Puerto Vallarta.
A Friendly Welcome
Residents of Puerto Vallarta and surrounding towns are known for their inviting and inclusive nature that ensures just about everyone has a good time during their stay on the Bay. Visitors are free to enjoy the city as they see fit, and lucky travelers may even receive invites to parties thrown by locals. The city is also known for its tolerance toward the LGBTQ community, and there are several certified community-friendly establishments in the most popularly visited areas of town.
Festive Culture
Unlike with many other vacation in Latin America, the spirit of tradition is alive and well in Puerto Vallarta. Virtually the entire calendar is marked with beautiful and time-honored celebrations, and whether you find yourself in town for April's Santa Semana, Mexican Independence Day or for the citywide bash taking place on New Years' Eve, you're sure to be surrounded by area residents with a healthy thirst for life.
A Colorful Artistic Community
Creative minds from around the world find special inspiration in the striking backdrops of the Banderas Bay, and so the city is also home to an active artistic community. In fact, this focus on creative culture extends from local artists sharing their talents in open-air displays to as far north as Sayulita, a small coastal village about half an hour north of the city that lays claim to several high profile art galleries.
Public works are especially prized in local culture, with murals widely adorning the streets of the city and an iconic collection of sculptures along the city's boardwalk. Benefitting from an extensive array of art galleries, special exhibitions and cultural presentations within the historic Old Town district alone, Puerto Vallarta is one of the can't miss destinations for devotees to the art community worldwide.
Unbeatable Sunsets
Thanks to the privileged position of the city on the Pacific coast of Mexico, the area is treated to an endless supply of spectacular sunsets on a daily basis. The newly redesigned Malecon provides a front row seat to this regularly scheduled program for pedestrian traffic and the Los Muertos Pier extends out into the bay to offer an even more unique view.
Many bars and restaurants in the area also offer their patrons an up close look at the rotation of the Earth as the Sun appears to sink into the sea, and as a result it's perfectly possible to enjoy this natural splendor from a different position every day of your stay. You can even make this eternally stirring display an amenity of your home by choosing one of the many properties in the area with preferred vistas.
Spring Break
In this attractive seaside locale, spring break is more than just a week or two…it's an entire season of festivities that draw countless visitors from around the world. The Spring Break season extends from early February through the month of May, and kicks off with one of the largest electronic dance music festivals in the world, spanning over a week of live performances and lifelong memories. During this anticipated time of year, co-eds travel from across the country to celebrate freedom alongside international visitors, and so travelers looking to make new connections during this especially social season will find few better destinations in the world than Puerto Vallarta.
The Beaches
From the wide, inviting beaches north of the city in Nuevo Vallarta to the secluded stretches of sand south of Puerto Vallarta in places like Yelapa, there's no shortage of seaside in and around the area. The city itself is home to almost a dozen distinct beaches frequented by residents and visitors alike. Even better, there's a beach for every type of visitor, so whether you want to be in the center of the action in this thriving resort town or as far away from it as possible, there's a beach on the Banderas Bay for you.
Heart-Racing Experiences
The diverse environment surrounding the city also offers visitors the opportunity to experience thrilling pursuits during their time in the area. The city is home to a wide range of picturesque and challenging hiking trails as well as untamed jungle environments practically untouched by man. Adventurous travelers can even speed hundreds of feet above the jungle floor between peaks of the Sierra Madre mountain range as part of a zip line experience.
Extended Nightlife
In Puerto Vallarta, you're never too late for the party. On the buzzing streets of this seaside outpost, an all-night event means an all-night event. The celebratory city practically never goes completely dark, with waves of partiers arriving into the wee hours of the morning and revelers often still drinking and dancing to welcome the new sunrise. Naturally, there are also plenty of street food stands offering much needed munchies to these rowdy ravers near area hot spots throughout the night.
World Class Cuisine
Anyone who considers themselves an appreciator of top quality dining owes it to themselves to give Puerto Vallarta a visit this year. The city is obviously home to delicious local takes on traditional Mexican fare, but it also offers culinary experiences ranging from the elegantly simple to the simply elegant prepared by world renowned chefs. Be sure to try the fresh caught seafood that dominates local offerings, which is regularly rated as some of the best in the world.
Banderas Bay
The Banderas Bay is the 7th largest of its kind on the planet, giving it a panorama like few others. The warm waters in this extension of the Pacific Ocean make it a great choice for water activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and jet ski rides. This bay is also recognized as one of the most scenic in the world, and lovers of unforgettable views are sure to fall in love with the city's Cerro de la Cruz lookout, which offers a bird's eye view of the entire city and the natural beauty beyond.
Many travelers are looking forward into the new year to consider potential vacation destinations. Puerto Vallarta offers something for pretty much any visitor, from relaxation to recreation and more. Don't let another year go by without satisfying your wanderlust with an enjoyable stay on the resplendent golden shores of this uncommonly diverse tropical utopia.
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