The ultimate guide to the best attractions in Puerto Vallarta
Wed. Nov/15th/2017.
There is no doubt Puerto Vallarta is one of the favorite tourist destinations for its streets, its people and its colorful. Puerto Vallarta has natural scenery and a taste of authentic Mexican village. Puerto Vallarta is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico, in the state of Jalisco and this is where the famous Banderas Bay stretches along to the coast. Visiting Puerto Vallarta is an incredible opportunity to really discover a unique side of the Mexican culture as this travel destination offers the meeting of two worlds: the tradition of a town and the glamor of hotels; together make Vallarta a painterly place full of dreams, legends, stories and flavors. This is our ultimate guide to the best attractions to marvel at in Puerto Vallarta to make the most of your trip there!
Malecon
The historic center of Puerto Vallarta preserves charming and typical cobbled streets that make them pleasing to the eye. There are also restaurants, nightlife, a street of artisan cafes, arts and crafts markets, designer shops as well as typical houses and inns. In the center of Puerto Vallarta you will also find famous icons of this city such as: The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Isla del Ro Cuale, the Malecn (with its famous sculptures) and the Arcos: an open-air amphitheater where daily different artistic expressions are exposed. This area is also known as the "Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta", if you come as a couple you will surely love it!
Hotel zone
In the Hotel zone of Puerto Vallarta as its name says it is the place where most of the big hotels are located. In general there is for all tastes and plans. The Hotel Zone of Puerto Vallarta is located between the Puerto Vallarta International Airport "Gustavo Diaz Ordaz" and the Historic Center. Here you can mainly enjoy yourself on the beaches, take a massage or eat in one of the restaurants that go from the most exclusive and international to the most traditional side of the local culture. Enjoy a coffee in the marina while watching the sailboats return or go shopping to the malls.
Marina
Marina of Puerto Vallarta is one of the most seductive places in the city, located near the International Airport. You can start by going along Avenida Paseo de la Marina where you will find the "Ballena Vallarta" a distinctive sculpture of the place. If you want to travel on a yacht or practice sport fishing here you can find options to do so. On the way back you can walk along the boardwalk while watching the return of sailboats and yachts or stay for a romantic dinner in one of the different restaurants in the area.
The South Coast
The South Coast of Puerto Vallarta is the area with the greatest number of natural scenarios, this is where the sea and the mountains form literally unique and spectacular landscapes. In this area you can find several beaches characterized by its crystal clear waters: Punta Negra, Las Gemelas or Garza Blanca. If you like ecotourism this is the ideal place to venture into the jungle by motorcycle or horseback, immerse yourself in the sea by diving or descending the mountains in zip line, among other adventures. Other attractions you can enjoy are: The Botanical Garden, Puerto Vallarta Zoo or the "Los Arcos" Marine Park, considered a natural reserve due to its great diversity in marine species, birds and vegetation. This area is perfect for some amazing outdoor experience and to really enjoy the best natural attractions of Puerto Vallartas nearby area.
Coming soon...
One of the best attractions in Puerto Vallarta will be Puerto Magico. The project aims to give to Puerto Vallarta a unique port, way different from all the others you would find in touristic famous travel destinations such as Cabo San Lucas and so on, this would be another incredible occasion for Puerto Vallarta to show through this hacienda like touristic hub its own identity in an amazing project that gives us glimpses of a great attention for whats typical in a perfect synthesis for whats futuristic, new and modern but without denaturalizing itself.
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