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PUERTO VALLARTA JALIISCO
Puerto Vallarta is located on Banderas Bay, the second largest in the Americas, to 352 miles from Guadalajara, capital of the state of Jalisco, where he just finished the Sierra Madre Occidental. Their environment, characterized by jungle, rivers and waterfalls, enjoys an average annual temperature of 27 º C.
Among its many attractions recommend visiting Mismaloya Beach, one of the favorite sites for celebrities, launched to fame by the director John Huston, who, in 1963, there filmed "The Night of the Iguana" with Richard Burton and Ava Gardner; The Arcos, impressive rock formations that seem to emerge from the crystalline waters of the bay, one of the best places to dive discovering incredible underwater mountains and walls, the town hall, decorated with murals of Manuel Lepe, and the Malecon, adorned with sculptures of romantic bronze, besides the streets of the city center, where you'll find shops and galleries offering paintings and sculptures by local artists, and the Marina Vallarta, full of sailboats and yachts, with its golf course, exclusive boutiques and services of first .
In Puerto Vallarta you can enjoy the services of boutique hotels and Gran Turismo, taste the delicious dishes that identify the kitchen Jalisco and admire, from the outdoor restaurant, the arrival of the cruise or unbelievable sunsets, which gave him fame world.
Among the activities that can be performed in this paradise emphasizes sport fishing; every year during the month of November, takes place on the International Fishing Tournament of sailfish. For all that, Puerto Vallarta is the ideal place to enjoy a day of relaxation and fun.
PUERTO VALLARTA
AROUND, AND ROADS FEATURED SITES
Route to the interior of Puerto Vallarta. Starts in the north of the city, in Marina Vallarta, with a delicious breakfast in one of the restaurants in the area. Near there is the lighthouse building that offers a panoramic view across the bay and one of the best views at sunset, when downloading, visit art galleries where he exhibited paintings and works in wood and bronze and walk until you find the Hotel Zone north, full of shops and boutiques where you can do all your shopping or walking down the beach to get to the beach and the Beach Shrimps Glorias, Hotel Zone in the south, there you will find the notice from the city center and with it, the stone sculptures, bronze or iron that make up the museum open on the Malecon. Around here you can visit the Los Arcos Amphitheater, the Municipal Palace and the Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and La Casa Kimberly, the former home of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor; ask for routes that are made to houses during the famous months from October to April.
Cross over the bridge that leads to the Isle of Cuale and visit the Municipal Market, where you'll find all kinds of crafts, traditional snacks and sweets. The tour ends in the Zona Romantica also known as "Old Vallarta, where in addition to being able to walk quietly for its cobbled streets you can admire the architecture rustic house with white tile roofs, then, savor a delicious coffee while contemplating the incredible sunsets that have made famous in Puerto Vallarta.
Route in the vicinity of Puerto Vallarta. A few kilometers north of Puerto Vallarta, the road No.. 200 is Vallarta Nayarit, new tourism development that has hotels, resorts unique and beautiful golf courses. There can swim with dolphins or visit the camp world's largest sea turtle, which protects the golfina turtle, a species that arrives every year to spawn on the beaches of this region.
To the south, we recommend visiting Chalacatepec beach in Boca de Tomatlán, ideal place for reflection and rest, hence, on the seashore, you will find the remains of a pirate ship foundered. 157 km south of Puerto Vallarta, at the start of the Costalegre, visit Chamela Bay, a place that hosts eleven islands inhabited by different species of birds have all the necessary services to make your stay a beautiful experience. A 80 km from Tomatlán, No. road. 20 will take you to Carey, a major tourist destination ideal for fishing, swimming and diving among the gentle waves of the sea. But if you carry a surfboard, the ideal place to practice this sport and windsurfing, is Barra de Navidad, the last point on the Costalegre.
Talpa / pet. Located east of Puerto Vallarta, Talpa de Allende and pet, are two historic towns that are part of the region to reach them there are two ways, by land (on a journey of just over 2 hours by dirt roads) and by air (on tours daily).
In Talpa can admire the image of the Virgin of the Rosary, famous because year after year, brings together thousands of pilgrims during the festival in his honor, while pet, you'll be amazed with its ancient buildings and cobblestone streets ideal for walking and take many photos.
Contemporary Architecture
There is no doubt that one of the great attractions of Puerto Vallarta is the beauty of its colonial streets that are the perfect blend of modernity and tradition, just take a stroll along the pier to be able to meet her.
Sea horse. Bronze sculpture by Rafael Zamarripa, regarded as the symbol of Vallarta. There are two, one that is located in the Playa de los Muertos (original) and another at the intersection of streets Diaz Ordaz and Morelos (reply).
Building post. Located in the city center, between Morelos and the streets of Mina, is an old house in traditional style with interior courtyard that retains its original construction.
El Faro. Inaugurated on August 15, 1932, is located in Marina Vallarta. In 1979 he was declared a historic monument.
Statue of John Huston. Located in the central part of the island Rio Cuale. This bronze sculpture was made in 1988 by Carlos Ramirez to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the filming of the movie "The Night of the Iguana."
Source of dolphins. It is located at the side of outdoor theater Aquiles Serdán. It was built in 1987, in bronze, by James Bottoms, in a modernist style. Its significance indicates the brotherhood of the cities of Santa Barbara, California and Puerto Vallarta.
Glorieta of the Family. Located on the Malecon and forged in bronze by Ramiz Barquet in 1984, representing married couples.
Glorieta de Triton and Nereida. It is located on the Malecon, compared to the post office. It is a symbol of the tourist corridor Costalegre. Modernist style, represents the god of the Sea and the nymph of the Game of the waves. It was built in 1990 by Fausto Gonzalez Carranza.
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
In a journey through the cobbled streets of Puerto Vallarta, you may know the most important buildings and monuments of this picturesque population.
Main Plaza "Ignacio L. Vallarta." Located in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Built in 1918 by H. City Hall, this square had a kiosk, where every Thursday and Sunday presents the municipal band, a monument to Don Ignacio L. Vallarta, and a garden decorated with a fountain.
Municipal Presidency. It is located in the streets of Juarez and Independence. It is a building built in 1981 by architect Alejandro Zohn, it retains a mural done by Manuel Lepe, naïf style, which recounts the founding of Puerto Vallarta.
Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It is located in the main square of Puerto Vallarta. It is a religious building erected as the October 12, 1921. Its dome, one of the symbols of the city, is a replica of the crown used by the Empress Carlota in 1860.
Church of the Holy Cross. Located in the streets of Lázaro Cárdenas and Avocado. This is a project of Joaquin Rodriguez Pedroza began in 1954 and erected as a parish in 1975.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
In the markets and galleries in the streets of downtown will find different items: hats, baskets, ceramics, textiles, jewelry and crafts of the Huichol Indians, as well as wood carvings, paintings and replicas of the sculptures of the Malecon, in small format, in which artists from Puerto Vallarta reflect their creativity and manual dexterity.
FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS
Puerto Vallarta is a destination where you can discover the colorful and traditions that identify their most important festivals and celebrations such as the popular "Festival of May", which take place between May 21 and June 5, the Festival del Mariachi , Which is held in September and the celebrations of December 12, dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe, patron saint of the place, with dances, parades, masses and processions, in a solemn atmosphere, but identified by light and color of fireworks.
MUSEUMS
Puerto Vallarta is a destination with great artistic and cultural tradition. Admire its ancient pre-Hispanic past in one of its most important museums.
Museum Cuale. Located in Isla Rio Cuale s / n, in downtown Puerto Vallarta, is a small venue that offers an overview of the history of Western Mexico, presents temporary exhibitions on handicrafts, art and folklore of the area also houses a excellent collection of pre-Columbian objects. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 17:00 pm.
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Vallarta Sun Hostel
169 Francisca Rodriguez St. Romantic Zone
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
48380
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BEACHES
Puerto Vallarta has more than 42 km of beaches, surrounded by the tranquil waters of the Pacific Ocean, among the most important are:
Quimixto. It is located 21 km southwest of Puerto Vallarta, at the mouth of the River Gate. It is a true Mexican villa, built by film director John Huston along with the transparent waters of the sea, great for practicing diving.
Conchas Chinas. It is located 3 km southwest of downtown Puerto Vallarta, the road No.. 200. It is a beach with natural pools formed between the rocks, which stops the waves, in an approximate area of 220 by 50 m. The clarity of its waters will allow you to see the seabed, and some fish.
Playa del Sol or The Dead. Is on one side of the pier in Puerto Vallarta. It is the most popular and representative from the beaches of Vallarta. It is a busy site for its clear water and fine sand.
It is characterized by its length of about 2 km. Here you can rent boats for navigation and the practice of sport fishing; flights offered by parachute and water skiing.
The Stakes. It is situated at 3 km from downtown Puerto Vallarta. It has an area of approximately 600 m, where they enjoy the fine gray sand clear, blue water and calm surf. Practiced flying parachute, water skiing and rentals of speedboats.
Glories. It is located in Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio s / n, along its 800 m long, you can enjoy half wave, sandy gray, yet soft and blue-green water. Although it is divided into sections that each hotel company has delineated with rocks, is a beach where you can go skiing and parachute into the flight, and rented boats.
The Twin. They are two beaches of fine white sand, with waves and average gradient of approximately 100 m each. Are located 9 km southwest of Puerto Vallarta, there can rent boats for skiing and sailing.
El Salado. Situated in the development of Marina Vallarta. It is a beach approximately 1.5 km long, where you'll find restaurants, hotels and golf courses.
The Malecon. Because of the proximity to the city center, this beach is one of the most popular for travelers and residents of Puerto Vallarta.
Marietas Islands. It was located 41 km north of the Bay of Banderas. It is a group of islands declared as a Biosphere Reserve, where he will discover amazing caves, canyons and cliffs.
A fun of a full day excursion takes you to this natural sanctuary for more than 40 species of migratory birds. The waters surrounding it are teeming with marine life (Manta giant tortoises and, from November to April, whales), making it an excellent place to practice all sorts of water sports.
Las Animas. It is located 19 km southwest of the city of Puerto Vallarta. Their access is possible only by boats and boats known as a water taxi.
It is a beach, staying lean and high sense of adventure. The trimaran Bora Bora makes daily sailings from Vallarta to this beach.
Mismaloya. It is located at km road No. 11. 200 towards Barra de Navidad. You can reach her at truck leaving Vallarta, on the street Basilio Badillo.
Surrounded by a landscape of mountain jungle, this beach is famous for having been the scene of the film "Night of the Iguana", whose buildings have left some ruins. It can do all kinds of water sports and paragliding flights.
Playa de Oro. It is located at 4 km north of Puerto Vallarta, 10 minutes from downtown.
Throughout its 700 m long, you will find vegetation on the banks of palm trees and the opportunity to practice various sports activities such as surfing, parachuting flights, skiing and horseback riding.
Boca Tomatlán. This small town offers great palapa restaurants and pools of fresh water to cool off a bit.
Yelapa. Located 30 km southwest of Puerto Vallarta. To get there you can take a water taxi in the Dead Sea, on a tour of half an hour. You can also leave the Embarcadero Rosita, located on the seafront in Puerto Vallarta or Boca Tomatlán, located on the road to Barra de Navidad, 15 minutes before Puerto Vallarta and then ride through the jungle.
Sheltered in the cove south of the bay will find the small village of Yelapa. Although there is a road leading to the town, although it is more easily accessible by boat. Several beachfront restaurants serving fresh seafood and cold beer. Perform a walk to the nearby waterfall of 50 m in height in the middle of the jungle. The beach is covered with a blanket of golden sand and is a great place to swim, snorkel or practice parachute.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
In Puerto Vallarta you can practice many outdoor activities such as horseback riding, which is a good option for the magical landscape of the jungle, while rises by mountains and crosses paths surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, which will take you to a hidden waterfall within a small canyon. You can also make the thrilling rides and a Tyrolean canopy in the heart of the rainforest, just 45 minutes from the port.
The Charro Ranch and Ojo de Agua. Are located at Av. Francisco Villa and Fractionation The Aralia, respectively. In these ranches may conduct tours on horseback up the mountain, from there will have beautiful panoramic views of the Bay of Banderas.
Trip to the jungle. A long ride of 4 hours through the jungle will allow you to admire spectacular scenarios, typical rural towns and wildlife of the region. On the way you can make a stopover for lunch and swimming. It is recommended to bring mosquito repellent, sunscreen, a cap or hat and dark glasses, besides traveling slightly to keep your hands free.
Canopy Tour. Located 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, in the Ecological Reserve Vallarta Adventure, this is transported over the tropical trails at an altitude of 4 to 21 m, using pulleys on horizontal guide-wires. Running time 2 hours and recommends wearing trousers or shorts, tennis, insect repellent and a light jacket. You can bring a small backpack or cangurera, and let your hands are free during the descent. This activity also can practice the children over 8 years and a minimum height of 1.40 m.
Las Animas. It is located 19 km southwest of the city of Puerto Vallarta. Their access is possible only by boats and boats known as a water taxi.
May go horseback riding the fine gray sand of the beach, even take one of the handles that are looming between the palm and fig trees that surround this place.
Playa de Oro. It is located at 4 km north of Puerto Vallarta, 10 minutes from downtown.
Its length of 700 m will allow you to enjoy a fun and unforgettable ride to gallop on the sand.
Yelapa. Located 30 km southwest of Puerto Vallarta. To get there you can take a water taxi in the Dead Sea, on a tour of half an hour. You can also leave the Embarcadero Rosita, located on the seafront in Puerto Vallarta or Boca Tomatlán, located on the road to Barra de Navidad, 15 minutes before Puerto Vallarta and then ride through the jungle.
This beautiful beach of fine sand and gentle waves shows an excellent landscape, ideal for hiking or horseback riding.
DIVING
The transparent and calm waters of the Bay of Banderas, a haven of lush and mysterious underwater life, make it one of the destinations of Mexico consented to this activity. All places to practice diving offer during winter and spring, an average visibility in the area of 6 to 9 m in depth from 12 to 18 m, with an average temperature of 19 C to 23 º C. Between summer and autumn, the best times of year to dive, there is an average visibility in the area and depth of 24 to 40 m and a temperature between 27 º C and 31 º C.
In Puerto Vallarta recommend the following places to practice this sport:
El Morro. Located 10 km. west of the islands Marietas, at the edge of the Bay of Banderas, is an ideal place for world-class diving certificate. In their blue water where you will find rocky peaks observed canyons, caves and arches with a great diversity of marine life.
Corbeteña island. It is located 65 km. Puerto Vallarta. It is home Manta, turtles, sharks and dolphins, as well as copious schools of smaller fish. There are caves, arches and steep walls magnificent for diving Recreational.
Marietas Islands. It was located at 41 km. north of the Bay of Banderas. It is a group of islands declared as a Biosphere Reserve, where he will discover amazing caves, canyons and cliffs. Under its clear waters can enjoy a landscape of reefs that can be seen up to 10 m deep. These islands were explored by the scientist Jacques Cousteau.
Punta Mita. Located north of Bahia de Banderas, 30 min. Puerto Vallarta, this beach of fine sand and white houses several rocks of volcanic origin, date palms and fruit trees. In its crystalline emerald green waters may discover multicolored fish and coral reefs that make it a paradise for the practice of diving.
Los Arcos. Located 1 km. Paredón of Colorado, on the road to Barra de Navidad, compared to Mismaloya, the best way to get there is by boat on a guided tour, is a submarine fleet that offers a fascinating landscape of three arches carved by sea erosion through thousands of years. In its shallow water and quiet, suitable for swimming and diving, you will find the wall diving "Quijada del Diablo", the seamount "The Low", and a variety of marine species that can only be observed at night so is highly recommended for night dives.
EXTREME SPORTS
If you're feeling adventurous and likes to feel the adrenaline to the maximum, Puerto Vallarta offers different activities that they will live an unforgettable experience bungee jumping, walks on the beach by parachute and mountain bike tours around the area of the bay. The companies engaged in these activities, will guide and provide the necessary equipment:
Bungee Puerto Vallarta. It is located at Km. No. 9.2 of the road. 200 bound for Mismaloya. There may feel all the adrenaline that raises a free fall of over 36 m. Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Las Animas. It is located 19 km. southwest of the city of Puerto Vallarta. Their access is possible only by boats and boats known as a water taxi. It is a beach with calm waters whose splendor can be admired from the heights on an exciting journey by parachute.
Yelapa. Located 30 km. southwest of Puerto Vallarta. To get there you can take a water taxi in the Dead Sea, on a tour of half an hour. You can also leave the Embarcadero Rosita, located on the seafront in Puerto Vallarta or Boca Tomatlán, located on the road to Barra de Navidad, 15 min. Puerto Vallarta before and then ride through the jungle. In this beach can go paragliding flight to admire the surroundings of their people, described by visitors as a "hidden paradise".
Boca Tomatlán. Located 16 km. southwest of downtown Puerto Vallarta, the beach is more accessible if you travel by road instead of in the palapas offer dishes from the sea, snacks and drinks. On this beach, about 250 m. you can live the experience of bungee jumping in, in a stunning free fall of over 30 m.
ECOTOURISM
In terms of ecological, Puerto Vallarta has plenty to offer: nature reserves, hiking, releasing sea turtles and observation of flora and fauna. One of the most important attractions of this destination is its magnificent natural setting, because the geographic position of the bay favors a wide variety of wildlife that inhabits the estuaries, which act as natural breeding of fish and crustaceans that excluding the Crocodiles and birds that nest there and are hidden in the foliage of vegetation. Between November and April, you can see from a boat to the whales in the company of their offspring or ritual of courtship. With luck, a curious ballenato will be close to his boat and leave it caresses. It also can swim with sea lions and dolphins, it will certainly be an experience simply captivating.
Colomitos. It is located southwest of Puerto Vallarta and south of Boca de Tomatlán. In this place you can make a hike to observe birds, butterflies, lizards, tropical trees.
Marietas Islands. It was located at 41 km. north of the Bay of Banderas. It is a group of islands declared as a Biosphere Reserve, where he will discover amazing caves, canyons and cliffs. You'll find superb endemic species like the blue-footed booby bird native of the islands Marietas and green macaw, which also are considered endangered species. Definitely will delight in the possibility of seeing a beautiful magpie carinegra or the frog "duck's beak" and the green frog. In this place, between the months of December and March, you can also observe whales.
Los Arcos. Located 1 km. Paredón of Colorado, on the road to Barra de Navidad, compared to Mismaloya, the best way to get there is by boat on a guided tour, is a submarine fleet that offers a fascinating landscape of three arches carved by sea erosion through thousands of years. This protected area offers a fascinating landscape formed by three arches on the islets in the area. For a tour of observation in this area will find the lush vegetation of the Sierra Madre: pine, oak, fir, sacred fir and juniper. As for the fauna there are 366 species and 10 subspecies of birds, real trophies to his fans.
Boca Tomatoes. It is located 10 km. northwest of Puerto Vallarta, at the mouth of the river Ameca. You can reach way to Plaza Marina followed by a side road, between the Marina and the airport. The sea turtle camp this place will allow you to participate in the activity of ecological conservation in Puerto Vallarta, during the months of July and December. Children and adults can help the release of sea turtles. The eggs are retrieved planted in nurseries or "pens" of incubation, where they are protected and hazard-free for 45 days, which is the average incubation period.
Boca Tomatlán. Located 16 km. southwest of downtown Puerto Vallarta, the beach is more accessible if you travel by road instead of in the palapas offer dishes from the sea, snacks and drinks. In this small town can make walking tours to the sighting of endemic flora and fauna.
FISHING
The great diversity of fishes living in the Bay of Banderas in Puerto Vallarta has become one of the most attractive destinations for those who like to sport fishing. Between the months of November and May are important skills such as the Puerto Vallarta International Tournament of sailfish and marlin, which has been conducted since 1956 and attracts sport fishermen from around the world.
Yelapa. Located 30 km. southwest of Puerto Vallarta. To get there you can take a water taxi in the Dead Sea, on a tour of half an hour. You can also leave the Embarcadero Rosita, located on the seafront in Puerto Vallarta or Boca Tomatlán, located on the road to Barra de Navidad, 15 min. Puerto Vallarta before and then ride through the jungle. In this beach of emerald waters, the fans of this sport will find different species such as sawfish, huachinango, tuna, marlin and sailfish dorado.
Punta Mita. Located north of Bahia de Banderas, 30 min. Puerto Vallarta, this beach of fine sand and white houses several rocks of volcanic origin, date palms and fruit trees. In the warm waters of this beach experts and fishing enthusiasts will find sailfish, marlin and gilding lobsters, that live among coral reefs.
Mismaloya. It is located at Km. Road No. 11. 200 towards Barra de Navidad. You can reach her at truck leaving Vallarta, on the street Basilio Badillo. The fishing season will allow the search for species like tuna, sailfish, dorado, bonito and Mojarra, among others
SURF
The beaches of the Mexican Pacific are among the most beautiful and best practice for this sport, if you love the audacity to circumvent the waves with his board in Puerto Vallarta, here are the best recommendations of experts seeking challenges and responsibilities in the world . Some of the most popular sites listed for this sport are:
Boca Tomatoes. It is located 10 km. northwest of Puerto Vallarta, at the mouth of the river Ameca. You can reach way to Plaza Marina followed by a side road, between the Marina and the airport, beach virgin wave intense because of low river which forms the Ameca and excellent winds, which make it a favorite of surfers beginners and advanced windsurfing enthusiasts.
Playa de Oro. It is located at 4 km. north of Puerto Vallarta, 10 min. from the center of the city. With a length of 700 m, has sandy brown and clear vegetation on the banks of palm trees that will provide a memorable landscape. The average gradient has a gentle waves, ideal for novice surfers.
NIGHT LIFE
For fun, Puerto Vallarta offers from small canteen with traditional Mexican music live up to modern lounges with the latest in electronic music, going through the course of rock bars. Among the options are: Christine, an institution in the nightlife in Puerto Vallarta, Carlos O 'Brian's, which provides for more than three decades his casual style of entertainment; De Santos Bar, an attractive minimalist lounge, and The Zoo Dance Bar, one of the most sought after young people with a cheerful atmosphere and cutting-edge music, techno, reggae and rock.
TOURIST SERVICES
Puerto Vallarta has the necessary infrastructure to communicate via land, air and sea. Is connected to the state capital and the rest of the country by the road-Vallarta Guadalajara, Compostela, which continues south to Manzanillo, and the road-Autlán Guadalajara-Vallarta, both in good condition.
It also has an international airport where flights arrive from Mexico City, Guanajuato and Manzanillo, Mexico, Toronto in Canada; Los Angeles, Denver, Oakland, Dallas, San Diego and Chicago in the United States and Guatemala , In Central America; of the lines: Mexicana, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Delta, Continental and Alaska Airlines, mostly, and a central bus, which arrives trucks lines: ETN, Transport Pacific Zihuatlán, Transport and Buses Pacific (TAP), and Grupo Estrella Blanca: Elite, Futura, Transport Chihuahua and Sonora Norte.
Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport. It is located at km 7 Av. Francisco Medina. Tel.: (322) 221 1325, (322) 221 1380 and (322) 221 1298
central bus station. It is located on the road Tepic-Puerto Vallarta km 9, The Colony Mojonera, just 14 miles north of downtown. Tel.: (322) 290 1009.
NUMBERS OF SERVICES
Tourist offices. Tel. (322) 221 2676 and (322) 221 2677
Emergency. Tel.: 060
Red Cross. Tel.: (322) 222 1533
Relief road "Green Angels" 078
Police. Tel.: (322) 221 2586 88
Police road. Tel.: (322) 221 1065 and (322) 221 1527
Immigration. Tel.: (322) 224 7653 and (322) 221 1380
The great diversity of fishes living in the Bay of Banderas in Puerto Vallarta has become one of the most attractive destinations for those who like to sport fishing. Between the months of November and May are important skills such as the Puerto Vallarta International Tournament of sailfish and marlin, which has been conducted since 1956 and attracts sport fishermen from around the world.
Yelapa. Located 30 km. southwest of Puerto Vallarta. To get there you can take a water taxi in the Dead Sea, on a tour of half an hour. You can also leave the Embarcadero Rosita, located on the seafront in Puerto Vallarta or Boca Tomatlán, located on the road to Barra de Navidad, 15 min. Puerto Vallarta before and then ride through the jungle. In this beach of emerald waters, the fans of this sport will find different species such as sawfish, huachinango, tuna, marlin and sailfish dorado.
Punta Mita. Located north of Bahia de Banderas, 30 min. Puerto Vallarta, this beach of fine sand and white houses several rocks of volcanic origin, date palms and fruit trees. In the warm waters of this beach experts and fishing enthusiasts will find sailfish, marlin and gilding lobsters, that live among coral reefs.
Mismaloya. It is located at Km. Road No. 11. 200 towards Barra de Navidad. You can reach her at truck leaving Vallarta, on the street Basilio Badillo. The fishing season will allow the search for species like tuna, sailfish, dorado, bonito and Mojarra, among others
SURF
The beaches of the Mexican Pacific are among the most beautiful and best practice for this sport, if you love the audacity to circumvent the waves with his board in Puerto Vallarta, here are the best recommendations of experts seeking challenges and responsibilities in the world . Some of the most popular sites listed for this sport are:
Boca Tomatoes. It is located 10 km. northwest of Puerto Vallarta, at the mouth of the river Ameca. You can reach way to Plaza Marina followed by a side road, between the Marina and the airport, beach virgin wave intense because of low river which forms the Ameca and excellent winds, which make it a favorite of surfers beginners and advanced windsurfing enthusiasts.
Playa de Oro. It is located at 4 km. north of Puerto Vallarta, 10 min. from the center of the city. With a length of 700 m, has sandy brown and clear vegetation on the banks of palm trees that will provide a memorable landscape. The average gradient has a gentle waves, ideal for novice surfers.
NIGHT LIFE
For fun, Puerto Vallarta offers from small canteen with traditional Mexican music live up to modern lounges with the latest in electronic music, going through the course of rock bars. Among the options are: Christine, an institution in the nightlife in Puerto Vallarta, Carlos O 'Brian's, which provides for more than three decades his casual style of entertainment; De Santos Bar, an attractive minimalist lounge, and The Zoo Dance Bar, one of the most sought after young people with a cheerful atmosphere and cutting-edge music, techno, reggae and rock.
TOURIST SERVICES
Puerto Vallarta has the necessary infrastructure to communicate via land, air and sea. Is connected to the state capital and the rest of the country by the road-Vallarta Guadalajara, Compostela, which continues south to Manzanillo, and the road-Autlán Guadalajara-Vallarta, both in good condition.
It also has an international airport where flights arrive from Mexico City, Guanajuato and Manzanillo, Mexico, Toronto in Canada; Los Angeles, Denver, Oakland, Dallas, San Diego and Chicago in the United States and Guatemala , In Central America; of the lines: Mexicana, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Delta, Continental and Alaska Airlines, mostly, and a central bus, which arrives trucks lines: ETN, Transport Pacific Zihuatlán, Transport and Buses Pacific (TAP), and Grupo Estrella Blanca: Elite, Futura, Transport Chihuahua and Sonora Norte.
Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport. It is located at km 7 Av. Francisco Medina. Tel.: (322) 221 1325, (322) 221 1380 and (322) 221 1298
central bus station. It is located on the road Tepic-Puerto Vallarta km 9, The Colony Mojonera, just 14 miles north of downtown. Tel.: (322) 290 1009.
NUMBERS OF SERVICES
Tourist offices. Tel. (322) 221 2676 and (322) 221 2677
Emergency. Tel.: 060
Red Cross. Tel.: (322) 222 1533
Relief road "Green Angels" 078
Police. Tel.: (322) 221 2586 88
Police road. Tel.: (322) 221 1065 and (322) 221 1527
Immigration. Tel.: (322) 224 7653 and (322) 221 1380