Puerto Vallarta

 

Location Puerto Vallarta is located in the northwest corner of the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Time Zone Central Standard Time. Language Spanish & English. Currency Mexican Peso. U.S. dollars, traveler's checks and credit cards are widely accepted in Puerto Vallarta.

Transport Taxi, bus. Itineraries that visit 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise 15-Night Panama Canal Cruise - West 15-Night Panama Canal Cruise - East Weather Excursions -        Beach & Water        Water Sports        Adventure Sports        Sightseeing        Nature

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Withdraw to a wondrous world of silky white sands, turquoise blue waters and rugged jungle terrain. Made famous in the 1960's during the filming of "The Night of the Iguana" starring Richard Burton, Puerto Vallarta is a popular contemporary coastal resort town, which still magically manages to retain a hint of its traditional Mexican charm. Sunbathe or swim in the over 100 miles of scenic coastline, soar from treetop to treetop on a thrilling zip-line, or horseback ride through mountainous jungle terrain. Shop, sightsee or delight in some authentic Mexican cuisine amidst the popular neighborhood of Olas Altas, or embark on a delightful tour of a famous tequila factory.

Puerto Vallarta is located on the same latitude as the Hawaiian Islands (20 degrees north).
The city was named in honor of Don Ignacio Luis Vallarta, a prominent Mexican statesman.
Puerto Vallarta is the second largest beach resort town in Mexico. (Acapulco is the first.)
Puerto Vallarta is located in the northwest corner of the state of Jalisco, birthplace of the traditional Mexican music known as Mariachi.
Banderas Bay, one of Puerto Vallarta's most recognizable sites, is Mexico's largest natural bay.