Puerto Vallarta is a city with modern amenities, fringed with majestic mountains, lush tropical rain forest and aquamarine Pacific waters. It is a Mexican resort city located on the Pacific Ocean's Bahia de Banderas. It provides a unique Mexican destination because it was a thriving village before the introduction of international tourism. Now cruise ships arrive to its shores almost dailly. It has a robust tourist season between late November and March and features many rental and accommodation options. The city is divided into four main areas: The Hotel Zone to the north; Col Zapata to the south of the Cuale River, newly referred to as the Zona Romantica; the Centro that runs along the shore between these two areas; and the oldest section of town, Col. Centro. ...
Puerto Vallarta features a typical tropical dry and wet climate with a marked dry season in the winter and plenty of rain from July to September, with August being its wettest month. The average daily temperature is 30°C with very high temperatures and humidity during the wet season. Hurricanes seldom strike but Puerto Vallarta is prone to earthquakes. However, the area tends only to feel the peripheral effects of the quakes.
This beautiful city offers phenomenal recreational activities and tours. Significant sites include the Parish Church of Our Lady Guadeloupe; The Malecon, a paved walkway along the shore of Col. Centro featuring many contemporary sculptures; Mercado Isle Cuale and Mercado Municipal Cuale, two large public markets in Centro, the Cuale Archaeological Museum, Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens, and Puerto Vallarta Zoological Gardens, with 350 animals. Also available are many aquatic and boating activities with some of the most popular including swimming with dolphins, whale watching, waterskiing, parasailing, diving and snorkeling, and more.
Puerto Vallarta is characterized by natural wonders as well. El Pupito or The Pulpit and Las Pilitas or Baptismal Font are two rock formations at the south end of Playa Los Muertos Beach, the city's largest public beach. The Pulpit is the tall headland and Las Pilitas is the formation of rocks underneath. This idyllic vacation destination also features many beaches. Playa Conchas Chinas is the city's most secluded beach. Playa Camarones is the most northern public beach. Playa Olas Atlas is popular for swimming and is lined with outdoor restaurants. Playa Boco de Tomatoes is near the mouth of the Ameca River but is a bit rocky for most visitors and poses the risk of running into a crocodile! There are many developed and undeveloped beaches south of the bay that are accessible only by boat and provide a wonderful day trip option.
Puerto Vallarta also features exceptional dining, a vibrant nightlife, fabulous shopping, and plenty of entertainment opportunities including three modern cinemas. Puerto Vallarta is a wonderful Mexican destination that affords plenty of opportunity for relaxation, fun in the sun, and discovery.
The currency used in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is the Mexican Peso and the United States Dollar is also widely accepted.
The temperatures in Puerto Vallarta range from a low of 18°C in the winter to a high of 34°C in the summer.
The voltage used is 127V.
The language used in Puerto Vallarta is Spanish but, English is also used throughout Mexico.
The time zone in Puerto Vallarta is GMT (UTC) -6.
Documents required to visit Puerto Vallarta
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