Puerto Vallarta – a mystical city, whose roots reach ancient times. But it is also a modern tourist destination offering sandy beaches, fine cuisine, a variety of sports and clean nature. Puerto Vallarta is known for the incredible sunsets that dyed the evening sky in all shades of orange over the port of Banderas. It is home to 5 endangered sea turtles, dolphins and whales.
According to archaeological discoveries, the area where Puerto Vallarta is located was settled prior to 2500 years, but in the 60s it became famous outside Mexico. Wanted for its natural beauty, sheltered beaches, mysticism and cultural heritage, Puerto Vallarta is a place full of colors, flavors, scents and legends.
It is also one of the most important ports along the Pacific coastline of Mexico. Daytime there are many organized trips to the nearby beaches. If you like crowded places, “Playa de los muertos” is right for you, but if you prefer something more relaxed, go to “Konchas Chinas”, “Las animas” or “Yepala”. Located between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, on the beach “Costalegre” (“Happy Beach”), “Las Alamandas” is one of the most romantic hotels in on the Pacific Beach line.
Local flora impresses with the abundance and diversity of trees and exotic flowers. Because of the subtropical climate and diverse habitats,the resort is home to a large number of mammals, reptiles and butterflies, 400 species of birds and 300 species of orchids.
Daytime the temperatures rarely go below 25 degrees Celsius, and that makes Puerto Vallarta a perfect place to relax in any season. Among the epithets, which describes this paradise are “the best place to retire” and “the best holiday destination in Mexico“.
The city is famous also with the tower of the church Our Lady of Guadalupe, also known as the Cathedral of Puerto Vallarta. The city has become an important art center. It is filled with galleries and shops where you can find beautiful handmade items.