The most Mexican beach destination is in itself attractive, here are other reasons why you decide to visit it
1.-Excellent weather
With an annual average of 27º Celsius, Puerto Vallarta is recognized as a beach destination with 360 days of sunshine a year.
During the winter the temperature is warm, very pleasant for any outdoor activity. In spring the temperature rises a bit, many trees bloom and fill the landscape with color. With the summer comes the warmth conducive to wearing a bathing suit and taking a dip; there are some days with several hours of sunshine and refreshing rains in the afternoon. And in autumn the temperature begins to drop while the rivers and waterfalls are in full swing.
If you come at Easter or Easter you will have blue skies, warm weather without rain and wonderful sunsets.
2.-Quality hospitality for all budgets
The wide variety of Puerto Vallarta hotels offers one for every need. There are family members, with activities for minors; and also exclusively for couples, without children, who want to enjoy their romance. There are highly regarded luxury hotels and a diverse range for all budgets.
Others are all-inclusive so you don’t worry about anything, or if you prefer the European plan, you will also have many options. A very consolidated segment is the LGBT, here there are not only hotels but a whole “gayborhood” with boutiques, restaurants, bars, beach clubs designed for the community, which has made this destination one of their favorites.
And in case you doubted it, there are pet friendly ones – so you can travel with your best company.
3.-High level gastronomy
With more than 1000 restaurants, Puerto Vallarta is recognized as the beach destination with the best gastronomy in the country. Here you can find a wide variety of establishments, both Mexican and international cuisine, fusion and very sophisticated options.
In all areas of the destination it is possible to find high-quality restaurants, whether it be the Center of the port, the Romantic Zone, Marina Vallarta, and recently areas such as Fluvial Vallarta or the Versalles neighborhood have emerged with new and diverse options for all tastes.
Even the vegan offer of this destination was recently recognized in a list of ten cities with the best options for those who prefer this type of diet.
4.-Unique experiences
Si bien México tiene playas muy hermosas tanto en el Pacífico como en el Golfo y en el Caribe, Puerto Vallarta es reconocido como el destino de playa más mexicano, ubicado en Jalisco, cuna de la mexicanidad, aquí encontrarás muchas opciones para disfrutar la cultura mexicana con mariachi, charros y tequila.
Some activities that only Puerto Vallarta offers are: crossing the Jorullo Bridge, considered the longest vehicular suspension bridge in the world; visit Colomitos, known as the smallest beach in the world, located on a bend in the middle of the jungle; play golf in two states -Jalisco and Nayarit- or live the unique experience of swimming with dolphins in the wild.
5.-Paradise beaches
With an extensive coastline in the Bay of Banderas of more than 100 kilometers, Puerto Vallarta has a wide catalog of privileged natural settings, considering that here are the Sierra Madre Occidental and the Pacific Ocean.
From the north in Marina Vallarta, passing through the hotel zone, the center and the south zone, in this destination travelers find multiple options to enjoy days of sun and beach.
The beaches of the south of the port deserve special mention, starting with Conchas Chinas with its almost private coves that are authentic natural jacuzzis; Palmares beach, Punta Negra, Mismaloya or Boca de Tomatlán, from where you can walk or take a boat to discover other gems such as Colomitos, Caballo, Madagascar, Las Ánimas, Quimixto until you reach Yelapa, an isolated community on the southern tip of the Bay Of flags.
6.-A dual Destiny
In Puerto Vallarta the most sought after is its beautiful Historic Center and the traditional Malecón promenade; the colonias 5 de Diciembre, Del Cerro and the gringo neighborhood (Gringo Gulch) show off the traditional mountain architecture with white walls and red tiles, but at the same time it is a modern and cosmopolitan beach destination in its hotel strip, with modern condominium buildings , shopping centers, bars and avant-garde restaurants.
This destination is also a winter home for thousands of Canadians and North Americans, which gives it a cosmopolitan atmosphere, since it has the annual presence of some of the largest expatriate communities in the country.
7.-Contact with the nature
The characteristic of Puerto Vallarta is to practice ecotourism: here it is advisable to walk along the beaches, take a trip through the jungle to a river or an area of waterfalls, or visit the Botanical Garden or the El Salado estuary.
In winter, the most recommended route is to navigate the bay to observe humpback whales. In addition, you will be able to admire dolphins, stingrays and while snorkeling or diving, admire the impressive underwater fauna.
8.-Reliable destination
Due to strict compliance with preventive protocols, Puerto Vallarta was awarded the Safe Destination seal, granted by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC for its acronym in English).
In this destination, all tourist service providers are very aware that the priority is to keep visitors safe, so the measures indicated by health authorities are being respected, with a capacity limit in some places, use of face masks, distancing and filters where they are necessary for travelers to return home safely and safely.
9.-Friendly destination
here everyone is welcome: either as a family, as a couple, with friends, with your pet; be they golfers, vegans, yogists, LGBTQ travelers, Puerto Vallarta offers a wide range of tailor-made services with a rich and varied offer of establishments, which makes it the most friendly and diverse destination in the world.
10.-Live the local
If the traveler decides to venture a little further into the Vallarta culture, they will find options such as taking a tour of the most famous taquerías and other typical appetizer stalls on the Taco Tour, (with Vallarta Food Tours) that even the Tripadvisor search engine listed as one. of the most recommended tours in Mexico in terms of urban gastronomy.
Another option is to expand the range of discovery and take the opportunity to visit the Magical Towns of the sierra, neighbors of this port such as San Sebastián del Oeste, Talpa and Mascota, which also offer wonders to discover.