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The Conventions & Visitors Bureau Zona Comercial, Canto del Sol Local 18, Planta Baja Zona Hotelera Las Glorias Puerto Vallarta, 48310 m Local (322) 224-1175 From México: (01-800) 719-3276 • From USA: (1-888) 384-6822 www.visitpuertovallarta.com www.visitpuertovallarta.com Index

02 Puerto Vallarta 04 Map - Historic Center & Romantic Zone 06 Map - Hotel Zone 08 Map - Marina Vallarta 10 Map - South Shore

12 Our Beaches

16 Biodiversity

18 Unique Places

20 Gastronomy 22 Romance

24 Groups & Conventions

26 Tours & Activities

30 Art & Culture Events Calendar

33 Travel Tips 35 Useful Numbers 36 Hotel Directory 39 Map - Bahía de Banderas La Bahía de Puerto Vallarta es catalogada como la más bella del mundo.

The Authentic Soul of Mexico. finest restaurants, go art gallery shopping, take the kids on a swim with dolphins, play golf on a champi- This charming beach blends onship course, zip from tree to tree on a canopy tour in the Sierra Madre mountains, kayak, snorkel, scuba beautiful natural scenery with dive - or just laze on the beach. spirit and soul, retaining the cha- Located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, also known as the racter and traditions of the small , in the western state of Jalisco (home of , music, traditional and historic fishing village it once was. charms), Puerto Vallarta is part of the 26 miles of coastline on the Bay of Banderas - among a select group of Most Beautiful Bays in the World - and is Its close proximity to and the US, a wide framed by lush jungles and the surrounding Sierra range of activities sure to please any age group, great Madre Mountains offering dramatic and picturesque value and affordability, plenty of sports and outdoor scenery. adventures, dining choices, authentic culture - and miles and miles of sandy beaches, Puerto Vallarta Vallarta was voted the friendliest city in the world by offers something to satisfy everyone. Whether you’re Condé Nast Magazine (2003), named the best place looking for total relaxation or a fun adventure, the to retire globally by The American Association of perfect vacation awaits. Retired Persons (2010) and the best Mexican Vacation destination by USNews.com (2010) beating out Here you can explore the charms of a traditional Cancún and Los Cabos for the top prize. Mexican town complete with cobblestone streets, enjoy a romantic gourmet feast in some of Mexico’s

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Historic Center & Romantic Zone Sites of Interest A Parque Hidalgo H Presidencia The heart and soul and historical center of Puerto This is also where all of Vallarta’s famous icons are Vallarta, Old Town retains charm and character in a found including the Church of Our Lady of B Iglesia del Refugio I Isla Río Cuale pedestrian friendly area with its quaint cobblestone Guadalupe, the Cuale River, the Malecon C “El Caballito” J Cuale Museum streets, and is home to most of Puerto Vallarta’s boardwalk with many beautiful public sculptures, D “Los Arcos” K Museo Naval finest restaurants, vibrant nightlife, arts and crafts and the Arches, an open-air amphitheater where E Malecón L Mercado Municipal markets, designer boutiques, as well as eclectic concerts and performances are held daily. homes and charming inns. F Guadalupe Church M Calle de los Cafés G Main Plaza N Parque Lázaro Cárdenas

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Río Santiago Carlos J. Barrios Río Rhin Lago Superior Las Gaviotas Sta. Teresita

Río Papaloapan Francisco Villa Paseo de De los Grandes Lagos Pez Gallo Paseo de La Viena

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Francia España Paseo del Marlin Río Amarillo Paseo de Hamburgo Havre Milán

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Hotel Zone You will find a wide variety of accommodation activities. You can enjoy a massage on the beach, options to fit any lifestyle in the Hotel Zone. eat at one of the many modern or traditional Situated between the Marina and the Historic Mexican restaurants, shop in the local boutiques or Center, the Hotel Zone offers a great number of enjoy the latest blockbuster at the cinema.

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Marina Vallarta One of the city’s biggest draws, the Marina Vallarta miles of beaches that await you. If you believe life is located just moments form the city’s international is for living and enjoy a bit of luxury, then you’ll airport (PVR). Marvel at the grand sculpture of the appreciate the many private yachts and sail boats Hump Back whale by the acclaimed sculptor docked at the marina waiting their turn for a day Octavio Gonzalez at the Marina’s entrance as you of deep sea fishing or a sail around the waters of make your way to the various restaurants, café’s or Banderas Bay.

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South Shore The South Coast is one of the most bio diverse The south side of the bay is ideal for enjoying areas of the city and where the mountain range eco-tourism activities like horse back riding into the falls into the waters of the Pacific. This zone is forest, go wild on an all terrain vehicle, or rappel into made up of various pristine beaches including the many rivers found here. You may also explore the Punta Negra and Garza Blanca just moments form Botanical Gardens or the local Zoo of Vallarta or take a the city center, offering visitors crystalline waters dive at Los Arcos National Marine Park, a protected and miles of beaches. natural reserve due to its richness in aquatic life, sea birds and fauna.

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Playa de Los Muertos Playa Las Gemelas Playa Conchas Chinas

Likely the most famous, the Distinguished by their fine, Enjoy the natural pools formed most visited and the most white sand, transparent water by encircling rocks, a roasted sought out, Los Muertos and gentle waves onshore, fish on a stick; relax and enjoy beach is located at the south these two beaches you will yourself as you rarely have end of the Malecon and the find many aquatic activities to before. Thanks to the clarity of Rio Cuale, on the shores of choose from. Climbing the its waters you’ll be able to Los Muertos, you will find a rocks that divide the beaches peer into their depths and see vast variety of restaurants, and searching among them the wide variety of fish and bars, galleries, clothing for crabs and minnows. sea-life to be found there. stores, souvenir shops, among other attractions.

Map Location page 39 Map Location page 39 Map Location page 39 Enjoy over 42 kilometers of beautiful beaches along the emerald waters of the Pacific - from small bays which are only accessible by sea, traditional beaches, ideal Playa de Oro Playa Mismaloya Playa Garza Blanca Playa Boca de Tomatlán for a family picnic where you Located to the north of the This beach is famous for It’s a small and discrete Between jutting hills, trees and city, Gold Beach (or Playa de having been the one chosen beach located at kilometer 7 palms, where the sweet waters can enjoy a number of activi- Oro) is ample, safe, and sandy; by to film on the Pacific Coast of a river crash into the sea, bordered by rocky configura- Tennessee William’s “The Highway, a little way south of lies the small fishing village of ties including diving, hiking, tions that lend the tiny bay its Night of the Iguana in” 1964. Las Gemelas. Its pristine Boca de Tomatlan, the last water skiing, or relax while peculiar and welcoming touch. Located at the southernmost white sand and aquamarine beach accessible by land Surrounded by an arch of point in Puerto Vallarta, waters will delight the before the highway turns observing the marine life or grand , you’ll be able to Mismaloya lies at the foot of senses. Come, relax, feel inland. On its shores stand enjoy a number of recreational the mountains in its own and inhale the tranquility of several restaurants and from watching a spectacular sunset. activities and aquatic sports, blue/green bay. Its roadside this extraordinary place. here you can hire the famous such as parasailing, skiing and vantage points, its hotels, pangas, or water taxis, to take swimming. their terraces and several you to the island beaches of beach restaurants are the and Quimixto. Map Location page 39 best places to see it from. Map Location page 39

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Playa Las Ánimas Beach Playa Quimixto Playa Majahuitas

Distinguished by its golden Quimixto is a small village with A beach of fine white sand, sand; behind it stand a population of just 250. Walk wrapped in the gentle blue imposing mountains and or ride a rented horse inland, waters of its bay. Wander in before it the Pacific, colored a where you will eventually find this spectacular area, with light blue due to its shallow a high waterfall with a large its inlets and sunken cannon depths, which make it perfect and deep lagoon for swim- you must try to see for for swimming, snorkeling, ming or snorkeling. Afterwards yourself. Climb aboard an scuba diving or to simply you can return to the mainland adventure on a kayak, or enjoy a delicious meal of and beach to have a home- simply walk along the beach fresh seafood. cooked meal at any one of the and listen to the singing of seafood/Mexican restaurants birds and reptiles. there. Map Location page 39 Map Location page 39 Map Location page 39 Photo

Yelapa Beach Mayto/Cabo Corrientes Tehuamixtle/Cabo Corrientes Beach Beach Yelapa is picturesque beach side village that opens its Continuing along the bay you If it’s a fresh sea food meal doors for you to explore its will soon arrive at Mayto you’re after, don’t miss landscapes. It is a place Beach, in a virgin state, where Tehuamixtle beach, or Tehua as distinguished by its color, its you will encounter a diversity it is more commonly known, is tradition, its gentle people of plants and animals, as well renowned for its large oysters who, for the most part, as the largest sea turtle and shrimp at low prices, on a dedicate their lives to fishing conservation and release small beach 200m long. Pass and tourism. Take long walks camp in Jalisco. the day in a canoe, lose in the village until you reach yourself walking along the its waterfall, more than 150 estuary or contemplate life in feet high, during the rainy the surrounding farmlands. season (June to September).

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Flora y Fauna

The vegetation is abundant and diverse in Puerto Vallarta where you can find many types of tree: Chilte, Brazil Stick, and Amapa; flowers: orchids and bougain- villea; wood: amapa, primavera, parota, cedar and nogal, all of which can be used to make furniture or canoes. For fruit lovers Vallarta offers coconut, banana, orange, guamuchil, mango, guava and avocado.

Animals in the region include deer, ocelots, badgers, raccoons and jaguars; these can all be found deep in the jungle cover.

The local reptile population is made up of green iguanas, thorny-tailed iguanas, and other large lizards, including crocodiles and snakes.

Puerto Vallarta is blessed with diverse species of bird and fowl that include the yellow tail cacique, one of Mexico’s most beautiful native birds, the bald face magpie, distinguished by its long tail and its scandalo- us song, yellow breasted mosquetas with orange stains on their grey feathered crowns and palazzo Puerto Vallarta is one of the most gannets.

important places in The de Banderas and Pacific Ocean surrounding for biodiversity, because it protects Puerto Vallarta are teeming with marine life that includes blue marlin, black marlin, snapper, red an impressive number of species – snapper, sailfish, tuna, and sea bass, among others, and makes it an ideal for deep-sea fishing. At least 5 both flora and fauna - on land and kinds of sea turtle can be found in Vallarta’s waters, all in the sea. of them under threat of extinction – though local efforts to save the turtle are now part of the local culture. Sea turtle conservatories and release sites have been The Occidental Sierra Madre is an extraordinary place established from one end of Vallarta’s coastline to the that provides shelter for not only mammals, reptiles, other. butterflies, but also 400 species of birds of different size and color and 300 types of orchids. Dolphins are friends of the Bay of Banderas and among the kinds that can be seen frolicking in it The climate plays a pivotal role in the diversity of the include bottlenose, spotted, and dusky. Perhaps one of wildlife found here, the summer sun and rains in turn Vallarta’s most distinguished visitors is the Humpback create a beautiful tropical canopy that cover the moun- Whale, which returns winter after winter to enjoy our tains and bring life to the jungle, enrich their color and warm waters. Lucky visitors may experience mother the nutrients of the jungles in the mountains. and calf frolicking in the waters and the occasional observer has been witness to an actual birth!

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www.visitpuertovallarta.com Places Unique Places Unique Unique Las Caletas Beach

Once the private home of film director John Huston, Las Caletas is now a secluded beach hideaway in an isolated cove accessible only by sea. Indulge in wellbeing and rejuvenation at the local spa. More active travelers can take in snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking or guided nature walks. Nearby you’ll also find the equally beautiful beaches of Las Animas and Quimixto, and seasonal waterfalls. + Map it

San Sebastián

Nestled at the tops of the spectacular Sierra Madre Mountains is the colonial, historical San Sebastian del Oeste. This remote village has retained the charm of colonial Mexico while offering an impressive array of modern amenities and expansive views. There is little to do in San Sebastian but relax and mingle with the locals. The fresh mountain air revitalizes while the sunsets over the mountains provide a soothing alternative to the downtown lights of Vallarta. + Map it Enjoy spectacular day trips from Puerto Vallarta to explore other area’s wealth of historic, cultural and eco-tourism experiences. A short distance from Puerto Vallarta lays the quaint and pretty village of Mascota, a traditional, cobblestone village just north east of the airport. The village is in the heart of a valley surroun- Los Arcos Natural Marine Park ded by lush forest and known for the warmth of its people. En route you simply cannot miss the extraordinary view offered This incredible marine park is situated between Las Gemelas and by the look out (Mirador) that provides a spectacular view of the Mismaloya beach. Scuba dive through the deep tunnels, caves, village. A short distance away you will encounter Mesa Colorada colorful reefs and arches of these amazing islands, and get to know (colored mezzanine) an archeological area with stone carved the numerous forms of sea life and birds that make Los Arcos their artifacts, or enjoy a great adventure in the outstanding waterfalls home. These islands seem to float on the surface of some of the of El Coamil or in the nearby lake of Yerbabuena. + Map it most profound waters of the Pacific. + Map it

Botanical Garden The Marietas Islands The Botanical Gardens are located just 24 km south of Puerto A protected ecological park, the Marieta Islands are home to a vast Vallarta occupying 8 hectares of majestic forest and river valley. array of sea life and sea birds. You’ll be diving in great company. Enjoy spectacular vistas as you take the wide variety of species Manta Rays, Dolphins Porpoises, Humpback whales and a plethora of of flora and fauna that make the gardens home. There are over fish call these waters homes. They are a fantastic place for snorkeling 3,000 species of plants including Palms, Agave, Orchids, or scuba diving. + Map it Ferns, Rosales, and carnivorous plants amongst many more. It is an extraordinary and refreshing way to spend the afternoon. + Map it

1808 Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta 1908 A culinary Extraveganza Gastronomy

Many of the leading restaurateurs joined forces over a decade ago to launch the Festival del Gourmet, an internationally recognized culinary extravaganza that is held every year in the first weeks of November, serving as the unofficial launch of the tourist season in Vallarta.

Award winning chefs from around the world join force with leading restaurants to create new culinary masterpieces.

For those preferring simpler fare, the city is bustling with sidewalk cafes, café-book stores, delis, fondas and cenadurias (small restaurants serving typical Mexican food.

For the adventurous we recommend Mole Negro a chocolate and chili sauce served over breast of chicken, is a local favorite served as tacos or consommé while.

To transport yourself back in time try Huitlacoche, Puerto Vallarta has earned a repu- Mexico’s answer to the Italian truffle, a delicacy tation as the gourmet capital of served with seafood or fowl at leading restaurants. Mexico for its eclectic dining You can also enjoy modern dishes made from distilled liquor from the Agave plant, our fampus options. Tequila is made in Jalisco.

Do not let this opportiunity to savor a shot of tequila with a slice of lime, or for the more advneturous out Puerto Vallarta has earned a reputation as the there, why not try Raicilla anoter agavae based gourmet capital of Mexico for its eclectic dining liquor with a much more potent bite. options.

Puerto Vallarta was once only famous for its beaches and the jet set that descend from around the world to laze on its beaches. Over the years the city has Go to Our Restaurant Directory and delight the exquisite reinvented itself as a thriving (yet still relaxing) offering in Puerto Vallarta: vacation destination to become the number 2 beach www.visitpuertovallarta.com/restaurants/ resort in Mexico thanks to its variety of award winning restaurants and late night eateries.

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Mexico’s most romantic destination

Mexico is in fifth place and climbing among the favorite destinations of the world to get married.

So it goes without saying that beyond doubt, Puerto Vallarta is one of the most romantic places on earth. There is perhaps no better place in Mexico to tie-the- knot than Puerto Vallarta.

Vallarta offers a unique combination of old town Mexico, with world-class , the majestic beauty of the Sierra Madre Mountains and the spectacular Bahia de Banderas, the world´s 7th largest bay. Puerto Vallarta, or PV as it affectionately known, has become the perfect setting to celebrate love with a unique and unforgettable wedding, honeymoon or anniversary.

Vallarta´s prime location on the foothills of the Sierra Madres allows for the picture perfect wedding in your own luxury villa or along the azure shores of the Pacific Ocean. Whether you are planning an intimate affair in the privacy of a luxury villa or a relaxed, barefoot day on the beach, a wedding in Vallarta is like no other.

Puerto Vallarta’s wedding planners or party professio- nals will help you plan your special day. From make-up artists to fireworks, whatever you need, you will find it in Vallarta.

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Puerto Vallarta’s privileged location on the Bay of The CIC is located at a strategic point, just Groups Groups Banderas and framed by the majestic Sierra Madre minutes from the airport, Marine Terminal and Mountains provides an unparalleled setting for a major hotels. wide array of group outing options, team building activities and incentives. Every option can be The CIC is custodian of the natural reserve El customized to meet your individual group’s Salado, an estuary that is home to a rich variety requirements. From themed dinners on a remote of wildlife including crocodiles. beach and private events in trendy nightclubs, excursions on luxury yachts, championship golf, A host of professional Destination Management survivor type team building activities in the jungles Companies (DMCs) will work with you on meeting of the Sierra Madre Mountains, to water sports, your needs in the most cost effective and snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and cultural excur- personalized manner. sions to nearby colonial and native villages, your event in Puerto Vallarta is certain to be a success.

International Airport

Puerto Vallarta’s renovated and expanded Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport has increased capacity by over 140% and features a dedicated satellite terminal catering exclusively to internatio- nal flights to/from the USA and Canada, now the Puerto Vallarta’s world-class infrastructure and airport has a capacity to accommodate more than superior facilities along with its proximity to 3,000, 000 passengers a year. and easy access from key markets in the USA and Canada make it a leading destination for Cruise Ship Terminal meetings and conventions. One of the most popular ports of call for cruise Puerto Vallarta is no longer a city beach and sun, it ships on Mexico’s Pacific coast, Puerto Vallarta now offers a wealth of options for the events segment sports an expanded modern cruise port with a new and counts with leading professional and support world-class terminal building able to simultaneously infrastructure to ensure a successful and memorable accommodate three full-size cruise ships. event. The Puerto Vallarta international Conven- The opening of the International Convention Center has tion Center led to increased exhibitions and events in the Vallarta area. There are a great number 5 star hotel options to The brand new Puerto Vallarta International choose from with over 22,000 rooms in the city. Many Convention Center is open for business. Designed of the hotels offer conference facilities that combine and constructed by the State of Jalisco, it features innovation with technology and professionally trained a host of services required by large groups and/or staff, event planners and all the required resources for conventions including multiple exhibition areas, any size event. small meeting rooms, a theater, research and business centers (with simultaneous translation cabins), a cafeteria, a cultural and educational center, a workshop, the latest technology, and first class service in elegant surroundings.

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reefs and ocean caves, and witness the numerous Tours species of beautifully colored fish, marine turtles, octopus, sea horses, dolphins, manta rays and sailfish that inhabit these waters. It is not important if you are a novice or expert diver, many tour operators offer diving expeditions along with individual classes or PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certifica- tion.

Scale sheer mountains, fly through the air in on of the many canopies on offer, enjoy adventure aback an ATV through a jungle passage way, take a short shopping trip to , discover for yourself the wonderful world of the Huicholes, dive into mountain water falls, go mule back riding for something out of the ordinary or jump aboard a local bus to enjoy the beauty of Mascota, Talpa and San Sebastian.

Puerto Vallarta is the ideal place Puerto Vallarta is a sport lover’s to enjoy the perfect family vaca- paradise tion

Puerto Vallarta offers phenomenal recreational Outside your hotel lies a whole world waiting to be activities and tours like zip-lining through the jungle discovered. Enjoy a host of activities and participate in canopy or diving alongside a school of manta rays traditional Mexican life or enjoy outdoor adventures like with 15 ft wingspan. flying through the air on a canopy tour are 80 meters in height, visiting the local zoo or swimming with dolphins, If you would like to commune with nature in a more sea lions or taking in the spectacle of the whales and tranquil setting, why not hike atop a ridge of the turtles in their natural habitat. Sierra Madres witnessing the spectacle of rare, tropical birds, and iguanas lounging in the sun as The turtle release program is an activity that the entire butterflies dance. family can participate in by helping baby turtles return to the natural environment. It is the perfect place to get away from it all and experience new thrills and adventure irrespective of From June to January, thousands of marine turtles return age or interests. to the shore of Puerto Vallarta to lay their eggs. Each night during the season, participating hotels in the Snorkeling y SCUBA program retrieve and incubate the eggs. Once the hatchling turtles are prepared for release, locals and There are a great number of beautiful locations to tourists alike are invited to participate. choose from in Puerto Vallarta to enjoy snorkeling or SCUBA diving like Misemploy, Yelapa, Majahuitas or the Los Arcos National Marine Park. Explore coral

2608 Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta 2708 Tours & Activities Activities & Fishing Tours Tours Whale and Dolphin watching in the bay The abundance of marine life that you will find in the waters off Banderas Bay offer visitors to the area some of the best Banderas Bay is the ideal place to bask in the glory of opportunities for deep sea fishing. Here you can try your the humpback whale that returns to the waters of hand at catching marlin, also known as swordfish, sailfish, Puerto Vallarta in the months of December to March red snapper, tuna, mahi mahi, amongst many other varieties from the cold waters of the Arctic to give birth to their of fish. You can also enjoy fishing in the many rivers to be young. found in teh valleys of the Sierra Madre Mountains or along the seashore or piers. These magnificent mammals are known for their

playful nature in the waters which makes observing Golf them easy. In the same waters the dolphins and porpoises play through the year. Situated between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Puerto Vallarta counts with the three impressive golf Swim with dolphins courses to be enjoyed by the most avid of players. To play golf in such a beautiful location will undoubtedly be unfor- Swimming with the friendly sea mammals might just gettable experience, the green could not be greener and the possibly be one of the greatest experience in life. It is views more spectacular whether you play 9 or 18 holes. If activity that young and elderly alike can share in. The you’re looking for the perfect greens, there are 9 world-class close contact that one can enjoy with dolphins, the golf courses to choose from in the Puerto Vallarta area. You feel of there skin, swimming along side them, feeding can enjoy the perfect game amidst jungle-rich layouts while and playing with these elegant creatures is a an admiring beautiful vistas of the Sierra Madre Mountains and experience you´ll never forget. If you are a dolphin shy, the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean. Vista Vallarta, home to you may simply observe from the viewing platform. the PGA tournaments, has two 18-hole par 72 signature courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Water Parks Weiskopf. Marina Vallarta Golf Club is an 18-hole par 71 course designed by Joe Finger featuring outstanding views Enjoy a fun filled day full of fun in the sun by making a over Banderas Bays and located just moments form the splash in the aquatic park with a host of pools, water airport. slides and exciting attractions for you and the whole family. Boating

Enjoy a day out on the seas aboard a private vessel or boat tour and relax while you take in sea air and sun, if you are If you prefer to relax, take the looking for something more active you can take a tour to an isolated beach to where you can swim or SCUBA dive. If boat and go to Cleats, a private romance is in the cards, you can enjoy a romantic trip on a beach that has a restaurant and sailboat to enjoy a spectacular sunset, ending your day with a romantic sail under the night sky and stars. private spa, you can snorkel, Spa - Pampering oneself has never been easier or more swim with sea lions, have fun in necessary. Today's hectic lifestyle demands a certain level of one of the most beautiful bea- attention to health and wellness in order to keep everyday stress at bay. Puerto Vallarta has recognized the need for a ches of Vallarta. little self-indulgence and has responded with an army of beauty salons and spas that can be found across the city. Spas and beauty centers can be found in most of the city´s hotels, in magnificent surroundings or upon the beach.

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Latin America Puerto Vallarta Boat Show Puerto Vallarta’s privileged location on Banderas & Culture - Events Calendar Events - Culture & Bay sets the stage for an entire month of nautical festivities throughout March. Many arts and musical Art events accompany the main nautical events along with a fishing tournament. All proceeds raised from the festival are donated to non-profit organizations that work towards the preservation of the ecology

of Banderas Bay and to other charitable organiza- Restaurant Week Puerto Vallarta is home to some of Mexico’s tions. finest restaurants serving everything from regional to creative contempo- rary fare and the most varied international options. You can sample the city’s best cuisine during the last weeks of May when Vallarta’s most renowned restaurants offer special three-course menus with discounts reaching up to 50% off regular prices.

Puerto Vallarta is an extraor- June dinary destination, it is an January Sea Turtle Season Begins Participate in the protection and conservation of important center for art and Whale Watching Season Native Arts Festival an endangered species – the Olive Ridley sea Humpback whales migrate to the area to breed, The artisans descend from their surroun- turtle. From June to November thousands of sea culture for both national and and you can watch the whales or play in the calm ding Sierra Madre mountain communities with turtles come to lay their eggs on the beaches of international visitors. waters of the bay. The whale-watching season is in beaded paintings, sculptures, live music demons- Puerto Vallarta. Hotels in Puerto Vallarta hold a full swing every year from December to April. trations and ceremonies held over a two-week Sea Turtle Program where they gather the turtle period. eggs from the shore and place them in incuba- February tion to best preserve natural conditions. Its historic center is the perfect space to inspire Surfing Championships art and culture buffs, its rich culture has taken National Championship Now an annual event staged at a remote beach on root due to its vast number of galleries, public Witness the elegance and originality of Mexican the southern tip of the bay, surfers camp out for a July sculptures and cultural festivals that the city horsemanship. are Mexico’s version of weekend of competition and fun in the sun. hosts throughout the year. cowboys and the National Charro Championship Summer holidays provides the opportunity to see them in full May Kids get out of class to enjoy the city. Rivers splendor. swell to a maximum during the summer rains. Puerto Vallarta’s Anniversary Wine Festival Puerto Vallarta’s commemorates its founding with August This annual festival – held over several days – great fanfare on the 31st of May with a grand includes wine tastings, seminars, and special parade, free concerts along the malecon and many August sees the arrival of national visitors as menus at many participating restaurants and other festivities. schools in Mexico close for a 6-8 week period. hotels. The hazy lazy days of summer are well spent on the beach.

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September To make your vacation amazing and great experiences living in the city Independence Day Viva Mexico! The streets of Vallarta are multicolo- knows few details that you cannot red by the presence of the Mexican flag everywhe- lose sight. Happy Travels re; red, white and green as part of a celebration of Mexico’s Independence on September 15 2010.

October International Marlin and Sailfish Festival The abundant marine life in the waters of Banderas October hosts a mix of traditional and groundbrea- Geography Safety & Security Bay are known by fishing experts to offer some of king events that mark Vallarta as a truly cosmopoli- the best deep sea sports fishing in the world. The tan city. The focus is on the water with the annual Sailfish and Marlin Tournament held every Puerto Vallarta is located in Pacific waters as part of This town enjoys a healthy economy and stable political reopening of the yacht club and the start of the Banderas Bay, west of the State of Jalisco. It has an area of environment. As well special tourist police are on hand to November for over fifty years, brings together some fishing season. approximately 1,300 km2, bordered to the north by the provide assistance and directions. Many of downtown of the most avid sports fishermen from Mexico, the state of , on the south by the of Cabo streets and businesses are wheelchair accessible. In U.S. and abroad. November Corrientes and , on the east by San addition the city government has installed a growing Sebastian and Mascota and west by the Pacific Ocean. It is network of security cameras at strategic points throughout Half Marathon International Gourmet Festival very easy to get to Puerto Vallarta from any city in Mexico, the city to make this beautiful paradise an even safer Held in the month of November when the town In November of every year, Puerto Vallarta reigns the and Canada. place. comes alive with numerous festivals and sports as Mexico’s capital of culinary arts with the annual tournaments, the 5-mile athletic run and 13-mile International Gourmet Festival. This ten-day half marathon not only provide participants with a celebration is a true feast for the senses featuring great competitive sports spirit but the race’s routing guest chefs from around the world. You can also offers beautiful glimpses of Banderas Bay. Climate Health indulge by participating in cooking classes, and wine and tequila tastings. Puerto Vallarta is the ideal place to enjoy an unforgettable Puerto Vallarta is leading hospitals, medical services public Golf Championship Vallarta holiday, one of the reasons is the subtropical climate that is and private national and foreign tourists can be used if Puerto Vallarta is also home to the annual Vallarta enjoyable, as daytime temperatures rarely lower than 25 ° necessary. The destination offers qualified health professio- Golf Cup held in November. The event is held at the C. During the first months of the year the temperature nals in all specialties and medical fields (including world class Vista Vallarta Golf Course. Amateur drops to 25 ° C during the day and 20 ° C at night, perfect naturopathy and homeopathy) that meet your individual golfers from Mexico, the U.S. and Canada compete weather to walk along the beach. Spring from March to May needs. for cash prizes and the Swing Vallarta trophy, the is considered a warm climate with moderate temperatures. tournament’s top prize. The summer runs from June to October is the rainy season has temperatures of 27 ° to 32 ° C, when more heat and humidity we have in the bay, but the rain will cool and Water quality December regulate climate. In the fall from November to January shows a moderate climate. Todos los restaurantes y hoteles cuantan con intalaciones de Virgin of Guadalupe Parades agua potable y agua purificada, es importante destacar que Art Walk Like all of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta comes alive with el sistema de aguas ha sido certificado año con año por casi Most art galleries in Puerto Vallarta is located in the colorful processions in honor of Mexico’s patron dos décadas. center and the Romantic Zone, and from Novem- saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe. Puerto Vallarta’s ber to April each year can take advantage of the church, a town landmark with its elaborate crown 'Paseo del Arte where you can enjoy cocktails and and located across from the main square, is Population snacks ... so as to meet artists and gallery owners dedicated to her. The twelve-day long celebrations Accommodations of the city. include traditional floats and pre-Hispanic Aztec uerto Vallarta is home to 250,000 residents and attracts dancers, chanting and praying. The celebrations almost 4 million visitors annually. Puerto Vallarta offers an innumerable quantity of hotels and villas to choose from to suit any lifestyle.

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Tips for Travelers Travelers for AMERICAN EXPRESS TROPICAL INCENTIVES 322 221 3672 322 225 2400 Tips [email protected] [email protected] approximately $3.50 US and a set amount of approxima- [email protected] Currency, Banks & tely $1.50 US for each zone crossing. Therefore if you AMSTAR travel from downtown to Marina Vallarta you would be 322 209 1011 TUKARI Money Exchange crossing 3 zones and the fare will be approximately $8.00 [email protected] 322 224 7177 / 322 224 2350 US. Tips are included in the fare. Flight Tim [email protected] The peso is the national currency, although US dollars are References ARTHUR´S GRAN TURISMO [email protected] widely accepted in businesses throughout town. Major 322 221 1901 ext. 101 credit cards are also accepted in most establishments. [email protected] VTA Vallarta Traveler Advisors Banks offer currency exchange during business hours, 322 221 3671 & 82 which are generally Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6 hrs BESTOURS [email protected] 4:00 p.m., with a few offering at least morning service on Arrivals and departures Calgary 322 221 3066 Saturdays. Universal ATMs are widely available for cash [email protected] Asistence withdrawals from global cash cards; money exchanges The Gustavo Diaz International Airport (code PVR) is located CARSO TRAVEL and hotels also offer currency exchange services 24 hrs. 5 hrs Fideicomiso de Turismo 4 miles north of downtown Puerto Vallarta. There are 322 222 4553 de Puerto Vallarta BUSINESS HOURS: Most shopping malls and stores are frequent taxi or van transfers from the airport at reasonable [email protected] 226 8080 open 9:00 A.M. To 10:00 P.M. daily. Toronto rates. Pay at the taxi booth and you will be assigned to a 4 hrs CONTACTOURS taxi/van that will take you to your destination 3 hrs Nueva York Hotel Association 322 225 9565 224 2939 [email protected] Phoenix The Puerto Vallarta Documents EMARK VALLARTA (EXPOVIAJES) 2 hrs Conventions and Visitors Air Services 322 225 0400 Bureau Proof of citizenship is necessary to cross the border into [email protected] 224 2939 Mexico. A current passport will suffice. Upon arrival Miami 1 hrs IVI DESTINATION MANAGMENT visitors are given a tourist card which must be turned in Puerto Vallarta’s newly renovated and expanded Gustavo Diaz American Consulate Guadalajara 322 225 0525 ext. 101 upon departure at the airport; at that time a departure tax Ordaz International Airport is well connected to North PUERTO 222 0069 Ciudad de México [email protected] is payable in US dollars or Mexican pesos. Many airlines America’s main gateways. Its modern and spacious installa- VALLARTA [email protected] now include this tax when ticketing, but check ahead to tions double the number of available jet bridges for enhanced Canadian Consulate make sure. passenger comfort and moving walkways connect it to the GRAY LINE 293 0098 main terminal. New and improved immigration facilities as 322 225 1190 well as an updated baggage claim system also allow for [email protected] International Aeroport Gustavo Díaz Ordaz quicker arrivals formalities. The new satellite building also 322 221 1325, / (322) 221 Local Transport houses exclusive open spaces for art and photography MARITUR 322 222 3812 1380 322 221 1298 exhibits by local artists. Year-round and seasonal service is Buses [email protected] provided by different airlines in addition to numerous Bus Central Cruise Ship Terminal Frequent and numerous buses service many routes on the seasonal charters. MH TOURS (322) 290 1009 town’s streets. They are identified by number and 322 221 0565 prominent signage (“Centro” for Downtown) but most Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular ports of call for [email protected] Emergencies easily by color: the blue colored buses run the route from cruise ships on Mexico’s Pacific coast. An ambitious 060 / 066 NORTH AMERICAN TRAVEL Marina Vallarta to downtown. Fare is approximately $.50 renovation and expansion program of the port’s facilities 322 225 3475 Amerimed Hospital cents US, which makes it the most affordable transporta- was recently completed under strict safety and environ- belenquirarte@northamerican 226 2080 tion available (6 a.m. till approx. 11 p.m. daily). mental standards. The cruise port is now able to travel.net CMQ Hospital simultaneously accommodate three full-size cruise ships. 223 1919 Each dock can accommodate ships up to 311 meters OLYMPUS TOURS 322 225 1984 / 322 225 1985 Cornerstone Hospital (1,020 feet) long. The port authority has determined that 293 5111 Local Transport Puerto Vallarta will operate as a homeport in 2010 and a ROYALE TOURS new world-class terminal has been built for that purpose. Cruz Roja Taxis 322 224 8615 / 322 224 8626 222 1533 / 222 4973 Additional information is available at www.apivta.com. [email protected] Taxis are available all around the city (with a fleet of over Medasist Hospital 1,000 licensed taxis). They are not equipped with meters TOUR VALLARTA 223 0444 but instead charge by zones. They charge a minimum of 322 223 5445 San Javier Hospital [email protected] 226 1010

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Hacienda San Angel 1 Eloísa 8 Hotel Rosita 17 Hortencia 25 Fiesta Americana 1 Holiday Inn 8 Getaway Sun Resort 15 Villas Vallarta By 23 special Categ. 3 Estrellas 3 Stars 2 Stars Grand Tourism 5 Stars 4 Stars Canto del sol Plan Europeo European Plan European Plan European Plan European Plan European Plan/All Inclusive All Inclusive 4 Stars 322 222 2692 322 222 6465 322 223 2000 322 222 2484 322 224 2010 322 226 1700 322 226 3300 European Plan/All Inclusive 01 800 227 2356 US hoteleloisa.com 01 800 326 1000 hotelhortencia.com 01 800 504 5000 01 800 7137591 getawayvallarta.com 322 226 0123 haciendasanangel.com hotelrosita.com fiestaamericana.com holidayinn.com/puertovallarta 01 800 713 2800 26 villas-vallarta.com 9 Posada Don Miguel de Vallarta 16 Encino Hotel Vallarta Sun 18 2 Stars 3 Estrellas Sheraton Buganvilias 2 4 Stars Buenaventura Grand 2 3 Stars European Plan Mexican Resort 9 European Plan Resort & Convention All Inclusive 24 Hotel & Spa European Plan 322 222 4540 5 Stars 322 224 1229 Costa del Sol 5 Stars 322 222 0051 322 223 1523 01 800 503 8558 Center 3 Stars 01 800 326 3600 Grand Tourism European Plan haciendadevallarta.com European Plan/All Inclusive vallartasunsuites.com posadadonmiguel.com.mx 322 224 2570 European Plan 322 226 7000 hotelencino.com European Plan/All Inclusive 322 222 2055 322 226 0404 01 800 326 9200 01 800 713 2800 Marsol 19 Yazmín 27 www.lostulesresort.com Hacienda Hotel Spa 17 hotelbuenaventura.com.mx Estancia San Carlos 10 3 Stars 2 Stars 01 800 433 5451 & Beach Club sheratonvallarta.com Hotel Vallarta Sol 25 3 Estrellas European Plan European Plan 4 Stars 3 Stars European Plan 322 222 1365 322 222 0087 NH Krystal Puerto 10 European Plan/All Inclusive 3 European Plan Los Arcos Suites 3 322 222 6230 hotelmarsol.net Villa Premiere Hotel Vallarta 322 226 6667 322 224 2377 & Spa 5 Stars 01 800 012 5290 4 Stars 20 28 [email protected] European Plan/All Inclusive Gaviota Vallarta 11 Mocali Ana Liz Grand Tourism European Plan/All 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Star 01 800 327 7700 Bernal 30 4 Stars playalosarcos.com 01 800 719 3010 1 Star 01 800 713 2800 European Plan Hotel Marlyn 13 hotelpalomadelmar.com European Plan/All Inclusive 322 222 3691 European Plan cantodelsol.com Villa del Palmar Beach 12 San Marino Plaza 5 3 Estrellas 322 226 2700 European Plan 322 222 3605 Resort & Spa 01 800 827 5292 4 Stars Posada de Roger 22 Crown Paradise Club 5 5 Stars European Plan/All Inclusive 322 222 0965 3 Stars plazapelicanos.com.mx 01 800 506 8242 Cartagena de Indias 31 5 Stars European Plan/All Inclusive 322 222 3050 European Plan All Inclusive 322 226 1400 marlynhotel.com 322 222 0836 1 Star Puerto de Luna 20 Marina Vallarta 01 800 327 2700 322 226 6868 01 800 823 4488 hotelsanmarino.com posadaroger.com European Plan 4 Stars 322 222 6914 01 800 614 02 85 www.villagroup.com 1 Hotel Mercurio 14 crownparadise.com/puerto European Plan/All Inclusive Casa Velas Hotel 322 225 0480 3 Stars 23 -vallarta/ Boutique Posada Río Cuale 01 800 718 2552 special Categ. 6 322 222 4793 3 Stars Lina 32 Casa Doña Susana 13 puertodeluna.com All Inclusive 3 Stars hotel-mercurio.com European Plan 1 Star Friendly Hola Vallarta 6 Ambassador Suites 322 222 1148 European Plan 4 Stars 322 226 6688 European Plan/All Inclusive 5 Stars Suites del Sol 21 01 800 326 3200 322 22 6 7100 Hotel Pescador 15 322 222 1661 All Inclusive All Inclusive 3 Stars 322 224 3550 4 Stars hotelcasavelas.com 01 800 327 7700 322 226 4600 All Inclusive playalosarcos.com European Plan Belmar Hotel 24 Posada del Pedregal 33 holapuertovallarta.com/ 322 222 1884 1 Star 322 224 2213 2 Galeria 01 800 8223133 Velas Vallarta Suite 01 800 326 1000 2 Stars European Plan Golden Crown 7 Costa Club Punta Arena Resort & Convention Cuatro Vientos 7 4 Stars 14 hotelsuitesdelsol.com 3 Stars hotelelpescador.com European Plan 322 222 6222 Paradise Center 322 222 0572 5 Stars All Inclusive Grand Tourism European Plan 322 222 5656 Suites Mar Elena 22 322 222 0161 Hotel Río 16 01 800 581 0483 All Inclusive 4 Stars All Inclusive belmarvallarta.com Villa del Mar 34 322 226 6800 01 800 849 9404 322 226 9500 cuatrovientos.com 3 Stars 1 Star puntaarena.com All Inclusive European Plan 01 800 614 0285 322 224 4439 01 800 326 3200 European Plan www.crownparadise.com velasvallarta.com 322 222 0366 322 222 0785 01 800 536 3191 hotelrio.com.mx hvilladelmar.com suitesmarelena.com 3608 Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta 3708 38 08 Hotel Directory puertovallartamarriott.com 01 800 900 8800 322 221 0004 European Plan Grand Tourism & Spa Puerto Vallarta Resort CasaMagna Marriott mayanpalace.com.mx 01 800 366 6600 322 226 6000 European Plan/All Inclusive Grand Tourism Vallarta Mayan Palace Puerto embarcadero.com.mx 01 800 327 6600 322 221 1177 European Plan/All Inclusive 4 Stars Pacífico Club Embarcadero melia-puerto-vallarta.com 01 800 3363542 322 226 3000 All Inclusive 5 Stars westin.com/puertovallarta 01 800 690 5070 322 226 1100 European Plan Grand Tourism Vallarta 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raintreevacationclub.com 01 800 667 2711 322 221 1014 European Plan 4 Stars 322 221 0323 Plan Europeo 4 Stars Spa Puerto Vallarta Dreams Resorts & Club Royal Pacific Yacht Vallarta Hotel Villa Vera Hotel & Marina Flamingo Vallarta nental Puerto Vallarta puertovallarta intercontinental.com/ 01 800 000 6633 322 228 0191 European Plan/All Inclusive Grand Tourism Presidente InterConti Mismaloya Barceló La Jolla de dreamsresorts.com/drepv/ 01 800 202 3301 322 226 5000 All Inclusive 5 Stars barcelo.com 01 800 227 2356 322 226 0660 All Inclusive Grand Tourism flamingohotels.com 01 800 326 0200 322 221 0881 European Plan 4 Stars Costa Sur

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hotel-lagunita.com 322 209 5056 European Plan 2 Stars tropicanavallarta.com 01 800 506 2090 322 226 9696 European Plan 4 Stars jaliscovacacional.com.mx 322 221 5420 European Plan 3 Stars 322 222 0044 European Plan 1 Star Villas Las Palmeras Vallarta Hotel Tropicana clubmeza.com 01 888 694 0010 US 322 222 4888 All Inclusive 4 Stars Club Meza del Mar Lagunita Yelapa Jalisco Centro Vacacional Brisas del Mar & Suites Emperador Hotel hotelemperadorpv.com 01 800 523 1158 322 222 5143 European Plan 3 Stars brisasvallarta.com 322 222 1800 3 Stars

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Playa de Oro BANDERAS BAy Playa de los Muertos Playa Conchas Chinas Playa Garza Blanca

Playa Gemelas

Our Beaches Marina Vallarta Playa Mismaloya Hotel Zone Playa Boca de Río Mismaloya Historic Center Playa Tomatlán Las Ánimas Majahuitas Quimixto

Río Tomatlán Yelapa

Cabo Corrientes

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