Travel Guide The Puerto Vallarta Conventions & Visitors Bureau Zona Comercial, Hotel Canto del Sol Local 18, Planta Baja Zona Hotelera Las Glorias Puerto Vallarta, JALISCO 48310 MEXICO 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 resort 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 Mexican Riviera, in the western state of Jalisco (home of tequila, mariachi 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 Canada 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 0208 Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta 0308 Rodolfo Gómez Manuel M. DiéguezFrancisca Rodríguez Belice Venustiano Carranza Historic Center & Romantic Zone Jamaica Jamaica Hoteles / Directory Page 35 Costa Rica Naranjo Costa Rica 18 Ecuador Corona 29 Venezuela Ecuador Jacarandas Bolivia 34 Bolivia Insurgentes Miramar 23 San Salvador Costera Barra Brasil Argentina Guatemala Aguacate28 Matamoros Aquiles Serdán Francisca Rodríguez Brasil Panamá B 31 Mina Fco I madero 21 Colo Jesús Langarica Emiliano Carranza 30 20 Uruguay Insurgentes Unidad Deportiva Abasolo 32 Basilio Badillo Navidad Rep. de Chile Brasilia mbia H A 24 Lázaro Cárdenas Agustín Flores Contreras Colombia Iturbide 26 Pípila Perú Aldama7 Miramar I 1 25 31 de Octubre 5 de Febrero Honduras Matamoros Nicaragua Corona Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Galeana Av. México Leona Vicario Allende Insurgentes Juárez Zaragoza 13 15 Morelos Constitución10 Paraguay 17 Hidalgo Guerrero 12 E 6 Rodolfo Gómez 2 22 Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio Paseo Díaz Ordaz Manuel M. Diéguez 14 Mina MorelosG F 33 Ignacio L. VallartaN 27 E C J 3 D Libertad 16 Pino Suárez8 4 5 L 11 M 19 K Agustín Rodríguez9 Olas Altas Encinos Muelle Los Muertos 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 0408 Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta 0508 Lago Tanganica 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 Río Amazonas Severiano Ocegueda Las Palmas Francia España Paseo del Marlin Río Amarillo Paseo de Las Palmas Hamburgo Havre Milán Niza Viena Francisco Villa Roma Corregidora Palm Springs Rafael Osuna Venecia Hotel Zone Directory Page 35 Lisboa E. Zapata Rep. Dominicana Milán Aldanaca Yugoslavia Corregidora Francia Viena Berna Puerto Rico Belice Havre Los Tules Melchor Ocampo Hamburgo Morelia Roma Corregidora Jamaica Costa Rica Palmar de Aramara MilánNiza Berlín 27 Lucerna 21 Mérida Rafael Osuna Ecuador 25 Los Tules Bolivia Río Amazonas Liverpool Océano Indico Doctor Mike Lemus 16 Cuba Lisboa David Alfaro Siqueiros Plaza Caracol 22 24 ObeliscoBrasil Francisco Medina Ascencio Niza Pablo Picasso Clemente Orozco Pirineos Francisco Villa 14 26 Río Guayaquil Prisiciliano Sánchez 15 Francisco Medina Ascencio 20 23 SierraFrancisco Aconcagua Medina AscencioLas Américas Ecuador Pablo Picasso Río Amazonas Río Francisco Medina Ascencio Clemente 4Orozco Febronio Uribe Bolivia 9 13 19 Francisco Medina Ascencio 18 Brasil Guatemala Plaza Península 2 Brasilia De las Águilas 1 Colombia 10 6 17 8 12 Pablo Picasso Pablo Av. México San Salvador Playa de Oro Las Garzas Atlatengo Eréndira Cupatitzia h. Escuela Naval Militar5 7 11 Perico Canario Gorrión Pelícano 3 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. 0608 Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta 0708 ObeliscosLas Palmas Canarios Pétalos International Col. Educación Aeroport Francisco Medina Ascencio Díaz Ordaz Estero El Salado Albatros Gansos 8 Col. Aurora Albatros Proa Politécnico Nacional Plaza GALERÍAS Proa Marina Vallarta Hoteles Francisco Medina Ascencio Directory page. 37 De las Garzas Gaviotas Quilla 9 Paseo de laMástil Marina Prisiciliano Sánchez Palmar de Aramara Pelícanos Los Peines Isla Iguana Francisco Medina Ascencio 1 Punto Iguana Punto Área Militar 11 Océano Indico Puerto Vallarta Timón 10 Doctor Mike Lemus Mike Doctor Albatros Mástil 7 Flamingos Paseo de La Marina Norte Pelícanos Ancla 5 6 4 De las Águilas las De Francisco Medina Ascencio Playa de Oro Paseo de La Marina Norte Las Garzas 3 2 Paseo Bocanegra Pelícano Gorrión Canario Perico 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. 08 Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta 0908 14 Emiliano 8 Zapata 9 15 11 17 alta vista 12 amapas 10 13 6 3 2 Hotel Zone Lodging Directory page 38 7 National Park los arcos 5 1 Mismaloya 4 16 Boca de tomatlán 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. 1008 Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide Puerto Vallarta 1108 Find out more information on: www.visitpuertovallarta.com Our Beaches Beaches Our Our 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.