Tropical-forested mountains and mineral-rich volcanic
slopes appear to literally rise from the sea and 100
miles of mountain-ringed golden coastline hugs the stunningly
beautiful Banderas Bay.
Bahía de Banderas is
the broadest and deepest natural bay in México, the bay
teems with aquatic life and multiple species of dolphins, whales, manta rays and fish of all types and colors, that visitors could enjoy and even touch if they snorkel or scuba dive in the area.
The
bay and Puerto Vallarta offers a cornucopia of amazing options to enjoy during your visit - dozens of beaches, sparkling
sunshine and clear warm emerald blue waters that are ideal for snorkeling, scuba diving and
swimming. [Use our Vallarta webcam for views of the Bay and Puerto Vallarta]
From the rugged Sierra Vallejo
to the north (which ends at Punta Mita) and the Sierra Cuale to the south, which ends at cabo Corrientes, rich lush jungle slopes of green overlook the sandy arcs of the amazing beaches of the area.
Sleepy fishing villages that emulate Puerto Vallarta of old times - Punta
Mita, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Bucerías, Mismaloya,
Boca de Tomatlán and Yelapa are part of the scenery along the coastline both to the north and to the south of Vallarta. Even though Vallarta no longer is a small town, you can travel back in time when visiting these locations
Nestled in verdant valleys and green lush mountains overlooking the bay, you can find many
idyllic colonial-era villages such as San Sebastián del Oeste,
Mascota, Talpa and others, that invite travelers to enjoy yet
another facet of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco and Mexico.
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