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North Zone Attractions Puerto
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A collection of small towns surround
Banderas Bay, each with its own unique way of transporting
you to another place and time and another way of life.
To the North of Banderas Bay you will find the Marietas
diver's paradise and Punta Mita for the surfers and
golfers, there are the fishing villages of San Francisco,
Sayulita and Cruz de Huanacaxtle - for a look at what
Vallarta was like years ago - as well as charming Bucerías,
"place of divers", with its wide soft-sand
beaches, and locally famous fresh oysters. |
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Home to several endangered
bird species such as the Blue Footed Boobie, which can
only be found in the Island of the Sea of Cortez and
the Galapagos Islands. Great diving through caves and
tunnels, and visiting “Lovers Beach”, accessible
only by a surface swim through an archway. All this
are volcanic formations. |
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Surrounded by the
blue waters of the Pacific this barnacle covered rock
attracts all manner of sea life. A profusion of manta
rays, turtles, sharks and dolphins are native to these
waters, and huge schools of Jack tuna circle this tiny
island in search of food. This is a great dive site
with caves, arches and steep walls to explore. |
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Six miles West of
Marietas Islands and on the very edge of Banderas Bay
lies El Morro, a series of rock pinnacles extending
above the surface of the blue waters of the Pacific.
This world-class dive site combines drop-offs, caves
and arches with a great diversity of marine life including
mantas, large schooling fish, turtles, and dolphins. |
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This
rustic palm-shaded fishing village about 30 minutes
north of Puerto Vallarta offers secluded beaches. Surfing
is good, and locals say it resembles Puerto Vallarta
40 years ago. |
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In addition
to being a beautiful beach End of Mita she is famous
by its ideal waves for surf. Account with one of but
the beautiful golf courses. |
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It's
a small beach framed by rock outcroppings, but showing
huge and thunderous waves that allow the practicing
of surfing all around the year. The delightful Marietas
Islands can clearly be seen from this location. Found
between Huanacaxtle and Punta Mita and you'll access
this beach by following Roadway 200. |
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Heading
north on the road to Punta de Mita is the Destiladeras
Beach. The sand is white and comfortable, making it
a perfect spot to spend a day of relaxation and sunning.
Some surf for boogie boards and such. |
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La Cruz
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La Cruz
is a quaint fishing village and a favorite destination
of boaters from all over the world. This small town
offers a cooler beach climate all year round, making
vacations more appealing for some. You'll be able to
relax and get restored, you'll enjoy the unspoiled expansive
area, the gracefulness of the landscape and the wonderful
environment. |
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A quiet,
coastal town located on the edge of Banderas Bay. This
quaint town runs parallel along the beachfront for a
some miles north and south of the town's center spot.
The ocean’s warm waters and lapping surf are only
a few blocks away at any point within this small town.
Bucerias has one of the most private, prettiest, soft
sand beaches in the area. The beach runs along cobblestone
and bougainvillea lined streets, and is perfect for
a day of relaxing or napping in the sun. Bucerias features
several fine restaurants that offer a wide array of
excellent menus. Bucerias is a ten-minute drive from
the Puerto Vallarta's airport, and twenty minutes from
downtown Vallarta. However you may never want to leave
this charming town with its warm hospitality and soothing,
beachside atmosphere. Some people mention that it's
like Puerto Vallarta was before it became a tourist
attraction. So visiting it may be like a trip back in
time. |
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