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Romantic Zone Attractions, Puerto
Vallarta, Mexico
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Viejo Vallarta: The signature
cobblestone village extending to the north and south
of the Cuale River is Mexico at its traditional best.
From family-run beachfront hotels in the "Zona
Romantica" to eclectic inns poised on the surrounding
hills, here is where
you feel the essence of Vallarta's charms.
Independent travelers and repeat visitors favor this
area.
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It is
said that its name comes from some of the three good
known versions by the inhabitants of Puerto Vallarta.
One is that this beach was once the site near a ranch
called "Las Peñas" where gold and silver
that came from the mines of Cuale was later embarked.
One day the Indians of the place ambushed to the work
crew of the transport ships killing them all and leaving
the beach covered with the dead. Another version includes
pirates who were responsible for the slaughter, and
they ambushed the muleteers that brought the minerals,
and a last version, and also the one that seems to be
correct, is that the beach was a sacred cemetery of
the indigenous locals. This was discovered when the
first residents dug up bones together with ceramic vessels,
a custom of the local indian tribes when burying their
dead. The most recent evidence backed by Archaeologist
Dr. Joseph Mounjoy support this last theory.
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Huichol
Art, is caracterized by colorful, symbolic yarn "paintings"
and bead covered sculptures inspired by vision experienced
during spiritual ceremonies using hallucinogenic substances.
Traditional pieces depict deer, scorpions, wolves or
snake; popular demand has also led to the creation of
works featuring iguanas, jaguars, sea-turtles, frogs
and eggs. The artwork can be purchased at the Huichol
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Strolling
through the romantic zone is food for the heart. As
you step through the entrance of any of the restaurants
in this area, you breathe that special “something”
in the air that provides an irresistible temptation
to stop and sample the delicious seafood cuisine and
international dishes prepared by international chefs
from all parts of the world, as well as fabulous desserts,
refreshing beverages and fragrant coffees. |
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