Puerto Vallarta Fast Facts, Travel Tips & Information

Introduction Each day on the Malecón in downtown Vallarta an impressive and color-filled ritual takes place, the Flying bird-men of Papantla (informally known as the Pole Flyers). Colorful, spectacular, dangerous, but there's so much more beyond what you can see, there are centuries of tradition, prehispanic Gods. Learn more about this event, considered to be one, if not, the oldest in Mexico. To fly, the sweet dream for all mortals, is an ancient reality for the Flying Totonac dancers of Papantla, a small town in northern Veracruz, on the Mexican Gulf of Mexico coast. Papantla Flying Men, Puerto Vallarta The Tradition To be a macaw, an owl, a crow, a butterfly or an eagle is a privilege for the few men who from time immemorial have celebrated their gods in this spectacular dance filled with ancient civilization symbolism, in what some experts consider the most ancient ritual dance in all of Mexico. The Ritual of the Papantla Flying Men was created with a very specific purpose: to offer their gratitude to Chi'chini (the Sun God), Xipe Totec (God of Spring & Fertility) & to Tlaloc (Rain God). It is much a dance as it is a prayer, a ritual expression of love for the Earth, its bounty, and its natural forces. Initially, the ceremony was held during the spring equinox, in the third week of March, but with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors & missionaries, the natives were forced ...

[toc] Puerto Vallarta is a city in the State of Jalisco, Mexico. It is located on the Pacific Ocean side of the country, that is, on the west coast. Where is PV on a map? / Why choose Puerto Vallarta? PV or Vallarta (as locals call the place) is a city located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico in the State of Jalisco within a large bay called Banderas Bay (Bay of Flags) or Bahía de Banderas. See it on the map. The city is 3 hours away by plane from Los Angeles, and just over 4:30 hours from Seattle, Vancouver, Calgary, Chicago, New York & Toronto. More air flight distances. Puerto Vallarta is on the same latitude as Hawaii and enjoys nearly perfect weather all year long. On the West coast of the state of Jalisco, between latitudes N20°27’00” and N20°59’00” & between longitudes W104°55’00” and W105°33’00” 6ft (2m) above sea level. Puerto Vallarta is a traditional Mexican town that offers beaches, jungles, and a city full of attractions, restaurants, and activities. Where is Puerto Vallarta? Puerto Vallarta is 220 miles West of Guadalajara (by land, this distance is shorter through Mascota, but takes about the same time because the road is curvy), south of the state of Nayarit and 548 miles NW of Mexico City. In a straight line, PV is 670 miles from San Antonio and 1,100 miles from San Diego, USA. "The Most Beautiful Bays in the ...

Puerto Vallarta (population 255,725 - 2010 census;  318,776 - 2018 estimation) is located on the Pacific coast in the Mexican State of Jalisco, within the Banderas Bay (Bahía de Banderas), which is considered to be one of the most beautiful bays in the World and happens to also be one of Mexico’s largest, measuring 26 miles (42 km) from East to West and 20 miles (32 km) from North to South. [Vallarta Map] [Map showing cities close to PV] [Map showing Mexico & USA] City founded on Dec. 12, 1851 Population 255,725 (2010 census; 318,776 for 2018 estimated) Area (Municipality): 1,300.7 km2 (502.19 sq. miles) 7 m (23 ft) over sea level Location: Bahía de Banderas (Banderas Bay), Jalisco State, Mexico Longitude / Latitude: 20°37'19" N / 105°13'42" W More than 4.5 million tourists in 2017, over 4.7 million in 2018 and 5 million in 2019. 2nd most important tourist beach destination in Mexico Read Magical Puerto Vallarta for a fan point-of-view of PV. Puerto Vallarta is an authentic Mexican destination. A list of awards the city has received. About security and crime in the city Coat of arms of Puerto Vallarta. The northern limit of the bay is Punta de Mita which is also considered the end of the Sierra de Vallejo mountains and in its southern limit, the bay ends at Cabo Corrientes, the end of the Sierra del Cuale mountain range. Puerto Vallarta is the second-most visited tourist destination in Mexico, (only ...

An overview Puerto Vallarta is a place anyone can enjoy, it not only is one of the most popular and most visited beach destinations in Mexico. About Puerto Vallarta A brief preview of our lovely Mexican town. Our PV Newbie Guide All you need to know if Puerto Vallarta is the place for your vacation. Puerto Vallarta's History From the 1500s 'til today, historical photos included. Why is Puerto Vallarta so famous? Is there something magical about this town. Where is Puerto Vallarta? The info you wanted to know about your friendly city. Puerto Vallarta, a famous love story - The Night of the Iguana Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton helped make this city memorable. Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide Provided by the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Office. In PDF (5Mb). Vallarta is blessed with both generous tropical weather with an average of around 300 sunny days a year. It offers beautiful jungles, nature, and hills give the area character, and a beautiful Bay bathes its clear sand beaches with emerald waters. And then to crown it all, the town is recognized internationally for its friendly Vallarta inhabitants, something that'll make your vacation one for the memory book. Don't take our word for it; these distinctions are accolades from for example Condé Nast Magazine that in 2003 voted Vallarta "the friendliest city in the World" it was also voted "Best Mexican Vacation Destination" by USNews.com in 2010, over Cabo San Lucas and Cancun, the other well-known beach meccas. Read Puerto Vallarta and authentic Mexican ...

This section is dedicated to Mexico. We offer general information on traditions, famous Mexicans, food and drink, prehispanic info and more. When you are informed you can enjoy the new Mexican experiences even more. We know you'll find useful information here and that it will help you get the most out of your trip to Puerto Vallarta plus you'll learn a bit more about this very interesting country: Viva México! Mexican Arts & Traditions Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) a party for the living Learn a bit more about this very interesting and refreshing Mexican tradition. La Charreria and the Charro, that's Mexico Jalisco, the state where Puerto Vallarta is located, is the birthplace of most of the traditions that best represent Mexico. Mexico, folklore, and festivities Mexico is synonymous with bright colors, songs, dances, ceremonies, fireworks, original costumes and more... Mexico, heir to two great culture Mexico is the heir of great civilizations like the Aztecs, Mayas and Olmecs and the European Spanish culture... Mexican Rock Music 1 - Part 2 A shortlist of some of the best rock groups and solo artists in Mexico, some you already know, but we hope you find some new inspiration too. Piñatas Though anybody would swear piñatas are Mexican, their history is quite interesting and starts off in China. (Origin of the Pinata; Piñatas in Italy and Spain; Pinatas arrive in Mexico; Modern Mexican Pinatas) Mexican Food and Drink Beans & Mexico Another legacy to the world, this time a ...

[toc] Puerto Vallarta International Airport Data Single runway (10700 ft - 3300m: length. 150 ft - 46m wide). Distances to: Downtown Puerto Vallarta: 10 to 15 minutes, 8.5 km or 5 miles. Marina Vallarta: 5 minutes, 2.2 km or 1.4 miles (can be shorter). Nuevo Vallarta: 15 to 20 minutes, 13 km or 8 miles (varies). FlightStats code: PVR IATA code: PVR ICAO code: MMPR Latitude / Longitude: 20.678297 / -105.24898 Passengers per year: 3.52 million in 2015, 4.06 million in 2016, 4.52 million in 2017, 4.76 million in 2018, 5.05 million in 2019, and 2.53 million in 2020. Time Zone: -6:00 hours from UTC/GMT (see the current time) Phone numbers: (322) 221-1325 / (322) 221-1537 / (322) 221-1298 Address: Carretera a Tepic Km. 7.5, Colonia Villa Las Flores, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Official site General Airport Information Puerto Vallarta's International Airport (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz [Code: PVR]) is well connected to North America's major airports' hubs both in the US and in Canada. Scheduled flights operate from several U.S. cities: Chicago, Dallas/ Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, and more (for a full list: airline routes) and some of Canada's main cities (Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton). Within Mexico, there are regular flights to and from Guadalajara, Tijuana, Toluca, Mexico City, Cabo San Lucas and others (see complete list). From Canada, many direct flights are operated by charter services. Otherwise, flights can be booked through Air Canada ...

Puerto Vallarta across the bay from the hotel zone Based on an article by City Historian Juan Manuel Gomez Encarnación. Our beautiful Banderas Bay (Bahía de Banderas: Bay of Flags) shares beaches with three municipalities: Cabo Corrientes and Puerto Vallarta in the Jalisco state; and Bahia de Banderas in Nayarit state. Marina Vallarta to Los Arcos - partial view of the Banderas Bay and Puerto Vallarta, source: Superego on Vimeo Banderas Bay is located on the west-central coast of the Mexican Pacific, between the southwest part of the state of Nayarit and western part of Jalisco. The Sierras (mountain ranges) that surround the bay are Sierra Vallejo on the northern part, Sierra Cuale to the East and Sierra El Tuito to the south and southeast. It is geographically located between the parallels 20°15' and 20°47' N and between the meridians 105°15' and 105°42' W. The bay starts off in the north with Punta de Mita, Nayarit and ends on the south side at Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco. Its coastline, 65 miles long, is divided in the following: the north coast of Punta de Mita to Bucerias is about 15 miles; East Coast, Bucerintos to Boca de Tomatlán is about 24 miles and the south coast from the west side of the river at Boca de Tomatlán to Cabo Corrientes, approximately 32 miles. So as you can see, it currently is a bay that is shared by two separate states, Nayarit north of the Ameca River, and south ...