Best Things To Do in Puerto Vallarta

Watersports Marietas Islands Nayarit México Whether it is golf or an adrenaline-filled kitesurfing race along Bucerias beach, Puerto Vallarta has an impressive array of options for those that refuse to lay in the sun. The bay's 25 miles of golden beaches presents limitless possibilities for enjoying its Pacific Ocean waters. Hotels can arrange for all kinds of sports and activities, including: [toc] The things you can do in Vallarta are just endless. Note: Go-carts in Vallarta is currently unavailable Bungee Jumping (Closed) Bungee Jumping in Puerto Vallarta Once again Puerto Vallarta can offer the adrenaline-pumped experience of jumping into the Pacific Ocean from a platform over the emerald waters. The company Encore Bungee has reopened the attraction that is very close to Mismaloya. They have gone through a series of reviews, both the structure and their new jump cords, plus test jumps and opened to the public on Feb 16, 2013. Open from 10:00 to 19:00 daily. See on the map. More info on FB. Canopy Tours (Ziplines) Enjoy a new, exhilarating experience while you zip over the treetops in the jungles around Puerto Vallarta. Not for the ...

Puerto Vallarta not only offers you a beautiful and enjoyable vacation with an endless array of activities and a colorful city and tropical environment. If you are also searching for the perfect place to fill your senses with the beauty of art and culture surrounded by the natural, historic downtown, then Puerto Vallarta is the place you've been looking for. Event list Here you can enjoy cultural festivals, art and sculpture galleries, wherever you go and throughout the year. Vallarta began its changes in 1960 when Liz Taylor, Richard Burton, and Eva Gardner visited the beautiful Bay of Banderas to film a movie called "The Night of the Iguana". This movie was the spearhead for this destination, helping it become a more attractive place for all kinds of artists. Filmmakers, sculptors, musicians, painters, and others began to make Puerto Vallarta their place for inspiration and expression. These, and other reasons are the basis of the artistic soul of Vallarta and it has grown tremendously with the development of this beautiful city and has been a muse for national and international talent. So this great cultural heritage has helped this tourist destination become more than just a tropical beach destination you ...

Top 10 Puerto Vallarta Tours Our top 10 tour & activities list is: [toc] Considering that you can get a tan almost anywhere in the world, our recommendation is that you avoid just sitting by the pool and get a sunburn... instead, get a sunburn enjoying the many activities, tours, trips, excursions and also go sightseeing, there are great free sightseeing options, and in this section, we'll go over the best-paid tours/activities and the best providers in Puerto Vallarta. 1- Ocean Friendly Whale Watching Tours At times some tours feel a bit lightweight, superficial, and are forgotten almost as soon as you've finished them. Ocean Friendly will NOT be like that. You'll go out on an excursion around the beautiful bay with an Oceanographer and tour guides that really love what they do and respect the sea creatures they visit in the sea.The tour operator is led by Oscar Frey that has studied Humpback Whales in the bay since the 1990s, so if you want a truly life-changing experience, a way to really get in contact with nature and our cetacean friends, we know of no better way.When out on these types of ...

Top 10 Romantic Experiences in Puerto Vallarta [toc] Puerto Vallarta is one of the most romantic places on Earth, or so we hear, and anyway, even if it's not the MOST romantic, with its cobblestone streets, beautiful views and landmarks, colorful sunsets and great tours and restaurant options, you can't be completely calling it that. Anyway, it's always good to have some inspiration before you travel and while you are in town, so we've collected a few of the best ideas, hopefully, you'll find some that inspire you too. Enjoy! Our Top 10 Romantic Experiences are: The Stroll of Love Dance the night away Romantic sunset cruise Dinner at Los Muertos Beach Sunset with a view Picnic at Las Amapas Be still my beating heart! A treat for the senses A romantic dinner at The River Explosive love 1- The Stroll of Love Puerto Vallarta Malecon at dusk Take a stroll along the Malecón, the seaside boardwalk, hand in hand, with ice cream or some other sweet or tasty treat. Then have a drink by the beach in one of the many seaside-beachside bars and restaurants. Most active time: weekends, best ...

[toc] After almost three years of work, the pier on Los Muertos Beach was inaugurated with fireworks, music, and fun, at the start of January 2013. Introduction This is the third iteration of the pier, designed by Arq. José de Jesús Torres Vega.Pier/dock inaugurated January 4th, 2013.Measures 335 feet (103m) out into the sea and has a total walkable area of 7700 sq. ft. (715m2).Water depth varies according to the season and ranges from 4.5 to 6 meters (15 to 20 feet). Took 3 years to build and had a total cost of $6.5 million dollars.Offers benches, footpaths, and handrails.Offers a landing dock with berth space for up to 6 medium-sized boats.20.59863 N - 105.23931 E The pier (also known as a lookout/"mirador") is a wonderful addition to Puerto Vallarta's beachfront area. It was designed by the Mexican Biannual Architecture prize-winning architect, José de Jesús Torres Vega. It was the centerpiece of an ambitious Downtown Puerto Vallarta renewal program, that included a series of important projects in and around the city center. These added sparkle to the existing popular attractions for both local and international visitors. The grand opening event was wonderful ...

Parish/Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a church in Downtown Puerto Vallarta [toc] Introduction Puerto Vallarta's Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish (Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe) is a city icon, it dominates Vallarta's downtown skyline and is one of the favorite symbols and landmarks of the city, not only in photos but also shirts, logos and postcards. If you've been to PV, you have surely visited it. If you are going to visit the city, be sure to add it to your list of things to do in town, it not only is great for your souvenir photos, you'll get a glimpse of one of the most important city monuments and the spiritual center of the Catholics in town (religion in Puerto Vallarta). Guadalupana Festivities There's always activity around and within the church, the church bells are rung by the sextants 30 and 15 minutes prior to each service, but it reaches almost a level of frenzy in the 12 days of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival (also known as Feast of Guadalupe), held every year from December 1st to the 12th. Guadalupe Festivities in Puerto Vallarta (Dec. 1 to 12 each year) ...

Siren on the Puerto Vallarta Malecon [toc] Casa Museo Puerto Vallarta (A museum still under development) Casa Museo de Puerto Vallarta will be an open book in which locals and visitors can read about the past of our community during its various stages; as well as appreciating the local art, culture, society and knowledge of the environment, among other subjects. We consider that our history, culture and idiosyncrasy are important features that distinguish us from other tourist destinations; they give us an added dimension, that it is important to make them known and given the proper value. Specific Areas The Museum will be divided into specific areas. Like the history of Puerto Vallarta and its 150 years since its founding. Aztatlán and the vestiges of Ixtapa Jalisco. The founders and their families. Your Mayors and a brief history of what was achieved in your administration. Luis Vallarta Ogazon Award and its Awardees. "The Night of the Iguana", Filming and its Protagonists. Richard Burton and Liz Taylor Romance, Kimberley House. Families that have changed Vallarta. Collections of 100 cameras. Collection of 5,000 postage stamps from Mexico United States of America and Art. Collection of Mexican ...