Puerto Vallarta
Jalisco beach destination
Puerto Vallarta is a resort city on Mexico's Pacific coast, in the state of Jalisco.
Once a small fishing village, it developed into a major tourist destination known for beaches, nightlife, and its malecón (boardwalk).
The city attracts both American retirees and vacationers: We're flying into Puerto Vallarta for spring break.
Mexican folk ensemble
- tequilaDistilled agave spirit
- street tacosSmall casual Mexican tortilla wraps
- cevicheCitrus-cured raw seafood dish
- birriaSpiced Mexican meat stew
mole · churros · fiestas · Día de los Muertos · mercado · artisan crafts · folk art · mezcal
Western Mexican state
- Old TownOriginal settlement area preserved
- cruise portMaritime passenger terminal
- airportAviation passenger facility
- boardwalkPlanked waterfront pathway
Fine rock particles
- wavesTraveling energy disturbances
- shorelineLand-water boundary
- palapasOpen-sided thatched shelters
- sunsetDay yielding to darkness
tidepools · seashells · surfing · paddleboarding · parasailing · beach vendors · oceanfront · Pacific Ocean
Surface swimming with breathing tube
- scuba divingSwimming with air tanks
- excursionsBrief recreational journeys
- eco-toursSustainable travel to natural areas
- canopy toursGuided aerial forest traversal
zip-lining · deep-sea fishing · yacht charter · catamaran · cruises · tour guides · day trips · ATV tours
Tropical plants with fronds
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- jungleDense tropical forest
- lushRichly abundant in growth
- Sierra MadreMajor Mexican cordillera
tropical climate · rainy season · bougainvillea · iguanas · parrots · orchids · botanical garden · dry season
Covering every element
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- villaStately country residence
- infinity poolBasin with disappearing rim
concierge · amenities · timeshare · cabana · buffet · hospitality · pampering · beachfront property
mariachi
Mexican folk ensemble
- tequilaDistilled agave spirit
- street tacosSmall casual Mexican tortilla wraps
- cevicheCitrus-cured raw seafood dish
birria · mole · churros · fiestas · Día de los Muertos · mercado · artisan crafts · folk art · mezcal
Jalisco
Western Mexican state
- Old TownOriginal settlement area preserved
- cruise portMaritime passenger terminal
- airportAviation passenger facility
sand
Fine rock particles
sunset · tidepools · seashells · surfing · paddleboarding · parasailing · beach vendors · oceanfront · Pacific Ocean · pelicans
snorkeling
Surface swimming with breathing tube
- scuba divingSwimming with air tanks
- excursionsBrief recreational journeys
- eco-toursSustainable travel to natural areas
canopy tours · zip-lining · deep-sea fishing · yacht charter · catamaran · cruises · tour guides · day trips · ATV tours · souvenirs
palm trees
Tropical plants with fronds
Sierra Madre · tropical climate · rainy season · bougainvillea · iguanas · parrots · orchids · botanical garden · dry season · warm weather
all-inclusive
Covering every element
infinity pool · concierge · amenities · timeshare · cabana · buffet · hospitality · pampering · beachfront property · Marriott
- Mexican CoastsCancun, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Veracruz, Cozumel
- Latin AmericaArgentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Cuba
- MexicoMexico City, Cancun, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Oaxaca
- beach resortsMaldives, resort, Cancun, Bali, Fiji
- Latin America travelMachu Picchu, Cancun, Rio de Janeiro, Galapagos, Chichen Itza
- Latin American CitiesMexico City, Buenos Aires, Lima, Sao Paulo, Bogota
Puerto VallartaCancún
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