Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Published by jacko77 on Fri Jul 17th, 2009

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as a population of around 350,000 and is located in the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains close by the Banderas Bay which is one of the largest bays in the world and as spectacular views.  With great weather nearly all year round and the average temperature being around 80 degrees it is no wonder it attracts around 3 million visitors each year.

With its Mediterranean feel, red topped white buildings, cobblestone streets that go into the mountains and the siesta which brings most of the city to a grinding halt between the hours of 1-4pm its no wonder this is one of the few tourist destinations that still has the Mexico authentication feeling about it.

Puerto Vallarta has some breathtaking beaches, with Playa del Sol being the main beach, Playa de los Muertos is the most popular amongst tourists because not only a haven for beach and water sports but also to the local dolphins, sea turtles and migrating whales.

It as something for everyone of all age groups weather it be snorkelling, diving or beach volleyball for the young or relaxing on the beach and taking a stroll and visiting one of it many art galleries for the more mature.

For the more adventurous type you can go and visit the jungle here which is not only pretty safe but was also used for the setting of the predator film.   You can go on a canopy tour and experience sailing through tree to tree via the platforms or go for a hiking trip on one of the many trails which lye below and have some spectacular views of waterfalls, jungle life and indigenous plants.