Travel Guide to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

A few decades ago Puerto Vallarta was a small fishing village; today it is one of the most popular Mexican resorts, which accepts visitors all year round. Beaches of amazing beauty, wonderful countryside and mountains that rise up proudly - this view quickly turns on positive mood and sets up holiday mood.

The city is simply soaked in the atmosphere of antiquity. On the small streets of Puerto Vallarta you will see small white houses with red tiled roofs, cozy restaurants and shopping pavilions. There are no large and noisy streets filled with traffic and crowds of citizens. Harmony and peace are felt throughout the city. The best season for tourists starts from November and lasts till April. At this time of the year here prevails clear sunny weather. The season of rains starts in May, so your rest on the beach will be spoiled by constant rains.

The majority of hotels are located along the coast. Almost all hotels have several restaurants and chain stores, as well as swimming pools and recreational facilities for children. Playa Mismaloya is considered the most popular and fashionable beach of this city. This place has become famous due to the "The night of the Iguana" movie. Several scenes in this movie were filmed in this location. Puerto Vallarta will become a true finding for sportsmen and fans of active rest. The choice of rides and water attractions here is really wide. The resort will also please fans of scuba diving. The coastal area is very picturesque; here divers can see magnificent underwater mountains and sand waterfalls.

The resort has also prepared many surprises for fans of shopping. You will find many open markets and shopping centers here. The most popular local souvenirs are considered the items made of silver, elegant leather sandals, sculptures and paintings by local craftsmen, as well as shawls and tapestries made of beads. Your visit to one of the local restaurants, the majority of which are located on open terraces, will become the best end of day.