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Puerto Vallarta is one of the friendliest and most diverse beach destinations in the world. Once but a tiny fishing village, Puerto Vallarta is now a world class resort area that has retained all of the quaint charms of the original village yet embodies
Description
Puerto Vallarta almost defies description as a resort town. Offering an extremely wide variety of attractions and entertainment options. Puerto Vallarta has something special for everyone, regardless of your personal preferences. There are many cultural events and exhibits , exciting day trips to the jungle, relaxing days at the beach and countless romantic hideaways. Immeasurable activities, both on and off the water that will keep you entertained, until it is sadly time to depart. Night life abounds with many popular night clubs and an array of quality restaurants to please even the most discriminating palette. Puerto Vallarta is yours to savor and is, without a doubt, one of the friendliest and cleanest beach resorts in all of Mexico. This is a city with modern infrastructure and conveniences that has somehow managed to maintain its unique Old Mexico charm, unlike so many of the other more glitzy resorts. In many any areas of Puerto Vallarta you will feel like you are taking a step back in time. A step back to a much simpler time, donkeys are still used for delivery in many parts of this unique city. Many of the crafts available here are made by local Indians who have been producing their wares using the same methods for hundreds of years. A modern marina and cruise ship port attract visitors on ships and yachts from all over the world. The city's clean, friendly atmosphere, unique Old Mexico ambiance and incredibly diverse shopping possibilities attract International and Mexican tourists in droves. These unique attractions lure many of these visitors to return over and over again. Many of these tourists end up becoming full time residents or retiring in Puerto Vallarta.
Local Information
The Mexican economy operates on the rise and fall of the Peso. While most businesses will accept foreign currency, especially US dollars, using pesos is your best bet. Foreign currency can be exchanged at one of many casas de cambio (exchange houses). Before traveling to Nuevo Vallarta we'd recommend you exchange 30 -40 dollars so you have change for the taxi, tips, etc., upon arrival.Mexican banking hours are normally Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 P.M. however for money exchange the hours time are normally from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Casas de cambio are open later than most banks and they generally offer quicker service. Credit cards are widely accepted, with Visa, MasterCard, and American Express being the most popular.
Airport Information
It's very easy to get to Puerto Vallarta, in high season there are more than 450 flights arriving weekly. Mexicana has flights to Puerto Vallarta from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver and Chicago. American Airlines flies non-stop from Dallas/Fort Worth. Aeromexico flies from Los Angeles. Delta Airlines flies non-stop from Los Angeles. Continental Airlines flies non-stop from Houston. Alaska Airlines flies from Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Hightlights
One of the Friendliest Beach Destinations in the World
Unique Old Mexico Charm
Modern Marina
Quality Restaurants
Cruise Ship Port
Day Trips to the Jungle
Whale Watching
Local Weather
Weather hovers in the mid 80's for much of "high season," giving way to rainy summer season from late June to early October. Puerto Vallarta is surrounded by jungle, and receives considerable rain. December and January, the peak tourist season, are hot and sunny. Spring and Autumn produces moderate temperatures. While the rain can spoil a day at the beach, the storms can be quite beautiful, with rain seeming to march across the hills and lightning illuminating the sky. Runoff from the rains can turn the seawater brown in some areas, detracting somewhat from the beauty of the beaches. Temperatures reach 90 degrees F (32 C) during the summer, and the humidity can add to the perception of heat. During the winter, temperatures are in the low to mid 80's F (28-30 C), quite comfortable for a stroll on the beach. Nighttime temperatures range from the 60's to the mid 70's (19-24 C).
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