Introduction
Puerto Vallarta combines culture, adventure and fun with superb sunny climes, beaches and the sea - a paradise that should be one any Mexico holiday itinerary.
Traditionally known as Mexico's second Pacific Coast beach resort after Acapulco, this seaside town is rich in the regional customs and folklore of Jalisco state, tucked away at the end of Banderas Bay.
Puerto Vallarta has the feel of a typical Mexican town with cobblestone alleys, colonial architecture, red tile roofs, wrought-iron balconies and whitewashed walls overflowing with bougainvillea.
Enjoy watersports, jungle landscapes, and towering rock formations (such as those on the Marietas Islands), go sport fishing, spot dolphins and manta rays or head to Sierra Madre with its beautiful towns, waterfalls and tropical areas.
