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Puerto Vallarta
Come to Puerto Vallarta (or just 'Vallarta' to many) to laze on the dazzling sandy beaches, browse in the quirky shops, nosh in the stylish restaurants and wander the picturesque central streets and enticing malecón (boardwalk).
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　　For delicate, brightly painted wooden figures of animals and mythical beasts from Oaxaca, fine ceramics from Chihuahua, skeletal figurines, hand-woven table runners and other textiles, this gallery in Zona Romántica is hard to beat. ...
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La Bodeguita del Medio
Puerto Vallarta
　　The walls are scrawled with handwritten poetics and inanities in several languages, the bar is blessed with fine rums and tequilas, and the staff pour a mean mojito. Loud salsa music with nightly live acts is accompanied by plenty of dancing and good cheer. ...
Peyote People
Puerto Vallarta
　　Sells Huichol beadwork and yarn art of excellent quality, jewelry, Day of the Dead crafts and wood carvings from the southern state of Oaxaca. Money spent here helps support indigenous artisan communities, as the owner has an excellent relationship with them. ...
Galería de Ollas
Puerto Vallarta
　　If you don't have time to travel all the way to the village of Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, don't miss a visit to this gallery that showcases the exquisite, one-of-a-kind ceramics produced by more than 300 artisans. Each of the pots is decorated with a remarkable design, with colors obtained...
Isla Río Cuale
Puerto Vallarta
　　A trip to Vallarta wouldn't be complete without lingering on Isla Río Cuale, a sand island that appeared in the river mouth in the 1920s and was then consolidated. It's very pleasant for a traffic-free stroll among the trees and there's a craft market here every day. ...
Museo del Cuale
Puerto Vallarta
　　On Isla Río Cuale, this museum has a small but very well-presented collection of pre-Hispanic ceramics by the Chupícuaro culture (400 BCE–200 CE), plus the more elaborate pottery of the Aztatlán people (900–1200 CE), shaft tombs typical of the region and ceramics depicting females, underlining their importance in their respective...
Boca de Tomatlán
Puerto Vallarta
　　Boca de Tomatlán is a seaside village that’s less commercialized than Puerto Vallarta and a good place to munch ceviche tostadas on the beach. You can get water taxis from here to more remote beaches further along the bay. It's 16km from Puerto Vallarta, beyond Mismaloya, southwest along the coast....
Playa Conchas Chinas
Puerto Vallarta
　　Around 3km south of downtown is the beautiful condo enclave of Playa Conchas Chinas. It's a tiny cove favored by families for the shallow and sheltered pools created by the burly rock reef further out (that's where the snorkelers and spearfishers have fun). Although the cove is small, the beach...
Mismaloya
Puerto Vallarta
　　Mismaloya, the location for the 1964 film The Night of the Iguana, is about 12km south of Puerto Vallarta: you can still see the dilapidated Iguana sign by the roadside. The tiny scenic cove is dominated by a gargantuan resort. Mismaloya is also the jumping-off point for snorkeling trips to...
Playa Palmares
Puerto Vallarta
　　Graced with golden sands and serene aqua-green shallows, Playa Palmares is one sweet strip of coastline. Hugging an undeveloped shore about 6km (4 miles) south of downtown Puerto Vallarta, eco-friendly Palmares flies the esteemed Blue Flag, meaning it complies with 33 criteria requiring the highest of standards in water quality,...
Yelapa
Puerto Vallarta
　　Home to a small fishing community, the picturesque beach of Yelapa hugs an emerald coastline backed by jungle-shrouded mountains. The remote coastal village, which sits on Puerto Vallarta’s southernmost cove, is best reached by boat. In recent years Yelapa has seen an ever-increasing stream of day-trippers turning up, but it...
Jardín Botánico de Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta
　　For a change of scenery from the beach, head for the tropical highlands of the Sierra Madre mountains and wander the well-curated Jardín Botánico de Vallarta (Vallarta Botanical Gardens), home to one of Mexico's most extensive orchid collections and a fascinating variety of native plants and birds. 　　After strolling through...
Latest stories from Puerto Vallarta
May 19, 2024
　　Despite its name, Playa de los Muertos (Beach of the Dead) is a lively beach which is handy for downtown. At the southern end of the beach, a stretch of sand called Blue Chairs is a popular spot with gay men. ...
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