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hy Go?
For one of the world’s top beach destinations. Take your pick from calm to surfing-suitable waters and popular
or deserted strands. Laze in the sun, play in the waves, and dine on fresh seafood at relaxed waterfront eateries. And
beyond the shore, you’ll find much more than pretty resort towns. Puerto Vallarta is a bona fide city with sophisticated
restaurants and shops, and rich artistic and cultural offerings. Come for the beach, but prepare to discover much more.
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Fans of water sports, welcome to paradise. The
weather’s warm, the water’s refreshing, and the sea
life is abundant. On tap for your enjoyment: big-
game fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving,
sailing
,
surfing, water skiing, kayaking (you can even sign
up along the Malecón to rent a kayak for free), and
more. And there’s no shortage of land-based
activities, including golf, zip lines and ropes
courses, nature walks, and horseback riding. Free
bike rentals are also available along the Malecón.
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Puerto Vallarta boasts a
fantastic food scene
,
which reaches its culmination during the
International Gourmet Festival in November. But
you can celebrate culinary
and
architectural
achievements anytime with a tasting-and-walking
tour to feast on authentic regional specialties and
learn about the city’s history and culture. Nearly
every night of the week, there’s a fiesta at Plaza
de Armas town square, where residents gather for
a drink or snack, to listen to music, and of course,
to dance.
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Year-round you’ll want to take advantage of
Puerto Vallarta’s outdoor pastimes, but never
more so than now, when daily temperatures aver-
age 75ºF (23ºC). Embrace the local arts scene by
joining a weekly Art Walk from late October
through May, and stroll along the seaside
Malecón promenade
, admiring the iconic
bronze sculptures. Lose yourself in the cobble-
stone streets of colonial Old Town. This is also the
season to embark on a whale-watching tour for
prime viewing of these magnificent mammals.
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Although this is the height of rainy season, you
won’t have to forgo beach and outdoor activities.
Days are characterized by bright sun, with short
bursts of intense rain. These showers usually
come in the late afternoon and offer the perfect
excuse to check out worthwhile indoor attractions.
Poke into one of Puerto Vallarta’s many art gal-
leries, admire the lofty interior of its distinguished
Our Lady of Guadalupe church
, or duck into
the closest restaurant for some fresh ceviche.
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CHEZ ELENA:
Watch the blazing sunset from the rooftop terrace of this legendary Puerto Vallarta restaurant.
2.
LUCY’S CUCÚ CABAÑA:
Shop for folk art made by skilled artisans from around Mexico.
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VOLADORES DE PAPANTLA:
This daring performance along the Malecón has to be seen to be believed.
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AQUAVENTURAS PARK VALLARTA:
Cool off with towering waterslides, a lazy river, and sea-creature performances.
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