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Festivals
You can experience an authentic Mexican fiesta here, since it is located in the state of Jalisco , the land of mariachis and tequila.
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Virgin of Guadalupe |
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This is the main fiesta, celebrated on December 12 in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe. From December 1 onwards, pilgrimages are staged with people wearing traditional dress, floats, dances, music, fireworks and open-air celebrations. |
Historical Interest
An extraordinary historic event took place on Playa de los Muertos (The beach of the Dead). Many, many years ago at this spot , there was a fight between gold and silver smugglers and the Indians, leaving the beach covered with dead bodies.
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Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe |
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The cathedral dome, a replica of the crown worn by Empress Charlotte in 1860, has become one of the symbols of the city. |
Museums
Various pre-Colombian objects were found at the Puerto Vallarta archeological site and they are now on display at the local Museum of Archeology . If you want to know more about the history and culture of the place, this museum is a must.
Performing Arts
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Virgin of Guadalupe |
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This is the main fiesta, celebrated on December 12 in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe. From December 1 onwards, pilgrimages are staged with people wearing traditional dress, floats, dances, music, fireworks and open-air celebrations. |
Camping
Camping is one of the many ways of coming into close contact with nature. The best places for camping in Puerto Vallarta are: Koa that has all the facilities; the Trailer Park and the Tchos Trailer Park where you can camp in trailers.
This camping site has electricity, cable television, gas, a swimming pool, 66 equipped tent sites, a restaurant, and a lake for fishing.
Apart from the usual services, there is a swimming pool.
Extreme Sports
For those who like strong emotions, one of the best ways of getting a rush of adrenaline is bungee jumping. In Puerto Vallarta , the place to practice this sport is the Paredón .
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Bungee jumping |
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Puerto Vallarta provides facilities for this modern sport that involves jumping from a height of 40 meters above the sea with an elasticized rubber cord. |
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Las Ánimas |
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Beach with horses available for hire and parachute rides. It has a quay where yachts, water taxis and small watercraft can berth. |
Fishing
Great deep-sea and freshwater fishing are included among the many attractions at Puerto Vallarta , as this resort is rich in marine fauna. Sailfish, dorado and red snapper fishing are some of the most popular types sport, but the best fishing is done at specific times of the year.
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White sandy beach with restaurants and a small hotel. There are boats available for hire, together with diving and fishing facilities. Nearby is a beautiful 30 m high waterfall . |
Horseback Riding
A great way to see the countryside, ranches, rural villages and hills surrounding Puerto Vallarta is on horseback. Tours of these sorts of places can be arranged in town. On Sundays, there are organized rides lasting a whole day or, if you prefer, small groups are organized to ride through the Sierra Madre mountains and the surrounding areas that last up to several days.
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Las Ánimas |
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Beach with horses available for hire and parachute rides. It has a quay where yachts, water taxis and small watercraft can berth. |
Sailing
The beauty of the sea at Puerto Vallarta is an open invitation to go sailing. Most hotels provide sailing facilities and the necessary safety equipment.
Surfing
Puerto Vallarta is one of the most visited tourist spots in Mexico. Its beautiful beaches on the coast of the state of Jalisco are the ideal place to practice all sorts of aquatic sports, including surfing.
Water Sports
You can practice all sorts of water sports in Puerto Vallarta - fishing, water-skiing, diving, snorkeling and surfing, among others. Most hotels organize these sorts of activities.
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