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About the Town

• The Malecon
  Shopping is best along the Malecon, the seaside main street with many small shops.
• The Market
  The Market on the banks of the Rio Cuale sells one-of-a-kind Mexican handicrafts, clothing, jewelry, food items and more.
• Fine Art Galleries
  Fine art galleries in Puerto Vallarta are internationally acclaimed and a "must see".
• Nightlife
  Whether it's sunset margaritas at a quiet cliff side terrace, or pina coladas at a lively club. Puerto Vallarta's variety of bars is unsurpassed along the Mexican Riviera. When the sun goes down, the fun begins at nightclubs and discos that rival those of any cosmopolitan city.
• Dining
  When it comes to dining, Puerto Vallarta does it "con gusto." Restaurants serve up an array of international cuisine, including Mexican, Italian, French, Argentinian, Cajun, Japanese and more. Choose from casual beach restaurants to romantic candlelit dinner houses.

Adventures At Sea

• Fishing
  Fishing is a way of life in Puerto Vallarta. Depending on the season, the waters of Puerto Vallarta teem with sailfish, marlin, tuna and many smaller game fish.
• Whale Watching
  From December through April, experience the thrill of whales up close in the bay.
• Watersports
  On the 25 miles of Pacific beaches, enjoy popular watersports including water-skiing, windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, catamaran and yacht excursions and more!

Outward Bound

• Banderas Bay
  The largest natural bay in Mexico and third largest in the world, Banderas Bay stretches 13 miles across and 47 miles around.
• Fabulous Beaches
  Puerto Vallarta offers over forty different beaches. From the long "walking" stretches in the north to the secluded golden sand beaches of the South Zone, each has its own personality.
• Golf
  Perfect for your swing on the jungle lined fairways of Los Flamingos Country Club in Nuevo Vallarta. The Marina Vallarta Country Club also offers great golf and scenic surroundings.

Resort Areas

• Nuevo Vallarta
  Exciting area north of the airport that overlooks miles of sandy beaches.
• Marina Vallarta
  Just south of the airport and home to deluxe hotels, a championship golf course and world class marina.
• Hotel Zone
  Action packed area of resorts, restaurants, shops and great beaches between the Marina and Downtown.
• Downtown/Viejo Vallarta
  A taste of Old Mexico with historic and cultural sites, diverse dining and shopping opportunities.
• South Zone/Mismaloya
  Secluded area with many private coves, hillside villas, deluxe hotels and fine beaches.