Puerto Vallarta
Cobblestone streets, old world charm, teeming nightlife and gorgeous beaches–they’re all part of the Puerto Vallarta experience. Whimsical sculptures, said to bring good luck if you touch them line the malecón, or boardwalk, which is surrounded by restaurants, shops, and bars.
Take the 45-minute boat ride across the Bay of Banderas to Yelapa Beach, which is tucked at the base of a jungle-covered mountain. A short hike takes you through lush tropical vegetation to a 35-meter waterfall.
The Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens feature over 3,000 different species of plants in a tropical forest 1,300 feet above sea level. Among the sights to see are the Palm Gardens, Rose Garden, Tree Fern Grotto, Orchid House, Jungle Trails, Agave Garden and the Carnivorous Plant Collection.
Dive or snorkel in the waters of Bahía de Banderas.
“Blue Chairs,” the most popular gay beach in Puerto Vallarta is located on the southern end of Playa Los Muertos.
Golfers will find a variety of world class courses designed by luminaries such as Jack Nicklaus, Robert Von Hagge and Tom Weiskopf.
