The Exotic Pearl On The Mexican Pacific Coast

I don't think that I overact when I say that most of us have heard of
Puerta Vallarta and it may even bring images and memories to our minds of
tropical scenes and exotic destinations. Many of us remember that this was
where the Love Boat made a stop once a week when it was live on our TVs.

But there may be a question as to what attractions and activities has this
exotic destination on the Pacific coast to offer.
The precious town Puerto Vallarta is located on the West Coast of Mexico,
south of the Baja Peninsula. The weather is beautiful and sunny all year
round and the cost of living is still low, which may be why over why
thousands of Americans own vacation homes there.

Puerta Vallarta may be best known for the elder generation as the location
for the 1964 movie "Night of the Iguana" starring Richard Burton and Ava
Gardner. Actually, most of the scenes were filmed a few minutes drive down
the coast in Mismayola, but walking tours can point out buildings in town
where Burton stayed and had his affair (or one of his marriages with
Elizabeth Taylor. - Who can keep track?) The U.S. media gave a lot of
attention to the couple and to all the infighting among director John
Huston and the film's stars. If Puerta Vallarta was unknown before, this
publicity put Puerto Vallarta on the map. Today, most bus and walking tours
will make some mention of the film and point out applicable sights of
interest.

While there are so many reasons to visit Puerta Vallarta, it is the
beautiful beaches that lure most people to return again and again. Puerto
Vallarta sits on 25 miles of beaches within Banderas Bay, Mexico's largest
bay. Staying on the bay is what opens the possibility of so many different
types of water sports and activities. The large marina is home to an
abundant population of sports fishing boats. Most of the boats can be
chartered to take you to any of the hottest fishing sports, where you can
try the luck with your hand at fighting one of the large fish the area is
known for.

Another quite popular activity is to take a tour out to the island of
Yelapa where you can seem to step back in time and see small village life
as it still exists in Mexico although we live in the 21st century. In
addition to tours, there are many programs available for swimming with
dolphins, a popular resort town activity that has increased tremendously in
recent years. Whale watching has also become a big business in Puerta
Vallarta.

Most resorts in Puerta Vallarta and the surroundings are situated right on
the water and provide all sorts of activities, such as windsurfing,
snorkeling, and kayaking. Of course, you may just like to hunker down under
a palm tree with your favorite adult beverage and shop from all the roving
vendors that carry their articles up and down the beach.

But if lying on the beach all day long drinking and shopping gets a bit
ordinary, you may feel the need to hit the links. There are several
championship quality golf courses in the immediate Puerto Vallarta area.
You can rent Clubs and shoes, so don't worry if you didn't bring any of
your own equipment with you.

For a tropical few days getaway, a family vacation, or an adventure filled
trip, you can bet that you will find something fun to do in Puerto
Vallarta, Mexico. Enjoy your Puerto Vallarta vacation or stay at maximum
you won't regret your stay in this beautiful and exotic destination.

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