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About Puerto Vallarta
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Puerto Vallarta denotes the entire Banderas Bay area and northern shoreline stretching from San Francisco/San Pancho on the Pacific (North Shore) south to Mismaloya near Puerto Vallarta (South Shore). It includes over 40 miles of coastline and a variety of topography, culture and architecture and is often referred to as Costa Vallarta. There are areas of dense jungle vegetation spotted with bursts of color from exotic tropical plants that give way to rocky river beds, which tumble and feed into the open sea and steep mountain sides where villas and casitas look as if they were merely glued to the hillsides. There are also many historic buildings and sites, rich with culture and romance, beautiful beaches, sprawling resorts and planned communities - even the ultra-modern marinas of Nuevo Vallarta and Marina Vallarta. Also to be found in this diversified geological area are arid flatlands decorated with cactuses and small pueblos where life is lived at a snail's pace. This region is divided into eight neighborhoods or areas, from north to south. Each is special in its own way and adds to the charm, diversity and uniqueness of Costa Vallarta. |
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South Shore
The south shore is where the Sierra Madre Mountains meet the shores of the Banderas Bay. It is an area full of coves, small bays, rivers, and secluded, remote beaches accessible only by boat. Here the jungle creeps to the beach, making it a perfect tropical setting.
Mismaloya
The small bayside village where in 1963 Hollywood director, John Huston chose to make the movie "Night of the Iguana," which changed the history of Puerto Vallarta forever. It is still a quaint beach location where the Mismaloya creek meets the sea.
 Conchas Chinas
This upscale neighborhood is the most prestigious and popular residential area of town. It is also known as "the Beverly Hills of Vallarta."
 Downtown South
The Down Town South is also known as Los Muertos Beach. The main streets, Olas Altas and Basilio Badillo, offer cozy restaurants and bars, trendy boutiques and abundant nightlife.
 El Centro
This is the heart of Vallarta, where the Malecon can be found welcoming visitors into the center of town. There are historic buildings, beautiful cathedrals, shops, galleries, beaches, and restaurants galore.
Hotel Zone
The area from El Centro to Marina Vallarta is known as the Hotel Zone. This is where the major concentration of hotels and resorts are located–huge towering buildings with all the amenities set in a tropical paradise.
Marina Vallarta
Home to Mexico's largest and most sophisticated marina complex, this 500-slip marina is bordered by several condominium projects with a malecon full of shops, art galleries and restaurants, including El Faro lighthouse bar.
 Bucerias
Located 12 miles north of the airport, Bucerias is popular with Canadian and North American visitors Bucerias, or "Place of the Divers," enjoys a 5-mile stretch of white sand beaches that is the longest along the entire coastline of Banderas Bay.
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
A tranquil town north of Puerto Vallarta settled in the 1930's by the Chavez family who built a working ranch north of Banderas Bay. This is where the beautiful and peaceful La Manzanilla beach is located.
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El Día de Hot Salsa and Merengue
If you don’t know the steps, the rhythm will guide you. The sounds of Latin music, Mariachi, and disco will fill your nights as the city comes alive after sundown.
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