Puerto Vallarta,
Mexico, lies along Banderas Bay, the second largest bay in the Western
Hemisphere. It is located 219 miles from Guadalajara, the state
capital of Jalisco, and it is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra
Madre mountain range. Puerto Vallarta is named after Ignacio Vallarta,
a former governor of the state of Jalisco. "Puerto Vallarta"
is often shortened to "Vallarta." and English (language)
speakers call the city P.V. for short.
Geography: 502.19
sq mi
Population: 220,368
Religion: Roman Catholic
Language: Spanish
Currency: Pesos, US$ accepted
Time Zone: Mountain Time
Zone
Entry Requirements:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must
have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the
date of first entry into Mexico, and an onward or return ticket.
A visa is not required.
Getting There:
Flying Time to Puerto Vallarta from: Los
Angeles: 1 hrs 50 min
New York: 6 hrs 20 min
Chicago: 4 hrs 35 min
Miami: 4 hrs 55 min
Vancouver: 6 hrs 35 min
Toronto: 7
hrs 35 min
Popular Shopping Items:
Clothing
Art
Embroidered clothing
Leather
Onyx Carvings
Silver
Major
Attractions:
Marina
Vallarta
Malecon: promenade
Plaza de Armas: Main Square
Mercado Municipal: Municipal Market
Casa Kimberly
Isla Rio Cuale: Cuale River Island
Playa Quimixto: beach
Los Arcos: snorkeling
Mismaloya Beach
Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Travel
Seasons:
Off Season: Easter to mid-December
Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
International
Travel Warehouse
Los Angeles, CA USA
Tel: 1.310.312.1116 info@itwusa.com
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Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
Punta Mita, Mexico
Welcome to
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita!
The magical charm and perfect weather of Mexico's West Coast has
long been a magnet drawing those seeking the perfect vacation
and respite from colder climates. Now, the Four Seasons is creating
an exclusive new resort community overlooking the Pacific Ocean,
at Bahia de Banderas. Each guest room offers a breathtaking view
of the calm sea of brilliant turquoise, white-sand beach and natural
islands.
Located 45 minutes
from the airport, and 26 miles from Puerto Vallarta.
Amenities
Popular
with couples and families.
Exceptional
Personal Service.
Secluded luxury
resort set on an ocean peninsula edged by white-sand beaches.
Jack Nicklaus
championship 18-hole golf course.
140 lavish guest
rooms, housed in 13 tile-roofed Mexican-style casitas, have
large private balconies and striking views of the ocean.
Four tennis
courts.
Infinity pool.
The Apuane Spa
offers luxurious signature body and facial treatments.
Prime location
offers humpback whale-watching from December to March.
Relaxed ambiance
as some guests lounge on the beach or by the pool, while others
sit on the shaded veranda and enjoy the warm ocean breeze.
Children's Program.
Wedding Services.
Every Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday, just before noon, a local fisher pulls
his small boat up to the beach to display his morning catch.
Guests are invited to join the hotel chef as he selects fish
for the restaurant. Diners can even choose fish for their lunch
or dinner and discuss with the chef how they would like it prepared.
Daily breakfast
for 2 at Ketsi's buffet, including exotic local foods and fruits.
Package items
not used are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be
changed for other items.
Offer is not
valid in conjunction with other offers and does not apply to
groups.
Family Package
50% discount
for your second room for children 17 years old or under.
Children will
enjoy exploring the fun foods and special kids' menus from the
restaurants offer.
Enjoy a 50%
saving on all meals for kids 12 years old or under.
Package items
not used are nonrefundable, nontransferable and cannot be changed
for other items.
Offer is not
valid in conjunction with other offers and does not apply to
groups.
Golf or Spa
Package
Five
activities per person for up to 2 people per room (with a choice
between a round of golf or an 80-minute massage).
Daily buffet
breakfast per person (for up to 2 people per room).
Unlimited practice
range privileges.
Participation
in regularly scheduled golf clinics.
Unlimited non-motorized
water sports.
Package items
not used are nonrefundable, nontransferable and cannot be changed
for other items.
Offer is not
valid in conjunction with other offers and does not apply to
groups.
Romantic Spa Package
Sparkling wine
and truffles in a Keepsake box on arrival.
$500.00 US Spa
credit per room per stay.
Daily buffet
breakfast per person (for up to 2 people per room).
Unlimited non-motorized
water sports.
Package items
not used are nonrefundable, nontransferable and cannot be changed
for other items.
Offer is not
valid in conjunction with other offers and does not apply to
groups.
Surf Package
5 night minimum
stay required.
Four surf sessions
of approximately 3 hours each from our panga boat for up to
2 guests per room.
3rd surfer add
$75.00 per session.
Surf sessions
include boat trip, surf guide and long board (on request).
Water, Gatorade,
and fruit during surf session.
Daily buffet
breakfast per person (for up to 2 people per room).
Unlimited non-motorized
water sports.
Unlimited access
to the resort fitness center during operational hours.
Optional adds:
surf lesson during a surf session is $80.00 per person more,
and professional in-
water photo package (over 20 hi-resolution digital photos) is
$100.00 per person more.
Package items
not used are nonrefundable, nontransferable and cannot be changed
for other items.
Offer is not
valid in conjunction with other offers and does not apply to
groups
Rates, and Package
inclusions are subject to change.
Four Seasons Resort
Punta Mita offers an array of activities, and entertainment.
Swimming
Pools
Dock
Sailing
Snorkeling
Surfing/boogie
boarding
Whale-watching
Tennis
Aerobics
Bicycle
rentals
Fishing
Golf -
driving range
Kayaking
Scuba
diving
Boating
Windsurfing
Basketball
Volleyball
Hiking/biking
trails
Horse
riding/rental
Four Seasons Golf
Club Punta Mita
The Nicklaus-designed
course is set within vistas of white-sand beaches and the surrounding
Sierra Madre Mountains. Spread over 81 hectares (200 acres),
it takes full advantage of its location. Eight holes border
either the Pacific Ocean or Banderas Bay. One truly unique hole,
a 194-yard, par-3, is located on a natural island in the ocean.
The Punta Mita peninsulas tropical landscape of palm trees
and flowering trees add to the pleasure of playing this challenging
course.
Children's
Program
Whether yours
is just beginning, all grown-up or at any stage in between,
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita is a wonderful base for your
family. We go out of our way to give a special welcome to our
youngest guests.
Nunutzi Games Room
We have named
our Nunutzi Games Room after the Huichol word for child or youth.
It is a 223-square-metre (2,400-square-foot) facility open to
guests on a complimentary basis, year round. Staffed by a team
of employees skilled at working with youth, Nunutzi is a safe
and fun venue for people of all ages.
Featured in Nunutzi
are eight PlayStation and GameCube consoles on 76-centimetre
(30-inch) monitors, as well as a card table and ping-pong, pool,
air hockey and foosball tables. A 152-centimetre (60-inch) television
is arranged in a theater setting. The Games Room also has a
separate glassed-in room with a pool table, ideal for tournaments.
Parents are welcome to use this table.
Cultural Center
Located on the
Resort's lobby level, the Punta Mita Cultural Center provides
a welcoming environment for Four Seasons guests to come and
learn about Mexicos history and culture. Through interactive
programming and interpretive resources, the cultural, artistic
and ecological highlights of Punta Mita and the Bahía
de Banderas are vividly presented. The Center is also a popular
meeting place, with sweeping ocean views from its terrace.
Four Seasons Resort
Punta Mita features three restaurants:
Aramara Aramara,
which means a sacred place by the ocean in the local
Huichol language, presents live Cuban music nightly. The restaurant
specializes in Asian-Latin fusion cuisine. The wooden chairs have
thick cushions and the climate-controlled dining room is decorated
in earth tones. The attached Aramara Bar offers tropical drinks,
many tequilas, and an assortment of Cuban and Mexican cigars.
Attire is smart casual, with long pants, shoes, and collared shirts
required for men. Open daily for dinner only, early to late evening.
Ketsi
Ketsi, which means fish,, is the hotels main
restaurant, located poolside. Ketsi serves a breakfast buffet,
seafood, sandwiches, and regional fare under a thatched palapa
roof, with a view of the ocean. The wooden tables are adorned
with fresh flowers. The restaurant offers live music on theme
nights, several times each week. Open daily for breakfast, lunch,
and dinner (closed between meals).
Tail of the
Whale
Open for breakfast and lunch, this informal restaurant is located
above the golf clubhouse, with views of the course and the ocean.
The restaurant features a thatched roof, ceiling fans, and a menu
with traditional and Mexican light meals and snacks. Open mornings
until early evening (closed between meals).
Room Service: In-casita
dining is available 24 hours daily.
Four Seasons Resort
Punta Mita offers 141 guest rooms, including 27 suites, in tile-roofed
Mexican-style casitas set along the Pacific Coast. Most guest
rooms and suites enjoy outstanding views of the white sand beaches,
clear blue waters and beautiful mountains surrounding this exclusive
resort.
Gardenview Casita
Guest Room
Located only on the 1st floor, surrounded by lush tropical landscape,
with partial views of the ocean. Like all Casita Rooms they are
unusually spacious, with a sitting area and walkout terrace. Maximum
Occupancy: 3 adults or 3 adults with 1 child.
Oceanview
Casita Guest Room
Room is unusually spacious inside, with ample private terraces
or balconies, and spectacular ocean views. The large bathrooms
include a deep soaking tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, double
vanity with twin basins, and toilet in a separate room. Maximum
Occupancy: 3 adults or 3 adults with 1 child.
Premium Oceanview
Casita Guest Room
Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors, where their hillside location
provides a beautiful ocean view from the balcony. All Casita Rooms
are unusually spacious, with a sitting area and walkout balcony.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults.
Oceanfront
Casita Guest Room
Oceanfront
Casita rooms are set on a cliff and offer spectacular views of
the Pacific Ocean. Like all Casita rooms, they are spacious with
a sitting area and walkout terrace. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults
or 3 adults with 1 child.
One-Bedroom
Gardenview Suite
Offer a luxurious bedroom secluded from the living area by beautiful
wooden doors. They also feature a large terrace with a private
plunge pool. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 3 adults with 1 child.
One-Bedroom
Oceanview Suite
These spacious, comfortable suites feature a large teak-furnished
terrace with a private plunge pool and a full view of the ocean.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 3 adults with 1 child.
One-Bedroom
Oceanfront Suite
These comfortable suites feature a large, furnished terrace and
private plunge pool, and offer a dramatic ocean view. Maximum
Occupancy: 3 adults or 3 adults with 1 child.
Room Amenities
Room amenities include 100% cotton oversized bath towels, coffee
maker, down pillows, duvets available, hair dryer, in-room safe,
non-allergenic foam pillows available, private stocked bar/refrigerator,
thick terry bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, twice daily housekeeping
service, 2 or more telephones, video player available. Rollaway
beds and cribs are available at no charge based on availability.
The
Apuane Spa at Four Seasons offers a full range of massages and
spa treatments designed to relax, invigorate, detoxify, heal
and provide a unique taste of Punta Mita (Spanish for resting
place). Try the Punta Mita massage, which uses indigenous sage
oil and tequila; or try an exfoliating chamomile body scrub or
seaweed mask.
The ultimate spa
experience for two, the Apuane Suite indulges with a sun-filled
steam room, whirlpool, sauna, shower and its own private outdoor
terrace.
In-Room Massage
and Spa Services
Massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, haircuts and styling
are available in guests' rooms for an additional charge.
Celebrate
your wedding in the luxurious seclusion of a private isthmus edged
in miles of pristine sand and turquoise ocean. Elegant gardens
and function spaces embrace the surrounding natural beauty and
stunning ocean views. Exclusive casitas, many with plunge pools.
Cuisine and service reflect the best of Four Seasons.
Wedding Details
From invitations to wedding cakes, floral creations to memorable
farewells, trust Four Seasons to simplify your planning and make
your wedding day everything you have ever imagined.
Wedding Specialist
A Four Seasons on-site expert will work with you or your wedding
consultant to reserve your dates, plan the schedule of events,
coordinate all food and beverage details, from menu design to
linens, and assist with other aspects of your wedding experience
at the Hotel.
Public area available
for pictures
A number of areas at the Resort provide a beautiful backdrop for
your wedding pictures. Mats can be laid on sand or other uneven
surfaces, to make walking easier, and the areas can be decorated
with flowers and tiki torches.