ITW: Resorts of Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta Weather Forecast, Mexico

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

Activities:
Sport Fishing: Marlins, Sailfish
Cantinas
Nightlife
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Golf
Horseback-riding
Banana Boat Rides
Boogie boarding
Jet Skis
Para Sailing

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

Weather:

Average Temperatures & Average Rainfall (inches)

High Low Rain
in.

Jan 80° 62° 0.4

Feb 80° 62° 0.0

Mar 81° 63° 0.1

Apr 82° 65° 0.2

May 85° 70° 1.1

Jun 88° 76° 0.0

Jul 89° 76° 8.2

Aug 90° 76° 0.0

Sep 90° 76° 0.0

Oct 89° 74° 5.7

Nov 85° 68° 2.0

Dec 81° 65° 0.6

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Puerto Vallarta Resort Vacations

Welcome to Puerto Vallarta!

Situated on Banderas Bay, this tropical paradise combines the old with the new in gracious style. Cobblestone streets wind through the town and art galleries and colorful boutiques are filled with Mexican folk art and handicrafts.

International cuisine can be found in any town, as well as in all resort hotels. Puerto Vallarta is divided into various tourist areas; Rivera Nayarit, a self contained resort area, easily accessible to town and Marina Vallarta, which has its own marina area, golf course and shopping district. The hotel strip begins on the Medina Ascencino and winds through town and up into Mismaloya Bay.

Resort areas in Puerto Vallarta:

· Punta Mita is a private and secluded area of Puerta Vallarta that is located at the northern point of Banderas Bay.

· Nuevo Vallarta is an exciting area north of the airport that overlooks miles of sandy beaches.

· Marina Vallarta is just south of the airport and home to deluxe hotels, championship golf and a world-class marina.

· Hotel Zone is an action-packed area of resorts, restaurants, shops and beaches between the Marina and Downtown.

· Downtown/Viejo Vallarta offers a taste of Old Mexico with historic and cultural sites, diverse dining and great shopping.

· South Zone/Mismaloya is a secluded area with many private coves, hillside villas, deluxe hotels and fine beaches.

Golf in Puerto Vallarta

Beaches of Puerto Vallarta

Resorts	Lifestyle	Dining	Location	Resort Location	Rooms	Rating*
Barcelo La Jolla De Mismaloya	Families, Singles, Couples, Relaxing ambiance, Golf, Spa, All suites, Kids Program, Luxury, Pampering	All-inclusive 5 Restaurants 24-hr Room Service	South Zone/ Mismaloya	Beachfront	303	5+
Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa	Couples, Families, Friends, Active ambiance, Romantic Escape, Luxury, Candlelit dinners, Spa, Nightlife, Golf, Kids Club, Teens Club	All-inclusive 5 Restaurants 24-hr Room Service	South Zone/ Mismaloya	Beachfront	337	5+
Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta	Couples, Families, Friends, Active ambiance, Romantic Escape, Luxury, Candlelit dinners, Spa, Nightlife, Golf, Kids Club	All-inclusive 5 Restaurants 24-hr Room Service	Nuevo Vallarta	Beachfront	228	5+
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita	Couples, Families, Relaxing ambiance, Ultra-Luxury, Secluded, Romantic, Kids Club, Golf, Spa, Surf	European Plan 3 Restaurants 24-hr Room Service	Punta Mita	Beachfront	141	6
Marriott Casa Magna Puerto Vallarta	Couples, Families, Relaxing ambiance, Spacious, Kids Program, Golf, Spa, Romantic, Luxury	European Plan 4 Restaurants 24-hr Room Service	Marina Vallarta	Beachfront	433	5+
Resorts	Lifestyle	Dining	Location	Resort Location	Rooms	Rating*
Presidente Inter-Continental Puerto Vallarta	Couples, Families, Romantic, Casual, Relaxing ambiance, Intimate, Personalized service, Secluded, Best beach, Kids Club, Golf	European Plan 3 Restaurants 24-hr Room Service	South Zone/ Mismaloya	Beachfront	120	4+
Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Towers	Families, Couples, separate Active and Quiet areas, separate tower for adults-only, kids activities, Golf, Pools	European Plan 5 Restaurants 24-hr Room Service Sunday Brunch	Hotel Zone	Beachfront	477	5+
Vallarta Palace Resort	Families, Couples, Luxury, Romantic ambiance, Relaxation, Active, Nature lovers, Spa, Golf, Free Tours, Eco-tourism	All-inclusive 4 Restaurants 24-hr Room Service	Nuevo Vallarta	Beachfront	362	4+
The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta	Couples, Families, Active, Luxury, family-friendly, Pools, Golf, Kids Program, Beds, Fitness Center	European Plan 3 Restaurants 24-hr Room Service	Marina Vallarta	Beachfront	280	5+

European Plan - meals not included.

*Resort Rating from 4-star Superior to 6-star Ultra Luxury

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Golf in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta has become one of the world's premier locations for practicing this sport. Currently, it has multiple golf courses with world class facilities which provide great views of the bay and its lush vegetation.

Marina Vallarta
Located on Paseo de la Marina and designed by Joe Finger, this 18-hole, par 72 course boasts lush vegetation and natural lagoons inhabited by herons, iguanas and crocodiles.

Campo de Gold Four Seasons Punta Mita
Located on Punta Mita in Banderas Bay, Jack Nicklaus designed this course on a beautiful island. The 19-hole, par 72 course poses a true challenge.

Flamingos Golf Club
Just 9 miles north of the airport, this club has an 18-hole, par 72 course designed by Percy Clifford. It also has a driving range amid the tropical vegetation.

Club de Golf Vista Vallarta
Located at 653 Circuito de Universidad, this club has two 18-hole courses, one designed by Jack Nicklaus and the other by Tom Weiskopf. Palms and tropical trees surround the courses, providing perfect backdrops for a day on the links.

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