Puerto Vallarta City Guide

Once a quiet fishing village, Puerto Vallarta was "discovered" by director John Huston, who filmed "Night of the Iguana" with Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Since then, "Vallarta" has developed into a lively resort with wide appeal.

Part of Puerto Vallarta's allure is its blend of the old and new. White stucco houses with red-tiled roofs and flower-filled balconies line cobblestone streets, and Mariachi music streams from downtown bars. But that's just half the story here. You'll also find resorts for every taste and budget along 25 miles of beaches; plus water sports, golf, horseback riding through the jungle, Sport Fishing and much more. Whether you want to stay in the heart of the action or in blissful seclusion, one of Vallarta's five zones has just what you're looking for. The Southern Area offers a peaceful setting of palms and cliffs, while Downtown is in the center of Old Vallarta's colonial charm.

To the north, the Hotel Zone offers a parade of hotels and wide sandy beaches; Marina Vallarta boasts championship golf, a world-class marina and deluxe resorts; and Nuevo Vallarta hosts a self-contained getaway approximately a half-hour north of downtown.

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