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The charm that is Puerto Vallarta - cobblestone streets, romantic hillside homes, and lush vegetation make it a wonderful vacation destination like no other.
Puerto Vallarta lies along Banderas Bay, the second largest bay in the Western Hemisphere. It is located 219 miles from Guadalajara nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountain range. The region has many colorful forests, sparkling rivers and amazing waterfalls, with an average temperature of 80 F.
Puerto Vallarta has many attractions including Playa Mismaloya, which gained fame after director John Huston filmed "The Night of the Iguana" (starring Ava Gardner and Richard Burton) there in 1963, and later on the hit movie “Predator” featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and his alien foe. This beach has become a popular celebrity hangout. Another great attraction is the impressive rock formation of Los Arcos that emerges from the bay's crystalline waters. Los Arcos provides the perfect location for diving and discovering incredible underwater mountains and steeps. The city hall has murals painted by Manuel Lepe, and the Malecon (sea wall) is adorned with romantic bronze sculptures. What’s more, the streets of downtown offer shops and galleries that sell paintings and sculptures of local artists. The city, known for its top-notch services, also has golf courses, boutiques and a marina, comprised of both sail boats and yachts.
In Puerto Vallarta you can enjoy the services of Five Star hotels such as Gran Velas or Villa del Palmar Flamingos, the exquisite regional cuisine of Jalisco , and the warm terraces of open-air restaurants overlooking the Pacific Ocean. You can also watch cruise ships roll in as you take in an incredible sunset.
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