Nestled between palm-covered mountains, a
river and an azure sea, full of cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses, and
sitting in front of a gorgeous sandy beach, Puerto Vallarta is seriously
picturesque. There are dolphins in the bay year-round, and humpback whales
between November and March. Even holy men would relax, buy some drinks and do
some dancing in this sexy Pacific resort.
Unlike Cancun (another leading Mexican tourist destination), Puerto Vallarta was a traditional village before gaining worldwide recognition as a travel destination.