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- Genuine
feel of Mexican village life, complete with cobblestone
streets.
- The
miles of golden beaches that boarder the calm Pacific waters
of Banderas Bay.
- World
class resort facilities and hotel accommodations to suite
every taste and budget.
- Safe
atmosphere and certified clean water supply.
- Dozens
of restaurants featuring quality cuisine from around the
world.
- A
shopper's paradise from market stalls to designer boutiques
and fine art galleries.
- Championship
golf, tennis, mountain biking, snorkeling, scuba diving,
horseback riding, and more for the active traveler!
- The
great variety of day-trips available, from sightseeing to
day cruises.
- Full
service facilities for groups, meeting and conventions.
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Don Guadalupe Sanchez Torres , who was born in Jalisco, founded
this area in 1851. He named it Peñas de Santa Maria. In 1918,
during the Mexican revolution, the village was renamed Puerto Vallarta
in honor of Ignacio L. Vallarta, then governor of the State of Jalisco,
who greatly contributed to the modernization of the state and of
its former fishing village. The famous film "The Night of the
Iguana" starring Ava Gardner and Richard Burton, brought fame
and popularity to Puerto Vallarta, causing hundreds of people to
visit the Mismaloya beach, just outside of town, where the movie
was shot. It is said that the jungle itself nourished the torrid
romance of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, who spread the word
about the town. Puerto Vallarta, with its cobblestone streets that
wind lazily around mountainsides, traditional shops with red tile
roofs and powdery white beaches that frame beautiful blue waters
and spectacular sunsets has it all: a laid-back charm, unparalleled
climate, every kind of fun you can imagine as well as every modern
comfort and amenity. Indeed, this location's rapid transformation
has produced a vacationer's paradise; all amenities of 'civilized
living' in the midst of a secluded and picturesque tropical beauty.
Lastly, regardless of where you stay, Puerto Vallarta is a very
safe community and its residents are friendly , thus virtually guaranteeing
that a good time is to be had by all.
Population : 300,000 Inhabitants
Hotels : 159 hotels
Hotel rooms : 15,423 rooms
All major resort hotel-chains are represented with deluxe properties
such as Camino Real Hotels, Presidente Intercontinental, Sheraton,
Marriott, Westin, Fiesta Americana and soon Four Seasons (Opening
April 1999).
The rainy season starts late June and lasts through October. During
that time, days are sunny, but there may be rain in the afternoons.
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MONTH
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MIN.
TEMP.
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MAX.
TEMP.
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JANUARY
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61
F |
16 C
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86
F | 30 C
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FEBRUARY
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61
F |
16 C
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86
F | 30 C
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MARCH
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63
F | 17
C
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88
F | 31 C
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APRIL
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64
F |
18 C
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91
F | 33 C
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MAY
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68
F |
20 C
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93
F | 34 C
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JUNE
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73
F |
22 C
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93
F | 34 C
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JULY
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73
F |
22 C
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93
F | 34 C
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AUGUST
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73
F |
22 C
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93
F | 34 C
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SEPTEMBER
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73
F |
22 C
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93
F | 34 C
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OCTOBER
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73
F |
22 C
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93
F | 34 C
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NOVEMEBER
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68
F |
20 C
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92
F | 33 C
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DECEMBER
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64
F |
18 C
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90
F | 32 C
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Altitude
: 7 meters / 23 feet above sea level
The quality of the water is better than ever! Local water supply
is purified to standards for direct human consumption. Seapal, the
local water authority, has won the 'Clean Water' award from the
National Secretary of Health and Public Works for four consecutive
years. All residual waters flowing into the Bay of Puerto Vallarta
have been purified with an efficiency rate of 100 %.
Spanish is the language of Mexico, although English is widely spoken.
Mexicans welcome even the most halting attempts to use their language.
A few key words plus gestures can convey a world of meaning.
Given Puerto Vallarta's temperate climate, outdoor attire in Puerto
Vallarta is an expression of individual freedom. In the morning,
comfortable casual wear is suggested. At the beach, people wear
bathing suits or caftans of processed cotton which are often painted
or embroidered with designs. Cheerful and exotic hats are worn,
sometimes with flowers in them. Also, shell and shellfish necklaces
and earrings adorn the body. In town, Puerto Vallarta's nightlife
entices us to wear our most eccentric and elegant clothing.
Puerto Vallarta is on Central Standard Time. When it is 9.00 a.m.
in Puerto Vallarta, it is 7.00 a.m. in Los Angeles (Pacific Standard
Time) and 10.00 a.m. in New York (Eastern Standard Time). From April
to October Puerto Vallarta is on Central Daylight time.
The following carriers have non-stop service to Puerto Vallarta,
with convenient connections throughout the United States:
Aeromexico
Mexicana Airlines
American Airlines
America West
Alaska Airlines
Continental Airlines
Delta Airlines
United Airlines
From Mexico
City, there are several direct connections per day by Mexicana and
Aeromexico. For groups, special charters can be arranged at a very
reasonable cost.
Gustavo Diaz
Ordaz International Airport lies 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) northeast
of the city and is one of the most modern and convenient airports
in Mexico. The entire building is air-conditioned and offers a wide
variety of restaurants, snack stands, bars, shops and newsstands.
Puerto Vallarta is also accessible by highways from Guadalajara
and other major cities in Mexico.
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