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- North America
- Mexico
- Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is situated in the Bahia de Banderas, a 14-mile
(22km) long bay lined with long stretches of sandy beaches. It is
the second largest holiday resort on the Pacific coast after
Acapulco, but despite its resort status it has managed to maintain
its own character.
Puerto Vallarta's charm is due to a comfortable blend of
cosmopolitan first worldliness and the colonial features of its
historic old town. The graceful centre is embellished with quaint
cobblestone streets that are lined with delightful white adobe
houses, flower-filled wrought-iron balconies and red tiled roofs,
making this one of Mexico's most picturesque coastal cities.
Puerto Vallarta's luxury hotels, restaurants, bars, and shopping
centres have spread out along the coast on either side of the
original town, allowing Puerto Vallarta to grow as a holiday
destination without sacrificing its colonial charms. With more than
250 restaurants, visitors to Puerto Vallarta are spoilt for choice
when it comes to dining out in this charming city. It is unrivalled
as a city, boasting the services offered by a cosmopolitan hub
alongside the simpler pleasures of a Mexican village.
Outdoor recreation is limitless in Puerto Vallarta, especially
the diversity of water sports available, including diving and
snorkelling, while whales and dolphins inhabit the bay and can
often be seen on organised boat trips.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language in Mexico. Some English
is spoken in tourist regions.
Money
Mexican currency is the New Peso (MXN) divided into 100
centavos. Credit cards are widely accepted, particularly Visa,
MasterCard and American Express. Travellers cheques are generally
accepted, but cannot be cashed on Sundays. ATMs are available in
most cities and towns and are the most convenient way to get money,
but for safety reasons they should only be used during business
hours. Although most businesses will accept foreign currency it is
best to use pesos. Foreign currency can be exchanged at one of many
casas de cambio(exchange houses), which have longer hours
and offer a quicker service than the banks.