La Paloma Plaza the toros near Puerto Vallarta’s Marina.
Traditional bullfights or corridas de toros are presented regularly each Wednesday at La Paloma in the Hotel Zone area, before the Marina. Though certainly not for everyone, bullfighting is a tradition taken seriously in the Latin culture and with a great deal of pride by those involved. Matadors appear in the decorative “suit of lights” or the sparkling costumes they wear to confront the bulls. The performances are colorful, but first-time visitors should know that it always ends badly for the bull.
Ecotourism in Puerto Vallarta
Explore the lush rainforests and vast oceans of Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta is one of the few destinations in the world that offers so many untouched ecological resources. The rainforests that encompass the city, offer vibrant flora and fauna, wildlife including monkeys, rare species of butterflies and birds such as the brightly colored Toucan.
Opposite of the mountains, the city faces the magnificent Bay of Banderas, or Banderas Bay. The second largest bay in the world, tourists and locals alike enjoy some of the world’s finest scuba and snorkeling, swimming with the dolphins and sea lions, which incidentally keep the bay shark-free. The bay is also known for its superb whale-watching. Many spectators plan their excursions between November and April, the prime mating season for the humpback whales.
No Comments. Continue Reading...Snorkeling at Los Arcos in Mismaloya is an absolute must for anyone who enjoys sealife. Algae gardens and coral are surrounded by vibrantly colored schools of fish including Angel fish, Parrot Fish (yes, they look like parrots), Butterfly, and Goat Fish. Also in this location: Sturgeon, friendly pencil thin Cornet fish, and Big Croakers. Occasionally however, divers come in contact with the occasional jellyfish and are stung. In the event of a jellyfish sting in Puerto Vallarta, here are a few brief tips on what to do:
Boating Tours: Paseo Diaz Ordaz 770 – 21 Puerto Vallarta 48350 Mexico +52 322 223 0309 / +52 322 223 1662 info@marigalante.com.mx
Puerto Vallarta’s famous Pirate Ship cruise.
The cruise takes place on a pirate ship, complete in its theme with a crew of costumed pirates. Various times and trips are offered, and can include a Mexican style breakfast buffet, bingo, scuba diving and snorkeling (snorkel gear supplied), a trip to neighboring Marieta Island, barbecue, fireworks, and a theatrical performance of pirates and canons that calls for your camera to be ready.
Cruceros Princesa
Cruceros Princesa offers day excursions to Yelapa, Las Marietas Islands, Quimixto and Las Animas. Sunset cruises, whale watching, etc- Prices start from approximately $20 US Dollars and includes a free bar, onboard contests, snorkeling lessons, kayaking and windsurfing. Cruises can include nature hikes to waterfalls, scuba diving lessons June-September, whale watching November – Spril. Rates include medical insurance for the journey. +52 32 24 4777 Muelle de la Terminal Maritima Puerto Vallarta, 48350 Mexico.
The Puerto Vallarta rush- extreme sports in paradise…
Adventurous by nature? Puerto Vallarta offers a number of adrenaline pumping activities, whether dangling from a bungee cord 30 meters above a sandy beach, or hang gliding high above the remote village of Yelapa.
A sampling of extreme sports opportunities in Puerto Vallarta and where to find them:
Bungee Jumping in Puerto Vallarta
A 118 foot freefall over a sandy beach. Bungee de Puerto Vallarta is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is located at Km 9.2 on Highway 200 to Mismaloya.
A Mexican wedding
No Comments. Continue Reading...For decades, destination weddings have been the domain of celebrities and the ultra-rich. Destination weddings and “weddingmoons” have, in recent years become popular with couples looking to add an exotic flare to their wedding ceremony. It is particularly easy to combine a wedding and honeymoon in Mexico, not only for its close proximity to the U.S., Canada, and Europe, but also for its simple marriage requirements. More than 200 thousand Americans alone married abroad last year, a 200% increase than previous years according to Conde Nast’s Bridal Group Infobank and Modern Bride Magazines. Thousands of these took place in what is now recognized as the world’s 5th most popular destination- Puerto Vallarta. A tropical paradise with camera-calling sunsets and beautiful sandy beaches, all surrounded by lush jungles and rainforests and mixed with rich latin culture- what could be more romantic than marrying in Puerto Vallarta?
No Comments. Continue Reading...A destination wedding and honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta has become a popular trend for couples. Aside from the simplicity of a single coordinated event, there remains endless options for making a Puerto Vallarta destination wedding… unique and unforgettable.
If you have always dreamed of romance and an exotic honeymoon adventure, Puerto Vallarta is the ideal location. A beach ceremony can accompany as many or as few guests as you would like. Endless fine-dining establishments provide for a lavish rehearsal dinner. Honeymoons are celebrated with a sunset sailing cruise, and a toast on an isolate beach. Shared with your guests, or only between the happy couple, Puerto Vallarta promises to make your wedding and honeymoon a unique and unforgettable experience.
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