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Puerto Vallarta Delivers Beach And Beauty In 1 Package

This Mexican city became a household name in America and elsewhere thanks to the famous television show "Love Boat." The beautiful waters, stately port and wonderful sights made popular on the show still beckon to millions of vacationers each year. Whether they arrive by plane, boat or car, visitors to Puerto Vallarta are not likely to go home disappointed.

Puerto Vallarta is noted for its incredible beaches, historic sites, outdoor fun and more. The major tourist destination has just the right activities to appeal to visitors with many different tastes. Some of the most notable things to do in Puerto Vallarta include:

• Beach combing: With more than 26 miles of coastal beaches, the area around Puerto Vallarta is a beach lover's dream. Visitors here will find the beaches are just right for swimming, water skiing, surfing and just for kicking back, relaxing and enjoying the sun and people watching opportunities.
• Fishing: Many come to Puerto Vallarta to enjoy some serious sport fishing. With the Pacific just beckoning, the region is home to a number of charter services, rentals and more. It is possible for visitors here to take in some incredible sights while sailing the area's waters.
• Ecotourism: The Puerto Vallarta area is home to some of the country's most interesting ecotouring areas. Islas Marietas, for example, offers visitors a chance to see duck-billed frogs, military macaws, blue footed boobies and even black throated magpie jays. Los Arcos is a nature preserve that's noted for its unusual rock formations and Sierra Madre landscapes. Bird watchers tend to delight in this area. Whale watchers and dolphin lovers will also not be disappointed in the sights to be seen.
• Cultural tours: Those who want to take in some of the area's most noted sights often sign on for cultural tours. Some of the stops on these include historic sites within the city itself, such as Casa Kimberley - the homes of Liz Taylor and Richard Burton, the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, many museums and more.
• Golf: The area in and around Puerto Vallarta is noted for its many golf courses. Some of the notable courses include Vista Vallarta, Punta Mita Four Seasons and Marina Vallarta Club de Golf.
• Outdoor activities: The Puerto Vallarta area is famous for its hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities. With beautiful landscapes to explore, many prefer to see it all on foot or via slower moving conveyances so they can take it all in. The ocean and Sierra Madre range create some spectacular views. Extreme sports are also enjoyed in the region. Windsurfers, parasailers and more will find plenty to do in Puerto Vallarta.
• Other activities: The entire area is noted for its shopping, dining and artistic opportunities. Visitors here will have no trouble finding great food, wonderful nightclubs and even better arts galleries, festivals and more to explore.

Offering Pacific Ocean views, whale watching fun and beaches that seem to never end, the Puerto Vallarta area is a favorite destination for many. With a calendar of events that seems endless and much to see and do, visitors to this region will find more to enjoy than they can handle in a single trip.