Puerto Vallarta is on the west coast of Mexico in the state of Jalisco and just below Baja California. It is a beautiful beach resort with a thriving town and spectacular beaches. From the old town and its cobbled streets to El Malecon and its upmarket bars and contemporary art sculptures, there is something for everyone in this gorgeous Mexican city. Book your flight to Puerto Vallarta as soon as you can to enjoy this idyllic vacation destination.
US citizens do not need a visa when they visit Mexico and Puerto Vallarta. You will need to fill in a small immigration form but these can be picked up before you travel at travel agents or from your airline. The currency is the Mexican peso and one peso is worth one hundred centavos, but the symbol for pesos is the same as that used for US dollars so don’t get confused. Tipping is customary in Mexico but it isn’t mandatory. That said, as salaries are potentially quite modest it would be nice to reward good service and you can tip in both dollars and pesos. However, if you do want to leave dollars please make sure you only leave bills not coins as the locals won’t be able to change them at a casa de cambio.
If you have a flight from New York to Puerto Vallarta or a flight from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, they will land at the international airport just 5 miles from the downtown area. If you are traveling with babies you can leave all your strollers, travel cribs and formula at home as there are excellent baby equipment rental services in this amazing city, and they will even deliver to the airport for your arrival. Book your flight and hotel packages to Puerto Vallarta with us today and we can help you have a glorious, trouble-free vacation.
With over 300 days of sun a year, Puerto Vallarta is the perfect destination for a vacation. Its weather is similar to Hawaii as they are both on the same line of latitude, so it is a must for beach and exploring trips alike. Make a promise to yourself and book your sunny and warm travel packages to Puerto Vallarta with us today, and you too could be enjoying this ideal weather.
Puerto Vallarta is set up extremely well for tourists and you can find an incredible array of different and unusual tours of the city. There are a number of food tours to enable you to experience local cuisine, or sunset boat cruises to fully enjoy the waters of Banderas Bay. If you are feeling more adventurous, you could also try a zip-lining adventure which although it is not for the fainthearted can give you unparalleled views of the jungle and its wildlife. If you are feeling a little less daredevil you could take a bus to the Botanical Gardens. Here you can enjoy bird watching in an amazing tropical environment, while following the trails deep into the jungle. There is even a river that you can swim in if you want to cool off from the heat. Our travel packages to Puerto Vallarta are very easy to book, so find your perfect vacation deal to Mexico today and look forward to your fantastic adventure.
You’ll want to eat like a local when you get to Puerto Vallarta as the dishes are unbeatable. Fish features a great deal because this city is on the coast, and pescado embarazado is an excellent meal to try first. Although the translation is ‘pregnant fish’, the reality is a delicious marlin or school shark grilled on a stick. Another unusually-named food is tortas ahogadas, literally drowned sandwiches, and they are indeed sandwiches. The drowned part comes from the filling, which is usually pork or shrimp, being doused in tomato and chili sauce. Be careful though, the spiciness can be a little daunting for a tourist. If you would like to attempt a proper Mexican spicy feast, book a vacation to Puerto Vallarta with us today and you can see how you fare.
The best place to shop for your souvenirs is along the Malecon. This allows you to find those precious reminders of your vacation or presents for your friends and family while strolling along the beachfront. Alternatively, you could try haggling at the Cuale Island flea market, where you are bound to find some Talavera pottery or hand-blown glass. Whatever you choose, book your flight and hotel to Puerto Vallarta with us, and you will soon be browsing these exciting Mexican markets.
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