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Puerto Vallarta Dry Forest ..Jalisco Dry Forest..

Started April 25, 2008 · 4,564 views · 5 posts
A neat site.. :)
http://www.vivanatura.org/JaliscoDF.html

Check out the video..photos and 360 degree view of tropical deciduous forest (Mismaloya canyon Jalisco)


PUERTO VALLARTA DRY FOREST
Jaliso Dry Forest (NT 0217)

Location:
Neotropics
Biome:
Tropical and Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forest
Size:
26,100 km 2
Status: Critical/ Endangered
General: Rich, subhumid forests covering small hills and volcanic formations (lava spills). Rains during four to five months yearly (rainy season June - September, October). Most trees lose leaves during the dry season.
Special: One of the most diverse forests of the World.
Fauna: Crucial point on bird migratory routes.
More than 70 endangered Mammal species.
Gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)
Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis)
Ghost bat (Diclidurus albus)
Marsh mouse (Peromyscus perfulvus)
Dangers: Logging, settlements, agricultural pressure, poaching
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Interesting site Sylvia . :)
Great Site ! ! !
We will be taking our 8 year old grandson to PV in June. He will really
enjoy this site before his trip. Thank you Sylvia
Glad you enjoyed the site.. :)

kagnew64 how nice to be able to be able to share PV with your Grandson... :)

Do you already have some PV fun things to do planned while on vacation with your Grandson..
kagnew64 I think all little guys like pirates
:) http://bestsmileys.com/pirate/2.gif" alt="User image" loading="lazy">

My number one activity tour choice for an 8 year old boy would be Pirate Land..
Looks like the day time tour would be fun for adults and children..


http://www.puertovallarta.net/tours/tours_details.php?action=add_item&id=69&qty=1&sortvalue=&option=