Best Things To Do in Puerto Vallarta

[toc] "Salud": A Toast to Puerto Vallarta's Rich Heritage Introduction Salud (Cheers!) - 2023 - Jim Demetro, on the PV Malecon Ahhh, Puerto Vallarta! It'll take you back to the days of almost-sunburns, sandy toes, and tasty tacos al pastor that you just can't get enough of. Now, if you've never been to PV, let me tell you, it's a place that sticks with you (I call it PV'itis). So, just when you thought you'd seen all its wonders, along comes Monday, June 5th, 2023. That day at 5 pm (isn't that happy-hour?) vibrant Puerto Vallarta unveiled a new attraction with a wonderful new sculpture titled "Salud" (Cheers!). This new bronze masterpiece by the renowned sculptor, Jim Demetro is located in the Romantic Zone and whispers (or shouts?) tales of the past. It is not just a new addition to the ever-growing open air gallery on the Malecon, but also a heartfelt tribute to the city's rich cultural and historical legacy. About the sculpture First off, it's a donkey. But not just any donkey. This one's got a margarita in hand (or hoof?), looking like he's about to share ...

Summary The Malecon Lighthouse started working on August 15, 1932 It's actually not a lighthouse, but a beacon used as a range marker Used to guide boats that arrived to Puerto Vallarta The other twin beacon/range marker is located 193 meters to the east The other beacon located on the hill on Matamoros Street was in service until June 1978 They are no longer in service, but stand as historical markers Concluded service on August 20, 1970 Location coordinates: 20°36′37″N 105°14′05″W [toc] Introduction The Puerto Vallarta Malecon Lighthouse (Faro del Malecón in Spanish), located on the corner of Galeana and Morelos Streets, has been an integral part of the city's history since it was built in 1932. This beacon, along with its twin located almost 200 meters away, served to guide and orient boats and ships arriving to PV until the 1970s, when the El Salado harbor began operation. The beacon on the Malecon is a useful city marker and the one up the hill, the Vallarta Lighthouse on Matamoros Street, has a staircase and access to a nice city lookout. History & More The lighthouse ...

[toc] Introduction Every year, over one million sea turtles are released into Banderas Bay and the Riviera Nayarit, a haven for these tiny chelonians thanks to the numerous turtle sanctuary camps that dot the coastline.The Olive Ridley, green sea turtle, leatherback turtle, and hawksbill turtle all lay eggs here. The Olive Ridley turtle is the most common, laying eggs three times a year and generating an average of 100 eggs per nest, 80 percent of which hatch. Only one in a thousand turtles will go on to breed. As each new generation of female turtles matures, they return to their birth beach to lay their eggs. The male turtles never come back.Turtles arrive in June to deposit their eggs, and the hatchlings leave the nest 45 days later. Workers from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) and local volunteers stand watch on the beaches at night to collect the eggs, keep them safe, and hatch them. Baby Sea Turtle Release Find out more & Book Online! Encounter with Nature at the Sea Turtle Camp Find out more & Book Online! Nuevo Vallarta's beach has among the highest numbers ...

Cuale River Municipal Market (Flea Market) [toc] Those who know about towns and cities in America will get an overview of the town they are visiting by going to the main square, its church, and the local market. So if believe this, then you'll have to visit the Cuale Municipal Market. This flea market is the essence and tradition of this tourist destination, which has been operating for almost three decades on the banks of the Cuale River, right in the heart of the so-called historic downtown Puerto Vallarta. The Cuale River Municipal Market's history stretches back over a century. +52 322 201 3913 mercado@mercadomunicipalpv.com Agustín Rodríguez s/n, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 7:00PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 7:00PM History The market first opened in the early 1900s and boomed in popularity in the 1960s as more vendors began selling goods in the area. Major changes came in 1979, when new market facilities were built. Governor Flavio Romero de Velasco and Municipal President Eugenio Torres Ramrez officially inaugurated the new Cuale River Municipal Market building on November ...

[toc] Summary Lo De Marcos is 1 hour and 10 minutes to Puerto Vallarta Population: 2099 (2020 census) Coordinates: 20.9537° N, 105.3540° W, 8m over sea level Activities: beaches, fishing, hiking, golf, kayaking, windsurfing, surfing and horseback riding Closest towns: Rincón de Guayabitos (15 min N) and San Pancho (15 min S) Approximately 32.5 miles (52.4 km) from Puerto Vallarta International Airport In the same time zone as Puerto Vallarta & Guadalajara, Central Daylight Time Introduction As with many of the smaller villages and cities in Nayarit, along the highway to Puerto Vallarta, Lo de Marcos is an unassuming little town. Most people seem to just drive by, not expecting to find anything of interest along the way. However, Lo de Marcos is actually one of the most charming places along the picturesque Riviera Nayarit where you can actually experience and witness what life is like in a small Mexican town, perhaps even a bit like Puerto Vallarta was some 60 or 70 years ago. Lo de Marcos is just 7 miles (11 kilometers) north of San Pancho (San Francisco) and 9 miles (14 km) south of Rincón de Guayabitos outside the Banderas Bay area to ...

[toc] Introduction El Salado Beach in front of BVG, Marina Vallarta Marina Vallarta, a Puerto Vallarta area, is directly south of the international airport and has high-end hotels, condo complexes, magnificent houses, restaurants, stores, a marina with a long, pedestrian-friendly boardwalk, and a golf course. The beach at Marina Vallarta largely serves resort hotel guests, with some hotels sectioning off the beach in front of their premises with massive mounds of rock, making public access challenging. El Salado Beach (Playa El Salado) is a stunning 1.5 mile beach on the north to south mid-point of Bay of Banderas. Hotels and condominiums like Velas Vallarta and Bay View Grand line the shores of the beach; Marriott and Westin are on the southeastern end of El Salado. El Salado Estuary (Estero) The beach gets its name from the El Salado Estuary (Estero El Salado) Puerto Vallarta's El Salado Estuary (Estero El Salado) is a 168-hectare mangrove and marshland preserve containing both fresh and salt water, making it an ideal breeding ground for a variety of fish that later migrate to Banderas Bay. An estuary (in Spanish Estero or Estuario) is defined as a body of ...