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Puerto Vallarta Holidays

Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful seaside town on the north Pacific coast. Along with its huge bay and luxuriant vegetation, the town has preserved some of its colonial charm.

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Puerto Vallarta: How to get there?

6 hours from Guadalajara, or 12 hours from Mexico City, by bus

Puerto Vallarta: See when to go?

All year round

Puerto Vallarta: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Puerto Vallarta: What to see nearby?

Mexico City

Canyon Sumidero

San Cristóbal de las Casas

Yaxchilan

What our travellers think of their stay

Anonymous

Travel writer

Bahia de Banderas, in the state of Jalisco, facing the Pacific ocean. It's also one of the major tourist spots on the west coast.

My suggestion

The beaches between Jalisco and Nayarit are truly magnificent, and lined with greenery. On the other hand, Puerto Vallarta's concrete - yuk! You're better off leaving your suitcases or back packs in the surrounding villages!

David Debrincat

Travel writer

Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful seaside town on the north Pacific coast. Along with its huge bay and luxuriant vegetation, the town has preserved some of its colonial charm.

My suggestion

Puerto Vallarta is the seaside town of choice for Mexicans who are on holiday. It's essential to make a reservation during the holiday period or you will end up sleeping on the beach.

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