PUERTO VALLARTA LUXURY CONDO

Puerto Vallarta Condo– referred to simply as ‘Vallarta’ by its many aficionados – is one of Mexico’s liveliest and most sophisticated resort destinations. Stretching around the sparkling blue Bahía de Banderas (Bay of Flags) and backed by lush palm-covered mountains, one couldn’t ask for a better place to while away a cosmopolitan vacation. Each year millions come to laze on the dazzling sandy beaches, browse in the quaint shops, nosh in the stylish restaurants and wander through the picturesque cobbled streets or along its beautiful malecón. If the pretty town beaches aren’t enough, you can venture out on cruises, horseback rides, diving trips and day tours – and be back in time for a late dinner and an even later excursion to one of the many sizzling nightspots on offer. Puerto Vallarta is the gay capital of Mexico.

History

Vallarta was just another humble village until 1954, when planes filled with tourists first landed on a dirt airstrip in Emiliano Zapata, an area that is now the center of Vallarta. A decade later John Huston chose the nearby deserted cove of Mismaloya as a location for the film of Tennessee Williams’ The Night of the Iguana. Hollywood paparazzi descended on the town to report on the tempestuous romance between Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Vallarta suddenly became world-famous, with an aura of steamy tropical romance. Travelers have been pouring in ever since.

On this site you will find information about Puerto Vallarta including a list of hotels and Vacation Rentals, a listing of our many fine restaurants, detailed maps complete with hotel locations), information on our Golf Courses, fun bars for drinks (including Raicilla), a guide to the night life, a calendar of upcoming events, exchange rates, bus and taxi transportation information, the weather and shopping recommendations. Information for everything you need to enhance your stay here in Puerto Vallarta.

The bay that PUERTO VALLARTA is in the center of is Bahia Banderas (the Bay of Flags). Most of the north side of the bay lies in our neighboring state of Nayarit while Puerto Vallarta, is in the state of Jalisco, the home of Tequila and the Mariachi. The whole bay is developing rapidly, with Nayarit developing faster than Vallarta. Unlike Cabo San Lucas and Cancún, Vallarta is ringed with jungle covered mountains. In many places the jungle is footsteps from the beach. Numerous year-round rivers feed the Bay.

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Nuevo Vallarta

Developed in the 1990's, Nuevo Vallarta has seen a recent rebirth. Top hotels include Mayan Palace with elegant theme styled accommodations and a wonder day Spa for the discrimination client. Mayan Palace Resorts offers accommodations for rent and great prices as well.

Bucerias
Bucerias is a very laid back, eclectic destination located on the Ocean in Riviera Nayarit. It is a favorite destination for Canadians and Europeans. Some of the tastiest Restaurants can be found along the Beach in Bucerias downtown. Elegant Oceanfront Villas dot the beach, and our favorite is VILLA ENCANTO, a stunning oceanfront villa with the best staff in Riviera Nayarit. The owners have lovingly redone the villa so that it offers a classic Mexico feel with all of the latest creature comforts for any seasoned traveler.