A
study in symmetry, Puerto Vallarta surprises with its engaging
balance between the old and the new. This venerated port city
was virtually unknown to the general vacationing public until
director John Huston chose the locale for his film Night of the
Iguana with Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. As word spread,
a burgeoning influx of guests was seduced by the city's Old
Mexico charm. In the years since, Puerto Vallarta has become a
major vacation destination, with a multitude of travelers every
year attesting to its allure. The city has taken great strides
to become more cosmopolitan, while preserving its vast cultural
and natural treasures.
Upscale hotels and retail stores accommodating most any budget
are juxtaposed beautifully with the Sierra Madre, where the
Huichol Indians continue their ancient way of life. The region's
tropical climate guarantees constant sunshine while you explore
the coastline on horseback, lounge on the beach, snorkel amid
the fantastic marine ecosystem, or simply walk the cobblestone
streets looking for crafts and trinkets. During the day, a
rainforest and rolling valley hills are your playground. Then at
night, you can relax in a piano lounge or dive into a Mexican
fiesta. With so many pleasures, you'll find yourself returning
to Puerto Vallarta over and again! |
