Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta – this coastal Pacific town is another cruise ship destination (known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife. For years Puerto Vallarta lived in relative obscurity, eclipsed by more popular resorts like Cancun. But over the last 50 years, word of Puerto Vallarta’s beauty has gotten out. The town was a frequent port of call in the popular 70s American TV show “The Love Boat” and in 1964, it was the backdrop for Ava Gardner and Richard Burton’s movie “The Night of the Iguana.” That film’s success, along with Burton’s off-screen relationship with film siren Elizabeth Taylor, helped draw attention to the glimmering Pacific Coast town.
Los Muertos is among Puerto Vallarta’s liveliest beaches. The area is full of hotels, restaurants and bars. Playa de Oro beach, which is located north of the city, is another popular spot. Playa Conchas Chinas stretches to the Sierra Madre Mountains and is said to be one of Puerto Vallarta’s most luxurious and peaceful areas.