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cobblestone streets leading to the waterfront, handicraft markets,
art galleries featuring colourful handicrafts along with samples
of avant-garde art, restaurants specializing in both sophisticated
and traditional dishes, and delightful beaches for just relaxing
or practicing your favourite water sport: This is Puerto Vallarta. |
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best way to explore Vallarta is on foot. The beachfront boulevard
decorated with a variety of sculptures, is one of its most popular
sites, and its bars and restaurants command a marvellous view
of the bay. The downtown area, divided by the Cuale River, contains
the main square, the Government building, the tourism office,
several leather and silver shops, a small botanical garden and
more restaurants.
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Vallarta´s most famous beach is Los Muertos and legend has
it that it owes its name to a battle between the local Indian
tribe and a band of pirates. It is also called Playa del Sol and
is very close to many of downtown hotels. An alternative for those
who seek more tranquil surroundings to sunbathe is Los Camarones
Beach - and if your family prefers water sports, Playa Norte is
the place for you. Mismaloya Beach is some kilometres further
along the coast. From here you can take a boat to explore other
beaches. Ion the same area, Los Arcos presents impressive rock
formations.
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Vallarta environs offer many sites: Marina Vallarta, 15 minutes
away from the city is a nautical development with capacity for
more than 300 boats with a first-rate golf course, impressive
resorts and elegant bars and restaurants. The small village of
Buycerias is famous for its inexpensive restaurants with inviting
fresh seafood. Gold and sailing buffs can head straight for the
Nuevo Vallarta tourism development in the nearby state of Nayarit. |
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