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1. El Malecón
Zona Romántica | Promenade/BoardwalkIf you have visited Puerto Vallarta before, maybe you remember that its malecón used to have cars between the boardwalk and the shops and nightclubs...Read More
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2. Playa Borrego
Beach–SightYou can walk or ride a bike to long, lovely Playa Borrego, 1 km (½ mile) south of town. Rent a surfboard at Stoners' or Mar y Sol restaurant...Read More
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3. Playa Palmares
Olas Altas | Beach–SightThis is the first beach to be awarded the prestigious Blue Flag certification, a program run by the Foundation for Environmental Education....Read More
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4. Alta Vista Petroglyphs
Archaeological Site/RuinsEven though it's not a typical excursion for tourists, the Alta Vista petroglyphs offer an interesting and different day in the outdoors. Discovered...Read More
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5. Archaeological Museum
El Centro | Museum/GalleryPre-Columbian figures and Indian artifacts are on display at the Archaeological Museum. There's a general explanation of Western Pacific cultures...Read More
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6. Basilica de Talpa
Religious Building/Site/ShrineOn the large plaza, the Basilica de Talpa is the main show in town. The twin-spire limestone temple is Gothic with neoclassic elements. After...Read More
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7. Boca de Naranjo
Beach–SightA couple of miles north of La Peñita, a dusty road leads to this long, secluded sandy beach with excellent swimming. The rutted dirt road from...Read More
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8. Casa Museo de Doña Conchita
Local Interest–SightYou're welcome any time at the Casa Museo de Doña Conchita. The aged but affable lady loves to show visitors photos of her venerable family...Read More
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9. Cerro de la Cruz
Town/VillageThe countryside just outside town is ideal for hikes and drives. From Mascota's plaza you can walk up Calle Morelos out of town to Cerro de...Read More
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10. Cerro de San Basilio
Viewpoint/Scenic OverlookFor a bird's-eye view of the town and coast, hike or drive up Calle Juárez, the main drag, to Cerro de San Basilio. Contaduría. Cannons protect...Read More
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11. Chacala
Beach–SightSome 30 km (19 miles) north of Rincón de Guayabitos, Chacala is another 9 km (5 miles) from the highway through exuberant vegetation. You can...Read More
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12. Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
El Centro | Religious Building/Site/ShrineThe Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe is dedicated to the patron saint of Mexico and of Puerto Vallarta. The holy mother's image, by Ignacio Ramírez...Read More
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13. Contaduría
Historic District/SiteCannons protect the ruined Contaduría, built during colonial times when San Blas was New Spain's first official port. ...Read More
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14. Destiladeras
Beach–SightA classic in the region's beach scene and favorite of locals, this beach stretches a few miles north of Piedra Blanca headland. It's a wide...Read More
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15. El Anclote
Beach–SightThe most accessible beach at Punta de Mita and considered to be surf central is El Anclote, whose name means "the big anchorage." Just a few...Read More
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16. El Templo de la Virgen del Rosario
Religious Building/Site/ShrineContinuing down the road from the Contaduría brings you to El Templo de la Virgen del Rosario. Note the new floor in the otherwise ruined structure...Read More
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17. Estero El Salado
Marina Vallarta | Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeYou know how in New York they reserved a huge piece of much-coveted land for Central Park? Well, something like that happened in Puerto Vallarta...Read More
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18. Flamingos
Beach–SightOfficially known as Nuevo Vallarta Norte, Flamingos, as called by locals, is the only beach in the Riviera Nayarit holding the coveted international...Read More
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19. Grand Velas Spa
Spa–SightThe spa at Nuevo Vallarta's most elegant all-inclusive resort has dramatic architectural lines and plenty of marble, stone, teak, and tile....Read More
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20. Grupo Ecológico de la Costa Verde
Information CenterGrupo Ecológico de la Costa Verde. In San Pancho, Grupo Ecológico de la Costa Verde works to save the olive ridley, leatherback, and eastern...Read More
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