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Puerto Vallarta

​Riviera Nayarit Travel

​The West Coast of Mexico sizzles in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit! 

Two destinations 10 miles apart. Golden sand beaches, mountain and Pacific Ocean views.  Walk the Puerto Vallarta Malecón  on the Bay of Banderas, soak in the vibe and culture at open-air cafés, bars, boutiques, and art galleries.  In Riviera Nayarit, you have world-class golf, luxury yachts and spas, and top-notch hotels!

The moment you arrive in Puerto Vallarta, you feel the difference!  It's culture, geography, history, food and the people that make your vacation! By ship or by air, 22,000 rooms of luxury, all-inclusive resorts, boutique and more.  All lifestyles are welcome! Bring us your travel dreams, passions and urges for new experiences.  Be busy or be relaxed, adults-only or a family vacation, a destination wedding, social or business group, travel on your terms, your way with PJ!
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Two for One Vacations!

 We connect you with the destination, the culture, the adventure, the romance!  PJ creates the perfect package with resort and activities in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit! ​

Why Choose Riviera Nayarit


• Enjoy world-class resort hotels, all-inclusive resorts
 • Shop book stores in Nuevo Vallarta, galleries in Bucerias, designer clothing in Punta de Mita, jewelry stores in Sayulita
  • Fine dining, local art, luxury and unforgettable sunsets.
  • Lots of places to enjoy waves and indulge in water sports with 191 miles of coastline!
  • Play a round of golf on world class Nayarit golf courses designed by masters like Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Jim Lipe, Percy Clifford, Robert Von Hagge & Baril
• Visit a wellness retreats in Nuevo Vallarta or Punta de Mita
• Experience thrills like canopy ziplining through lush tropical rainforests, a jungle trail riding in Mexico's Sierra Madre Mountains, family Tequila farms
  • See the amazing cultural show and dinner at Las Caletas, arrival only by boat
• A sunset sailing tour around Banderas Bay
  • Natural landscapes, picturesque villages, modern resorts and all-inclusives, and the real stars: beaches! ​

10 Spectacular Beaches in the Riviera Nayarit!

Sun, sand, and beach destination with the perfect combination of ingredients for your vacation. 

 
Here's 10 favorites:  ◈ Nuevo Vallarta Beach 
◈ Bucerías Beach ◈ La Manzanilla Beach – For kids ◈ Hidden Beach – A must! ◈ Tortugas Beach – Virgin beaches  ◈ Lo de Marcos Beach – Water sports ◈ Sayulita Beach – Trendy ◈ San Pancho Beach – Relaxation ◈ Las Islitas Beach – Tourism gems ◈ Novillero Beach – The longest

Why Choose Puerto Vallarta

  • Known for outstanding beach towns, Puerto Vallarta is popular and offers local, under-the-radar secrets to discover! 
  • Find adventures off the beaten path if you're willing to look!
  • Puerto Vallarta's 'wow' factors include sunsets, the malecon
  • For foodies: local spots, taco trucks, fish tacos, guacamole, shrimp and Ceviche!
  • Calling all romanticists: Destination Weddings, Special Events
  • Enjoy your hobbies here! Photographers, bird watchers (200+species), adventure and adrenaline, flora and fauna lovers
  • Enjoy the culture and meet the local s​​
  • Access Yelapa by boat, a small fishing village, surrounded by jungle-blanketed mountains and beaches. 
  • Hike into the jungle for a beautiful waterfall*!
Ziplining ◈ motorcycling ◈ jeep safaris ◈ snorkeling ◈ scuba ◈ beach activities ◈ horseback riding ◈ hiking ◈ trekking ◈ photography ◈ golf ◈ art ◈ culture ◈ architecture ◈ fishing ◈ spas ◈ gourmet dining ◈ Pueblo Magico Town excursion ◈ the return of Mexico West Coast Cruise with multiple ports-of-call! 
 *You'll love the hiking! One of the best is a coast-hugging hike from the small village of Boca de Tomatlan to Las Animas beach. A secret to tourists with a secret beach club that,s like your own private hideaway party! 

Sun and Beach Getaways OR Hard-Core Adventure in Puerto Vallarta!

  Sun-and-beach, a relaxing getaway in Puerto Vallarta? Soft or hard adventure?  Puerto Vallarta lies between the Sierra Madre Mountainse and the Bay of Banderas, we've got outstanding adrenaline level activity vacations too! Puerto Vallarta is drenched in outdoor activities, we'll help you find the perfect one and prebook it to guarantee it's not sold out when you want it!
  • Want water sports? Choose from snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, sailing, water skiing, stand-up paddle and surfing!
  • And the waters of Banderas Bay are a fisherman’s paradise.
  • Want hard-core adventure? Go mountain-bike riding or zip lining, take a Jeep safari or horseback riding in challenging terrains.
  • For soft adventure: tours of the jungle include canopy tours to eco-hikes.
  • Traditional sports include tennis and world-class golf.
  • For bike-centered activities, bike trips beginner to expert, fit everyone’s experience level! Take a bike taco tour or 3-10-mile climbs through the Sierra Madre to a beach or isolated Yelapa town.  Ride to Mascato, a “magical town*” 2.5 miles, 12,000+ ft above sea level.
  • November - March travel, marine life includes multicolored tropical fish of all sizes, sea turtles, manta rays and eagle rays.
  • TPaddle board offshore along the Malecon at sunset and increase your chances of seeing dolphins or humpback whales.
  • Running is practiced by locals, too!  Take an early run along the Malecon.  Add mountains with a hike up the Mirador de la Cruz, for panoramic views of the city, run through Rio Cuale Island and up to Conchas Chinas neighborhoods.
  • Try a 62-mile extreme run along the Bay of Banderas coast! The trail starts in the fishing village of Boca De Tomatlan, through tropical jungle, over a rope suspension bridge to a secluded beach, Playa Los Colomitos.
  • Watch for exotic birds, butterflies, lizards and tropical trees along the way.
Create, Fresh Food: enjoy the food in Puerto Vallarta with the freshest ingredients and star chefs! You can literally eat your way through Puerto Vallarta!

TIP: stop in at the Tortilla Factory, order stuffed avocado, tortilla soup, Aguachile Shrimp, ceviche, Mole Verde, Mussels Dona Concha, or Veracruz-style Plantain Empanadas.

UNESCO: A Biosphere Reserve: visit the Marietas Islands, rocky formations and shiny jewels created by underwater volcanoes, the islands were declared a National Protected Area of Mexico in 2005.


Cruisers to Puerto Vallarta Tip:  Terminal One with a Hacienda Tequila interactive production of Tequila, Mining and Gastronomy, shopping, and the largest aquarium in Latin America. 

What is a Pueblo Magico Towns: a Magical town must have 111 designated venues and meet a 150 item checklist, including population of only 20,000 - 150,000, location within 2 hours from a major tourism city, citizens know of their Magico designation and must have architecture and history of Mexico reflected in the buildings. They must keep and maintain traditions and festivities of the town, maintain local handicrafts and significant production and keep the traditional gastronomy of the region


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