1. Climate
Warm in the winter and humid in the summer, Puerto Vallarta has the perfect location on the map; just below the desert, but not too much to make the tropical heat unbearable. In fact, it’s just 20 ° north latitude below the Tropic of Cancer, that’s the same as Hawaii. Puerto Vallarta combines the exuberance of the jungle with the beauty of the Sierra Madre mountains and the wonder of the Pacific Ocean.. Sea breezes and fresh mountain air combine with the unique sunny days Mexico is known for to create the best climate in the world. It’s no wonder why Puerto Vallarta has become a favorite vacation spot. Vallarta has three hundred sunny days a year, some of which are hot summer days that then receive a refreshing rain. If you are ever in Puerto Vallarta at any time from the beginning of November to the end of May, you will find yourself in a paradise hard to leave behind.
2. Excellent value for money
While it is a commonly known fact that the peso is worth less than the dollar, whether American or Canadian, it is never appreciated as much as when on vacation in Mexico. Being on vacation and knowing that your hard-earned money can make you enjoy twice as much as you could at home is simply refreshing. And for those lucky enough to be permanent vacationers whose retirement dollars allow them a life equal to or better than the one they had at home while still working, it’s just amazing. Getting more for less is good in anyone’s book, but when it comes to real estate, this is just great. You can get a beautiful home for the price of a studio in New York. On top of that, Puerto Vallarta has a wide variety of world-class real estate developments, from stunning penthouses, state-of-the-art smart homes on the beach to rustic mountainside homes, many built with Americans and Canadians in mind, so just make your choice and become one of those vacation people for life.
3. Impressive beaches
Nothing new for Mexican destinations, but Puerto Vallarta has a great story to tell. In 1964, American film director John Huston chose Mismaloya Beach in Puerto Vallarta as the location for his film. The Night of the Iguana, starring Richard Burton and Ava Gardner. Huston also brought his future wife Elizabeth Taylor, putting Puerto Vallarta in the international spotlight and making its beaches world famous. But Mismaloya is just one of a plethora of charming beaches that offer something for all walks of life. If you are an adrenaline junkie looking to do a bit of kitesurfing or just someone who likes to laze by the water, Puerto Vallarta has the beach for you. Many of these beaches have been certified by the Mexican government for their cleanliness and beauty. At the northern end of the bay you can find fine sandy beaches that stretch for miles. At the other end are small island coves that can only be accessed by water. Imagine taking your loved one by water taxi to a private beach cove for a romantic afternoon. The beaches of Puerto Vallarta await you so that you come to rest next to their waves.
4. Amazing mountains
This is what puts Puerto Vallarta in a completely different league from other vacation destinations. It is not the typical Mexican tourist destination with exquisite beaches and luxury hotels, I mean, it has those things, but the Sierra Madre and its tropical forests with exuberant jungle vegetation, give the town a completely different atmosphere, far from the “only beach and nothing else to do “kind of destiny. The beauty of this vacation destination stems from the fact that the bay is located in the Sierra Madre mountains.. They surround the bay like a mother’s breast, protecting her and offering magnificent views. There is nothing that compares to seeing the sun rise in the mountains every day and set in the Pacific Ocean. During the summer season, the rains make the surrounding mountains glow an emerald green that is difficult to explain in mere words. A hike through the mountain trails will take you to a time long before, when humanity was one with nature and you will feel its callings. The vegetation and the song of the birds combine with the mystical feeling of being surrounded by mountains.
5. Mexican culture
You can’t get bored with it. The mix of indigenous traditions with Spanish customs has produced an incredibly rich culture, an explosion of color, spirituality, flavors, sights and sounds that will never fail to impress you. Little by little discovering the little idiosyncrasies of this beautiful culture is one of the best rewards for visiting Puerto Vallarta and once you start to understand Mexican culture, you just want to learn more. But don’t just look for the exotic side, the “Day of the Dead” or the religious pilgrimages, for example, even when those celebrations are really impressive, there is much more to discover on a daily basis. life of Mexico. You can travel the beaches and just for a relaxing vacation, but if it’s open, the Mexican culture will surprise you.
6. People
You have to travel a lot to be qualified to compare people and cultures. Well I have and I can tell you that there are no warmer people in the world. Mexicans always smile, they always say “please” and “thank you”, they will kiss and hug you, so get ready; They will touch you all the time, they are a happy people and they like to show it. You will have a lot of fun around them, they will make you feel at home, you just have to let yourself go and learn from their relaxed and unpretentious attitude towards life. This way of understanding life, where people work to live and not live to work, may be debatable, but for a place like Puerto Vallarta, where people travel to forget for a while the problems of daily life, it is simply perfect.
7. Things to do
There is almost everything to do, except perhaps those boring winter games that include snow and cold, Puerto Vallarta offers visitors a formidable variety of activities. Eco-tours, golf (7 courses), ATVs, diving, canopy, whale watching, swimming with dolphins or sea lions, a theater, museums, many art galleries, gourmet restaurants, festivals (cinema, food, wine), surfing , botanical gardens, old towns to visit, a zoo, many discos and nightclubs, and much, much more. I’m telling you, this place is worth the trip. Whether your dream vacation is lounging on the beach or moving from tree to tree, Vallarta has it. If you want to enjoy a five-star gourmet dinner or just eat tacos from a stand, this is the right place to come. The cultural scene, the little cafes in the old town add to the incredible charm of this great city. Many visitors come because the wide variety of tours and activities in Puerto Vallarta.
8. Accessibility from the US and Canada
Accessibility should not be forgotten when planning a vacation. There are some other incredible corners in the world, but somehow there are always many hours of flying time to Puerto Vallarta. Many cities in the US and Canada have direct flights to Puerto Vallarta, which makes it so easy and cheap to get there, which makes it even more difficult to come up with excuses not to spend a week or maybe just a weekend. in such a beautiful place. Puerto Vallarta is only a three hour flight from Los Angeles, and that is all it takes to feel like you are in a completely different world, mountains, rivers and the ocean make their presence felt at every corner, but not you will do it. It misses civilization a bit, since luxury hotels have everything in place to make you feel at home. In addition to that, the ongoing trade relationships provided by NAFTA allow the crossing of people and goods without major hassles.
9. Services
This point is mentioned quite a bit by the large expat community in Puerto Vallarta (almost 50,000 and growing). One of the biggest fears of those moving abroad from the US and Canada is that they may not receive the same quality services in the places they move to. But that’s not the case in Puerto Vallarta, as the city has defined its identity as a perfect place for retirees and has developed the right infrastructure to please them. You will find excellent medical services, a great focus on security, a diversity of financial businesses and all kinds of information and technology services, such as high speed internet, digital cable television and everything that will help you avoid losing your home while you are. vacation. in Mexico.
10. The nightlife
Especially on spring break, but it’s not limited to that. The “Malecón”, a beautiful boardwalk next to the beach, has been called “Calle Bourbon de Puerto Vallarta” because it has club after club open all night. World famous club brands like Hard Rock Café, Señor Frog’s or La Bodeguita del Medio (where Hemingway used to go in Havana), compete with local clubs like Mandala, Zoo or Punto V, to see who organizes the best party in town. . There is the world famous “Fiesta de la Espuma” in Collage every Tuesday and many salsa clubs to feel the Latin atmosphere. Puerto Vallarta also has its own share of electronic festivals with some of the best DJs in the world, playing outdoors until dawn, with people dancing and jumping in the sand just steps from the ocean.
