Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful seaside town on the north Pacific coast. Along with its huge bay and luxuriant vegetation, the town has preserved some of its colonial charm.
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Puerto Vallarta: How to get there?
6 hours from Guadalajara, or 12 hours from Mexico City, by bus
Bahia de Banderas, in the state of Jalisco, facing the Pacific ocean. It's also one of the major tourist spots on the west coast.
My suggestion
The beaches between Jalisco and Nayarit are truly magnificent, and lined with greenery. On the other hand, Puerto Vallarta's concrete - yuk! You're better off leaving your suitcases or back packs in the surrounding villages!
David Debrincat
Seasoned Traveller
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Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful seaside town on the north Pacific coast. Along with its huge bay and luxuriant vegetation, the town has preserved some of its colonial charm.
My suggestion
Puerto Vallarta is the seaside town of choice for Mexicans who are on holiday. It's essential to make a reservation during the holiday period or you will end up sleeping on the beach.
Keen to discover the northern region of Mexico? The Nuevo León, as well as Coahuila are two regions housing cities to see, when going on a visit to the north of Mexico. In fact, Monterrey and Saltillo have several attractions.
The north and south are two different worlds, not only in terms of their landscape but also their economic structures. On this one strip of land fierce industrialization contrasts with a laid back tourist lifestyle.
I guarantee that hopping on the El Chepe train will be a unique adventure in the north-west of Mexico. As the kilometres go by, incredible landscapes will pass before your eyes, don't miss the train!