Culture of Puerto Vallarta. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Krystal Puerto Vallarta - Pool at Night The Roman Catholic church of Our Lady of Guadalupe is an icon and the most popular sport of tourist interest in the city of Puerto Vallarta. Though the church is quite a new building it has already survived a reconstruction. The building of the church was finished in 1941 after a 12 year long construction, however in 1985 a massive earthquake destroyed a major part of the building. Owing to efforts of modern architects the church has been rebuilt. The church is known among tourists for its Emperor crown shaped cupola.
A few decades ago Puerto Vallarta was a small fishing village; today it is one of the most popular Mexican resorts, which accepts visitors all year round. Beaches of amazing beauty, … Open
The Malecon seaside is the most buzzing part of the city stretched along the seaside for several kilometers. The Malecon seaside is exactly the place of holding ethnic fests and fairs. Besides this is a perfect place for hiking for foreign tourists to embrace the glory of the city. The scenic seaside is decorated with many works of statuary arts by famous artists. In 2002 the seaside area was destroyed by nature and then restored anew. The area locates numerous entertaining establishments and plazas.
This popular beach resort is noted for a number of sights among which there is the Los-Arcos reservation. The reservation is located in the suburbs of the city. In 1984 the reservation was integrated into National sea park. A great number of divers of the whole world dream about visiting this place, the undersea world amazes with various reefs, caves, tunnels, corals and arches. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
A restaurant of international cuisine named Teatro Limon is among the most prestigious eating establishments of the city. The eating house serves clients till late at night and apart from … Open
One of the most remarkable landmarks of the tourist destination is the Vallarta Botanical Gardens located on the top of the hill. An amazing showcase includes more than three thousands species of tropical plants with rarest specimens among them. After the exploration of the showcase the tourists can move to the Rio Los Horcones river which runs not far away from the garden. The spot of the gardens’ location is a perfect place to observe the outskirts.
Velas Vallarta Resort at Sunset The Sierra-Madre mountain area is a starting point of numerous touristic routes popular among eco tourism enthusiasts. The resort offers dozens of various routes running through the scenic nature areas. Tourists can explore the magnificent areas on foot however mule riding is more preferable.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Puerto Vallarta and surroundings

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Unique spots in Puerto Vallarta and near

Playa del Amor

From the series “Most Fabulous and Magic Beaches”
This beach is located on the Mexican island of Marieta. Playa del Amor can be considered one of the most amazing and unique in the world because of its special structure. Playa del Amor is often called the hidden beach. Really, it is almost completely hidden from prying eyes by a natural canopy. Marieta Island is uninhabited. It has been formed many hundreds of years ago by a volcanic activity. … Read further

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Puerto Vallarta

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