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Playa de los Muertos

El Centro (Off Calle Olas Atlas), Puerto Vallarta 48380, Mexico
4.5 of 5 stars 105 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Description: "Deadmen's Beach," named for legendary pirate raids on the nearby village, is one of the most-frequented beaches in Puerto Vallarta.
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Puerto Vall
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

People always have something for sale, from silver and knick knacks to fish or shrimp on a stick. A real fun place with great food and beautiful sunsets More

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25 reviews 25 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

Clean beach, respectfull vendors, lots of beach, chairs with a drink and nachos wonderful veiw of sunset or passing boats. More

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Merrick, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

The kids want to swim in the bay, I want to relax witha cold beer and warm sun. So, on each visit we try to spend a day or two at Los Muertos. Severeal restaurants are on the beach who will set up chaise lounges and umbrellas, if you order lunch or a couple of drinks. You are then welcome... More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I was so impressed. Having visited gardens all over the world, I have to say that honestly this was one of our favorites. It was part mountain trail, with the plants clearly identified along the way. Another section was a more planned garden with beautiful flowers everywhere. Then there was the restaurant where we had a delightful lunch. The Plantation... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Most likely your hotel will have access to the beach. It's nice pristine beach for snorkeling or diving. More

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Orange County
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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The PV beaches are only average. The ones accessible without hiring a boat have a brown sand, some rocks. Sharp drop offs. Hard surf so difficult to float and enjoy. Small beach areas. Hard to walk for a distance on the beach because some hotels have retaining walls and rock formations. More

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Pacific NW
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

I can't imagine staying anywhere else. The Los Muertos Beach area is so much fun- you could sit in a beach chair and everything you need would arrive. Who needs to trudge through shops when all the choices float by right on the beach. Great food, lots of watersports, music, even whale watching right from the beach. More

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San Jose, California
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Big waves, lots of people, Mexican families, especially on Sundays, lots of vendors selling jewelry, baskets, clothing, and tattoos. It's just a lot of fun. There are many good restaurants along this beach and a pier to fish from and take a water taxi. More

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Pacific Northwest
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Be sure to walk the pedestrian Malecon and enjoy the ambiance. The weekends are busy with families enjoying the beach, food and craft vendors and lots of great restaurants. We were there Easter weekend and it was BUSY as was expected. Our favorite place to eat is The Blue Shrimp. The cheese stuffed, bacon wrapped shrimp are to die for!... More

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Chicago
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

There is so much fun activity enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. The restaurant provides free beach chairs and umbrellas, just expecting you to purchase your food and drink from their very attentive waitstaff. It is a good deal! More

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