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Ranked #1 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “A beautiful clean body of water!” 06/18/2013
- “sun! very nice beach” 06/17/2013
Category: Bodies of Water; Resort Communities; Beaches
The Pacific Ocean's largest and deepest inlet.
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Ranked #2 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “Awesome day!! Loved it.” 06/18/2013
- “Vallarta Adventures Las Caletas” 06/18/2013
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #3 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “So glad we went!” 06/14/2013
- “My heart is in PV, but my soul is at t...” 06/12/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Gardens
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The Vallarta Botanical Gardens was just selected by the Canadian Garden Tourism Coalition as one of the Top 10 Gardens worth...
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The Vallarta Botanical Gardens was just selected by the Canadian Garden Tourism Coalition as one of the Top 10 Gardens worth traveling for in 2013. Vallarta's best vacation value- only $60 pesos entrance fee. Open 7 days a week from Dec 16th.-April. Closed Mondays May-Nov. Located on HWY 200 (The Palms to Pines Scenic Highway), just 30 minutes from Old Town. GETING HERE: To arrive on your own using public transportation, Please take the "El Tuito" bus at the corner of Aguacate and Carranza in the Romantic Zone. The bus will bring you to our entrance and back to Puerto Vallarta or you may take a taxi. LAST BUS TO PV IS AT 6. BE AT THE BUS STOP AT 6.WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE: Orchid Conservatory, Tree Fern Grotto, Jungle Trails, Native Mexican Plant Collection, Palm Collection, Tropical Fruit Trees, Bird Watching, Butterfly Gardens, Cool Sierra Madre Mountain Breezes, Mountain River Swimming, The Lost Mines of La Sierra Madre, ATV Tours, Gift Shop and Plant Sales, Tequila Tasting, Vallarta's most-popular destination restaurant, Hacienda de Oro, Famous for brick-oven pizza & Fine Mexican Food, dining in the mountains overlooking the river and the gardens!
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Ranked #4 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “great way to spend the day” 06/15/2013
- “Beach” 06/02/2013
Category: Beaches
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"Deadmen's Beach," named for legendary pirate raids on the nearby village, is one of the most-frequented beaches in Puerto...
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"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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Ranked #5 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “GREAT snorkeling experience!” 06/15/2013
- “If you like to kayak.....” 06/11/2013
Category: Islands
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Ranked #6 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “Tranquilclean, great beach” 05/04/2013
- “prettiest beach on the bay!” 03/05/2013
Category: Beaches
Located between the cliffs of Punta del Burro, this beach is popular with sunbathers and surfers alike.
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Ranked #7 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “A small beach town where you can go to...” 06/13/2013
- “Nice little restaurant” 06/12/2013
Category: Beaches
Choose Bucerias over downtown Puerto Vallarta (PV) and Nuevo Vallarta for several reasons: PV tends to be a busy, bustling sort of a place. In the winter month high season, PV has... more »
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Ranked #8 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “Nice beach!” 05/13/2013
- “Beautiful beach, relaxing day” 05/12/2013
Category: Beaches
If you are looking for isolation, try this beach to the south of Puerto Vallarta, only accessible by boat.
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Ranked #9 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “Stayed a week on Gemelas” 05/14/2013
- “Best Beach in Town” 02/16/2013
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #10 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “Secluded Paradise” 06/05/2013
- “Nice place for diving” 01/20/2013
Category: Beaches
Remote beach accessible only by boat, this is the perfect place to get away from it all.
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Ranked #11 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “be care ful or they WILL rob you” 04/12/2013
- “We loved the entire day from the start...” 03/16/2013
Category: Beaches
Take the local bus from downtown Puerto south to Boca de Tomatlan! It costs only about $1. each, and takes about 40 minutes. At Boca de Tomatlan, it is quite simple to hire... more »
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Ranked #12 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “Great fun!” 05/28/2013
- “Is it really the Predator set?” 05/19/2013
Category: Bodies of Water; Forests
El Eden is located in a beautiful area outside of Puerto Vallarta. The canopy experience is pretty intense as there is a lot of stairs to climb to each platform. One does need to... more »
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Ranked #13 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “It truly is a slice of heaven” 03/28/2013
- “I will never forget my stay there...” 04/05/2012
Category: Resort Communities
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Ranked #14 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “Beautiful!!” 04/06/2012
- “The beach to be at” 02/15/2012
Category: Beaches
This "Twin" beach is actually two small beaches at the bottom of the Sierra Madre Mountains.
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Ranked #15 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “Over the road is a treasure” 05/31/2013
- “Try to check it out if you are in the...” 05/08/2013
Category: Islands
Island on the River Cuale overlooked by Gringo Gulch.
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Ranked #16 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “Amazing Property” 04/23/2013
- “Quiet if you can find beach” 12/15/2011
Category: Beaches
This city beach is popular with locals and features clear water and white sand.
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Ranked #17 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “playa preferida” 05/04/2012
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #18 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “very good” 03/29/2013
- “Playa Los Camarones” 03/17/2013
Category: Beaches
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Also known as "Shrimp Beach," this is a quieter place to relax in the sun as it's further away from downtown than most...
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Also known as "Shrimp Beach," this is a quieter place to relax in the sun as it's further away from downtown than most beaches.
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Ranked #19 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “Interesante” 07/27/2012
Category: Geologic Formations
Formerly the backdrop for many movies, this hill is now returning to its former glory as a tropical rainforest.
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Ranked #20 of 21 Outdoors in Puerto Vallarta
- “Piedras en vez de arena” 04/23/2013
Category: Beaches
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Category: Art Galleries; Beaches
Puerto Vallarta's newest addition to its collection of fine art galleries.
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