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Puerto Vallarta is one of the world’s best kept secrets. Located in Banderas Bay, one of the largest bays in the world, it is like a gem waiting to be found. It is surrounded by lush greenery and vegetation. Right at the opening of the bay Puerto Vallarta peeks itself. It is a little hidden relative to its situated location. The best part about Puerto Vallarta is there are no hoards of crowds everywhere you turn and you can enjoy relaxing a bit. Every year thousands of college students flock Puerto Vallarta for non stop fun in the sun. Known primarily as a vacation and resort city all year round, this place is the perfect spot for students looking to get away from studies and enjoy time with friends. Everything’s already set up for you. Whether its lounging and sun soaking you’re looking for or jam packed adventure days, this Mexican paradise is just the thing. Book your flight and hotel, grab your suit and tanning oil and come to Puerto Vallarta for some much needed R&R.
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Things to do in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta’s beaches are situated in between the mountains and ocean. The Blue Chairs is a section of beach and is the focal point to the entire city. You can stretch out on the half a mile of golden sand to catch the rays. Also, you can visit papaya and mango plantations. They are surrounded by local villages. Take a short trip over to the local fishing villages and watch how the locals live here. There are many water sports to keep any college kid happy. Although Puerto Vallarta is known for its serenity and calm beaches, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy. Golfing is a lot of fun and there is are great courses here. There are five distinct golf courses and all cater to a different crowd and level. You can take a boat and go whale watching or visit some sea lions with a guide. Ever zip-lined from tree to tree? You can also do that here. You can also join a group going fishing, turtle watching, horseback riding, and parasailing. A trip here will whiz by you and you will almost feel like you didn’t get to spend enough doing everything. But that is the beauty of Puerto Vallarta.
Nightlife in Puerto Vallarta
Downtown and Old Town are decent nightlife spots. This is where you will find the majority of the spring break crowd as well. The beachfront walk includes places such as El Dorado, which has good live Music, La Cave, which is a piano bar, La Dolce Vita, Le Carrousel, and Planet Hollywood. Steve’s Sports Bar in Old Town serves the best margaritas. Senor Frogs and the Roxy are also fun and worth taking a look at. Most bars and clubs stay open until 2 or 3 am. You should always carry ID on you when going out, especially at night. Malecon is another area of the city that is a lot of fun. Christine’s is a huge nightclub with lots of music and good drinks. El Zoo and Hilo are smaller clubs but just as much fun as at the bigger clubs. Collage has world famous foam parties that is definitely worth checking out.
Dining in Puerto Vallarta
There is a rich diversity with the food in Puerto Vallarta. You can get everything from a taco at a cart to an elegant 6 course dinner on the beach front. There are some safety precautions to keep in mind when dining here, as with any other city in Mexico. Stay away from tap water and mixed drinks; bottled beers and canned sodas are a much safer option. Also don’t eat the shelled fish unless it is being served in a reputable restaurant. Finally, stick to restaurants that have been marked as safe within travel guides. Here is a list of places that will serve you excellent meals in friendly atmospheres that won’t make you sick afterward. Chez Elena has world famous cuisine and has been visited by the likes of Playboy and Elizabeth Taylor. You will be sure to get an excellent, yet pricey, meal here. Epoca has reasonably priced food for decent portions. Planeta Vegetariano serves a buffet style meal. Here you can load up on breakfast, lunch, and dinner with fruits, vegetables, breads, traditional dishes, and vegetarian plates. Carlos O’Brians and the Blue Shrimp are a little more upscale and draw an older crowd. Tourists love these places because they serve local dishes as well as home favorites. College students visiting here also like the change of pace they offer.
Shopping in Puerto Vallarta
La Playa sells liquor at outlet store prices. If you are a college student on a budget it may be fun to go here and stock up for your pregaming before going out at night. You can buy traditional tequilas here as well as souvenir items. Arte Mágico Huichol sells traditional style crafts and bead-work. Galeria Indigena is an old Mexican indigenous shop selling a variety of handmade goods and some of the local favorites. Here you can stock up on gifts to bring back with you or even use while here. Manta Maya is a good place to get some traditional Mexican clothing. You can dawn the attire and look like a local.
Puerto Vallarta travel tips
- Many downtown businesses in Puerto Vallarta tend to close from 2pm-4pm for lunch.
- The language here is Spanish, however many locals speak English.
- The official currency in Puerto Vallarta is the peso.
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