Puerto Vallarta

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Known for its calming shores and captivating nightlife, this oceanside wonder will have even the most laidback of beachgoers, immersing themselves in the hubbub of Puerto Vallarta. The adventure starts at sunrise on the sands of Playa de las Olas Altas or ‘High Wave Beach’. Surfing and fishing are popular pastimes here. From the beach, enter the town and cross swinging bridges onto Isla Cuale. This small island is steeped in authenticity, with monuments, museums, and a two-storey market to explore! Standing tall on the horizon, is the Cathedral of Our Lady Guadalupe, an homage to the patron saint of Mexico. Return to the shore and take a boat tour into the Bay of Banderas and the protected Los Arcos Marine Park, where you can dive beneath huge, naturally formed, granite arches. The surrounding reefs are bursting with color and marine life, and the calm waters make snorkeling accessible for even the newest of swimmers. Back on dry land, as the sun sets on the Pacific, make your way to the bustling boardwalk. Stretching from Zona Romantica and Los Muertos Beach Pier to La Rotonda del Mar and Playa Rosita; here the fiesta is in full flow.