Nuevo Vallarta
Location: Nayarit State, Pacific
coast, western Mexico
Distance from Mexico City: 550 miles west
Population: 210
Closest major airport: Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.
aka Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), Puerto Vallarta
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time
Just 10 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta
is one of the up-and-coming tourist destinations on the Mexican
Pacific. Its modern marina, gourmet restaurants, luxury condominiums
and upscale residential zones are only a few of the reasons travelers
are drawn to this eye-catching city. The city’s natural beauty
and secluded feel make it the ideal getaway.
The beautiful beaches in Nuevo Vallarta are known
for their spectacular sunset views and world-class water sports
facilities. Some of the most visited beaches are located in the
northern part of Bahia de Banderas (Bay of Flags) and include Bucerias,
Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Corral del Risco and Punta Mita, all within
close proximity of Nuevo Vallarta. Other sites to visit are the
Rincón de Guayabitos, Bucerias and Peñita de Jaltemba.
Cycling, golf and tennis are also available in the
surrounding areas of Nuevo Vallarta. The city is covered in lush
vegetation, with canals that lead to the estuaries and islands in
the river Ameca, perfect for seabird-watching. During the winter,
dolphin and humpback whale-watching is popular. Nuevo Vallarta´s
contemporary marina rents everything from small boats to luxury
yachts, and also offers regular boat trips from Punta Mita to Islas
Marietas on the river Ameca.
As one of the country’s most exclusive marine
and residential complexes, Nuevo Vallarta offers a wide range of
shopping options, from local handicrafts made by the Huichol to
more upscale apparel such as fine leatherwork, silver, perfumery,
trendy beach wear and local ceramics. Shopping is available throughout
the city and varies in price.
Nuevo Vallarta also offers a variety of seafood-based
restaurants with regional dishes, and the city boasts a wide selection
of quiet bars, nightclubs with live music and modern discotheques.
Nuevo Vallarta is perfect for travelers in search
of a lavish, tourist destination with first-class facilities.
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