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Vallarta-Nayarit, Mexico – Live it to believe it!
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This week on the Travel Show – Vallarta-Nayarit, Mexico's Pacific paradise with endless choices and incredible value. This region is one of Mexico´s most popular tourist destinations because of its great climate and incredible diversity. It´s this boundless diversity that provides visitors with such a range of unique experiences - so many to describe that you have to LIVE IT TO BELIEVE IT.
Vallarta-Nayarit stretches over 300 kms along pristine Pacific coast framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains and just ten minutes north of accessible Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
The region extends along the entire coast of the Pacific state of Nayarit - including the resorts of Nuevo Vallarta, the historic colonial town of San Blas, exclusive Punta Mita, picturesque fishing villages, long stretches of serene beaches and spectacular Banderas Bay.
Famous for its glorious beaches you can also save a fortune as you discover the area's treasures - Vallarta-Nayarit offers countless affordable activities. The region attracts vacationers of all tastes and budgets with its wide range of accommodation including chic luxury resorts, eco-tourism boutique hotels, and quaint B&B inns.
This beautiful Mexican destination provides romantic resorts, spectacular beaches, superb cuisine and a special attention to all of the myriad details of organizing a wedding. Vallarta-Nayarit is ideal for a destination wedding or honeymoon because, in addition to beautiful wedding locations, there is so much to do for wedding guests and honeymooners.
There are currently six major golf courses in Vallarta-Nayarit, developed by high profile names such as Jack Nicklaus, Percy Clifford, Robert Von Hagge and Greg Norman. The area also offers many luxury spas. Boutiques span throughout the coast of Nayarit, offering crafts and popular souvenirs, fine jewelry and designer clothing from all over the world.
From charming beachfront restaurants in tiny fishing villages offering authentic Mexican seaside cuisine, to elegantly sophisticated gourmet restaurants with international chefs - the dining experience in Vallarta-Nayarit is a unique fusion of tradition, contemporary innovation and local products.
The main nightlife scene is focused on quaint and eclectic bars, pubs and cantinas as well as in the Resorts. Travelers looking to party all night long will surely also have a blast in neighboring Puerto Vallarta - famous for its high energy nightlife party scene at the Malecón/board walk or in the historic downtown of Puerto Vallarta.
Vallarta Adventures is Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta’s premier tour and activity operator. They offer a wide selection of adventure-based tours and excursions with things to do for people of all ages - from zip lines to swimming with dolphins, from whale watching to snorkeling, and from Jeep safaris in the Sierre Madre Mountains to an award winning dinner show. Vallarta Adventure’s Dive Centre offers professional diving instructors and scuba lessons for every level of PADI Certification.
During the summer and fall months, travelers can visit Grupo Ecológico de la Costa Verde's marine turtle nursery, located in the San Francisco area of Vallarta-Nayarit. Turtle hatchlings are released just after sundown, and each Wednesday evening during the nesting season.
La Tovara National Park and mangrove eco-region in San Blas is a paradise for bird enthusiasts with a concentration of migratory birds and over 250 species altogether. The Crocodile Reserve in El Manantial of La Camelota allows visitors to see baby crocodiles and huge full-grown crocodiles.
Hundreds of Humpbacked whales visit Banderas Bay each year from November through April. Visitors can see these majestic giants who raise their calves in the protected waters of the Banderas Bay and Pacific coastline of Vallarta-Nayarit. Friendly wild dolphins inhabit these waters year-round and the ocean is also home to a plethora of majestic giant manta rays, sea turtles and exotic tropical fish.
Vallarta-Nayarit offers both authentic cultural heritage and a dynamic contemporary art scene. Mexican handicraft artisans and many contemporary Mexican and international artists are drawn to the area. Visitors can find their artwork in galleries, boutiques and open air markets.
The Huichol Indians of Vallarta-Nayarit are an indigenous ethnic group living high in the Sierra Madre Mountains who escaped both conquest by the Spaniards and being changed by Mexican culture. They are one of the last tribes of people in North America who still live as they did in pre-Colombian times, still maintaining their same rituals and beliefs.
You can take a full day excursion into the Sierra Madre to experience the wonders of the Huichol Indian Culture. You'll stop at an authentic fishing village before climbing 3,000 feet into the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains. In the Nueva Valley the small Huichol Indian village has a population of just 130 natives! Visit their temple, learn about their culture and experience their costumes, music and dance. You will be allowed to take "priceless photographs" and purchase authentic beaded artwork and handicrafts.
Vallarta-Nayarit Trip Showcase
Fly to Puerto Vallarta with Air Canada, offering frequent scheduled service from Toronto and Montreal. Departing Montreal, Air Canada offers options for direct flights – plus convenient connections via Toronto. Departing from Toronto are frequent direct flights.
The beauty of Air Canada is their strong network of connections from cities across Canada – which is a great advantage if you are meeting up with friends or family from other parts of the country. So, for example, there are weekly flights to Puerto Vallarta from Calgary and Vancouver as well. All this – and earn Aeroplan miles too!
Escape to the Hard Rock Hotel in Nuevo Vallarta – a luxury Vallarta beach resort that rocks! Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta is a luxury, all-inclusive resort 20 minutes from the excitement of Nuevo Vallarta. With a gorgeous beachfront setting, mesmerizing views, and a fusion of traditional and modern design, the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta offers luxury and tranquility.
Indulge your senses with tantalizing world cuisines made with fresh, exotic ingredients and bold flavors. Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta offers six distinctive restaurants with sumptuous international cuisines, including Italian, Asian, Mexican, Brazilian and more - plus drinks, light fare, music and entertainment at ultra-cool bars and lounges.
Relax and rejuvenate in decadent, modern rooms and suites designed with colonial Mexican décor, original art, and spectacular views of Banderas Bay from your private balcony.
Boasting an idyllic beachfront ambiance, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta's accommodations feature modern vacation amenities including WiFi, hydro spa tubs, all-day room service and more. Rejuvenate with holistic spa rituals at Rock Spa® and when night falls over Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, the entertainment heats up with live music, concerts, entertainment and parties that put you in the mood for anything!
Photo Credits: Riviera Nayarit Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Mexico Tourism Board
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