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PUERTO VALLARTA

Puerto Vallarta is a municipality and tourist city in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, in the Bay of Banderas, on the Pacific Ocean. With an estimated population of 400,000 people and more than five million tourists annually. It is the second most important economic zone in the state of Jalisco and the third most important port in Mexico. Currently, it is one of the most visited places in the country.

Puerto Vallarta has been appointed as The Friendliest City in the World by Travel + Leisure magazine. Be welcomed into a picturesque authenticity of Mexican culture that has transcended borders, alive on its streets and architecture, its gastronomy and traditions, and on the warmth of its people.

Its coasts are embraced by the Sierra Madre Mountains and sprinkled with beaches, islands and coves, with stunning landscapes contrasting between the sea and the mountain. Step into its tropical forests and admire its fauna whilst you embark into adrenaline-filled adventures, practice your favorite water sport and discover the rich marine life that inhabits the depths of the Pacific and be sure to visit the top attractions.

All this comes together to create an experience you’ll want to live over and over.

LOCATION

Puerto Vallarta is located to the west of the state of Jalisco. It limits to the north with the state of Nayarit, to the south with the municipality of Cabo Corrientes and Talpa de Allende; to the east with San Sebastián and Mascota and to the west with the Pacific Ocean.

Its territorial extension is 1,300.67 square kilometers.

WEATHER

The climate is semi-tropical and humid, the maximum temperature is 32 ° C. in the summer and the minimum of 19 ° C. in the winter; the annual average is 25 ° C. The rainy season runs from mid-June to the end of September, continuing with isolated rains until mid-October; it has an average annual rainfall of 1,417 millimeters. Surrounded by the majestic Sierra Madre mountains that are the natural protective barrier against hurricanes.

CONECTIVITY

Thanks to its geographical location, Puerto Vallarta is an easily accessible destination from any part of Mexico and the world, with effective land, air, and water connectivity.

FLIGHTS

Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Puerto Vallarta’s International Airport-PVR, is the third airport in the country with the greatest number of flights and connections to and from important cities.

From United States

American Airlines
Alaska Airlines
Sun Country Airlines
United Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Delta Airlines

From Canada

Air Canada
WestJet

Domestic Flights

Aeromexico
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
Aeromar
TAR
Magnicharters

CRUISES

It’s a must-stop for cruise ships that sail the Pacific to arrive to Puerto Vallarta. Its Maritime Terminal has top-notch facilities and can welcome four cruise ships simultaneously. Some of the prestigious cruise lines that arrive to this port are:

Carnival Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Crystal Cruises
Cunard Line
Disney Cruises
Holland America
Norwegian Cruise Line
Oceania Cruises
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean International

ROADS

The highway system that connects Puerto Vallarta to the main cities in Mexico offers modern highways to travel by land in a safe and comfortable manner.

There are three roads that lead directly to Puerto Vallarta:
Guadalajara-Compostela-Puerto Vallarta
Guadalajara-Autlán-Puerto Vallarta
Guadalajara-Ameca-Talpa/Mascota- Puerto Vallarta (The Pilgrimage Route)

The approximate times between different cities are:

Guadalajara, Jalisco | Guadalajara - Puerto Vallarta Duration: 4 hr.

Tepic, Nayarit | Tepic - Puerto Vallarta Duration: 2 hr.

Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | Aguascalientes - Puerto Vallarta Duration: 5 hr.

León, Guanajuato | León - Puerto Vallarta Duration: 5 hr.

Querétaro, Querétaro | Querétaro - Puerto Vallarta Duration: 7 hr.

Mexico City | Ciudad de México - Puerto Vallarta Duration: 8 hr.

Several bus lines provide foreign land transportation, while urban and rural is carried out in rental or private vehicles where in NAT DMC we will always be your best option.