Puerto Vallarta's
South Shore
Just 15 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta and Romantic Zone.
Km. 9.5 Carr. a Barra de Navidad
South Hotel Zone
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco • México
A Paradise on the Pacific
Puerto Vallarta is one of the most important tourist destinations in Mexico. Its sub- tropical climate, breathtaking Bay of Banderas, scenic mountains, and quaint downtown, with its Mexican village architecture, and traditionally warm and hospitable people, have made it one of the most preferred destinations in Mexico amongst visitors from around the world. Located on the north coast of the state of Jalisco, the land of mariachi music and tequila, it borders the southern shoreline of the neighboring state of Nayarit. Puerto Vallarta, with its cobble-stone streets, unique small-town ambiance, nestled between green mountains, golden beaches, and emerald-colored water, has attracted pioneers, travelers, and tourists for over a century.
The most
Beautiful Beaches
Either for swimming, sunbathing, or just relaxing in an incredible natural setting, the beaches south of Puerto Vallarta, with their golden sand, emerald green water, and temperate, cooler climate are an earthly paradise. The most beautiful well-known beaches include:Conchas Chinas, Las Estacas, Punta Negra/Palmares, Garza Blanca, Playas Gemelas, Mismaloya, Colomitos, Caballo, Las Ánimas,Quimxto, and Yelapa.
Something to do for Everyone
Puerto Vallarta’s sub-tropical climate, beautiful bay, mountains, and beaches make it a place that offers a myriad of activities:
Water: Swimming, Snorkeling, Ocean Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Surfing, Scuba diving, Boating-Water skiing, Jet skiing, Sport fishing, Sailing
Sports: Walking, Running, Bicycling, Golf
Nature: Hiking, Whale watching, Marine turtle nurseries, Swimming with dolphins or sea lions, Marine preserves, Jungle tours, Zip-lining, ATV off-road tours
Culture: Exploring downtown PV, with its square, “malecon” (boardwalk), churches, neighborhoods, markets, streets, local eateries, street food stands, music, folk art, fine art galleries, gourmet restaurants, and theatre.
Local Travel: Drives to nearby villages, archaeological areas, virgin beaches
The Best Place
for Retirement
Despite its small town charm, Puerto Vallarta is the second most important economic center in the state of Jalisco, outside the metropolitan area of Guadalajara. Today it offers the conveniences of a small modern city, including shopping centers, entertainment venues, cinemas, restaurants, hospitals, medical services, schools, universities, community organizations, religious services, US and Canadian Consular Agencies, along with a wide array of established, professional goods and services purveyors. Its airport offers frequent direct flights to numerous cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, and Mexico. In 2001, Puerto Vallarta was recognized as the "Best Place in the World to Retire" by the AARP (North American Association of Retired Persons), due to the range and level of goods and services that its residents enjoy.