PUERTO VALLARTA INFORMATION & HISTORY

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The dynamic town of Puerto Vallarta is approximately 550 miles west of Mexico City. Located in Jalisco State, Puerto Vallarta is nestled on the Bahia de Banderas (Bay of Flags), the second largest natural bay on the American continent and surrounded by sandy beaches and the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains.  Its closest major airport is Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport aka Puerto Vallarta International (PVR).

The city offers 25 miles of golden beaches on the Mexican Pacific and is characterized by its impressive colonial and modern buildings, deluxe hotels, shopping malls and golf courses. These attractions have made the city a favorite among vacationers and retirees who now call the city home. It has a population of 180,000.

Puerto Vallarta is situated on the same latitude as Hawaii and so it enjoys a similar sun-drenched and tropical climate.  Puerto Vallarta is on the Central Standard Time Zone.

Puerto Vallarta became world famous in 1964 when Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton stayed in town during the filming of Tennessee Williams "Night of the Iguana". Reporters began writing about the beauty and charm of the region and what followed is history as an increasingly large number of visitors came to Puerto Vallarta and many made their homes here.

There is so much of the Mexican culture and history to explore in Puerto Vallarta. Native crafts abound and historical buildings and sites are a treat to explore.  Enjoy the Magic of Vallarta.