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There are many slices of paradise out there competing for your attention, so what makes Puerto Vallarta stand out from everything under the sun? Cultura! Puerto Vallarta first gained prominence in the 18th century as the primary port for the silver-mining towns in the nearby Sierra Madre mountains. In 1963 the Richard Burton-Ava Gardner movie Night of the Iguana was filmed here, officially putting this sleepy village on the map.
The main attraction of your Puerto Vallarta vacation will certainly be the holy trinity of beach vacations: sun, surf, and sand. Dive deep into the crystal-clear depths and admire tropical fish, learn to hang-10 on the North Shore, kayak pasta manta rays, or rise above it all with a parasailing adventure.
What takes your Puerto Vallarta vacation to the next level is stepping off the beaten path. Stroll the cobblestone streets of the village and admire wrought-iron metalwork, red-tile roofs, old cathedrals, and lively markets. To delve even deeper, embark on a full-day tour to visit the Huichol Indians living in the mountains who still practice pre-Columbian ways of life. And don't miss the many annual local festivals, especially the Festival of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
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