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Puerto Vallarta Weather

If you like the heat, Puerto Vallarta is ideal for you. The town has a mild, hot and sunny climate for most of the year, during the summer months of August and September there are intense rain falls daily and this is hurricane season.

Things To Do on Puerto Vallarta Holidays

Puerto Vallarta is backed by palm-covered mountains which not only make the perfect photo opportunity, they also provide the perfect setting for jungle canopy tours. Each tour has a different level of difficulty for all ages including zip-lining, river rafting, kayaking and an animal sanctuary. The views from the mountains are incredible and worth a photo opportunity (or more)!

Puerto Vallartans say everyone visiting the town should snorkel at least once. The sea is deep blue and is home to some beautiful (and unusual) creatures including needlefish and giant lobsters. During the whale season, you can even hear the humpbacks singing under water which is an incredible experience!

This protected marine preserve is an incredible thing to experience. The park consists of several small islands or granite rock formations which are home to amazing tropical marine life, including puffer fish, octopus, angel fish, clown fish and stingrays. Imagine swimming beside the beautiful marine life in the deep blue ocean - it looks like something straight out of Finding Nemo, just more surreal and breathtaking!

Puerto Vallarta’s old town is something else. From the brightly coloured houses lining the cobbled streets to the picturesque vista looking out onto the Pacific Ocean, there’s something very special about the old town. There’s so much to do here including shopping in the markets, enjoying a bite to eat in the traditional restaurants and admiring the architecture in the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe church.

Culture

Mexico has experienced a colourful political climate in the past few years, with a close fought presidential election and the left-wing losing rival setting himself up on his own TV show to mock the winning candidate.

Mexicans regard friendships as the most important thing in life apart from religion and are not afraid to show their emotions, so you may make a new friend or two.

As for religion, the majority are Roman Catholic at 89% with 5% protestant and 6% various other religions. Visitors should always respect local customs and traditions.

Service charges are rarely added to your bar, hotel or restaurant bills and many staff depend on tips for their livelihood. Aim to pay 15% normally or 20% if very impressed.

Nightlife

Viejo Vallarta is the hub of all entertainment so whether it’s an all-night party you're looking for, or just a friendly place to cool off in during the day, you need to be there.

You can choose from all sorts of dance clubs, with those providing entertainment in the form of salsa, merengue and jazz being particularly popular venues. There is also a vibrant gay nightlife scene.

Local spirits are much cheaper than imports, but can be an acquired taste, stick to rum and tequila as they are relatively safer bets. For beer the familiar Sol and Corona with a slice of lime are the most popular.

Beans, corn and potatoes are the main staples of Mexican cuisine, with fish and chicken on most menus and a vegetarians are well catered for. Try the re-fried beans and guacamole with everything! You can even find good Mexican fast food take-aways.

For a huge variety of food, head back to Viejo Vallarta, home to Vallarta's famed 'Restaurant Row'. You'll find dozens of choices from simple and filling to "Incredible". Of course there is Mexican food, and in many different styles, but you'll find an loads of international dining choices here also.

The food is so well renowned here that they hold an annual Festival Gourmet International, so if you are lucky enough to visit during November, you may be in for a gastronomical treat.

You can easily walk around the downtown area, and to get you back to your hotel the taxis are plentiful with reasonable fares.

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