Where to Go | Puerto Vallarta

ENJOY PUERTO VALLARTA

Situated on the Pacific coast of Mexico, Banderas Bay is known as the country’s largest bay and is the second largest in North America. Puerto Vallarta is the hub of life within the Banderas Bay. Centered within the old town of Puerto Vallarta, Mayan Palace has made its home along the oceanfront properties. Here you can experience the more mature Vallarta town with cobblestone walkways, markets, and street entertainment.

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The charm of the cobblestone streets of the old town of Puerto Vallarta are unparalleled for a beach location in Mexico. From the unbeatable art galleries and food at Café des Artists, it is all part of the reason that visitors to this area return time and again.

The Bay has an entertaining life to it as well. You can surf, scuba dive, snorkel, deep sea fish and whale watch all within the Bay area. Nearby you can take a canopy tour through the surrounding jungle habitat. There’s something new to discover every time you return to Mayan Palace Puerto Vallarta.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Step outside the grounds of Mayan Palace Puerto Vallarta and adventure to town for local sports and activities. For questions and reservations, the Mayan Palace concierges are available to assist you

Activities include:

Snorkeling and scuba diving
Surfing
Dolphin and whale watching
Deep sea fishing
Forest canopy tours
Dune buggy adventures
Visiting nearby villages
Shopping and touring art galleries in Puerto Vallarta
Banana boat rides
Jet skiing
Parasailing
Daytime bay cruises
Horseback riding
Mountain biking
Kayaking
Hiking
Puerto Vallarta Zoo

CLIMATE

The weather in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta is more or less of a Caribbean type climate with warm days and more than 300 days a year of sunshine. The temperatures range from 68 – 95 degrees Fahrenheit and the water in the Banderas Bay is calm and perfect for swimming almost all year round.

Located very close to the equator and on the same latitude as Hawaii, the climate and calm boating environment make Nuevo Vallarta one of Mexico’s favorite destinations, frequented year round by travelers from the US, Canada and around the world.

Average Temperatures:

Month	Avg High	Avg Low	Month	Avg High	Avg Low
January	29°C/84°F	14°C/57°F	July	33°C/91°F	21°C/70°F
February	29°C/84°F	14°C/57°F	August	33°C/91°F	21°C/70°F
March	30°C/86°F	14°C/57°F	September	32°C/90°F	22°C/71°F
April	32°C/90°F	16°C/60°F	October	32°C/90°F	20°C/68°F
May	33°C/91°F	18°C/64°F	November	31°C/88°F	18°C/64°F
June	33°C/91°F	21°C/70°F	December	30°C/86°F	15°C/59°F

TRAVELING TO PUERTO VALLARTA

TRANSPORTATION

The Puerto Vallarta International Airport is 3 kilometers (1.1 mile) from the Mayan Palace Resort. It is served by Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, America West, Aviacsa, Continental Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Lineas Aereas Azteca, Sun Country and United Airlines. Private, hotel-chauffeured transportation is available for airport transfers. Taxi services and rental cars (4x4s are the most popular) are also available. There is valet and self-parking at the Mayan Palace Resort.

Once at the resort, guests can explore Mayan Palace by foot, by resort shuttle and soon by water taxi. Accommodations, the Brio Spa, gourmet restaurants, and beaches are all on the resort property.

Neighboring Cities:

Nuevo Vallarta
Punta Mita
Sayulita

Area Attractions

Beaches: Puerto Vallarta offers 25 miles of golden beaches within the spectacular Banderas Bay.
Malecon: This boardwalk stretches along the Playa de los Muertos beach, the length of downtown Vallarta. This walkway doubles as a seawall and allows you to observe the bay, beaches, mountains and the downtown area shops. Along the boardwalk are art exhibits, street performers, boutique shopping and wonderful places to drink and dine.
Nueva Valley: An Indian community populated by 130 natives. Tours allow you to meet the Huicholes and be welcomed with a spiritual cleansing ceremony led by a cultural leader. They will allow you to come into their Huichol Temple and perform ceremonial dances and music for you. Discover the incredible culture of this community and purchase intricate, beautiful Huichol handcrafts.
Puerto Vallarta: Old Town is lined with white-washed homes and shops. South of the Cuale River, the Zona Romantica has Puerto Vallarta's highest density of restaurants and tourist-oriented shops.
San Sebastian de Oeste: Behind Puerto Vallarta in the Sierra Madre Mountains, this old mining town founded over 400 years ago is beautiful and serene. The town retains its history and heritage in the well-preserved buildings that are up to 250 years old.
Sayulita: Located on the Pacific coast of Nayarit, Sayulita is a beautiful fishing village. Only 35 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, this village has incredible beaches, flourishing jungles and rural aspects of Mexico. This growing village offers activities including horseback riding, jungle canopy tours, fishing, snorkeling and hiking.
Zona Romantica: Located in downtown Puerto Vallarta, Zona Romantica is bordered by the Cuale River and Playa de lost Muertos. Cobblestone streets, beautiful beaches, colonial architecture, local shopping, cafes, bars and restaurants provide unlimited activities in Zona Romantica.