Puerto Vallarta
City in Mexico

Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, known for its beaches, water sports and robust nightlife scene. Its historic, cobblestoned center is home to the ornate church Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, boutiques and a wide range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón, a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs, becomes lively in the evenings.

Area: 502 mi²

Weather: 81°F (27°C), Wind NW at 5 mph (8 km/h), 89% Humidity

Hotels: 3-star averaging $60, 5-star averaging $170. View hotels

Getting there: 4 h 49 min flight, around $400. View flights

Local time: Friday 6:11 AM

Population: 203,342 (2010) UNdata

Number of airports: 1

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

General Information: Puerto Vallarta is located on the pacific coast of mexico and offers a variety for everyone to do such as water sports, beaches and nightlife activities.

Currency: Mexican Peso

Language: Spanish

Best time to visit: April – June

Tourist season: January - March

Around this time of the year there are less tourists resulting in cheaper hotel prices, and less crowds while still maintaining warm but not too hot temperatures.

Entry requirements in Puerto Vallarta: Canadian Passport

Transportation: Best way to get around in Puerto Vallarta is by bus because it is a cheap and convenient way to get around Puerto Vallarta

Average high temperature in Puerto Vallarta

April – 82 degrees Fahrenheit

Low – 65 degrees Fahrenheit

Attractions:

Bahia de Banderas (Banderas Bay) – A bay located on the pacific side of Mexico on the coast.

Church of our Lady of Guadalupe – Catholic cathedral

Los Arcos and El Malecon – Landmark with row of arches near the ocean.

Las Caletas – Popular beach located near Puerto Vallarta