The Mirador del Cerro de La Cruz The Mirador del Cerro de La Cruz, located on the top of the hill of the same name that rises above the center of the city of Puerto Vallarta on the east side, faces the sea silently observing the beautiful landscapes of the Mexican Pacific, of Banderas Bay and Vallarta. It is a place of recreation and spiritual elevation for the locals who know it, from this point you can see the Mexican Pacific from Los Arcos on the south side, the center of Puerto Vallarta and on clear days to Punta Mita. Climbing requires an excellent physical effort, but the climb will be worth it, there are several routes to get to the Mirador de ‘La Cruz’, one is along Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez street, a straight uphill route whose slope is increasing as you approach the lookout. The duration to climb to the viewpoint is 15 to 40 minutes, (if you are an athlete the safe duration will be shorter), you can leave before sunset (about 40 minutes before), you have time to rest during the climb and enjoy the show that the famous occasions of Puerto Vallarta give you. Years […]

Amapas Apartments offers studios and apartments with 1 and 2 bedrooms. We are located just a few steps from the “Los Muertos” Pier and Beach, in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta. And our clients tell us on tripadvisor their Experience in Amapas Apartments: Citlalli B: I have to mention the person who helped us with everything, in fact the service that Mr. Ivan offered us from our reservation until the delivery of the keys was incredibly EXTRAORDINARY, he is the best host we could have, IVAN, THANK YOU for all your attentions. He gave us the room with the best view we could have, we enjoyed the stay in AMAPAS too much. Everything working well, we did not have details with the room. piro6969: We have been to Puerto Vallarta many times, and we have always had the luck (except once) to reach places as comfortable and pleasant as Amapas Aparments. You have to call in advance to receive you, the attention is excellent, wonderful. The spacious, nice apartment, and good location, also excellent price. I recommend it completely. Melissa T: Well located apartments in the romantic area of ​​Puerto Vallarta, close to a beautiful beach area, a few […]

On this vacation, it is normal that visitors want to eat seafood, that is why the city of Puerto Vallarta is one of the many places in Mexico to satisfy the palate of those who arrive. Here we will tell you what are the traditional dishes of Vallarta that maybe you will have water in your mouth just by reading. Puerto Vallarta is not only a national and international tourist reference for its unique landscapes and splendid beaches, but also for its magnificent cuisine. Due to its geographical location in the Bay of Banderas, it has the typical products of the sea along with those of the mountain, creating its authentic and irresistible culinary wealth. So, take note so that you know the most traditional dishes in this beautiful port:   Ceviche is a popular dish and consists of marinated meat, usually fish, shrimp or both mixed with some citrus dressings. Shrimp Pozole, is a tasty stew and made with dried shrimp, small shrimp, pozolero corn, ancho peppers, guajillo and spices. It is usually accompanied with lettuce, onion, radishes, cream and lemon. Drowned cakes, cakes made of a bread called, birote, usually stuffed with pork, but also shrimp or other […]

The history of our puerto is quite interesting, with highs and lows, with luck, but all led us to be who we are now, a city with the soul of a people and inhabitants warm and sincere. This year, the anniversary of Puerto Vallarta, in which it will be 100 years as a municipality, and 50 years as a city. Here we’ll tell you points in your history: Puerto Vallarta remained isolated from the rest of the world between the sierra, the ocean and the Ameca river for many years. Economic activity was in the towns of Cuale, San Sebastian and Mascota, in the silver mines. The area that today corresponds to Puerto Vallarta was used for the loading and unloading of supplies for the mining companies of the peoples of the mountains. At that time, the place was known as Las Peñas de Santa María de Guadalupe, named so by Don Guadalupe Sánchez Torres, salt merchant, who regularly visited the penalties, since the mines required large quantities of salt for refining the silver. With the arrival of the family of Don Guadalupe Sánchez Torres on 12 December 1851 and other families, such as the Monastery Jewel, Apollonius of oaks, […]

Things that you will love Vallarta There is an endless list of things that you will love Vallarta, and if you have not visited this place, after reading this, you’ll be taking the first flight in order to come to know. Rooms with view to the sea. In Puerto Vallarta you will find a large number of hotels of all categories, regardless of the category that you have chosen for your stay in Puerto Vallarta, please ensure that your room has view to the sea, so you can enjoy the sound of the sea, and you relax you to fall asleep to awaken of excellent humor with a view paradise. Your meal. It is not only going to eat in restaurants of the city, here you will find posts that offer different Mexican appetizers, and you can also visit the market town to eat a rich seafood cocktail, or visit the Tianguis of Ceviches and Aguachiles in the Restaurant Guys and fireworks every Tuesday. The Marietas Islands. Surely you have already seen countless images about this place that we are mentioning, since in order to get to it, you will need to take an official tour which will be released in […]

Weather in Puerto Vallarta The weather in puerto vallarta is often compared with that of those Pacific Islands; Vallarta is located on the Gold Coast of Mexico, in the middle of north to south in the Banderas Bay, where the Pacific Ocean bathes the boundary between Jalisco and Nayarit. Located in the same latitudes that the Hawaiian Islands (20 degrees north), Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta, is surrounded by jungle and receives significant rainfall during the summer. Although in autumn and spring, the temperatures are moderate, the rain can spoil a day at the beach can enjoy the spectacle of thunderstorms, with rain falling on the green hills and lightning illuminating the sky while advancing the large clouds in the bay. The temperatures reach 32ºC (90ºF) during the summer, and moisture can increase the feeling of warmth. The organic waste from the jungle are washed by rain until the local channels and coffee can stain the ocean water in the mouth, which diminish the aesthetic appeal of the sea and the beach, but you can be certain that it is not an artificial contamination, but is part of what is natural in this area. During the winter, temperatures are between 28-30ºC […]

What to know in Puerto Vallarta? Without, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is one of the preferred tourist destinations through its streets, its people and its colorful. Puerto Vallarta has natural scenery and a taste of authentic village typical of Mexico. But, what to know in Puerto Vallarta? To start, you can enjoy a romantic stroll along the Malecón, visit its art galleries, relax in a spa, go shopping or sleep peacefully in any of its beaches surrounded by the Sierra Madre of Mexico. The historic center of Puerto Vallarta retains typical and charming cobbled streets that are pleasing to the eye to those who travel. There is also restaurants, nightlife, a street of cafes craft, art and craft markets, shops of designers like typical houses and inns. In the center of Puerto Vallarta you can also find famous icons of this city as are: The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Cuale River Island, the Malecon (with its already famous sculptures) and the Arches: An open-air amphitheater where daily different artistic expressions. In the hotel zone of Puerto Vallarta as the name says is the place where most of the big hotels. In general, there is something for all tastes […]

The pilgrimages Guadalupanas Since 1921, travel, the first 12 days of December, the center of the city, Takes place the pilgrimages guadalupanas. The route of the pilgrimages started by the Juárez Street and 31 October. The faithful gather to venerate the “Virgen Morena” and accompany it with songs and praises; the trail always has a festive atmosphere with mariachi music or band. From 1 to 12 December, 93 years ago, in Puerto Vallarta The guadalupanas pilgrimages are held. It was in 1921, with the opening of the parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe that devotion began in the hearts of the Vallartenses; but until the beginning of the 1940s, with the arrival of the Priest Rafael Parra, the pilgrimages are oficializaron as a popular festival stall, relevance, and regional reference. Rafael Parra was the main promoter of the festivity in the city, even to his initiative must be the altarpiece brought to Guadalajara that adorns the altar and the idea of crowning the steeple of the church. The faithful gather to venerate the “Virgen Morena” and accompany it with songs and praises; the trail always has a festive atmosphere with mariachi music or band. In addition, the pilgrimages became a celebration […]

Rio Cuale Island Right in the downtown of  Puerto Vallarta Mexico, between the romantic zone and the historic center is Rio Cuale Island, a half hidden corner, you have to go down from the street level, you are in a kind of park, with large trees and dense vegetation (even iguanas found in the branches), passages and varied options, from restaurants and cafes, to small shops and stalls selling souvenirs, clothing, ornaments, jewelry and much more. What today is the Rio Cuale Island (formerly known as Isla de Santa Clara and Isla de los Niños) appeared in the year 1926. It was created by floods of the river in which it was divided into two arms leaving a temporary island in the middle. The island is an oasis of shade, calm and nature in the very center of the city. There are two main bridges for vehicles and pedestrians that cross it, one in Insurgentes (for northbound traffic) and another in Ignacio Vallarta (southbound), connecting the island and the two adjoining areas of Puerto Vallarta. Isla Cuale offers culture with a museum and the Cultural Center, there are commercial areas with restaurants, shops and stalls offering everything in silver, ceramics, hats, hammocks […]

The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta is the most popular and most visited place by all tourists, as well as the citizens themselves. The boardwalk has been the center of attention in the city since the third decade of the twentieth century, when it was previously known as Paseo de la Revolución. Currently, visitors can enjoy the completely remodeled and improved waterfront, which borders the ocean much of downtown Vallarta. From the street October 31 to the lighthouse in Galeana is pedestrian, there are more palm trees, sculptures, activities to do and above all, a lot of tranquility. Walk along the shore, observe the sea, the beauty of the bay, in the evenings, the sunsets are wonderful. They can also witness the Vallarta tradition, family outings, see unique artists, street vendors, and the beautiful colors of the city. While the other edge offers, countless shops, restaurants, bars, so if you want to buy, eat or even spend time to relax, you can find many options. The boardwalk continues and will remain the center of activity at night, almost all nightlife part from this place. Many bars, nightclubs, nightclubs and activities to do at night. The original […]