Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful city. You could spend your whole trip (or winter!) exploring all that the downtown area has to offer. But what I love best about the Bay of Banderas are all the great day trips to be made! Within an hour or two, there are scores of amazing adventures to be had in the Puerto Vallarta area. PV’s Southshore area is Read More …
As the weather warms up here in Puerto Vallarta, year-round residents look for weekend escapes to cool weather climates. San Sebastian del Oeste is a charming mountain town just 90 minutes outside of downtown PV. This “pueblo magico”, or magical town, is famous for its quiet cobblestone streets, and charming colonial aesthetic. Temperatures are about 20 degrees farenheit cooler up there and therefore is a Read More …
Puerto Vallarta lies right in the middle of the beautiful Bay of Banderas. To the South of Puerto Vallarta, there are many rivers that create lush mountainsides full of tropical vegetation. The jungles of PV’s south shore are home to many hidden jewels that are perfect for exploring. Palo Maria is one of them! This small river boasts a series of waterfalls that attract adventurers from Read More …
Puerto Vallarta Hot Springs? Yes, it’s true. One more thing to add to your PV Bucket List! El Jorullo Paradise, or UMA as it is also known as, is a beautiful place just about an hour and 15 minutes up the Cuale River from downtown PV. Located in a small, mountain town in the ejido of El Jorullo, you will feel like you are in Read More …
Are you looking for a great weekend getaway while living in Puerto Vallarta? Somewhere not too far, but feels like a world away? Well, Mayto is the place for you. This small beach town is located 2 hours south of Puerto Vallarta. With just a sprinkling of beach hotels and not much else, it is a true oasis. It can be made as a day Read More …