Location:
Nayarit State, Pacific coast, western
Mexico
Distance from Mexico City: 550 miles
west
Population: 210
Closest major airport: Gustavo Diaz
Ordaz Intl. aka Puerto Vallarta
International Airport (PVR), Puerto Vallarta
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time
Just 10 miles north of Puerto Vallarta,
Nuevo Vallarta is one of the up-and-coming
tourist destinations on the Mexican Pacific.
Its modern marina, gourmet restaurants,
luxury condominiums and upscale residential
zones are only a few of the reasons
travelers are drawn to this eye-catching
city. The city’s natural beauty and secluded
feel make it the ideal getaway.
The beautiful beaches in Nuevo Vallarta are
known for their spectacular sunset views and
world-class water sports facilities. Some of
the most visited beaches are located in the
northern part of Bahia de Banderas (Bay of
Flags) and include Bucerias, Cruz de
Huanacaxtle, Corral del Risco and Punta Mita,
all within close proximity of Nuevo
Vallarta. Other sites to visit are the
Rincón de Guayabitos, Bucerias and Peñita de
Jaltemba.
Cycling, golf and tennis are also available
in the surrounding areas of Nuevo Vallarta.
The city is covered in lush vegetation, with
canals that lead to the estuaries and
islands in the river Ameca, perfect for
seabird-watching. During the winter, dolphin
and humpback whale-watching is popular.
Nuevo Vallarta´s contemporary marina rents
everything from small boats to luxury
yachts, and also offers regular boat trips
from Punta Mita to Islas Marietas on the
river Ameca.
As one of the country’s most exclusive
marine and residential complexes, Nuevo
Vallarta offers a wide range of shopping
options, from local handicrafts made by the
Huichol to more upscale apparel such as fine
leatherwork, silver, perfumery, trendy beach
wear and local ceramics. Shopping is
available throughout the city and varies in
price.
Nuevo Vallarta also offers a variety of
seafood-based restaurants with regional
dishes, and the city boasts a wide selection
of quiet bars, nightclubs with live music
and modern discotheques.
Nuevo Vallarta is perfect for travelers in
search of a lavish, tourist destination with
first-class facilities. |