5 reasons why you should know Puerto Vallarta

Why visit Puerto Vallarta instead of Cancun, Los Cabos, or any other tourist destination in Mexico? The answer is, why not? Puerto Vallarta is a magical town, with beautiful beaches, culture, and a great culinary offer.   1.       The beaches With over 26 beaches in Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta offers something for every type of person. At Los Muertos beach, you can enjoy the sunset, where you'll find families and honeymooners enjoying the sea. If you're looking for a beach with more privacy, you can head to Garza Blanca, one of the spots with golden sand, crystal-clear water, and no vendors around. If you enjoy water sports like jet skiing, parasailing, or swimming in the sea, don't miss Playa de Oro. For diving, you can visit the Los Arcos National Marine Park. Without a doubt, in the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, you will find one special for you, among Mismaloya, Conchas Chinas, Las Gemelas beach, Yelapa, Cabo Corrientes; you won't have enough days to visit them all.   2.       The sea What’s the point of going to a beach tourist spot? The sea is one of the main attractions of Puerto Vallarta, where you can appreciate the entire range of colors from blue to emerald green, contrasting with the white sand and golden tones, with a nearly silky texture. The waves of the Puerto Vallarta sea are not very strong, allowing children to play at the shore without worries, and the water temperature is almost warm, making it irresistible to want to swim or dip your feet. You can also witness one of nature's most beautiful phenomena, the migration of humpback whales in their natural habitat, where you can observe the incredible leaps they perform for the delight of tourists. You can also enjoy sport fishing, where you can find all kinds of species throughout the year and choose the tour that best suits what you're looking for.   3.       Adventure activities Visiting Puerto Vallarta doesn't just mean sunbathing; if you're an adventurous person who enjoys sports activities, this will be the ideal place as you can also enjoy all kinds of landscapes like the beach, jungle, or mountains. From early on, you can choose the activities you want, from zip-lining, kayaking (which you can choose for two people), rafting, which releases the adrenaline you've been holding back, and also rappelling or free falling. You can also go parasailing while observing everything the sea has to offer or diving if you prefer to stay under the sea rather than in the heights.     4.       The boardwalk When you visit Puerto Vallarta, you cannot miss its open-air museum. We are talking about the boardwalk, where you can see a row of sculptures made of bronze, iron, or resin along the seaside. You can start your walk at the distinctive “Arcos” and stroll northward through the array of artworks that numerous artists have created to offer an unparalleled landscape of art, framed by the colors of the sea in the background and the rays of the sun resting on the palm trees. And it's not just the natural beauty of the landscapes; you'll also find an impressive array of shops throughout its length, and to rest from your walk, you can relax and enjoy the local cuisine in its numerous restaurants with a beautiful view of Banderas Bay.   5.       The gastronomy     Being located in the State of Jalisco, it offers a very Mexican culinary offer, as well as dishes that evoke all the European influences that Puerto Vallarta has had throughout its history. If you visit this enchanting place, you cannot miss trying the pescado embarazado, which is not a stuffed fish but a fish on a stick grilled, covered with a sauce and cooked over coals that gives it a delicious flavor. You'll also find all sorts of fish and seafood dishes, such as ceviches, with the local favorite being the mojarra ceviche, grilled fish, fish meatballs, and delicious aguas frescas. If you're not much into fish, don't worry; you can also find many places with the typical tortas ahogadas.   To enjoy the flavors of Puerto Vallarta at home, we leave you two traditional recipes from this beautiful tourist spot.   Cooking Recipes   Capirotada Puerto Vallarta Capirotada is a typical sweet from Jalisco, which you can find in Puerto Vallarta, and although there are many ways to prepare it, this is the easiest one. Ingredients: 4 cups of water 2 cones of piloncillo 2 cinnamon sticks 8 stale bolillos, sliced 4 tablespoons of oil 1 cup of raisins 1 cup of natural peanuts 2 cups of fresh cheese 2 tablespoons of colored sprinkles 8 corn tortillas 2 tablespoons of lard 2 whole cloves 2 star anise To see the preparation method for this recipe, click here   Mojarra Ceviche Mojarra ceviche is typical of Puerto Vallarta because it is the local fish. It has a fresh and delicious flavor. Ingredients: ½ kilo of fresh mojarra ½ kilo of green lime 1 onion 3 tomatoes 2 cucumbers ½ bunch of cilantro 2 jalapeño peppers Salt and pepper To see the preparation method for this recipe, click here   After all we've told you, do you still have doubts about going to Puerto Vallarta? We hope not, because in addition to everything we've mentioned, it also has natural attractions like swimming with dolphins, observing the migration of whales, and countless birds. You can also take advantage of food and wine festivals. So don't miss visiting Puerto Vallarta at any time of year; it is undoubtedly one of the best tourist destinations in our country.