How many times have you thought about travelling abroad for the Easter Holidays but you ended up doing something else? This year can be the year when you finally make up your mind, get some plane tickets and go somewhere gorgeous. If you are wondering where can you go, let me tell you that Puerto Vallarta is always a great choice when people look for a place to rest and relax.
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, named after former governor Ignacio Vallarta, is an incredible coastal city set on the side of the Pacific Ocean in front of the Bay of Banderas. During the 1960s and the 1970s, Puerto Vallarta became a major resort destination in Latin America (there are quite luxurious hotels in Puerto Vallarta). One of the factors that made this happen was the famous movie The Night of the Iguana which was filmed in Mismaloya, a south town of Puerto Vallarta. While the movie was being filmed, the US media covered the affair between the actors Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton; this help publicized Puerto Vallarta on the map for tourists. Another significant factor was the investment the Mexican government promoted in transportation including the International Airport. Thanks to this, Puerto Vallarta turned into an accessible destination.
Activities to Do
Luckily, since the development of Puerto Vallarta as one of the top rated destination in Mexico, there is a whole set of activities to do whether you stay for a month, a fortnight or just a week. Moreover, there are activities for all kinds of people, young and old; for all kinds of groups, friends, family or couples; for all kinds of trips, business and pleasure. While staying in Puerto Vallara, nobody will get bored. For example, one of the most popular activities is practising water sports. Sports such as snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, water skiing, surfing and deep-sea fishing are some of the many water activities available in the area. Besides, the water temperature and visibility makes it an ideal place to do any of them. A further fun activity is going on eco adventures like eco hiking, horse riding, zip lining or mountain biking.
Art and Culture
Apart from the water sport activities and outdoor adventures, Puerto Vallarta has a lot of cultural and artistic attractions. One of these attractions is the Huichol Museum located in the downtown area. The Museum displays artworks made by a native Mexican group called Huichol or Wixaritari; their art is colorful, complex (some works of art may take weeks to finish them) and original like the beaded skulls which are made of cast resin and covered in thousands tiny beads. Another interesting place to visit is the Teatro Vallarta (Vallarta Theater) where many national and international artists present their shows/plays during the whole year. This makes Puerto Vallarta an international tourist destination to visit during the Easter Holidays.
All in all Puerto Vallarta is the best choice for your Easter Holidays. It is a place worth visiting even if you go just for a week since it offers a wide range of interesting attractions and activities to enjoy. You will not regret it; so come to Puerto Vallarta and get ready to have fun!
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Author: Villa Amor
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