Share the article
Last updated
If your goal for 2024 is to travel more, or if you just want to escape the cold, wet winter and relax on a beach instead, Puerto Vallarta is a great place to go.
This charming Mexican resort town features beautiful white sand beaches and beaches, an active nightlife, and a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Puerto Vallarta is a place that welcomes tourists with open arms and it is an incredibly easy place to visit, especially if you are traveling from the US
Here are 5 reasons why this beach destination in Mexico is breaking all tourism records:
Stunningly beautiful beaches
One of Puerto Vallarta’s main attractions is its stunningly beautiful beaches. You will find both powder white and golden sandy beaches here.
Playa de Los Muertos is considered Puerto Vallarta’s most famous beach and it is a beautiful place to swim, relax and eat. Friendly street vendors and world-class restaurants are located next to each other, so there is something for everyone.
The beaches around Puerto Vallarta are generally smaller than those on the Mexican-Caribbean side of the country. But many of these beaches are small but perfectly formed. They have a rugged charm that appeals greatly to beach lovers.
Rich Mexican culture
Puerto Vallarta is often called Mexico’s most Mexican beach destination. It is a fascinating and culturally rich city that has not lost its own identity in the hunt for more tourists.
Until the 1960s, Puerto Vallarta was nothing more than a sleepy port town, but even as the city continued to grow, much of the architecture has remained the same.
You’ll find colorful colonial architecture and an incredibly beautiful Renaissance-style church tower, all surrounded by incredible landscapes. Puerto Vallarta is nestled at the foot of the Sierra Madre mountains which create breathtaking views wherever you are in the city.
Other aspects of Mexican culture that make Puerto Vallarta so popular are its proximity to Aztec temples, the chance to attend local festivals, and the colorful costumes and culture shared by the native people.
A safe place to visit
Puerto Vallarta is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico.
The U.S. government advises U.S. citizens to take varying degrees of precaution when traveling in Mexico, depending on the region. This is because the risk of crimes such as murder, kidnapping, carjacking and theft is higher in some regions than others.
But Puerto Vallarta, in the state of Jalisco, is an incredibly safe place to visit.
In fact, it is often listed as the safest place for international tourists visiting Mexico. Furthermore, Puerto Vallatra has been voted one of the friendliest cities in the world.
The local police and security forces regularly conduct day and night patrols in the city to create a sense of security among the tourists while also issuing a warning to those who are up to no good. Puerto Vallarta is like a safety bubble.
This means that as long as you follow normal precautions, Puerto Vallarta is an incredibly safe and convenient place for American travelers to visit.
A destination for adventurous travelers
Many people choose to travel to experience new adventures and step outside their normal, everyday lives. Adventure travel is a huge trend, and Puerto Vallarta is a great place to join in.
The city’s unique geographical location means you can enjoy mountain adventures and sea adventures on the same trip.
Try horseback riding or mountain biking in the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains. Zoom along cable cars or over the city’s incredible suspension bridge.
If you’re a water baby, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling and scuba diving are all popular adventure activities here. The Los Arcos Marine Park in the waters of Mismaloya Beach attracts wildlife hunters and thrill seekers from all over the world.
Friendly and hospitable
Puerto Vallarta is friendly and welcoming to all its visitors. When you visit this beach destination, the locals will go out of their way to make you feel at home. Tourism is key to the economy and therefore the contribution tourists make is both understood and respected.
The city is also a welcoming destination for LGBTQ+ travelers, and Old Town is considered a safe and fun destination according to the Gay Travel Awards.
With such a friendly welcome in store for every new arrival, it makes sense that this beach destination in Mexico is currently breaking all tourism records.
Read more:
Top 5 Travel Insurance Plans from $10 per week
How to easily earn points for free travel
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR LATEST POSTS
Enter your email address to subscribe to the latest Travel Off Path breaking travel news, delivered straight to your inbox.
This article originally appeared on TravelOffPath.com
