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Puerto Vallarta is seriously picturesque, nestled between palm-covered mountains, a river and an azure sea, full of cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses, and sitting in front of a gorgeous sandy beach.
There are dolphins in the bay year-round, and humpback whales between November and March. Locals insist that if you stand on the seafront in April, you can see giant manta rays leaping into the air during their mating rituals.
The city has mutated from a sleepy seaside village into an international resort so quickly that it is fashionable to deride its spoilt charms, but it's almost impossible to hold a grudge against its lively beaches, galleries, bars and restaurants.
Facts at a glance
Area: 5,127 sq km
Population: 350,000
Country: Mexico
Time Zone: GMT/UTC -6
Telephone Area Code: 322
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Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
Attractions in Puerto Vallarta