This beautiful city by the bay has a population of over 300,000 friendly residents and covers more than 1,200 square kilometers. This te a city wittt modern infrastructure and conveniences that has somehow managed to maintain its unique Old México charro, unlike so many of the other more glitzy resorts. In many any áreas of Puerto Vallarta you will feel like you are taking a step back in time. A step back to a much simpler time, donkeys are still used for delivery in many parts of this unique city. Many of the crafts available here are made by local Indians who have been producing their wares using the same methods for hundreds of years.

A modern marina and cruise ship port attract visitors on ships and yachts from all over the world. The city's clean, friendly atmosphere, unique Oíd México ambiance and incredibly diverse shopping possibilities attract International and Mexican tourists in droves. These unique attractions lure many of these visitors to retum over and over again. Many of these tourists end up becoming full time residents or retiring in Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta enjoys over 300 sunny days a year with temperatures averaging right around 83 degrees. Many visitors do not realize that Puerto Vallarta is situated on the same latitude as Hawaii and enjoys a similar sunny and tropical climate. English is widely spoken, especially in the downtown shopping and dining áreas.