Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa *****

• Puerto Vallarta
  

  

  Puerto Vallarta is a municipality and tourist city in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, and is located in the Banderas Bay on the Pacific Ocean.  In 2003, Puerto Vallarta had an estimated population of 165,800 people.  It is the second most important economic area in the state of Jalisco and it is the third most important port of Mexico.  Currently it is one of the most visited areas of the country and boasts wonderful five star hotels that host more than five million tourists a year.  Tourism is one of the principal factors for the economic development of this municipality. Puerto Vallarta offers its inhabitants and visitors a great number of beaches in addition to its impressive natural beauty and historical monuments and art works which attract many national and foreign tourists.  Tourism is well developed in Puerto Vallarta, as the municipality also boasts archaeological and ecological areas as well as mountains with beautiful scenery, making the area very attractive for this type of economic activity.  What makes Puerto Vallarta different from Cancun (another important tourist destination in Mexico) is that it was a traditional village before becoming an international tourist destination.

• Mexico

  Mexico is a federal republic formed by 32 federal entities that take up the meridional part of North America.  In agreement with the current Mexican Constitution, the official name of the country is the United Mexican States and the capital of all of the federal powers is Mexico City, whose territory has been designated as Distrito Federal (Federal District).
  The country’s territory extends north until the United Status; to the east until the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea; in the southeast until Belize and Guatemala; and to the West until the Pacific Ocean.  The surface area of Mexico occupies nearly 2 million square kilometres.  This large territory is home to 103 million people, which makes it the largest Spanish-speaking country, although Spanish is not the only language spoken in Mexico. Numerous indigenous languages are spoken throughout the country and are recognized as national languages by the Mexican state.  The history of this territory dates back to more than 30 thousand years, a time in which many different cultures lived, including the Mayan culture.  The Mayan city of Chichén-Itzá is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

  

  Details of Interest
  

  Oficial time: UTC -6, Cancun, Dallas
  IOficial language: Spanish
  Oficial currency: Mexican peso
  Population: 103.264.000
  Electricity: 110 V (a European adapter is needed)

Visits & Excursions

Arcas – Animas - Quimixto *
Travel by yacht with a stop in the islet of Arcos, where you can swim and practice snorkeling and afterwards visit the beach of Las Ánimas, where you can have lunch and enjoy a trip in kayak.  Finally, a visit to Quimixto, to observe the natural waterfalls (horseback riding optional).

Arcos – Majahuitas - Yelapa  *
A family cruise with a stop in the islet of Arcos, where you can practice snorkeling, and later visit the beach of Majahuitas where you can have lunch, enjoy the beach and experience a trip in a kayak.  Finally, you will visit the waterfalls in Yelapa and have the chance to horseback ride.

Escape to Paradise *
Swim, dive and practice snorkeling in the famous jungle.  Enjoy the sun, explore and have a fantastic lunch with refreshing beverages on the bank of the river.  A day full of fun!

Tropica *
This fascinating tour is a general overview of the most popular attractions of the area.  You can take a quick look in order to decide later what you really want to see.  A great way to make the best of your time during your tropical vacation.

Adventure in San Blas *
The ruins of the Colonial Era offer views of San Blas and are a vivid reminder of the vast Spanish empire.  The city itself reminds visitors of how life was in a Mexican village.  You will also be able to visit La Tovara, one of the largest protected natural areas in the country and where visitors can discover the colorful and varied flora and fauna of the region.

Whale Watching *
Navigate the seas of Mexico onboard the Santa María catamaran.  Just after leaving the port, we will offer you a continental breakfast with fruit, juices, coffee and pastries.  You can enjoy the open bar and at lunch time we will visit the beach where there will be music to dance and karaoke and where you can practice snorkelling and take a trip in a kayak.  Safety onboard.

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• * Additional charges.