Cruise Port of Puerto Vallarta

Tourists searching for, All-Inclusive Vacations to Puerto Vallarta end up having the best experience of their life. To rejuvenate you need a good cruise and the best all-inclusive Puerto Vallarta resort like Villa Del Parmar resort.

History

Puerto Vallarta has located 885 km from the capital of Mexico. This resort town, located on the shores of the largest bay on the Pacific coast of Mexico, Banderas, was founded in 1851. A few decades ago, Puerto Vallarta was a small fishing village, and today it is one of the most popular Mexican resorts. The atmosphere of this resort is considered unique: the charm of old Mexico has been preserved here, and the city itself is one of the safest and cleanest in the country. There are marvelous beaches, picturesque nature, mountain peaks, and ancient buildings with tiled roofs – which means a varied and memorable vacation.

Where is the Port of Puerto Vallarta?

The Puerto Vallarta cruise terminal is located practically in the city center – just 5 km away. A small port can accept no more than 3 liners at a time, if there are more ships, tender disembarkation of passengers will be organized.

You can get to the city center by regular bus for 7.5 pesos, payment only in cash in local currency. A taxi there also costs $ 7-10.

What to See in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is famous for its weather and you can make the best out of all-inclusive vacations to Puerto Vallarta as there are more than 300 sunny days a year. The velvet season for holidaymakers is the period from November to April. The rainy season begins in May, and beach lovers can be overshadowed by lingering downpours.

There are many taxi drivers on the pier, who offer to take you to the beaches, city or hotel. There are many all-inclusive hotels in Puerto Vallarta where you can spend the whole day for a fee. According to reviews, only on the territory of the Krystal hotel, 1 km (15 minutes’ walk) from the pier to the right, you can relax on the beach without paying for the day if you buy a drink at the hotel bar.

There are 42 km of beaches along the vast Banderas Bay. The most popular ones are:

• Los Muertos (Playa Los Muertos) – the most popular and largest beach in the resort, it is also called Playa Olas Altas or Playa del Sol. The infrastructure is good here, there are sheds where food and drinks are sold. However, due to the number of tourists, the water here is not the most transparent. You can get here both by taxi and by city buses.
• Playa Mismaloya is located in a beautiful bay about 10 km south of Puerto Vallarta. The water is clear, snorkeling lovers come here. You can get here by bus from Basilio Badillo and Insurgentes streets in the city center, which run frequently throughout the day.
• Las Animas, Quimixto, and Yelapa – these beaches can only be reached by boat. From the Playa Los Muertos pier, water taxis run to them from 10:00 to 18:00. From these beaches, you can climb into the jungle and see waterfalls.
• In the north, there are still 2 popular beaches: La Manzanilla and Destiladeras. They are well equipped but crowded.

In addition to a beach holiday, the city offers the following attractions for inspection:

• Malecon (Malecon) – a promenade with a beautiful view of the city and the ocean, as well as a popular holiday destination with good shopping, a variety of restaurants. You can walk from the port, although not close – about 40 minutes along the highway to the right. But along the way there are shopping malls and many tequila shops, free tasting is offered everywhere.
• The picturesque Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a red stone bell tower – the symbols of Puerto Vallarta. The construction of the church began in 1918, and it was fully completed only in 1965. At the very top of the bell tower, there is a replica of the 18th-century crown worn by the wife of the Mexican Emperor Maximilian I, Empress Carlota.
• Botanical garden. This garden is considered one of the most beautiful in the country, its territory is divided into several thematic zones: there is a garden of palm trees and ferns, a rose garden, agave plantations, an orchid greenhouse, a collection of predatory plants an exhibition of Mexican wildflowers, . The garden is located in the Sierra Madre mountains, just 12 km south of the city, so you can also get there by bus: at the corner of Carranza and Aguacate streets, take the bus marked “El Tuito”.
• Plaza de Toros – Bullfighting is held here every Wednesday of the season, this is the second-largest such venue after the famous Plaza de Toros in Mexico City.
• Amphitheater Los Akros (Los Arcos Amphitheater) – a kind of open-air theater, where all city celebrations are held.
• The Archaeological Museum, opened in 1978, boasts exhibits in its collection that are over 7,000 years old. The most ancient objects of art, ceramics, tools, and jewelry are of particular interest.
• For families, the Aquaventuras Park water park is perfect. There are 10 water slides, a swimming pool, dolphin and sea lion shows.

Where to Stay before and after the Cruise?

After you enjoyed your cruise or before that, you should enjoy your stay at the best All-Inclusive Puerto Vallarta Online available resort, i.e, Villa Del Parmar resorts to give a touch of luxury to your cruise vacation. Contact us to book your room!