Experience Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

by Julieta Del Toro

Without a doubt, a great way to have fun and enjoy the marvelous diversity of marine species that inhabit Puerto Vallarta is by participating in one of the activities that allows you to get close to them.

A favorite among tourists of all ages is the Sea Lion encounter. These funny mustached aquatic mammals known for their intelligence, playfulness and peculiar sounds, are relatives of seals. Similar to their seal relatives, they have external ears, long flexible necks, elastic limbs and tail fins that can be used to walk on land. They differ from seals because they have thin, short, coarse hair instead of smooth thick hair.

Most people do not have the opportunity to observe Sea Lions in the sea, and for this reason Puerto Vallarta offers unique tours that give people the opportunity to get close to and interact with them. In addition to being entertaining “Swim with Sea Lions” programs educate visitors. With the help of trained staff, participants get to know and learn all about these incredible creatures. This is a fabulous experience that can’t be missed on your next trip to Puerto Vallarta.

June 9-13th, 2010 Riviera Nayarit will be full of competitive spirit thanks to the exciting International Fishing Tournament, that will take place at the privileged seas of San Blas.

Swimming with dolphins is an absolute must when vacationing in Vallarta! Check out our dolphin encounter package at Grand Velas Nayarit.

Mexican horsemen/women parade through town wearing beautifully decorated jackets, pants and sombreros on finely brushed horses decked with their best equipment. Festivities continue throughout the day and evening at various charro rings, including bullfights, calf roping, food and dancing.

Puerto Vallarta has everything your kids may want for their vacation…Beach, Water Park, Zoo, Movie Theater and more. Plus it is a very safe town.

If you enjoy ecotourism, you’ll love San Blas, a small fishing village of about 12,000 people, north of Puerto Vallarta. Take a boat ride or go hiking through the jungle, go surfing, whale watching or relax and enjoy the unspoiled beaches. This is a great daytrip for the family.

Sayulita today is no longer a slow paced fishing village, but an internationally renowned surfing mecca north of PV. More and more families are becoming interested in learning how to surf together… including the kids!

Enjoy the Grand Velas Kid’s Spa. Children receive stimulating spa treatments exclusively designed for kids. Growing children can relax with a massages, enjoy a facial, receive bath therapy and more.

Enjoy the kids sports at the Grand Velas Resort in Puerto Vallarta. Our kid-friendly resort offers a wide array of sports activities including water polo, biking, boogie boarding, paddle tennis, snorkeling and kayaking. Kids will enjoy playing and learning in this tropical paradise.

Children will love the many fun activities of the Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Kids’ Club. They can fly kits, build sand castles, paint rocks and hunt for treasure. They can learn Huichol Indian Crafts and interact with animals and birds.