Experience Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Nestled along the Pacific Ocean, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is an enchanted destination of white sand beaches, pristine coastline, gorgeous landscapes and natural areas for adventure. From cobblestone streets to beautiful marinas to sea-kissed golf courses, Puerto Vallarta is a vacation playground of tranquility and activity. Stroll along Downtown Puerto Vallarta's Malecon to shop, sightsee and savor brilliant sunsets over the emerald waters of Banderas Bay. Indulge in a myriad of cultural activities, lively nightlife, wonderful restaurants, palapa bars and art galleries that reflect the spirit of Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Enjoy exciting activities, such as swimming with dolphins, sunset sails, scuba diving/snorkeling, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking or thrilling canopy tours. Dance to the rhythms of the night as you breathe in the breathtaking coastal scenery and magical ocean vistas!

Sea Lion Encounter!

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.

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In search of real excitement! | ¡En busca de emociones fuertes!

by Rolando Miranda

Puerto Vallarta has it all, and when we say “all” we mean that we will have the opportunity to interact with nature, find the best restaurants and most amazing hotels, and experience the traditions and culture of Mexico to the fullest. All of this is possible in this magical place.

Now that we are in the rainy season I recommend a tour called Outdoor Adventure offered by Vallarta Adventures.

This tour brings participants from different locations in the Bay of Banderas to Boca de Tomatlan, located at the southern end of the bay. There an all-terrain vehicle waits to transport us to the facilities in the jungle canopy. During the ride up the mountain, we see lush vegetation and a few small communities. You can definitely feel that the expedition has begun, as we climb higher into the mountains.

When we arrive at the facilities we receive our equipment, safety instructions and directions for riding our mules. The mules will take us to the top of the mountain, where we begin to go down the ziplines.

I have to confess that I am a little afraid of heights but this has been one of my best experiences. The first lines are for warming up, getting used to the system and gaining confidence to prepare you for the rappel that takes you down over a pair of waterfalls. During the rainy season the river levels rise and the water is cold, but this makes the trip unforgettable! We finished with a splash in the river, thrilled by the excitement of the trip.

For this tour I recommend bringing comfortabe clothes and shoes, insect repellent, cash and a change of clothes. Your camara may be used during the ride up the mountain, and can the be stowed in a locker provided to you for your belongings. At the end of the tour photos of your descent can be purchased, so just be ready with your best pose and have fun!

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por Rolando Miranda

Puerto Vallarta lo tiene todo, y al decir todo nos referimos que tendremos la oportunidad de interactuar con la naturaleza, encontrar los mejores restaurantes, hoteles con una gran infraestructura, las tradiciones y cultura mexicana en su máxima expresión; todo esto sólo es posible en este mágico lugar.

Ahora ya que estamos entrados en la temporada de lluvias les recomendaré un tour llamado Out Door Adventure, de Vallarta Adventures.

Esta actividad tiene salidas en diferentes partes de la Bahía de Banderas y como punto de encuentro para los que llegamos en lancha es Boca de Tomatlán localizado al sur de la bahía; ahí nos esperará un vehículo todo terreno el cual nos trasladará a las instalaciones del canopy. Durante el recorrido al subir la montaña podremos ver mucha vegetación y algunas comunidades. Definitivamente siente que la expedición ha comenzado.

Al llegar a las instalaciones, recibirán su equipo y todas las instrucciones de seguridad e indicaciones de cómo montar una mula, la cual les hará llegar hasta la cima de la montaña y empezar a deslizarte por las tirolesas.

Confesaré que le tengo un poco de miedo a las alturas, pero ésta ha sido una de mis mejores experiencias. Las primeras líneas son para ir calentando un poco, familiarizando, entrando en confianza y  preparándose para el rapel, en la cual bajarán un par de cascadas. En esta temporada de lluvias el nivel de río sube un poco y el agua está fría, pero este detalle hace que el tour sea inolvidable. Termina con un clavado en el río y muy emocionados.

Para este tour recomiendo que se traigan ropa y zapatos cómodos, repelente contra insectos, dinero y un cambio de ropa; una cámara fotográfica sólo para usarse en el recorrido ya que una vez llegando a las instalaciones se les proporcionará un locker para guardar sus pertenencias. Al finalizar el tour ellos les venderán las fotos, así que solo estén listos para sus mejores poses y diviértanse.

New family at Velas Vallarta | Una nueva familia en Velas Vallarta

Black-bellied whistling ducks in Velas Vallarta

Taking into consideration that one of the main characteristics of our hotels is, besides providing the best of services to our very appreciated clients, to achieve an environment in perfect balance with nature, thus, it is a privilege for us to present the wonderful spectacle that occurs within the hotel Velas Vallarta, since year after year, we get visited by the Black-bellied Whistling Duck species, also known as “whistlers”, which come to hatch their eggs and have their offspring.

They can be observed within the beautiful gardens, whether they are alone or with their little ducklings, while our personnel looks out for them, providing them with time to recover and to enjoy the wonderful weather offered by Puerto Vallarta. Without a doubt, it is a privilege that only a few can brag about.

Interesting Facts:
• They form floaks of over one thousand of individuals and fly over 4,900 ft avobe the level of the sea.
•Its pairs remain together their whole life and can lay between eight to 18 eggs, mainly when summer starts (in North America)
• Incubation time varies from 26 to 31 days and ducklings are ready to fly after two months time. Plumage gets to its adult stage only after eight months.
• As the name implies, these are noisy birds with a clear whistling waa-chooo  call!

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Patitos Pichichi en Velas Vallarta

Tomando en cuenta que una de las principales características de nuestros hoteles es, además de proporcionar el mejor de los servicios a nuestros apreciados clientes, lograr un ambiente que se mantenga en equilibrio perfecto con la naturaleza, resulta un privilegio para nosotros el maravilloso espectáculo que sucede en el hotel Velas Vallarta, ya que cada año nos visitan los patos de la especie pichichi, conocidos también como patos chifladores, quienes vienen a empollar sus huevos y tener a sus crías.

Se les puede ver por los hermosos jardines, ya sea solos o con sus pequeños patitos mientras nuestro personal se encarga de cuidarlos, dándoles tiempo para que se recuperen y disfruten del maravilloso clima que les ofrece Puerto Vallarta. Sin duda, un privilegio del que pocos pueden presumir.

Datos curiosos:
• Se eleva a 1500 metros del nivel del mar.
• Regularmente se encuentran en bandadas de miles de individuos.
• Permanecen con la misma pareja por toda su vida, y crían una vez por año de ocho a 18 huevos, a principios de verano (América del Norte).
• La incubación dura de 26 a 31 días y los polluelos están listos para emprender el vuelo a los dos meses de edad, pero es hasta los ocho meses que obtienen el plumaje de adultos.



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