Puerto Vallarta, located on the west coast of Mexico in the state of Jalisco, attracts many visitors in the United States looking to find the place with perfect weather. Puerto Vallarto has much to offer its visitors with cobblestone streets, the beautiful Pacific ocean, the Sierra Madre mountains, exciting culture, and vibrant nightlife. Despite the recent surge in tourists, Puerto Vallarta has kept its Mexican charm making it a great place for tourists to have a fun, luxurious vacation and still experience real Mexico.

Those who enjoy water sports will not be disappointed as the Banderas Bay offers much in the way of water sports. This bay, one of the deepest bays in the world, offers swimming, snorkeling, diving, fishing and more. This area is known for its diving and is one of the best places in Mexico to go scuba diving as there are many underwater caves nearby that divers can explore. Many villas on the beach offer snorkeling and scuba diving lessons for those who are interested. Many people also rent kayaks and go kayaking to the nearby islands to explore many of the tropical ecosystems and secret beaches the area offers. The area is also known for its eco-tours and zip lines. Anyone interested in eco-tours will never find themselves bored in Puerto Vallarta. The Banderas Bay, being the second largest bay in North America, offers a lot in the way of boating. Sailing is popular here and many tourists find themselves on a sailboat enjoying the sun or learning how to sail. Kite surfing and para sailing are also popular here.

Other outdoor activities include exploring what the Sierra Madre has to offer. By way of the Sierra Madre mountains, tourists can experience the Mexican outback and see the many plants and animals in this sub-tropical location. Many tours will take visitors out here to allow them to experience this beautiful area. Some of these tours will also take tourists to local villages, too.