Los Arcos Banderas Bay El Malecon Yelapa

Los Arcos. The Los Arcos Amphitheater, or Aquiles Serdan Theater, is known for its four stone arches which have become a symbol of the city. At this beautiful open-air theater, you can enjoy festive nightly performances that will delight. Street venders offer an array of native food and artisans set up their wares. It is the perfect spot to watch the sun set behind the natural arches of Los Arcos and beyond to the horizon of Banderas Bay.  [Top]

Banderas Bay. Banderas Bay (Bay of Flags) is a horseshoe-shaped bay likely formed by an ancient volcanic crater. The largest natural bay in Mexico and the second largest in North America, Banderas Bay measures 20 miles across with over 40 miles of coastline and is considered one of the deepest bays in the world with depths of up to two miles. The waters of Bahia de Banderas are protected from the open seas because it faces west and is framed by the Sierra Madre mountain range. With its deep, calm waters, Banderas Bay offers some of the best sport fishing in the world. See the humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles and giant manta rays that inhabitant the beautiful Bay.  [Top]

El Malecon. Mexico’s most beautiful boardwalk, Puerto Vallarta’s famous Malecon is a mile-long oceanfront boardwalk that follows the beach and runs along the main street in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Malecon begins at Hotel Rosita – the first hotel built in Vallarta in the 1940s - and ends at a beautiful open-air theater known as Los Arcos, or The Arches. Puerto Vallarta's Malecon makes for a wonderful strolling, sightseeing and shopping experience, where art, culture, shopping, and dining are at your fingertips. On the city side of the boardwalk, Malecon is lined with trendy boutiques, downtown stores, gift shops, cafés, bars and wonderful restaurants that offer stunning views and gorgeous sunsets over Banderas Bay. Watch the rolling surf from the wrought-iron benches, take pictures of the famous Dolphin and Seahorse sculptures, and relax in a café overlooking the sea. Malecon is one of the most beautiful miles on Earth!  [Top]

Yelapa. Nestled in the southernmost cove of the world's 7th largest bay, the peaceful village of Yelapa, Jalisco, Mexico is a peacful fishing village that is most accessible by boatfrom the Puerto Vallarta area. Yelapa's tranquility is ideal for those seeking an entirely laid-back vacation. Covered in a blanket of golden sand, the beautiful beach is a superb place to swim, snorkel, or parasail. If you are not that energetic you can just relax in one of the numerous beach chairs, soak up the sun, and enjoy a cold drink.  [Top]

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