Puerto Vallarta
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Puerto Vallarta
UNITED STATES ABOUT PUERTO VALLARTA Puerto Vallarta is a place full of fantastic food, culture, natural beauty and romance. The cobblestone streets, charming colonial architecture and lush landscape make Puerto Vallarta a unique location for your destination wedding, vow renewal or romantic getaway. 6 1. Queretaro 2. Cuernavaca 7 3. Cozumel 4. Huatulco 5. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo 6. Los Cabos, La Paz, Todos Santos 11 7. Mazatlán 8. Mérida 9. Morelia 10. Oaxaca 11. Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit 12. Riviera Maya 13. San Miguel de Allende 14. Chiapas 13 GULF OF MEXICO 8 1 9 3 12 2 5 NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN 10 4 CARIBBEAN SEA Puerto Vallarta is a popular choice among couples planning destination weddings because of its picturesque views, beautiful flora, clear-blue waters and magnificent mountains. Have your ceremony at sunset on one of Puerto Vallarta´s pristine beaches or exchange vows with a view of the mountains. Puerto Vallarta 14 “Where Mexico comes to life” THE EXPERIENCE Jungle, sea and mountains paint an inspiring backdrop for sand-underyour-feet ceremonies, ziplining honeymoons and lots of outdoor’s fun in one of Mexico’s most popular Pacific destinations. The weather is a bit tropicalisimo—hot and humid during the summer, almost idyllically warm during the rest of the year. THE BIG DAY If you choose Puerto Vallarta to begin your days of wedded bliss, it will most certainly be big. There is lots of personality and good-natured character here, not to mention a ton of venues to choose from—some tucked into the area’s lush vegetation, others within the center of Puerto Vallarta, and still many others in coveted spots right by the Pacific Ocean. TOURS + SITES Spend some time here, as there’s a lot to do and see. In Puerto Vallarta itself, they can begin a walk of the city in the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose foundations date back to 1903 and which features an imposing cupola said to have been inspired by the crown of Empress Carlota. From there you can lose yourselves in cobblestone streets lined with shops, restaurants and lots of art galleries featuring everything from Mata Ortiz pottery to the most eclectic of contemporary paintings. along the city’s boardwalk and admire the many sculptures they will find along the way, including the emblematic Seahorse, The Rotunda on the Sea, Nature as Mother and Neptune and the Nereid. Not to mention the impressive sand sculptures that guest artists feature by the beach. On the other side of the malecón (the beachside boardwalk) they’ll find their share of eateries and bars in which to pass the time and people-watch. A short car ride away will have anyone out to sea but also steps away from exuberant vegetation and a jungle-like mystique. In Mismaloya for example you can go zip lining or on an off-road jeep tour, or hop on a boat to the rock formations of Los Arcos for great snorkeling. You can also sail to the Marietas Islands to discover their diverse marine and bird life—manta rays, blue-footed boobies, playful dolphins and more. Should you rightly choose to celebrate your nuptials or honeymoon in this amazing location, from mid-November through the end of March, couples will even have a better-than-average chance of spotting humpback whales along Banderas Bay. For more information contact: GABRIELA SANCHEZ at info@gsevents.com.mx or visit www.gsevents.com.mx www.visitpuertovallarta.com A notable repository is the Manuel Lepe Art Museum, named after the founder of Naif or Vallarta Art (Lepe was named Mexico’s National Painter in 1979). Another stop: the Salcedo Theater, all done up in belle epoque, designed by Italian Angel Corsi. From the church, it’s a quick 2-minute walk through Puerto Vallarta’s main plaza to Los Arcos, an amphitheater facing the Pacific that often hosts live concerts and music festivals. From Los Arcos, visitors begin their walk www.visitmexico.com/weddings