A study in symmetry, Puerto Vallarta surprises with its engaging balance between the old and the new. This venerated port city was virtually unknown to the general vacationing public until director John Huston chose the locale for his film Night of the Iguana with Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. As word spread, a burgeoning influx of guests was seduced by the city's Old Mexico charm. In the years since, Puerto Vallarta has become a major vacation destination, with a multitude of travelers every year attesting to its allure. The city has taken great strides to become more cosmopolitan, while preserving its vast cultural and natural treasures.

Upscale hotels and retail stores accommodating most any budget are juxtaposed beautifully with the Sierra Madre, where the Huichol Indians continue their ancient way of life. The region's tropical climate guarantees constant sunshine while you explorethe coastline on horseback, lounge on the beach, snorkel amid the fantastic marine ecosystem, or simply walk the cobblestone streets looking for crafts and trinkets. During the day, a rainforest and rolling valley hills are your playground. Then at night, you can relax in a piano lounge or dive into a Mexican fiesta. With so many pleasures, you'll find yourself returning to Puerto Vallarta over and again!