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Fun
Things To Do Around This Heavenly Resort
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There
are several activities that you can enjoy while you visit !
HIKING
ON THE ROCKS:
Hike alongside a sparkling stream to
a place where massive, sculpted rocks surround a waterfall and
fresh-water pool.
MOUNTAIN
BlKING & HIKING:
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trips take all levels of bikers on exclusive
adventures from the mountains to the sea. Travel up
mountain trails to primitive villages, swim in
waterfalls or bike along the Pacific ocean's edge. |
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| QUELELE
LAGOON BIRD WATCHING:
Stroll
or ride horseback around the Quelele Lagoon, home to an abundance of
birdlife including egrets, herons, ducks, pelicans, ibis, and many
other species. You can enjoy panoramic views of the lagoon &
surrounding areas.
SUNSET
EXPERIENCE:
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| Cruise
the waters of Banderas Bay at sunset, when the
changing skies display multitudes of colors. There is
a choice of several boats that take the visitor on
relaxing trips along Vallarta's shore line and to the
Los Arcos. |
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| TERRA
NOBLE: Enjoy the spectacular setting
of Terra Noble while you participate in a hands-on clay workshop using
ancient artistic techniques. The Terra Noble Center for the Arts was
built with adobe and indigenous materials, and is located on the
highest point overlooking the bay. A relaxing, creative and innovative
experience.
TROPICAL
FOREST HORSEBACK RIDE OR BOTANICAL SAFARI: Travel
on horseback through the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains and
discover the natural wonders of the tropical forest. The downhill ride
home offers spectacular panoramic views of the bay and Puerto Vallarta.
You can take the
trail and appreciate the rich diversity of plant life found here. The
Sierra Madre mountains offer from jungle to pinecone trees due to the
change of altitude from the sea level. Half-day rides, with horses for
every level rider.
ARTISANS'
ADVENTURE:
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to small towns and into the workshops of local
artisans. Watch while they create and see first-hand
how piņatas, weaving, mosaic tile, stained glass and
pre-Columbian replicas are created by hand. |
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| KAYAK
OR SNORKEL:
Feel
the magic of Vallarta under or on the waters of Banderas Bay.
JEEP
SAFARI: A Safari tour into
the rugged Sierra Madre with you at the wheel. Follow jungle
trails into the rainforest. Cross mountain streams and enter
towering canyons cut into the bedrock of the Sierra.
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WITH DOLPHINS: |
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interact with the dolphins and gain
first-hand knowledge, understanding
and appreciation of these fascinating
marine mammals and the environment we
share with them. |
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| PRIVATE
HOME TOUR: Stroll
through some of the most beautiful homes in Puerto
Vallarta and experience a Vallarta rarely seen. For
charitable purposes, a group of volunteers from the
International Friendship Club conduct this tour where
homes open their doors to visitors.
TOURS
TO SECLUDED BEACHES: There
are beautiful beaches on the Bay that only can be
reached by boat. Live John Houston's adventure in
these waters.
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| DINING
IN VALLARTA: Puerto
Vallarta offers a great variety of fine dining for all
budgets.
PARADISE
FOR SHOPPERS:
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downtown area is ideal for walking and
you will find great deals on the
nicest Mexican articles. |
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| TURTLE
PROTECTION PROJECT:
From June to September, turtles
nest in Banderas Bay. The eggs are collected by the
authorities and transported to protected areas. One is
located at the Westin Regina Resort. 50 days after the
turtles hatch, they are released in a ceremony where
the tourists can participate.
WHALE
WATCHING:
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year from November to March the
humpback whales visit Banderas Bay in
search of warmer waters in order to
reproduce. |
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| ARCHEOLOGICAL
MUSEUM: On the Cuale
River Island in the downtown area, this small museum
shows some of the pre-colombian artifacts found in the
area. Puerto Vallarta is located in the most important
archaeological site in western Mexico. A protected
area of 13 hectares will soon be restored by
archaeologists headed by the INAH (National Institute
of anthropology and History).
NIGHTLIFE:
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