Near Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta there are many places hide in the beauty of the Sierra Madre mountains, to hiking, biking or horse riding, make extreme sports and eco-tours. Along the shore of the Banderas Bay, there are amazing places, like the villages of Las Animas, Quimixto, Majahuitas and Yelapa as well as the beach of Mismaloya that boasts the famous island of the two arches. At the surroundings you will find villages full of art and crafts with the Mexican magic touch, like the “huichol” art, plenty of color and forms. Shopping and golf are two more attractions to do in here.

		Culture Vallarta has mystical traditions, colorful celebrations, processions, parades and cultural festivals accompanied with Mariachi and Tequila. At Puerto Vallarta’s downtown every Sunday is filled with live regional music. Vallarta is plenty of art galleries featuring many artists. And the Huichol art is everywhere: Indians create their art from spiritual ceremonies, with the drawings from their dreams.
		Golf Vallarta's beautiful golf courses form a challenging golf circuit for those who enjoy this sport. They also make Vallarta a world-class resort golf destination. Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, Vista Vallarta Nicklaus, Vista Vallarta Weiskopf ((Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco); Flamingos Golf Club, Mayan Palace, El Trigre (Nuevo Vallarta), and Four Seasons Golf Club, Punta Mita, Nayarit.
		Water Sports Enjoy the sea by swimming with the marine mammals, pacific bottlenose dolphins and sea lions at Sea Life Park Vallarta, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, surfing, kayaking and fishing. Numerous tours are available to explore Banderas Bay, Los Arcos underwater caves, canyons and the Marietas Islands' deep caverns and rugged rock architecture with its unique ecosystem.
		Sightseeing Parasailing is the opportunity to float above it all is offered at nearly every beach in the area. Jeep Safaris get you off the beaten track to discover the Mexico that few know exists. But this ecosystem formed by sea and mountains have more to share, like bird watch many endemic species, and funny horseback riding.
		Shopping You are in a place full of Mexican flair, home of mariachis and tequila, so here you will have the chance to acquire beautiful arts and crafts in its many galleries along the place, but being also a very fashion spot, you will also find the finest clothes, jewels, and special gifts to take home.
		Dinning This 2007, from November 8 to 18, Vallarta will held its 13th Gourmet Festival, featuring twenty-four premium restaurants that open their doors to invited chefs from all around the globe. This traditional tourist destination boasts magnificent restaurants of every kind of food, from delicious Mexican specialties, to the sophisticated haute cuisine and fusion kitchen.
		Ecotourism A great experience during your trip to Vallarta is watching the humpback whales that come every year to mate and give birth in Banderas Bay, their natural winter habitat. Or explore jungle and mountain with the presence of exotic fauna, insects, amphibious reptiles, along with birds and mammals that make these tours a pleasant adventure.
		Nightlife This tranquil town is a wild party at night usually starting with a romantic dinner, and then dancing till down. It offers more than 45 upscale and laidback nightclubs, bars and sparkling parties filled with delicious “tequila” drinks, the most Mexican beverage. Move to the rhythm of Rock, Pop, Reggae, Blues, Techno or the traditional mariachi.