Beaches :
Clean sand! Beaches surround the Puerto Vallarta/Bucerias/ La Cruz area - many adjacent to local restaurants for a snack or tropical drink. One of the most popular beaches, Distilladeras, located 3 miles past La Cruz on the road to Punta de Mita, is very private and has a palapa restaurant for food and drink. Punta de Mita, located at the western tip of the northern shore, is very popular with tourists because of the multitude of palapa restaurants located on the sand. Punta de Mita has a variety of activities which include kayaking, boogie boarding, snorkeling and tours to the Marrieta Islands just a mile off shore with excellent snorkeling.Sayulita is a small fishing village located 20 minutes north of Bucerias, is very popular for surfing, and also has an excellent selection of restaurants.
Activities!:
Puerto Vallarta is synonymous with fun!
Visitors can choose from an abundance of activities, from excursions to quiet secluded beaches, floating parties, scuba diving expeditions and romantic dinner cruises to hiking, biking, eco-tours, swimming with dolphins, whale watching, archaeological digs and 4-wheeling.How about parachute rides over the protected waters of Banderas Bay or a short plane ride to a mountain village for lunch? There are also several getaway locations close enough for an overnight stay – some dedicated to relaxation with spas and other health-oriented amenities.
Puerto Vallarta is also known as an artists' mecca with its world-class galleries and organized evening art walks. There is always something exciting happening in this lovely tropical city.
Nearby restaurants!:
Caledonia , formerly know as La Luna y Sol, is located in downtown La Cruz- outdoor patio dining with a variety of choices on their menu from Italian to seafood and beef on a skewer. Open for dinners and offer a fully stocked bar. Dugarel's located in Bucerias on the water where your seating is located above the slapping waves while you enjoy a panoramic view of the bay, is excellent for sunset dining. Their menu varies from seafood to steaks to authentic Mexican dishes. Open for lunch and dinner and offer a fully stocked bar. Expression's is located in Bucerias and has a pleasant patio setting. They specialize in frothy coffee drinks and cool aides in many varieties. They also offer homemade soup of the day, delicious appetizers along with sandwiches and dinner specials. Open for lunch and dinner. We Be Sausage is located north of Bucerias in Playas de Huanacaxtle. Their specialty is homemade bratwurst and Italian sausage, along with pastrami and sauerkraut. Open for lunch.
