• Flexible itineraries for spending time in Puerto Vallarta, Banderas Bay North, Sayulita, and the Riviera Nayarit, including a Costalegre road trip
• Strategic advice for outdoor adventurers, beach bums, surfers, budget travelers, wellness seekers, and more
• The top outdoor adventures: Go snorkeling in the crystal-clear ocean, spot humpback whales and sea turtles out on the bay, or take a surfing lesson. Soak up on the sun on soft beaches and take a dip in warm waters, go standup paddle boarding, or escape to the misty Sierra Madres
• Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Enjoy tacos from a street vendor, feast on Mexican delicacies at a waterfront restaurant, or drop anchor and grill your freshly-caught fish in a palapa. Shop from local artists along the Malecón, or spend a day volunteering at a turtle rescue camp. Visit a tequila distillery, sample local raicilla, and dance to cumbia as the sun sets over the beach
• How to experience Puerto Vallarta like an insider, support local and sustainable businesses, avoid crowds, and respectfully engage with the culture
• Expert insight from local author Madeline Milne on where to eat, how to get around, and where to stay, from glamping and jungle lodges to luxury resorts
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Reliable background information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history, as well as common customs and etiquette
• Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, packing suggestions, and travel tips for families with kids, seniors, travelers with disabilities, and LGBTQ travelers

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