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Vallarta's malecón is evidence of a very lively and active artist community. More than 30 galleries are established here, thanks to PV's international recognition as an important art outlet. Puerto Vallarta's Art Walk season begins in October and ends in April. The Art Walk season is a time to go from gallery to gallery enjoying the lastest art offerings with free wine and canapes.
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As the second city in Mexico with the most gastronomic venues (after Mexico City), Puerto Vallarta offers an amazing arrange of restaurants and cafes. PV hosts the annual International Gourmet Festival as well.
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Fun in Puerto Vallarta is all but limited and suits all ages and preferences. The city offers easy-going and thrilling good times. For people with adventurous souls, getting in touch with the town’s nature in extreme ways is a must.
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Safety first! To enjoy Vallarta the best you can, you must be healthy in body and in mind. The town offers great health care, from soothing spas to complete hospital centers.
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Banderas Bay hosts a wide variety of plant and animal species, thanks to the diverse ecosystems in the area. Banderas Bay is also a very important turtle nesting area with multiple nurseries hosted by private and government organizations. Eco-tourism is on the rise and Puerto Vallarta is one of the best places in Mexico to practice it.
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Vallarta's downtown is the epicenter of night clubbing fun. Zoo, Hilo, Señor Frogs, Carlos O'Brians are unmissable. But you can also find great clubs further away: Christine, Mambo Cafe, Nikki Beach, and many others that will help you diversify you partying experience.
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Vallarta's appeal to foreign tourists resides in its traditional flavor, and a great experience of travelling is learning about other cultures. Learn about Mexican festivities such as Día de Muertos, Posadas, mariachis, traditional folklore, Independence Day and other festivities and traditions.
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No vacation is complete without a leisurely stroll through Vallarta's shopping hotspots. Downtown is your best bet: jewelry, art, handicrafts, clothes and souvenirs are all within a walking distance. Keep an eye on the yet-to-be opened (as of September 2006) Plaza Península, which promises to be a modern luxurious mall.
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Get in shape with fitness activities for all levels. Vallarta has a modern sports center with running tracks, boxing ring, squash courts, soccer fields, indoor and outdoor basketball courts and gym, all for free. For extreme sports fans, there are numerous tours that will get the adrenaline flowing. PV is also home to seven world-class golf courses.
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