Puerto Vallarta, Jal.- Cocodiles are built for the kill. They slide slowly through a river on a warm day almost completely submerged, but able to see and hear because their eyes and ears sit atop their skulls. Then they quietly close in on prey, the only warning a set of glistening eyes peering over the water's surface.

I wasn't looking for those eyes; I was looking for birds when we spotted our first croc during a boat ride through mangrove swamps outside San Blas, a fishing village and birding capital about a four-hour drive north of Puerto Vallarta.

"Can we go in closer?" yelled our American guide to the boatman, pointing to a 12-footer moving through high grass several feet from the boat. "No," screamed the driver. "It might come into the boat."

"In that case, never mind," said the guide.

It was shaping up to be a fascinating trip. I'd tried to stay away from high-traffic tourist destinations on this vacation in western Mexico, venturing into some of the smaller cities in Nayarit state on the Pacific coast. I wanted to see wildlife instead of high-rise hotels.

San Blas, a onetime hippie colony and longtime surf capital, fit the bill perfectly.

I had been here once before, many years earlier. At the time, people said San Blas was destined to be the next Acapulco. It never happened; San Blas remained a sleepy little town of 10,000 people, which made me happy. There wasn't a shopping center, five-star hotel or condo complex in sight.

In the meantime, it had become a low-key, first-rate ecotourism destination, known as one of the top birding regions in the world. Its mangrove swamps, lagoons, estuaries and beaches make it an important natural shelter for 300 species of birds, according to Audubon Society studies. In the Western Hemisphere, it's said to be second only to Panama.

La Tovara National Park, where we saw several crocs, was a great place to get started. We had arranged to meet Mark Stackhouse, a longtime birder and guide (www.westwings.com), at the park, and for $8 per person we hired a motorized panga and driver to help us cut through the mangrove forests and jungle growth.

Within the first five minutes, we'd seen iguanas, turtles, ducks, a croc and nine species of birds, including a pair of tropical kingbirds perched on top of a dead tree. We also learned that La Tovara is home to 80% of the migratory shorebirds in the Pacific, a fact verified by the World Wildlife Fund.

Stackhouse, an Ohio native who teaches birding at a San Blas college, alternated between telling us about the birds and other wildlife we were seeing and the town, where he is one of a growing group of U.S. and Canadian expats.

"It's a great lifestyle," he said. "San Blas is safe and laid-back. You buy your food fresh every day, you can walk everywhere in town, and everybody knows everybody."

It sounded intriguing, especially given our primeval surroundings, with bird calls echoing through the jungle and shafts of sunlight filtering through the lush overgrowth. I was glad I was here instead of sitting on a crowded beach somewhere.

Later that day, I did visit San Blas' beaches, which have attracted hard-core surfers since the '60s, most of them hoping to score at Matanchen Bay, known as having the world's longest right-hand ride. Today, the town has several surf camps that cater to visitors.

For the most part, the nearly 200 miles of coastline in Nayarit state — also known as Riviera Nayarit — is undeveloped. Along the coast here, however, are small open-air restaurants serving the lunch of champions: fresh-from-the-ocean seafood and cold Mexican beer. I pulled up a white resin chair and joined a group of new friends at a rickety table looking out at the sea.

Among other things, I learned that San Blas wasn't always a village hoping to one day grow into a big city. During the 18th century, the population was more than double what it is today. The burgeoning city was an important port and Spanish military headquarters with ships from around the Pacific crowding its harbor. Now it's just a small town dozing below coconut groves.

Well, most of the time it's dozing. But not on Saturday nights, when the town square turns into a giant social club.

By 9 p.m., there was a group playing banda music, vendors were hawking food, textiles and CDs, and a crowd, from infants to great-grandparents, had overflowed into the streets around the square.

I saw towns folk, expats and kids I had met earlier in the day at a surf camp. No one was dancing, but everyone seemed to be tapping a foot or swinging their shoulders in time to the music.

I bought a cerveza and took a seat on a bench thinking how lucky I was to be here. And how glad I was that San Blas hadn't turned into Cancún.

A river crocodile (American crocodile) hangs out on a fallen tree during the heat of the day at the edge of the river La Tovara.
(Daniel A. Anderson)

Follow road less traveled to Mexico's Riviera Nayarit

For those who love the road less traveled, the small towns and fishing villages of Riviera Nayarit offer a look at authentic Mexico.

The region, north of Puerto Vallarta in Nayarit state, includes nearly 200 miles of undeveloped beaches along the Pacific coast, plus fishing villages, the historic colonial town of San Blas, and the resorts of Nuevo Vallarta and upscale Punta Mita. It also includes portions of the legendary Sierra Madre range (remember "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" with Humphrey Bogart?).

Some communities can be reached easily as day trips from Puerto Vallarta. San Blas, about a four-hour drive north of Vallarta, could also be used as a base. Here's a quick look at a few places where you can find the real Mexico:

San Francisco: Mexico's version is nothing like California's. This quiet beach town, also known as San Pancho, is about an hour's drive north of Puerto Vallarta, but is a world apart. Explore its cobblestone streets and wide, palm-fringed beach. There's a small U.S. expat community here, but the town has preserved its rural essence and authenticity.

Santa María del Oro: If you enjoy mountains (and curvy mountain driving), head into the Sierra Madre to the lake region, known as Lagunas Encantadas, in central Nayarit. It is composed of three lakes, or lagoons: Santa María del Oro, San Pedro Lagunillas and Tepetiltic. During the summer, the region offers cooler temperatures, a low-key place to relax and some of the region's best fishing. If you visit you'll probably want to spend the night because of the long, slow drive to reach the lakes.

Compostela, Nayarit: This city, part of a region called Nayarit Colonial, offers a look at monuments, architecture and archaeology influenced by the Spanish Conquest. In Compostela, Nayarit, founded in 1540, be sure to visit the cathedral, which dates to the 16th century, the wide plaza and the mercado. Remnants of the colonial era can also be seen in Tepic, Ixtlán del Río and Ahuacatlán.

Puerto Vallarta, Jal.- Governor Roberto Sandoval Castañeda took a break from his work tour to Bahia de Banderas to attend to the needs of the communities affected by the atypical rain in the region.

Rains have caused the Ameca River to burst its banks, producing extensive damage to towns such as El Colomo, El Coatante, Jarretaderas and Los Sauces; all of them belonging to Bahia de Banderas’ municipality. The river has affected the agriculture fields, due to the volume of water coming down from Jalisco’s mountain range. 45 families were evacuated. The Rain has also damaged approximately 30 houses and more than two thousand hectares of produces. It has caused flooding in the community of Jarrataderas and in Puntas, Jalisco.

Governor Sandoval instructed authorities that were accompanying him in his work tour to attend the families whose houses were damaged. He said that they had cancelled the work tour so that they could all help. Human resources from DIF Nayarit, Nayarit’s police, Civil Protection and all municipal workers are staying in town to work and help the people affected by the waters.

He asked Civil Protection officials, elements of Nayarit’s Police Department and fire fighters, to pick up the rubbish and start the cleaning process in the places affected. Meanwhile, National Defense Secretary instructed the National Army to deploy all over the affected areas.

“AguaMilpa has not been affected by the rain, the lower areas are the ones, like El Coatante, El Colmo, Los Sauces, where the river inundated the houses. This was not rain, this was a violent down pouring; it came from Jalisco’s highest areas. Now we are evaluating the damages. This was a down pouring, we got a lot of water, but what is more important now, is that no lives were lost.” said the governor.

Later, the state official and Mrs. Lopez Sandoval, thanked the presence of Town President of Bahia de Banderas, Mrs. Ana Lilia Lopez de Sandoval, and that of his wife Monserrat Pena, and of Senator Margarita Flores with whom, in a coordinated manner, t will be working on a survey of all those affected, and the kind of help they need

“People feel protected when they see the presence of government officials, united and working for our people. They know they are not alone. What is even more important is that States government and Federal government are one. For now, there is no other thing for us to do but to rescue people. I am canceling everything in my agenda for today and tomorrow, and I will be here. Perhaps next Thursday we will be able start our work visits again”, he said.

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Puerto Vallarta, Jal. - Puerto Vallarta’s Interim President, Javier Pelayo Méndez, visited the shelters that were opened to provide accommodation for the people who were evacuated from different areas of the city, due to the overflowing of river banks.

Ixtapa Community Center and Coapinole Old Folks home were two of the shelters Pelayo Méndez visited. He instructed the employees to make sure that every single person has whatever needed to sleep well and in the best possible conditions.

He was informed that there is a doctor in the shelter that has been keeping an eye on the physical and emotional health of the evacuees, that they are being nourish and they are all receiving occupational therapy to help them overcome the fact that they are away from their home, even if it is only for a few hours or days.

Pelayo Mendez was accompanied by Christian Salcedo, Director of Social Development and a few other officials.

At the end of the visit, the Meyer asked for a detailed report of all the activities of the day from each department, and asked the officials to be attentive on how things were going, so as to be able to attend to the needs of the people, when necessary.

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PUERTO VALLARTA JAL.- As the cold days show no sign of fading away, many of us Brits are looking for a sunshine filled getaway this spring. Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, two stunning regions in Mexico offer abundant options for the alternative traveller. Take a look at our round up of the best things to do there this season…

Puerto Vallarta

Stay at a one-of-a-kind Ecolodge hotel

The first of its kind in Puerto Vallarta, Nemi Eco Villa in Amapas is made from sustainable materials including recycled shipping containers and offers a unique twist on traditional accommodation. Lounge in your own individual bedroom pod and swim in the chemical-free 40 foot swimming pool, for an ecologically responsible experience that doesn’t sacrifice on luxury.
http://nemiecovilla.com/

Get back to nature at the Botanical Gardens

Although the seasons differ from the UK in Mexico, this time of year is still perfect to visit Puerto Vallarta’s ‘Jardin Botanico’. Home to a diverse range of rare plants the blossoms here are a marvel to behold. Entry costs around just £3 and a complimentary tour of the Garden is offered daily, or for a more in-depth exploration visitors can pay extra for the mesmerizing ‘Enchanted Falls Tour’.
http://www.vbgardens.org/

Take a snorkel tour in paradise

PUERTO VALLARTA.- Truly the experience of a lifetime, visitors to sundrenched hideaway Las Caletas are in for a treat. Branded ‘Mexico's Garden of Eden’ the unspoilt area is only accessible by sea with tours running through Vallarta Adventures. Home to many stunning coves brimming with marine life, take a guided snorkel tour and get a glimpse of the wonders below the surface.
http://www.vallarta-adventures.com/es/tours/las-caletas-day-trip

Visit Cuale River Island

Located in the middle of the city, between downtown PV and the Romantic Zone you'll find Isla Rio Cuale, an island poised between two arms of the river. An extraordinary place made up of cobbled passages and dense trees with iguanas hidden among the branches, the island is the perfect stop for a light shopping trip, or bite to eat at a quaint cafe, such as Le Bistro Jazz Café.

Riviera Nayarit

Soak up the sun on Nuevo Vallarta Beach

With miles of pristine beach on offer take a stroll along the sand and be sure to stay till dusk to admire the beautiful sunset. The water is also a perfect temperature for swimming, or if you’re feeling adventurous there are banana-boat rides, Jet Skis and parasailing on offer. The beach also recently received certification by the Mexican government as a ‘Clean Beach’, among other accolades.

Stroll through Sayulita Farmer’s Market

Mercado del Pueblo is Riviera Nayarit’s original and most well-loved Farmer's Market. Attracting both locals and tourists alike, the colourful array of market stalls stock a wide array of sustainable food products from cheese to
coffees and pestos. Located in the heart of downtown Sayulita, the market is open every Friday from 10am-2pm, until the end of April and is a perfect place to eat, listen to live music and soak up the atmosphere.
http://www.mercadodelpueblo.org

Dance like no one’s watching at the Salsa & Mambo Fest

The 3rd annual Salsa & Mambo Fest hits Marival Resort & Suites in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit from April 23rd - 26th. Dance, music and fun make up this energetic festival, which promotes the country’s Latin culture and involves all those who share a love for dance in activities all day and night.
http://www.salsamambofest.com

Create your own masterpiece at Splash of Glass

If in the vicinity of the beautiful town of Bucerias it is definitely worth paying a visit to unique store ‘Splash of Glass’. Offering classes in stained glass, fused glass, suncatchers, glass jewellery and glass mosaics, you can make your own creation to take home. If you would rather purchase something readymade then the store also stocks many wonderful handmade items.

http://www.splashofglass.net

PUERTO VALLARTA.- Mexico is rich with indigenous cultures—over 60, in fact. Among them are the Huichol, which live in our state of Nayarit as well as Jalisco, Zacatecas and Durango, the latter two with minority populations.

The Huichol are also known as the Wixaritari and they live in the Nayar and Yesca regions of our State. They are characterized by their colorful and beautifully designed costumes, all of which have a religious significance. The beaded collars on the women’s clothing are remarkable, while the men sport palm-frond hats adorned with beads or carry yarn bags—their number and color are a symbol of the socioeconomic status of their owner.

Their religious beliefs can be summed up as follows: “Both maize and deer represent vital sustenance, while the peyote is the center of their religion, their means of transcending the earthly plane and the physical manifestation of the most sacred.” (CDI. COMISIÓN NACIONAL PARA EL DESARROLLO DE LOS PUEBLOS INDÍGENAS)

This indigenous community has contributed much to Mexico through its art, gastronomy and traditions. Their art is, in fact, the standout, a means of expression that represents or reflects their religious beliefs through intricately created objects, collars, clothing, and temples as well as their music and chanting. Among the many elements they utilize are beads and yarn. Visitors can enjoy the opportunity to discover this and much more from this fascinating group as they explore the Riviera Nayarit, as many Huichol live within the community and are part of the experience offered by the destination through their diverse arts and crafts.

Squash, maize, chile, potatoes, beans, coconut, fish and seafood dominate the Huichol gastronomy. Daily menus include tamales; the huachales prepared with maize and dried coconut; the temachera, which is edible bark from a local tree generally cooked over an open fire and bathed in Huichol sauce; and, for dessert, polvorones, melcochas, chocolate enmarquetado and dulce de papa, all tasty treats for any sweet tooth.

To wash it all down, try delicious drinks such as the atole blanco, tree-bark tea, tequila, tepacha and agua de cebada and tejuino.

Be sure to include a visit to the Huichol as part of your trip to the Riviera Nayarit—they are warm and welcoming, with a great sense of humor. It’s an occasion you’ll not soon forget, because part of the luxury of the Riviera Nayarit is in the experiences you’ll take home.

For information on the Nayar and the Yesca: http://www.nayarit.gob.mx/estado/regiones.asp
Packages and special promos: http://www.rivieranayarit.com/special_deals

The destination has been infiltrating the romance segment in Europe thanks to publications in the 15-strong magazine conglomerate specializing in weddings and honeymoons belonging to the County Wedding Magazines.

PUERTO VALLARTA - A woman has died at the age of 127 in western Mexico, a government agency that verified her age said on Friday.

Leandra Becerra was born in the northern border state of Tamaulipas on Aug. 31, 1887, and died on Thursday morning at her home in Zapopan in the western state of Jalisco, Mexico's National System for Integral Family Development, or DIF, said.

Becerra has not been included on lists of the world's oldest people because she had not previously had official documentation.

The DIF did not give the cause of death. Her grandson, 70-year-old Samuel Alvear, said she simply stopped breathing, having developed problems with her lungs a few months ago.

He said she used to regale him with stories about the Mexican Revolution, which began in 1910, when she would make tortillas for the soldiers.

"She met Pancho Villa," he said she had told him, referring to the revolutionary general.

Guadalupe Diaz, the head of the metropolitan center for the elderly in Zapopan, said Becerra had five children, who had all died, adding that by 2011, she had 161 descendents.

Alvear said Becerra would be cremated on Saturday.

The sun is pictured during a partial solar eclipse on March 20, 2015 in Munich,Germany.
Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images

Puerto Vallarta, Jal.- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Solar Eclipse Kicks Off a Day of Celestial Events

A total solar eclipse was visible in the Faroe Islands today, a dazzling display that kicked off a day of celestial events.

People in the Faroe Islands, which are located in the North Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Norway, had front-row seats to the eclipse, which occurred early Friday as the new moon completely covered the sun.

2. UVA Student Martese Johnson 'Shocked' by Arrest, Vows to Fight Charges Against Him

The University of Virginia student whose head was bloodied during an arrest outside a popular bar near the campus said Thursday he was "shocked that my face was slammed into the brick pavement three blocks from where I attend school," as his attorney vowed to fight the charges.

Martese Johnson, 20, was arrested outside the Charlottesville bar by state Alcoholic Beverage Control agents who are charged with enforcing alcohol laws in Virginia.

"I trust that the scars on my face and head will heal but the trauma from what the ABC officers did will stay with me forever," Johnson, a third-year student, said through his attorney, Daniel Watkins.

3. Husband of Woman Who Allegedly Stole Baby Through Craigslist Ad Thought His Wife Was Pregnant

The husband of the Colorado woman accused of luring a pregnant woman to her home with a Craigslist ad for baby clothes and stealing her fetus told police that he thought his wife was pregnant.

According to the arrest report, suspect Dynel Lane's husband David Ridley told officers that he came home early Wednesday afternoon to take his wife to a prenatal check-up appointment.

He told officers that he first arrived home at 2:15 p.m. and as he was headed to the basement -- where the woman, identified by her family as Michelle Wilkins, had just been attacked -- when Lane came around a corner and saw the floor covered in blood. She told him that she had just miscarried and the baby was in the upstairs bathtub.

4. NCAA March Madness 2015: Complete Tournament Schedule and Results

College basketball fans rejoice. March Madness is in full swing.

The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament runs for the rest of the month and culminates April 6 with the championship game in Indianapolis.

5. Husband, Wife Crossed Paths in Home Video at Theme Park 16 Years Before They Met

A New Jersey couple were shocked when they discovered they had crossed paths 16 years before they had even met.

Jourdan and Ryan Spencer were watching Jourdan’s childhood home videos of her family’s July 1988 trip to Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pennsylvania a few years ago when something surprising came across the TV screen

Puerto Vallarta, Jal.- Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas state authorities and the office of Communication and Transportation (SCT), as a precaution measure, have decided to close the South to North lane of the Ameca Bridge on the road from Vallarta to Bahia, in order to prevent any accident that could occur, due to the rising waters of Ameca River.

Such decision was taking at a meeting between Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas authorities and the office of Communication and Transportation, due to the fact that it is a low bridge and therefore at risk to be flooded because of the river’s rising waters.

Jesus Rodriguez Campoy explained that the bridge going north is in good condition; closing the bridge is simply a precautionary measure since the waters are rising and the bridge is at a low level.

He added that traffic between both municipalities has not been interrupted, since the bridge on the road to Puerto Vallarta has been enabled for two way lanes. He is asking citizens driving around this area, to take the necessary precautions.

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The Consumer Federal Protection Office (PROFECO), will be demanding prices of products to be visible to clients, sales receipts to be given and scales, or any other instrument used, be calibrated. Failure to comply with this mandate will carry fines of between 10 and 500 thousands pesos (about US$600 and 33,000) depending on the infraction.

For the coming vacation period, which is Holy Week, The Consumer Federal Protection Office (PROFECO), will have a special operative in the state’s tourist areas, with the purpose of avoiding abusive practices against customers.

The above was confirmed by Federico Vazquez Chavez, federal delegate in Nayarit, who also said that supervision and verification in Playa de Novillero, San Blas, Guayabitos and Bahia de Banderas is going to be reinforced. He also said that they will keep on checking commercial behaviors, making sure customers are aware of the price of items that receipts are given and that tipping is not made mandatory.

PROFECO authority said that they will keep an eye to make sure official Mexican rules are followed. He said that the most common infractions usually have to do with not honoring reservations and/or contracts, like it is the case in hotels, and that fines go from as low as 10,000 pesos to as high as 50,000 pesos, depending on the kind of infraction.

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Puerto Vallarta, Jal.- A late-night roiling stomach is cause for frenzied reflection. After wondering if you’re getting sick, your thoughts will likely wander to your most recent meal, prompting that anxiety-inducing question: “Was it something I ate?”

If it was, you’d be among the 48 million people who get foodborne illnesses in the United States each year. And a new report by the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration offers some insight on what these 48 million people are likely to have eaten before getting sick. When the IFSAC was created in 2011, it was tasked with getting better data on where foodborne illnesses are coming from, and this report is the first one using the group's "improved method."

The report looks at four major pathogens that the IFSAC (a joint effort by the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Agriculture) considered “high priority:” E. Coli 0157, Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Listeria. These bacteria are among the most common and most severe types that cause foodborne illness, but, as the FDA wrote in a press release, “targeted interventions can have a significant impact in reducing them.”

The researchers primarily studied outbreaks from 2008 to 2012, bolstering the set with data from older outbreaks to make sure they included foods that may not have caused outbreaks within that five-year period, but may have still transmitted some illness.

These were the most common foods responsible for transmitting each of the pathogens:

E. Coli

Beef: 46 percent
Vegetable row crops: 36 percent
Salmonella

Seeded vegetables: 18 percent
Fruit: 12 percent
Eggs: 12 percent
Chicken: 10 percent
Beef: 9 percent
Pork: 8 percent
Sprouts: 8 percent
Campylobacter

Dairy: 66 percent
Chicken: 8 percent
Listeria

Fruit: 50 percent
Dairy: 31 percent

This data gives some insight on where to focus efforts to fight food poisoning caused by these four bacteria. But it also reveals some challenges—for example, it’s a lot easier to zero in on just a couple causes, like E. Coli’s beef and row vegetables, than it is to try and battle the broad, diffuse reach of Salmonella.

Campylobacter occurred in small percentages in seafood and vegetables as well as chicken, but dairy had the overwhelmingly highest rate of the bacteria. The report attributes this to raw, unpasteurized milk and cheeses.

Dairy was also a big hitter for Listeria, but the report notes that there weren’t that many outbreaks to go on. For example, the high percentage attributable to fruit came mostly from an outbreak caused by cantaloupes in 2011.

It’s hard to predict where or when an outbreak of one of these illnesses will occur, and of course one shouldn’t live in fear of one’s dinner, but if your stomach starts to cramp and churn between a few hours and a few days after eating one of these foods, it’s possible it was something you ate.

Puerto Vallarta, Jal.- The tendency with international cruise ship business now a day, is that, besides having a larger number arriving at Puerto Vallarta, the cruises are now bringing more passengers on board.

That is what Miguel Angel Garcia-Beltran, General Director of Puerto Vallarta’s “Portuaria Integral” (API) Administration said. He also mentioned that cruise lines have successfully managed to increase the sales for this year’s scheduled trips.

He made references to previous years when some international cruises arrived at Puerto Vallarta with an average occupancy of 80 to 85%; while now a day they arrive 95 to 100% full; and the number of passengers has kept increasing in the last few months.

“These mean that tourists are happy with what the cruise lines offer. This in the long run, favors the cruise lines: more passengers bring more business to them; and it favors Puerto Vallarta, since there are more tourists visiting the area”.

With those two elements, the port terminal raises its expectations and its optimism that Puerto Vallarta is going the right way and doing the right thing to recover the international cruise lines industry.

Besides, he said, “we are able to confirm that our tourist destination is attractive, and visitors are constantly coming and going back happy of their Puerto Vallarta experiences. A lot has to do with the way tourists are treated, the enthusiasm and graciousness they get from our people: taxi drivers, business persons and tourist services. All our citizens are aware of how well tourist should be treated; they all know how to keep our destination always attractive”.

Garcia-Beltran reminded everyone that 137 cruise ships are expected to arrive at Puerto Vallarta in the year 2015, which represents a 25 % increase with respect to 2014, when 112 cruise ships arrived; while in 2013 we had the arrival of only 83 cruise ships.

He also pointed out that we are talking good numbers for Puerto Vallarta. The cruise ship lines business in general went from four to eight percent, “which means that fortunately for us, that business is increasing even more.”

Facts are telling us that Puerto Vallarta will continue to be a perfectly identified tourist destination, with a very obvious characteristic: the Cruise Ships’ tourist destination

So far this year, Puerto Vallarta’s port terminal has welcome 28 international cruise ships, and from next week on, until the end of the month, seven other ships will be arriving, out of which one will stay overnight.

Puerto Vallarta shares the Mexican Riviera Maya Route in the Pacific Ocean with Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan, both of which have increased international cruise ships reception.

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