A magazine-style guide to the Islas Marietas and Playa del Amor — the permit system, the swim-through tunnel, nesting-season closures, and how the boat trip differs depending on where in Banderas Bay you start.
From sculptures on the Malecón to whale watching, jungle zip-lines and the Marietas Islands — a local's-pace guide to the essential Puerto Vallarta experiences.
Every winter, thousands of humpback whales arrive in Banderas Bay to breed and calve just offshore from Puerto Vallarta. Here's what makes the bay so special, when to go, and how to choose the right boat.
Where the mountains actually meet the sea in Puerto Vallarta, how locals and outfitters use that terrain, and how to hike it safely — without a fabricated 'top ten trails' list.
From canopy zip lines in the Sierra Madre to whale breaches off Banderas Bay, here's what to do when the infinity pool starts to feel like a missed opportunity.
From the Boca de Tomatlán water taxi to private yacht charters, here's how to pick the right boat for the day you actually want on Banderas Bay.
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