Puerto Vallarta

Sailing out of Puerto Vallarta

Only a few U.S. residents ventured to Puerto Vallarta until the 1950s. That’s when airplanes began landing on a dirt

airstrip just outside of the city. By the 1960s, the town was a hideaway for movie stars who enjoyed the charm and

serenity of the area.

Downtown Puerto Vallarta

 

About that time Hollywood really ignited interest in the city. In 1963, director John Huston chose Puerto Vallarta as

the film location of Tennessee William’s “Night of the Iguana”, which starred Richard Burton, Deborah Kerr, and Ava Garner.

 

Much of the filming was done in the deserted cove of Mismaloya. The film gave Vallarta its reputation as a steamy

romantic escape, and soon large numbers of travelers went to experience it for themselves. In 1968, a road was built

from Tepic to accommodate the flow of visitors.

 

By 1974, the boom in construction and population was on, and the area blossomed with more than 350,000 residents

and about three million visitors each year.

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This is a city with modern infrastructure and conveniences that have somehow managed to maintain its unique Old Mexican charm, unlike so many more glitzy resorts. In many areas of Puerto Vallarta you will feel like you are taking a

step back in time. A step back to a much simpler time. Donkeys are still used for delivery in many parts of this unique

city.

 

Cruise ship leaving port

 

A modern marina and cruise ship port attract visitors on ships from all over the world. The City’s clean, friendly

atmosphere, unique Mexican ambiance and incredible diverse shopping attract international and Mexican tourists

in droves. These unique attractions lure many to return overand over again. Many of these tourists end up becoming full time residents or retire in Puerto Vallarta.

 

The Gustavo Ordiaz International Airport is located2 miles or 5 minutes north of town

The Author has been a writer/ photographer for over 20 years, specializing in nature, landscapes and studying native cultures.Besides visiting most of the United States, he has traveled to such places as Egypt, the Canary Islands, much of the Caribbean. He has studied  the Mayan Cultures in Central America, and the Australian Aboriginal way of life.Photography has given him the opportunity to observe life in many different parts of the world!

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