
11 Fun Facts About Puerto Vallarta
1. Puerto Vallarta is the closest tropical living to the Western U.S.
2. PV is renowned for being one of the safest and secure travel destinations in the world.
3. The Mexican Riviera is only two hours from the U.S.
4. 23 U.S. cities offer direct flights to Puerto Vallarta.
5. Relax on the beach for lunch and have dinner at home the same day (To San Francisco, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Chicago, San Diego, and Los Angeles and Phoenix).
6. Travel to PV is half the time and cost of going to Hawaii or the Caribbean (from the Western U.S.).
7. Offers more sport activities than most resort towns in the world.
8. The Mexican Riviera is fun, close, charming, exotic, safe, and affordable with great shopping, art, culture, and music.
9. PVBC is located directly below El Paso, Texas (800 air miles).
10. The weather is warm, tropical, comfortable, and dependable.
11. Central time zone (Chicago time). No major east or west jet lag.

Jet Set to Sunny Puerto Vallarta
Whether your dream day is a trip down the beach for fresh fish tacos and frozen margaritas, or an afternoon at Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens followed by a sunset sail, PVBC's experienced concierge is happy to help. Outdoor adventures are a way of life here, and no trip to the Mexican Riviera would be complete without paddle boarding, scuba diving, kayaking, parasailing or fishing at Banderas Bay. Spend leisurely days along the water’s edge, sunbathing, swimming, and soaking in the sun at Los Muertos Beach. At night, indulge in exciting clubs, art studios and bistros that are just a four-minute stroll from the beach club.
Activities and Adventures
- Los Muertos Beach
- Deep Sea & Lake Fishing
- Parasail, Surf, Water Ski, Windsurf, Paddleboard
- Sailing & Kayaking
- Tennis
- Horseback Riding
- Scuba & Snorkeling
- Charter Boats
- Golf (6 courses minutes from PVBC)
- Whale Watching
- ATV Excursions
- Jungle Hiking & Ziplining