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Fun Things
To Do Around This Heavenly Resort
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There
are several activities that you can enjoy while you visit !
HIKING
ON THE ROCKS:
Hike alongside a sparkling stream
to a place where massive, sculpted rocks surround a waterfall and
fresh-water pool.
MOUNTAIN
BlKING & HIKING:
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trips take all levels of bikers on exclusive
adventures from the mountains to the sea. Travel
up mountain trails to primitive villages, swim in
waterfalls or bike along the Pacific ocean's edge. |
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| QUELELE
LAGOON BIRD WATCHING:
Stroll
or ride horseback around the Quelele Lagoon, home to an abundance
of birdlife including egrets, herons, ducks, pelicans, ibis, and
many other species. You can enjoy panoramic views of the lagoon
& surrounding areas.
SUNSET
EXPERIENCE:
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| Cruise
the waters of Banderas Bay at sunset, when the
changing skies display multitudes of colors. There
is a choice of several boats that take the visitor
on relaxing trips along Vallarta's shore line and
to the Los Arcos. |
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| TERRA
NOBLE: Enjoy the spectacular
setting of Terra Noble while you participate in a hands-on clay
workshop using ancient artistic techniques. The Terra Noble Center
for the Arts was built with adobe and indigenous materials, and is
located on the highest point overlooking the bay. A relaxing,
creative and innovative experience.
TROPICAL
FOREST HORSEBACK RIDE OR BOTANICAL SAFARI: Travel
on horseback through the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains
and discover the natural wonders of the tropical forest. The
downhill ride home offers spectacular panoramic views of the bay
and Puerto Vallarta. You can take the
trail and appreciate the rich diversity of plant life found here.
The Sierra Madre mountains offer from jungle to pinecone trees due
to the change of altitude from the sea level. Half-day rides, with
horses for every level rider.
ARTISANS'
ADVENTURE:
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to small towns and into the workshops of local
artisans. Watch while they create and see
first-hand how piņatas, weaving, mosaic tile,
stained glass and pre-Columbian replicas are
created by hand. |
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| KAYAK
OR SNORKEL:
Feel
the magic of Vallarta under or on the waters of Banderas
Bay.
JEEP
SAFARI: A Safari tour
into the rugged Sierra Madre with you at the wheel. Follow
jungle trails into the rainforest. Cross mountain streams
and enter towering canyons cut into the bedrock of the
Sierra.
| SWIM
WITH DOLPHINS: |
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interact with the dolphins and gain
first-hand knowledge, understanding
and appreciation of these
fascinating marine mammals and the
environment we share with them.
Swim With Dolphins Video |
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| PRIVATE
HOME TOUR: Stroll
through some of the most beautiful homes in Puerto
Vallarta and experience a Vallarta rarely seen. For
charitable purposes, a group of volunteers from the
International Friendship Club conduct this tour
where homes open their doors to visitors.
TOURS
TO SECLUDED BEACHES: There
are beautiful beaches on the Bay that only can be
reached by boat. Live John Houston's adventure in
these waters.
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| DINING
IN VALLARTA: Puerto
Vallarta offers a great variety of fine dining for
all budgets.
PARADISE
FOR SHOPPERS:
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downtown area is ideal for walking
and you will find great deals on the
nicest Mexican articles. |
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| TURTLE
PROTECTION PROJECT:
From June to September,
turtles nest in Banderas Bay. The eggs are collected
by the authorities and transported to protected
areas. One is located at the Westin Regina Resort.
50 days after the turtles hatch, they are released
in a ceremony where the tourists can participate.
WHALE
WATCHING:
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year from November to March the
humpback whales visit Banderas Bay
in search of warmer waters in order
to reproduce. |
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| ARCHEOLOGICAL
MUSEUM: On the
Cuale River Island in the downtown area, this small
museum shows some of the pre-colombian artifacts
found in the area. Puerto Vallarta is located in the
most important archaeological site in western
Mexico. A protected area of 13 hectares will soon be
restored by archaeologists headed by the INAH
(National Institute of anthropology and History).
NIGHTLIFE:
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