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CONTENTS
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Puerto Vallarta
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Puerto Vallarta is color. It is history and
tradition; incomparable sun and beach;
lush, dramatic nature. It is art, culture
and fine cuisine. It is fun. And best of all,
without a doubt, it is the hospitality of
its people.
The conceptual proposal offered by
Puerto Vallarta focuses on three main
areas:
00 General information
00 Alternative areas for social events
00 Exhibition area
00 Additional tourist services
00 Connections
• Air
• Land
• Sea
00 Experience
00 Hotel infrastructure
00 Contacts
AREA 1) THE DESTINATION. The Puerto
Vallarta brand makes significant efforts
to position itself as one of the world’s
leading convention tourism destinations,
in
addition
to
the
international
recognition it has already earned for itself
as a unique sun and beach destination
located in a Mexican seaside town. We
must maintain this premise and show the
best that Puerto Vallarta has to offer in
this segment, based on:
• Its
hotel
infrastructure,
unique
concepts and diversified offering. Over
12,000 hotel rooms at the destination,
high-quality lodging in all categories
• Its air and land connections. With over
260 weekly flights from 17 airports
in the United States, Canada, as well
as major cities in Mexico. Overland
transportation to the entire country.
• PGA-quality golf courses.
• Puerto Vallarta’s cuisine, classified
as one of the finest in the country,
is recognized and enhanced every
year with the celebration of different
culinary festivals
• Its beaches certified as the cleanest in
the country, serving as an example for
beach quality monitoring programs.
• Experience in the organization of
important national and international
events
• Modern
terminal.
• Modern Puerto Vallarta International
Convention Center, with facilities
that meet the highest standards of
quality and technological innovation.
Conveniently located just 5 minutes
from the international airport and 2
minutes from the bus station, with over
9 thousand high-quality hotel rooms
between 10 and 20 minutes away.
and
functional
marine
• Excellence in the quality of the service
and hospitality: this is clearly what sets
us apart the most on the international
level.
• ts bay surrounded by lush nature,
watched over by the Western Sierra
Madre mountains
• Outstanding and diversified highquality tourism offerings and products;
with a wide variety of tours, activities
and daily expeditions.
• Distinguished and known around the
world as the “Friendliest City in the
World” by the Conde Nast magazine.
• There can be no doubt that the
primary strengths of this proposal
lie in the natural beauty of Banderas
Bay, the diversified tourism offerings,
the infrastructure, and the sustainable
development that Puerto Vallarta has
achieved.
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EXHIBITION AREAS
Puerto Vallarta’s beauty, together with
its International Convention Center
(CICPV, in its initials in Spanish), make
it an ideal destination for conferences,
conventions, fairs and expositions.
The region has over 12,000 hotel
rooms with categories ranging from
Gran Turismo, Boutique and 5-stars,
to traditional hotels offering excellent
location and services for all budgets.
Its air connections, along with its
extensive hotel offerings, have helped
Puerto Vallarta become the ideal
destination
for
conventions
and
conferences.
The
Puerto
Vallarta
International
Convention Center is set on 17 hectares
(42 acres) of land bordering on the El
Salado Estuary Natural Protected Area.
The CICPV is the only convention
center in the world whose revenue is
used for preserving and protecting a
Natural Protected Area, making it an
environmentally and socially responsible
organization.
spaces. It includes 44,500 square meters
(480,000 square feet) of outdoor areas
that are ideal for open-air events.
Parking for over 650 automobiles and 50
buses; maneuvering yard with loading
docks, cafeteria, food and beverage
service; first aid facilities, press room,
VIP lounge, business center and areas
for social events.
The best location. The Puerto Vallarta
International Convention Center is
located just five minutes from Díaz
Ordaz International Airport, and two
minutes from the Bus Terminal.
Between 10 and 20 minutes away are
9 thousand hotel rooms ranging from
4-star to Gran Turismo, in all categories
and for all budgets.
“In Puerto Vallarta, your
success is our commitment.”
Location
Paseo de las Flores 505
Col. Villa las Flores,
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.
C.P. 48335
Telephone: (322) 226 2870
[email protected]
www.cicpuertovallarta.com
The main facility is a 15 thousandsquare-meter (160 thousand-squarefoot) building with room for up to 5
thousand people in its different interior
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FLOOR SPACE
INTERIOR AREAS
Total Covered 15,000 m2
(160,000 sq. ft.)
Column-free convention and exhibition
space 5,600 m2 (60,000 sq. ft.).
Total Outdoor Areas 70,648 m2
(760,000 sq. ft.)
Entrance plaza 23,148 m2 (250,000 sq. ft.)
Parking 26,000 m2 (280,000 sq. ft.)
Main Plaza 21, 500 m (230,000 sq. ft.)
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SERVICIOS
MAIN BUILDING
Administrative and service areas
Description of spaces
Land: 17 hectares (42 acres)
Total building floor space: 15,000 m2
(160,000 sq. ft.)
Convention and exhibition area
Ground floor: 5,000 m2 (54,000 sq. ft.)
of column-free space for exhibitions or
conventions plus 400 m2 (4300 sq. ft.)
of meeting rooms. Room for up to 5,000
people. Can be subdivided for up to 8
simultaneous events. Lobby area 600 m2
(6500 sq. ft.).
GROUND FLOOR
Ticketing area . . . . . . . . . 78 m2 (840 sq. ft.)
Press room . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 m2 (1,200 sq. ft.)
Cafetería 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 m2 (1,350 sq. ft.)
Medical Facilities . . . . . . . . . 50 m2 (540 sq. ft.)
GRAND SALON VALLARTA
Punta Negra . . . . . . . . . . . 1 402 m2 (15,000 sq. ft.)
Palo María 2. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 429 m2 (26,000 sq. ft.)
Las Estacas 3. . . . . . . . . . . 588 m2 (38,500 sq. ft.)
Las Amapas 4 . . . . . . . . . . 403 m2 (47,000 sq. ft.)
Las Pilitas 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . 488 m2 (59,000 sq. ft.)
Olas Altas 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . 489 m2 (70,000 sq. ft.)
Los Tules 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . 663 m2 (82,500 sq. ft.)
Boca de Tomates 8. . . . . . 489 m2 (91,500 sq. ft.)
Customer Service Room. . . 25m2 (270 sq. ft.)
Lobby Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 m2 (6,500 sq. ft.)
Top floor: 1,100 m2 (12,000 sq. ft.) in
meeting rooms and dividable floor space.
Area outdoor terrace:
(250,000 sq. ft.)
23,000
m2
Main Plaza: 21,500 m2 (230,000 sq. ft.)
Maneuvering yard: With separate
loading and unloading docks 7,500 m2
(80,000 sq. ft.)
Parking:
17,500 m2 (190,000 sq. ft.) for 645
automobiles.
8,500 m2 (90,000 sq. ft.) for 50 buses.
TOP FLOOR
Administrative Offices
3 Business Center . . . . . . . . . . 150 m2 (1,600 sq. ft.)
4 Salon Majahuitas 1. . . . . . . . . 147 m2 (12,500 sq. ft.)
5 Salón Maito 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 m2 (1,500 sq. ft.)
6 Salón Quimixto 3. . . . . . . . . 3 144 m2 (34,000 sq. ft.)
7 Salón en Salado. . . . . . . . . . 91 m2 (980 sq. ft.)
8 Salón Yelapa 4. . . . . . . . . . . 53 m2 (570 sq. ft.)
9 Salas VIP I, II, II, IV. . . . . . . . 110 m2 (1,200 sq. ft.)
10 Dressing Rooms . . . . . . . . 110 m2 (1,200 sq. ft.)
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FOOD
AND BEVERAGE
DEPARTMENT
SERVICES
The
Puerto
Vallarta
International
Convention Center offers exclusive
quality Food and Beverage services.
• Wireless internet. The Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center
understands users’ needs, and offers
world-class WiFi connection throughout the facilities, thanks to an alliance with Infinitum Móvil.
The facilities include an industrial
kitchen, fully equipped with all the
services needed to offer clients complete
and varied F&B service: waiters, setup, furniture and glassware, dishes and
flatware, as well as a variety of menus
and convenient options, making this
service the perfect touch for all types of
events, from a small meeting to a grand
banquet.
Regardless of the size and type of your
event, CICPV has the know-how and
equipment to guarantee its success.
• Telephone network in all facilities.
The CICPV has telephone service in all
areas.
The building is equipped with stateof-the-art communications infrastructure in all areas, enabling you to subcontract connections of up to 100 MB,
depending on your needs.
• Medical Service. The CICPV has a
medical area consisting of a reception area, private consulting room and
bathroom, as well as a special parking area with signage for ambulance service. Puerto Vallarta’s medical
facilities include 206 hospital beds, 18
operating rooms, in a total of 5 private
hospitals, and 10 public hospitals and
health centers, all located 10 to 35 minutes from the CICPV.
• Civil Protection. The facilities have an
efficient closed-circuit security system
as well as a fire-detection system, in
compliance with all the specifications
of the Civil Protection Regulations of
the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta.
The architectural design incorpora-
tes all the recommendations of the
UL Safety Norms. The State and Municipal Civil Protection Systems have
in the region a total of 58 elements,
5 ambulances, 18 land vehicles and 4
aquatic vehicles.
• Puerto Vallarta has elaborated a Risk
Atlas and Contingency Plan, which
guarantees that Banderas Bay has the
planning and organization needed to
deal with the phenomena identified in
these documents.
• ATMs. ATMs may be installed by accredited banking institutions as contracted by the user. Soon the CICPV
will have permanently installed ATMs;
in the meantime, users can make use
of the extensive network of ATMs distributed throughout the city, in hotels,
shopping malls, restaurants, convenience stores and supermarkets, gas
stations, and at the banks themselves.
• Electrical energy backup. CICPV’s
emergency plant is a SELMEC
generator with a Cummings motor
and 500 kV of capacity, 200 Voltage,
covering 100% of the facility’s wiring
circuits and sockets (except floor
sockets), walk-in refrigerators and
freezers.
• Additional
electrical
energy.
LAdditional electrical energy can be
subcontracted depending on the needs
of the event.
have independent circuits, as does the
hall’s auxiliary hallway. All lighting is
backed up by the emergency plant.
• CICPV’s sound system has a paging
network and background music with
14 independent zones controlled by
consoles located at the communication
control center. The areas covered are:
only interior spaces. The network has
a total of 122 loudspeakers.
• In addition to CICPV’s own facilities
and equipment, there are professional
service providers in Puerto Vallarta
who offer a complete range of
additional services through a local
suppliers’ catalogue that can meet
any additional needs or services you
might require.
• Utilities: water, gas, drainage, air
conditioning and/or compressed air.
Drinking water is supplied through a
network with 4 intakes for ¾” hose in
each of the 64 floor utility connections
in the hall. Drainage includes one
2” diameter outflow per floor utility
connection. The compressed air
network has 4 intakes on each of
the 62 floor utility connections,
for ¼” quick-coupling hose. The air
conditioning equipment offers 600
tons of cooling for the entire facility.
2 chillers, 2 cooling towers, 23 air
handling units and 45 fan & coil units.
• Communication, projection, lighting
and sound systems. Lighting in the
Grand Salon Vallarta includes three
types: 110 400-watt metallic additive
lamps; 42 60-watt halogen lamps; and
122 90-watt Par halogen lamps. All 8
rooms (into which it can be divided)
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SHUTTLE BUS BOARDING AND DEBOARDING AREA.
PUERTO VALLARTA INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION CENTER
EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
AREA / CHARACTERISTICS / SERVICES
Electrical substation 1:
Capacity: 1 000 kV.
Voltage: 220 VOLTS
Specific use: Powers 100% of the socket circuits in floor
utility connections for event service.
ELECTRICAL
SUBSTATIONS
Subestación eléctrica 2:
Capacidad: 750 KVA.
Voltaje: 220 VOLTS
Uso específico: Circuitos de alumbrado de todo el recinto
y de contactos de todas las áreas, (excepto de registros
en piso).
Electrical substation 3:
Capacity: 1 000 kV.
Voltage: 440 VOLTS
Specific use: Air conditioning equipment
NOTE: In substation 3 there is a bypass to a 150-kV
transformer (input 440, output 220 volts) for air
conditioning equipment.
In substation 1 there is a bypass to a 300-kV transformer
(input 220, output 440 volts) for 440 electrical circuits in
floor utility connections.
TOTAL PARKING
Total
Total
Total
Total
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parking spaces for autos: 645
handicapped parking spaces: 28
parking spaces for buses: 50
parking area: 26,687 m2 (287,000 sq. ft.)
EMERGENCY
PLANT
Generator: SELMEC
Motor: CUMMINS
Capacity: 550 kV.
Voltage: 220
Specific use: Powers 100% of lighting and socket circuits
throughout facility (except floor utility connections), walkin refrigerators and freezers.
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PUERTO VALLARTA INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION CENTER
PUERTO VALLARTA INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION CENTER
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPO
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
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AREA / CHARACTERISTICS / SERVICES
AIR
CONDITIONING
600 toneladas de refrigeración para todo el recinto.
2 Chillers
2 Torres de enfriamiento
23 Unidades manejadoras
45 Unidades fan & coils
FIRE
EXTINGUISHING
EQUIPMENT
Equipment complies with norms, and is integrated with
electrical and internal-combustion pumps and connected to a network with 14 fire hydrants covering the entire
facility; plus, one 6-kg dry chemical extinguisher in each
hydrant niche and 14 other independent extinguishers
strategically located throughout the premises. Capacity of
water cistern: 301,420 lts. (80,000 gals.)
HYDROPNEUMATIC
EQUIPMENT
Consists of 3 10-HP electrical pumps, tanks and control
panel for automatic or manual functioning. The pumps
work in response to the demand for water, and 1, 2, or all 3
can be activated at the same time. The network includes
all restrooms, showers, kitchen, and water intakes on the
floor utility connections in the Grand Salon Vallarta.
WATER HEATERS
The equipment includes 2 40-lt gas heaters and a 2000lt hot-water storage tank insulated with fiber glass and
aluminum. It supplies the kitchen and the dressing-room
bathrooms.
CLOSED-CIRCUIT
TV
The circuit covers practically the entire premises: the 8
rooms of the Grand Salon Vallarta, parking lots for automobiles and buses, maneuvering yard, approach and entrance doors, business center and meeting rooms, kitchen
and cafeteria, commercial spaces, ticketing area and main
foyer, among other areas. The system has 7 360-degree
mobile cameras, 41 fixed cameras, 4 color monitors and
digital recording equipment.
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TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
AREA / CHARACTERISTICS / SERVICES
PAGING AND
BACKGROUND
MUSIC
The facility has a network for paging and background
music with 14 independent areas controlled by panels
located in the communication control center. Areas covered: rooms 1 to 8 of the Salon Vallarta, Business Center, 3
Meeting Rooms, ground-floor Common Areas, and others.
The network includes a total of 122 loudspeakers.
ELEVATORS
The Convention Center has 3 Otis-brand elevators: one,
located in the main foyer, can carry up to eight people to
the 2nd floor; another, located on the south hallway of the
Salon Vallarta, with capacity for 13 people; and one more,
which can also carry up to 13 people, located on the north
hallway of the same Salon, primarily for service to the
kitchen.
SMOKE
DETECTORS
The facility has a network of smoke and heat detectors
covering the entire premises; on the ground floor are 102
smoke detectors, 7 with laser devices and 8 heat detectors installed in the kitchen area and engine rooms. On
the top floor are 54 smoke detectors, including one with a
laser device.
FIRE ALARMS
The Center has a network of fire alarms covering all areas.
The ground floor has 21 manual stations and 22 alarms.
On the top floor are 7 manual stations and 9 alarms; plus
two monitoring areas.
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CONECTIVIDAD AÉREA
Puerto Vallarta International Gustavo
Díaz Ordaz Airport
Tepic Highway Km 7.5
Col Villa de las Flores
C.P. 48311, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.
Telephone: (322)221-12-98, 13-25
Number of weekly flights
From the United States 116
From Canada 30
From Mexico 122
Flights per week 268
Airport location and access routes.Air
traffic to the region arrives at the newly
remodeled Puerto Vallarta International
Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Airport, located just
5 minutes from the International Convention Center.
Number, frequency and seats on domestic and international flights.
The airport has excellent connections
with major cities in the United States,
Canada and Mexico.
HOURS OF FLIGHT
International Airport
1 Hour
Bus Terminal
Puerto Vallarta has direct flights to the
United States and Canada and to the
two main airports in Mexico: Guadalajara
and Mexico City, which enables
passengers to connect to hundreds of
national and international destinations.
This makes Puerto Vallarta one of the
best-connected tourist destinations in
the country.
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2 Hours
3 Hours
Airport
International Convention Center
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AIRLINES FLYING
INTO PUERTO
VALLARTA
DESTINOS DE LAS AEROLINEAS
AEROLINEAS
INTERNACIONALES
DESTINOS DE
AEROPUERTOS
AMERICAN AIRLINES
(AAL)
Chicago
Los Angeles
Dallas/Fort Worth
AIR CANADA (ACA)
ALASKA AIRLINES (ASA)
Montreal
DELTA (DAL)
SUNWING (SWG)
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DESTINOS DE
AEROPUERTOS
Saskatoon
INTERJET
Toluca
Mexico
Toronto
AEROMEXICO
Mexico
AIRTRAN (TRS)
Milwaukee
AEROCALAFIA
Mazatlan
AIR TRANSAT (TSC)
Edmonton
INTERJET
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
Los Angeles
Saskatoon
Guadalajara
Chicago
Calgary
Mexico
Portland
Toronto
Monterrey
Denver
Mazatlan
Monterrey
AEROLITORAL
Ciudad Juarez
Kelowna
Newark
VIVA AEROBUS
Monterrey
Montreal
Houston
VOLARIS
Tijuana
Vancouver
Los Angeles
Victoria
Chicago
Atlanta
San Francisco
Detroit
US AIRWAYS (USA)
Phoenix
New York
VIRGIN AMERICA (VRD)
San Francisco
Sacramento
WESJET (WJA)
Edmonton
Salt Lake City
Kelowna
Denver
Comox
Kansas City
Regina
Chicago
Vancouver
Lansing
Winnipeg
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Prince George
Ottawa
Abbotsford
Regina
Calgary
Grande Prairie
Victoria
Montreal
Toronto
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Mexico
Calgary
UNITED (UAL)
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Cabo San Lucas
Regina
Minneapolis/St. Paul
SUN COUNTRY (SCX)
AEROLINEAS
NACIONALES
Calgary
Los Angeles
FRONTIER (FFT)
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Seatle
CANJET (CJA)
Vancouver
Mexico
Authorized taxis:
3 taxi companies provide airport service,
each with the following number of
vehicles:
Transportaciones Puerto Vallarta, S.A.
de C.V. : 121 taxis
Transportes del Aeropuerto Gustavo
Díaz Ordaz, S.A. de C.V.: 115 taxis
Transportaciones Riviera Pacífico, S.A.
de C.V.: 48 taxis
Total: 284 authorized taxis
complementary tourist and commercial
services such as 11 restaurants and
cafeterias, VIP lounge, 2 travel agencies,
1 hotel reservation area, 1 tour and
expedition area, 11 car rental agencies, 6
banking establishments, 1 area for plastic
luggage wrap, among other services.
International entry, customs, VIP
lounges and migration facilities.
The migration area has 14 service
modules within the airport, and one
external module. The customs area has
6 filters, and a number of VIP lounges
operated by third parties.
YVESAM and TAX BACK are companies
authorized by SAT (the Mexican Tax
Administration Service) to provide this
service. They are located inside the
airport, which allows foreign tourists to
request the refund of value-added tax
upon leaving Mexico.
Restaurants and service areasIn
addition to ordinary airport services,
visitors
can
take
advantage
of
Applying for the IVA (Value-Added Tax)
refund is easy for tourists. It applies only
to purchases: simply fill out a form in
The Puerto Vallarta International
Airport offers the benefit of tax-refund
service.
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LAND CONNECTION
BUS TERMINAL PUERTO VALLARTA,
JALISCO
The bus terminal offers a complete
range of services: restrooms, parking,
commercial area, restaurant, a VIP
lounge, luggage storage, 1 travel
agency, ATMs.
Taxi service is provided by the
terminal’s own exclusive taxi stand.
The bus terminal is located 5 minutes
from the International Airport, and
just 2 minutes from the International
Convention Center, between 10 and 20
minutes from the hotel zone, and 30
minutes from downtown.
TERMINAL DE AUTOBUSES DE PUERTO
VALLARTA S.A DE C.V
PUERTO VALLARTA-TEPIC HIGHWAY
KM. 9
COLONIA LAS MOJONERAS
MONTHLY BUS RUNS:
Characteristics of highway infrastructure
Land transportation is via Federal
Highway Number 200 north to the city
of Tepic, with a connection at the city
of Compostela to the Tepic-Guadalajara
superhighway, which connects to the
entire Central-Western region of the
country, and to the Northwest via the
Mazatlan superhighway.
DISTANCE TO PUERTO VALLARTA FROM
THE FOLLOWING CITIES:
CITY / BUS LINE
PRIMERA PLUS
PACIFICO
GUADALAJARA
CITY
KILOMETERS
MILES
TEPIC
MÉXICO
Aguascalientes, Ags.
608
376
GUADALAJARA
LEÓN
Colima, Colima
368
228
IRAPUATO
MANZANILLO
Culiacán, Sinaloa
685
424
AUTLÁN
Chihuahua, Chihuahua
1450
899
GRUPO ESTRELLA BLANCA
TOMATLÁN
Durango, Durango
741
459
GUADALAJARA
MORELIA
Guanajuato, Guanajuato
657
407
MÉXICO
IRAPUATO
Guadalajara, Jalisco
356
220
ACAPULCO
CELAYA
Hermosillo, Sonora
1365
946
CD JUÁREZ
GUANAJUATO
Mazatlán, Sinaloa
463
289
TAMPICO
S.L.P
Mexico, D.F.
891
550
TEPIC
TOLUCA
Monterrey, Nuevo León
1124
696
MONTERREY
MELAQUE
Nuevo Laredo,
1354
839
Puebla, Puebla
1062
658
TAP
Querétaro, Querétaro
704
440
GUADALALAJARA
TEPIC
San Luis Potosí, S.L.P.
710
440
MÉXICO
MOCHIS
Tepic, Nayarit
169
104
PUEBLA
CULIACÁN
Tijuana, Baja California
2248
1393
LEÓN
MAZATLÁN
Torreón, Coahuila
1044
663
QUERÉTARO
OBREGÓN
Zacatecas, Zacatecas
674
417
Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas
1865
1145
ETN
VALLARTA PLUS
GUADALALAJARA
Tijuana
Cd. Juarez
ZAPOPAN
Laredo
Monterrey
Mazatlán
Golfo de México
Aguascalientes
Riviera Nayarit
Puerto Vallarta
Tepic
Guanajuato
Guadalajara
México D.F.
Oceano Pacífico
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PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION
Puerto Vallarta has a first-rate public
transportation system that enables tourists and residents to move freely at all
hours of the day and night. This ensures greater traffic security and allows
visitors to experience the city in all its
variety on foot, by taxi, by bus, or on a
city tour.
Taxi:
There are four kinds of taxis in Puerto
Vallarta: Standard Taxi (1 to 4 passengers), “Urvans” (1 to 8 passengers), Special Service (1 to 8 passengers). This service is designed for users looking for a
more luxurious ride or specialized transportation. Water taxis are small boats
that stop at all the beaches on Banderas
Bay.
Buses and the “Night Owl”:
Puerto Vallarta has an extensive network
of urban bus routes, which cover all the
city’s neighborhoods. They also provide
“Night Owl” service between the hours
of 11 pm and 5 am, with special routes
serving the main neighborhoods plus all
the hotel zones.
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THE MARINE TERMINAL
One spectacular way to reach Puerto
Vallarta is by sea. The Marine Terminal
has become one of the most popular
ports of call for cruise ships on the entire
Mexican Pacific.
Puerto Vallarta’s Marine Terminal has
undergone an ambitious renewal and
expansion, following strict safety and
environmental standards, enabling 3
large cruise ships to dock simultaneously.
Countless cruise ships from the United
States arrive at Puerto Vallarta each
year.
Operating cruise lines
Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises
Line, Disney Cruise Line, Holland
America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line,
Princess Cruises, Seas Cruises,
Royal Caribbean, Wind Star Cruises.
Aside from the areas operated by the
Comprehensive Port Administration,
there are facilities awarded in concession
by the Ministry of Communications and
Transportation, such as:
Aside from the areas operated by the
Comprehensive Port Administration
(API), www.puertodevallarta.com.mx,
there are facilities awarded in concession
by the Ministry of Communications and
Transportation (SCT), such as:
• Marina with 353 slips
• Dry dock and ship repair
• Condominium marinas
In addition to the port services
themselves, the Puerto Vallarta Marine
Terminal offers its visitors a variety of
complementary tourist and commercial
services, such as: taxis, certified tourist
guides, currency exchange, handcraft
market,
restaurants,
post
office,
telephones, Internet café, ticket sales for
tourist ships that operate on Banderas
Bay, all with the utmost levels of security
and efficiency.
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Puerto Vallarta’s hotel capacity is more
than 12 thousand rooms.
This supply of rooms guarantees the
highest-quality service standards, and
has positioned the region in the worldclass category for its outstanding service, facilities and efficiency.
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OFFERINGS IN PUERTO VALLARTA
CATEGORY
NUMBER OF
ESTABLISHMENTS
ROOMS
Gran Turismo
7
2,080
5 Star
17
3,294
4 Star
30
2,848
The region’s tourism infrastructure is
not only varied; it has also been recognized by international bodies such as
the American Automobile Association
(AAA) as one of the best in the country,
with the second largest concentration of
Five Diamond establishments in Mexico.
3 Star
28
1,516
2 Star
12
348
1 Star
12
327
Suites
15
386
Others
93
9,250
The Banderas Bay area is one of the top
choices when it comes to romance, golf,
family trips, incentive trips, groups and
conventions, nautical sports, and adventure, and it has been recognized as the
most Mexican beach destination.
TOTAL
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20,049
ZERO VALUE-ADDED TAX FOR FOREIGN
CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS, FAIRS
AND EXPOSITIONS.
In Puerto Vallarta the 0% tax incentive is
available for foreign groups organizing
their conventions and events. This
incentive is applied in accordance with
the regulations of the Ministry of Tax
Administration.
In other words, foreign companies
organizing events will not be charged the
Value-Added Tax (IVA) corresponding
to the services specified in the Tax
Miscellanea.
The Miscellanea published in May 30,
2005, expands the complementary
services, the most significant of which is
the incorporation of food and beverages
served to the conference or convention
attendees as a group.
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Puerto Vallarta offers a wide variety of
options for organizing social events, ranging from hotel facilities with indoor and
outdoor areas, restaurants, bars, specialized establishments, golf courses, marinas, as well as the International Convention Center itself.
Juan Luis Cifuentes Lemus Auditorium
on the campus of the University Center of the Coast
Seating for 643 people; a professional
theatrical stage ideal for movie screenings, videos, and lectures; also an excellent concert hall.
Vallarta Theater
Comfortable seating for 965 people, in
plush seats measuring 23” wide, and
special easy-access areas for people
with different needs.
The Vallarta Theater stage meets international standards, with professional
sound, lighting, staging and costuming
facilities that permit the presentation of
national and international shows.
Malecón
Located in downtown Puerto Vallarta,
the Malecón is a venue for a wide varie-
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ty of cultural events. If you like sunsets,
Puerto Vallarta is the ideal spot! Nothing
beats watching the sun go down as you
stroll along the Malecón, which doubles
as a spectacular open-air sculpture gallery. Take pictures, or just kick back and
relax, spending a leisurely afternoon admiring fine art.
The Hidalgo Park offers a spacious underground parking lot. Located at the
end of the Hotel Zone, one block from
the Malecón and across the street from
the Refugio Church, it is an area where
locals and visitors gather to relax and
have fun. It also serves as a venue for
cultural and artistic events.
Municipal Athletic Fields
The Agustín Flores Contreras municipal athletic fields in downtown Puerto
Vallarta have hosted important national
and international sporting events, including beach volleyball, softball, soccer
and baseball, among others.
Terra Noble
Located at the highest point of downtown Puerto Vallarta, surrounded by the
lush mountain vegetation of the Agua
Azul nature reserve, this venue features
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Venue
INDOOR /
OUTDOOR
BANQUET
SEATING
RESTAURANTS
Blanca Blue
A.E.
140
Las Palomas
Salón
79
Pincho & Ole
Salón
60
Porto Bello Marina Vallarta
Salón
150
River Café
Salón
48
Dante Ristorante
A.E.
70
DISCOS & BARES
EXPLANADAS
a spectacular view as well as an impressive work of architecture known as Villa
Kenya.
CECATI Auditorium
Located in downtown Puerto Vallarta,
this auditorium seats 300 people.
Cuale Cultural Center
An island in the middle of the River Cuale, one of the most emblematic locations
in Puerto Vallarta, is the setting of this
Cultural Center.
Los Mangos Library
Different cultural events have been held
at this venue; the facilities lend themselves especially to intimate outdoor
events.
City Hall Plaza
Located in downtown Puerto Vallarta,
this public square was built by the city
government in 1918, and features an
ornate bandstand, landscaping and a
fountain.
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Hacienda Doña Engracia
Located just 20 minutes away, in the
northern part of the city, near the town
of La Desembocada.
City Hall Interior Patio
Located on the corner of Juarez and Independencia Streets, the building was
constructed in 1981 by the architect Alejandro Zohn. It contains a mural painted
by Manuel Lepe, in primitivist style, depicting the foundation of Puerto Vallarta.
Malecón Marina Vallarta
A.E.
2,500
Isla Rio Cuale
A.E.
1,500
Malecón Puerto Vallarta
A.E.
40,000
Parque Lazaro Cárdenas
A.E.
1,200
Parque Hidalgo
A.E.
1,500
OTRAS
Ritmos de La Noche (Vallarta Adventures)
A.E.
300
Terra Noble
A.E.
150
Vista Vallarta Club de Golf
A.E.
3,000
Vista Vallarta Golf Course:
Designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom
Weiskopf.
Marina Vallarta Golf Course:
In the heart of Marina Vallarta, this course was designed by Joe Finger.
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Local Transportation and Bus Service:
There are numerous bus routes covering
Puerto Vallarta, all clearly identified by
numbers and written indications of their
destination (Downtown, Hotel Zone, Marina, etc.); they can also be easily identified by their colors.
Urban Puerto Vallarta:
The blue buses cover the Puerto Vallarta
routes that converge on the downtown
area. They are identified by destination
and the fare is approximately $6.50 pesos. City buses run from 6:00 a.m. to
11:00 p.m. every day.
Puerto Vallarta offers an extensive range of tourism options and services that guarantee the success of large-scale events such as Conferences, Conventions, Expositions and Incentive Trips, meeting attendees’ every need.
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Suburban Service:
Public transportation between the two
Vallartas is provided by Autotransportes Medina, and the routes run along the
Puerto Vallarta hotel zone with different
destinations on the Riviera Nayarit. The
routes are identified by their destinations, and the fare varies by distance,
starting at $13.00 pesos per person.
Buses run from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
every day.
Outlying Towns:
Longer-distance bus lines provide transportation between urban Puerto Vallarta
and different outlying towns that offer
tourist services.
always available at the airport, at reasonable prices. Payment is made in the
taxi module in the airport terminal, where passengers are assigned a taxi or van
to take them to their destination. Fares
start at $170 pesos, depending on the
zone where the passengers are heading.
Yellow Taxi Service:
Available throughout the city, with a
fleet of 1,000 authorized taxis.
These do not use taxi meters, but rather
charge fixed fares using a zone system,
with fares starting at approximately $40
pesos. They are safe and easy to identify
by their yellow color, and they circulate
24 hours a day.
Taxi Service to the Airport:
The Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International
Airport (code PVR) is located 6 kilometers north of downtown. Taxis are
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Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
The region is considered the second most-important culinary destination in the
country, after Mexico City. Puerto Vallarta features outstanding restaurants, offering a
wide range of flavors, influences and style, with the best of Mexican and international
cuisine.
NAME
34
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
Alfredo di Roma
Km 8.5 Carretera a
Barra de Navidad
(322)2280191
La Dolce Vita
Paseo Díaz Ordaz
#674, Col. Centro
(322)2223852 y 2222204
Café des Artistes Bistro
Gourmet
Guadalupe Sánchez
740, Col. Centro
(322)2223228
Coco Tropical
Basilio Badilla 101,
Zona Romántica (on
the Beach)
(322)2225485
La Leche
Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio KM 2.5, Zona
Hotelera Norte
(322)2930900
Dante Ristorante
Calle Timón Local 20,
Marina Vallarta
(322) 2090484
El Dorado
Calle pulpito no.102
Colonia Emiliano
Zapata
(322)2224124
Le Kliff
Milán 265 Col. Versalles
(322)2280666 y 2240975
The River Café
Isla Río Cuale local-4
Colonia Centro
(322)2230788
Thierry Blouet Cocina de
Autor
Interior Café des
Artistes Guadalupe
Sánchez #740 Col
Centro
(322)2223228
Thierry’s Prime Steakhouse
Blvd. Fco. Medina
Ascencio 2485, Local
Ancla Sub "A"
(322)2211212 y 222-3228
TRIO Restaurant Bar Café
Guerrero 264, Centro
(322)2222196 y 2224228
Vista Grill Restaurant &
Lounge
Pulpito 377 Col. Emiliano Zapata
(322)2223535 y 2223570
Bistro Balsamar
Francisca Rodríguez
#155 Altos
(322)2235709
Restaurant Bar Andale
Olas altas 425, Col.
Emiliano Zapata
(322)2221054 y
3221507210
Mestizo
Abasolo No.233, Col.
Centro
(322)2221323
Mi Querencia
Morelos #426 Col.
Centro
(322)2222030
Señor Frog’s Puerto Vallarta
Calle Morelos Esq.
Galeana # 518, Centro.
(322)2225171 y 2260260
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co
Calle Paseo Díaz
Ordaz, Local 720 and
726 Zona Centro
(322)2229380 y 2230579
Chino’s Paradise
Kilometro 2, Río arriba, Mismaloya.
(322)2257251
Puerto Vallarta
Mariscos Tino´s La Catedral
de los Mariscos
Paseo Díaz Ordaz No. (322)2232303 y 2232808
920, Col. Centro.
Kensao Japanese Restaurant
Plaza Península Local
C/4 Nivel Terraza
(322)2091975
Restaurant La Palapa
Pulpito #103 Playa
Los Muertos.
(322)2225225 y 2230330
100% Natural
Francisco Medina
Ascencio 1630, Col.
Olímpica Frente Hotel Sheraton
(322)2232974
Currency exchange and exchange rates
The peso is Mexico’s national currency, although dollars are widely accepted for
transactions within the city. Most credit cards are also accepted. Banks offer currency
exchange during working hours, which are generally Monday through Friday from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; some open on Saturdays as well. ATMs are available throughout
the city for cash withdrawals using global cards, and can be found in shopping malls
and other areas of the tourist area. Currency exchange establishments and hotels
can also change money.
Car rentals:
PUERTO VALLARTA
BANKS IN THE AREA
Alamo Car Rentals
Puerto Vallarta 322 221 3030
www.alamomexico.com
NAME
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
Alamo Car Rentals
Puerto Vallarta 322 221 1228
www.alamomexico.com
BANAMEX
322 226 6110
Auto Arrendadora VASA
Puerto Vallarta 322 222 0053
www.vasarentacar.com
Calle Zaragoza 176, Col. Centro./ Plaza Península
Hertz Car Rental
Puerto Vallarta 322 209 0684
www.hertz.com
BANCO DEL BAJÍO
Puerto Vallarta 322 221 1112
www.avis.com
Avis Car Rental
Puerto Vallarta 322 221 6165
www.avis.com
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2485, Zona era Norte. /
Plaza Península
322 221 2354
Avis Car Rental
First Class Car Rentals
Puerto Vallarta 322 221 0817
[email protected]
BANORTE
Paseo Díaz Ordaz 690, Col.
Centro.
322 222 4040
National Car Rental
Puerto Vallarta 322 221 0004
www.nationalcar.com.mx
BBVA BANCOMER
Calle Juárez 450, Col. Centro.
322 222 1219
Thrifty Car Rental
Puerto Vallarta 322 221 2984
www.trhifty.com.mx
HSBC
322 222 3977
Renta de Autos Magno Car Puerto Vallarta 322 222 6545
www.magnocar.com
Calle Libertad y Miramar S/N
Loc. 1, Col. Centro.
Dollar Renta a Car
Puerto Vallarta 322 221 2974
www.dollarmexico.com.mx
SANTANDER
322 222 1486
EZ Renta a Car
Puerto Vallarta 322 221 2157
www.e-zrentacar.com
Morelos esq. Encino S/N, Col.
Centro.
SCOTIABANK
Calle Juárez 374, Col. Centro.
322 223 1224
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Golf in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta has garnered welldeserved recognition as a premier golf
destination. The area’s breathtaking
landscapes have been a key factor for
the creation of golf courses of unmatched beauty that blend into the magical
surroundings of tropical jungle, mountains and panoramic views of Banderas
Bay, inspiring designers of the stature
of Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf to
create world-class infrastructure with
different levels of difficulty for players
of every handicap.
Club de Golf Marina Vallarta
18 championship holes designed by the
US architect Joe Finger. The spectacular view of Banderas Bay, plus natural
obstacles such as palm trees, tropical
plants and natural lagoons, have made
this course a popular choice.
Vista Vallarta Jack Nicklaus
This spectacular 18-hole course is
quickly becoming a favorite, thanks to
the cool breezes coming down from the
mountains and the design that challenges even the most expert golfer. The
foothills of the Sierra Madre offer magnificent views over the Bay and Puerto
Vallarta. Refreshing ocean breezes,
outstanding greens, and a course that
is both beautiful and challenging make
this one of Puerto Vallarta’s must-play
golf courses.
NAME
Vista Vallarta Tom Weiskopf
This course, designed by Tom Weiskopf
for the 2002 PGA World Cup, was inaugurated in November 2001. The slopes
of the Sierra Madre offer unmatched
views of the Bay and Puerto Vallarta.
Golf course contact information
NAME
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CONTACT
Vista Vallarta Nicklaus
www.vistavallartagolf.com
Vista Vallarta Weiskpof
www.vistavallartagolf.com
Marina Vallarta
www.marinavallartagolf.com
Puerto Vallarta
Spas in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta has world-class spa facilities offering both modern and traditional treatments, authentic remedies in an impressive array of resorts ranging from
luxury all-inclusive resorts to deluxe getaways.
CONTACT
LOCATION
Meliá Puerto Vallarta
[email protected]
Marina Vallarta
Hacienda Hotel Spa &
Beach Club
www.haciendaonline.
com.mx
Zona Hotelera Norte
Barceló Puerto Vallarta
www.barcelo.com
Zona Sur
Casa Velas
www.hotelcasavelas.
com
Marina Vallarta
Garza Blanca Preserve
Resort & Spa
www.garzablancaresort.com
Zona Sur
Ohtli
www.puertovallartamarriottohtlispa.com
Marina Vallarta
Millenium Spa
milleniummassage@
hotmail.com
Zona Hotele Norte
Tours and Recreational Activities
Fishing in Puerto Vallarta
Spacious
Banderas
Bay
offers
practitioners of this exciting sport
countless opportunities, in terms of
both the variety of species that teem
offshore and the top-flight specialized
infrastructure available.
In recent years Puerto Vallarta has
earned a reputation as a premier
destination for fishermen looking to test
their skill against powerful Sailfish and
Marlin, both the blue and the elusive
black variety. It also draws aficionados
from around the world to fish the
enormous yellowfin tuna.
City Tours
Downtown and Los Muertos Beach are
considered the heart of Puerto Vallarta.
Known for its nightlife, restaurants, art
galleries, bars and boutiques, downtown
is a safe and friendly area for strolling
along traditional cobblestoned streets
and admiring the architecture of
whitewashed houses with wrought-iron
grillwork and red-tiled roofs. Here you will
also find Puerto Vallarta’s most exclusive
cuisine, plus fine art, handcrafts, and
boutiques run by renowned designers.
At the end of the new “Malecón,” just
across from the Main Square, is Aquiles
Serdán Park, better known as “The
Arches,” where open-air concerts and
cultural events are held regularly. The
Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe,
famous for the filigreed crown that tops
its bell tower, is located in downtown
Puerto Vallarta, and welcomes groups
of Catholics who come to honor the
Patroness of the Americas.
The excellent infrastructure of its
marinas has put Puerto Vallarta in the
eye of the world’s nautical sporting
community, drawing champion sailors
from around the globe to compete in
world-class regattas, plus surfers, kite
surfers, fishermen, yachtsmen, and
lovers of life on the high seas.
MARINA
CAPACITY
LENGTH
WEB PAGE
MARINA VALLARTA
353 YACHTS
22- 240 feet
www.opequimar.com
Marieta Islands by boat
This group of rocky islets at the end
of the northern shore of Banderas Bay
teems with marine life –sea turtles,
dolphins, dozens of species of tropical
fish, sea birds including the bluefooted booby. Numerous caves around
the islands provide refuge for wildlife,
making them a popular snorkeling
and diving destination. Several local
tour operators offer boat trips out to
the Marietas, leaving from the Puerto
Vallarta Marina dock.
Caletas by boat
Once the private home of film director
John Huston, Las Caletas is now
an exclusive and hidden beach on
an isolated cove along the coast of
Banderas Bay, accessible only by sea.
Here vacationers can experience pure
relaxation. And for those wishing to
indulge in rejuvenating treatments, there
is a spa offering therapeutic massages
and facials. More active visitors can take
part in activities organized by expert
eco-guides, including snorkeling, scuba
diving, kayaking and guided jungle hikes.
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Diving
The clear, calm, warm waters of the
Mexican Pacific in Banderas Bay are
an ideal setting for both expert and
beginning divers, who can explore the
teeming undersea world accompanied
by highly qualified instructors, and in
that way experience the emotions of
the ocean depths through tours, private
trips, and continuing education and
professional certification courses.
Dolphin adventures
A wonderful opportunity for the whole family is learning about dolphins. A close
encounter with these delightful animals is an unforgettable experience. The kids
can play and swim with dolphins, or simply stand on an underwater platform to pet
or hug them, if they prefer. Special programs allow visitors to spend the day with
dolphin trainers to learn more about these intelligent mammals.
San Sebastián del Oeste
An exquisite colonial jewel, located an hour by highway from Puerto Vallarta, San
Sebastián del Oeste has just 600 permanent residents, and is a magical town where
silver mines operated as far back as the 17th century. Nestled among the Sierra Madre
mountains, the first settlers arrived in 1605, and soon San Sebastián was flourishing
thanks to the gold and silver found nearby. The main attractions are its main square,
an 18th-century church, the Hacienda Jalisco, a museum that displays the town’s
rich historical legacy, and a working coffee plantation where visitors can buy the
delicious special coffee roast, with its hints of chocolate and cinnamon. Motorcycles
or all-terrain.
Canopy Tour
This is one of the most entertaining ways to see and learn about the flora and
fauna of the region’s jungles. Eleven different canopy tours are offered n the Puerto
Vallarta region, and all are located in nature reserves containing great biodiversity.
Adrenaline rushes as you go from tree to tree, admiring the exuberant vegetation
of the Sierra Madre. The jungle and the bird life take on a whole new look from this
privileged vantage point. Each canopy tour offers different emotions.
All-terrain vehicle tour
For those looking for an outdoor adventure exploring the trails of the Western Sierra
Madre, one option is an ATV tour for a fun-filled, unforgettable experience. The trip
takes you over country roads and dirt trails and across rivers. It’s a good idea to
wear old clothes and tennis shoes, because you end up completely covered with
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Snorkeling
A fun activity for the whole family with
just the right combination of adventure,
learning and fun in the waters of Banderas
Bay, full of exciting and abundant sea life.
The exploration of tropical ecosystems
on deserted islands and hidden beaches
with the support of expert guides and
professional equipment has become
a favorite activity for many tourists.
This adventure begins on board a sleek
first-class catamaran as it heads out to
the Marieta Islands and the laid-back
beaches of Las Caletas. Great snorkeling
is also available in Yelapa and Majahuitas
coves.
dirt and mud. The tours are open for
children ages 6 and up, provided they
are accompanied by an adult with a
valid driver’s license.
Night Rhythms of the Night
The action starts as soon as you set sail,
with a spectacular view of the setting
sun. After that enjoy a candlelight dinner
and a pre-Hispanic show by torchlight
in a natural amphitheater, where you
will experience the rich tradition of preHispanic music.
The nighttime sky and the moon’s
reflection on the water create an
enchanting atmosphere you won’t soon
forget.
Environmental hikes
The Sierra Madre that surrounds the Bay
is a North American biodiversity hotspot.
Many local tour operators organize hikes
to explore the region’s abundance of
flora and wildlife, including hikes over
rocky terrain and rappelling. Some of
the areas visitors can visit features
orchids and bougainvillea, Brazilwood
trees, parrots and different migratory
birds, iguanas and armadillos.
Whale watching
From mid-December to late March, Banderas Bay offers the world’s most spectacular
opportunities for whale watching. Visitors see these fascinating mammals in their
native habitat on cruises that last between four and seven hours on the deep blue
waters of the bay. The humpbacked whales that frequent Mexico’s coast come from
Alaska, and belong to one of the most important populations in the northeastern
Pacific, at least as far as their reproduction is concerned.
Art Walk
Puerto Vallarta is home to one of the largest and most vibrant art scenes in Mexico.
Over 30 art galleries exhibit works by local, national and international artists, ranging
from indigenous expressions of Mexican art in the form of jewelry and accessories
made of Mexican silver, stained glass and ceramics, to contemporary sculptures and
paintings. The local art scene has been invigorated by a very cosmopolitan group of
artists who have taken up residence in Puerto Vallarta.
Nightlife on the Malecón
At night, the “Malecón” comes to life,
and the partying doesn’t stop until the
early morning hours.
Sea turtle releases
Throughout the year, the coastline
shelters numerous marine species, such
as the olive ridley sea turtle, which lays
its eggs between June and December.
Official efforts to preserve this species
have succeeded not only in establishing
protected natural reserves, but also in
offering visitors a fascinating natural
spectacle that allows them to learn
more about this animal that is part of the
region’s official emblem.
Sailing
The excitement of sailing Banderas
Bay is available to all, thanks to the
exclusive high-speed sailboats that ply
the sparkling waters and offer visitors
unmatched views in a setting of luxury,
adventure and comfort. A late afternoon
sail provides an exclusive front-row seat
for the spectacular sunsets for which the
region is known. Swimming with whales
or taking a private sailboat cruise are
incredible ways to spend a day.
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Survival
Experience the thrill of an expedition that will test your basic survival and exploration
skills. This is a challenging recreational activity that calls for teamwork, personal skill,
commitment, leadership and a spirit of adventure. Expert guides will see to it that
your expedition is a memorable one.
Cultural expeditions
This activity is aimed at travelers who wish to discover and learn about the remotest
corners of the Banderas Bay region. These expeditions can be by land or by air, and
include visits to places like the old mining center of San Sebastián and the towns of
Talpa and Mascota, a hike in breathtaking Copper Canyon, a flight to Costalegre, a
chance to interact with Huichol Indians, or a tour of the region around Mexcaltitán
and San Blas. In fact, discerning travelers can design their own private tour by charter and experience incredible natural landscapes.
Explore the El Salado Nature Reserve
A boat tour will take you into the “El Salado” Natural Protected Area, where you
can observe a wide variety of animals, as well as 3 of the 5 species of mangroves
that grow in Mexico. Specialized biologists and oceanographers will make this an
unforgettable experience as you navigate the saltwater channels that lead out into
Banderas Bay. www.esterodelsalado.org
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DMC DIRECTORY
NAME
International Festivals in Puerto Vallarta
TELÉFONO
E-MAIL
AMERICAN
EXPRESS
322 223-2955
[email protected]
AMSTAR DMC
322 209-1011
[email protected]
BESTOURS
322 221-2823
[email protected]
CELEBRITY
TRAVEL
322 221-1909
[email protected]
GRAY LINE PUERTO
VALLARTA
322 225-1190
[email protected]
IVI DESTINATION
MANAGMENT
322 223-0525
[email protected]
MARITUR
322 222-3812
[email protected]
NORTH AMERICAN
TRAVEL
322 225-3475
[email protected]
OLYMPUS
322 225-1984
[email protected]
TROPICAL
INCENTIVES
322 225-2400
[email protected]
TOUR VALLARTA
322 223-2957
[email protected]
VTA GPS &
CONVENCIONES
322 221-0565
[email protected]
TUKARI DMC
322 224-7177
[email protected]
VALLARTA
TRAVELER
ADVISORS
322 221-3671
gloria-pena@vallartavta
ROYALE TOURS
322 224-8626
[email protected]
EMARK VALLARTA
322 225-0400
[email protected]
DMC VALLARTA
322 221-2164
[email protected]
PRISAR VALLARTA
322 779-7087
[email protected]
Restaurant Week 2012
Puerto Vallarta & Vallarta Lifestyes, from May 15-31, 2012, present the 8th edition of
Restaurant Week, in which the finest restaurants in town offer exceptional threecourse menus at prices discounted up to 50%. For more information visit:
www.virtualvallarta.com/restaurantweek
International Gourmet Festival
Puerto Vallarta’s International Gourmet Festival is the first of its kind in Mexico.
For the past 17 years this celebration has become a tradition that has promoted
innovative culinary excellence in this world-class tourist destination.
Renowned chefs and upcoming talent from around the world come together in this
festival for the sole purpose of cultivating friendships and sharing their creative ideas.
National “Charrería” (Mexican Rodeo) Championship
Every year in February, this championship is held in the Miguel “Prieto” Ibarría rodeo
ring. For five days, the best 38 teams from around the country compete in the full
program of Mexican rodeo events, as well as women’s “escaramuza” team riding.
Gala Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta hosts business meetings on predetermined dates between national
and international wholesalers, and hotel operators from Puerto Vallarta and Riviera
Nayarit. At this event, the Convention and Visitors’ Offices act as liaison between the
parties, programming agendas based on the selections the wholesaler makes from
the list of participating hotels.www.galapuertovallarta.com
Vallarta Wine Fest
The Wine Festival in Puerto Vallarta is held every February with an extensive program
of artistic and cultural events, to celebrate the intimate relationship between wine
and fine cuisine, commonly known as “pairing.”
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28th NATIONAL AMEG CONVENTION, 2010
The Mexican Gastric Endoscopy Association, with its Board of Directors for the
2009-2010 term, headed by Dr. Felipe Zamarripa Dorsey, brought together over
1,100 attendees between doctors and presenters from around the country. The 28th
National AMEG Convention was an unqualified success, featuring the presence of
the Federal Health Minister Dr. José Ángel Córdova Villalobos, who inaugurated the
event, as well as 8 world-renowned doctors recognized as global opinion leaders.
The agenda included important topics that have put Mexico at the cutting edge in
the field of digestive endoscopy, and closed with a gala dinner and celebration of
Mexico’s Bicentennial on September 15th, in Puerto Vallarta.
21st NATIONAL TRAUMATOLOGY AND ORTHOPEDICS CONFERENCE, 2010
(NOVEMBER 2-6, 2010)
The Federation, together with AMOT, the National College of Orthopedics, and the
College of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Puerto Vallarta, hosted a gathering
of over 2,000 participants from different countries, including Germany, Argentina,
Brazil, Austria, the USA and Mexico, among others, who took advantage of the
extensive program of activities organized by AMOT in Puerto Vallarta. www.amot.
org.mx/congresos/puertovallarta2010/index.htm
4th WORLD FORUM ON MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT (NOVEMBER 4-8, 2010)
The Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center hosted the 4th Meeting of the
World Forum on Migration and Development, with Mexico’s main proposal, “Alliances
for migration and human development: shared prosperity, shared responsibility.”
The event was organized by the National Institute of Migration, and included the
participation of over 1,200 attendees, representing 140 countries and 14 world
organizations, as well as the Member States of the United Nations. The President
of Mexico Felipe Calderon Hinojosa and his wife, Margarita Zavala, were also in
attendance.
www.gfmd.org/mexico-2010/
WORLD PARLIAMENTARY TOURISM FORUM (NOVEMBER 16-19, 2010)
The World Tourism Forum organized a hugely successful event at the Puerto
Vallarta International Convention Center, for the purpose of raising awareness
among parliamentarians and local authorities of the importance of tourism and the
relationship between its development and the major challenges facing the world in the
years to come. The Secretary General of the WTO, Mr. Taleb Rifai, was in attendance,
along with the Minister of Tourism Ms. Gloria Guevara, and other participants from
around the world. www.unwto.org
Supported by the Federal Ministry of Tourism, the Mexico Tourism Promotion Council,
the Jalisco State Ministry of Tourism and the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust for the
marketing of tourism products for conventions and incentive trips to national and
international buyers.
16th PAN AMERICAN GAMES Guadalajara 2011
Guadalajara is the proud host of the 16th Pan American Games: a multi-sport event
held every four years before the Summer Olympic Games. The Pan American Games
constitute the most important regional sporting event, bringing together over 5,000
athletes from 42 American countries to compete in 30 disciplines, 4 of which will
take place in Puerto Vallarta: open-water swimming, triathlon, sailing and beach
volleyball.
Testimonial by Mr. Taleb Rifai – General Secretary of the WTO.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqh2FOlCgdI
MEETING PLACE MÉXICO 2011 (6 - 7 Junio, 2011)
Once again, Meeting Place Mexico 2011 was held at the Puerto Vallarta International
Convention Center. “The Meeting Place Mexico business forum is one of the
most important events in Mexico, aimed at convention organizers, with the best
destinations, properties and services to organize the most successful events.”
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Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit proudly hosted for the first time the itinerant
version of the Mexico Tourism Tianguis from March 25-28, 2012, as announced
by the Federal Ministry of Tourism. The exposition and pre-established business
appointments were held at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center,
with the participation of Mexico’s tourist destinations, national and international
wholesale agencies, and the press, who year after year cover this world-class event.
For this important event, the entire Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center
was put to use, along with the recently remodeled Plaza Mayor, the esplanade where
the main exhibitors’ Pavilion was located.
This edition saw a 45% increase in attendance at the Tourism Tianguis, and the
number of participants went up by 50%, making this edition the most successful
both in terms of sales and in general, as the Minister of Tourism Gloria Guevara was
quick to point out.
The World Economic Forum
on Latin America was held at the
Puerto Vallarta International Convention
Center from April 16-18, 2012. The main
topic on the agenda was “Regional
transformation in a new global context.”
Major world leaders were on hand,
including prominent women, religious
leaders, NGOs, ministers, presidents,
and others. With constant support
from the Mexican government and
the forum’s strategic partners, the
event brought together key actors from the different governments, the industrial
sector, academics and the general public for three days of discussion, including
arena sessions, interactive breakfast sessions, interactive panels, plenary sessions,
television debates and Work Studio workshops. All of these activities took place
inside the central building.
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The forum participants reflect the
event’s international character, Among
the attendees were: Sally Blount, Dean
of the Kellogg School of Management
of Northwestern University (USA);
His Royal Highness Crown Prince
Haakon of Norway; Jeffrey Joerres,
General Manager and President of
ManpowerGroup (USA); Martin Senn,
Corporate Director of Zurich Insurance
(Switzerland); Daniel Servitje, Corporate
Director of the BIMBO Group (Mexico);
and Juan José Suárez Coppel, General
Manager of PEMEX.
13th World Conference on Endoscopic
Surgery
Held every two years, the World
Conference on Endoscopic Surgery
is an educational forum for all the
endoscopic surgery associations in
the world. The World Conference
provides an opportunity for endoscopic
surgeons from all corners of the globe
to participate in educational, social
and networked sessions. The main
associations are:
SAGES
(Society
of
American
Gastrointestinal
and
Endoscopic
Surgeons)
CAGS (Canadian Association of General
Surgeons)
During this Conference, two thousand
doctors from around the world were
introduced as they attended both
plenary sessions and expositions, which
were held throughout the event.
Contact Directory
AGENCY
ADDRESS
PHONE
E-MAIL
SECRETARÍA DE TURISMO
DEL ESTADO DE JALISCO
AV. GRANDES LAGOS # 234
FRACC. FLUVIAL VALLARTA C.P. 48328
(322) 226 1819
(322) 226 1817
visita.jalisco.gob.mx
AYUNTAMIENTO
DE PUERTO VALLARTA
INDEPENDENCIA # 123
COL. CENTRO C.P. 48300
(322) 226 8080
(322) 223 2500
puertovallarta.gob.mx
FIDEICOMISO DE TURISMO
PUERTO VALLARTA
HOTEL CANTO DEL SOL, LOCAL 18
ZONA HOTELERA LAS GLORIAS C.P. 48310
(322) 224 1175
[email protected]
CENTRO INTERNACIONAL
DE CONVENCIONES
DE PUERTO VALLARTA
AV. PASEO DE LAS FLORES # 505
COL. VILLA LAS FLORES C.P. 48335
(322) 226 2870
(322) 226 2883
[email protected]
www.visitapuertovallarta.com.mx
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