Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallartais aMexicanbeachresort citysituated on the Pacific Ocean'sBahía de Banderas. The 2010 census reported Puerto Vallarta's population as 255,725making it the fifth largest city in thestateofJalisco, and the second largesturban agglomerationin the state after theGuadalajara Metropolitan Area.The City of Puerto Vallarta is the government seat of the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta which comprises the city as well as population centers outside of the city extending from Boca de Tomatlán to theNayaritborder (theAmeca River).Around the Bay, marvellousbeaches, lush jungles and sparkling waterfalls offer many opportunities for the adventurouswhile five star resorts, world-class shopping and gourmet restaurants satisfy even the most sophisticated traveller. Stretching from the south end of Old Town to central downtown, a newly extended and refurbished boardwalk along the ocean, called the Malecon, passes by any number of shops, restaurants, and hotels, and often plays host to mimes, break-dancers, clowns and artists.