Romantic Zone:(map) In the state of Jalisco.Known as the Romantic Zone. Just south of the Rio Cuale, there is a wide range of shopping, restaurants and accommodations for every budget and taste. Cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses with red tiled rooves dot flow down the mountains and line the streets. The beaches while not excellent for water sports are some of the most popular in the bay.
Places to Check Out: Tropicana Hotel, Los Muertos beach, Olas Altas area, and any of the beachfront restaurants.
Getting There: Any bus marked "Centro" or "Tunnel" heading south. Taxis will be 30 pesos from the South Hotel Zone.
Conchas Chinas:(map) The Beverly Hills of Puerto Vallarta; exclusive condos and villas, lush tropical foliage, excellent views, and beautiful beaches. Excellent accommodations dot the beachfront and downtown Vallarta is just a few minutes away.
Places to Check Out: Conchas Chinas beach, Playa Conchas Chinas Hotel,
Tropical City Tour and many spectacular dream homes.
Getting There: Take a blue and green Mismaloya/Boca de Tomatlan bus from
the corner of Constitution and Basilio Badillo Streets
South Zone Vallarta:(map) South of Conchas Chinas to Mismaloya and then on to Boca de Tomatlan. Known for the scenic views of the Sierra Madre mountains and lush tropical foliage; this area includes the Los Arcos Islands which are a nature reserve, the film locations of Night of the Iguana and Predator, plus many day-trips, such as Chico's Paradise,
Chino's Paradise and El Eden.
Places to Check Out: Camino Real Hotel, La Jolla de Mismaloya, Le Kliff restaurant, Escape to Paradise Tour, and the sea side village of Boca de
Tomatlan, from which you take a water taxi to Las Animas, Quimixto, Yelapa,
or Majahuitas.
Getting there: Take a blue and green Mismaloya/Boca de Tomatlan bus from
the corner of Constitution and Basilio Badillo Streets.
More Information: Beaches
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