puerto vallarta

Puerto Vallarta (literally, "Port Vallarta") is a city in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, located at coor dm2040N10516W . It fronts the Bahía de Banderas on the Pacific Ocean. The city is important primarily as a tourismtourist destination. Shipping traffic consists of cruise ships, arriving almost daily, and occasional visits by U.S. Navy frigates. The Mexican Navy maintains a base at the port. In 2003. Puerto Vallarta reported an estimated population of 165,800 and about 5 million overnight stays by tourists.

History - Unlike Cancún (another leading Mexican tourist destination), Puerto Vallarta was a traditional village before gaining worldwide recognition as a travel destination.The village was originally founded on December 12, 1851 by Don Guadalupe Sanchez Torres, who named it "Las Peñas de Santa Maria de Guadalupe" ("the rocks of Saint Mary of Guadalupe"). The name was eventually truncated to "Puerto Las Peñas" ("Rocky Port"). The original reason for the port was to enable the transshipment of silver from nearby mines. In 1918, the village was elevated to municipality status and renamed after former state governor Ignacio L. Vallarta. In 1963, it became famous worldwide after director John Huston decided to make a movie version of Tennessee Williams's play ''The Night of the Iguana'' in what was then a quiet fishing village. During the filming, the paparazzi had a field day covering Elizabeth Taylor's scandalous affair with Richard Burton, as well as the constant tension between Huston and the film's four stars. The subsequent publicity helped to attract foreign investors in the 1970s, which resulted in the massive expansion of Puerto Vallarta to its current size.Today, there is a statue of Huston in the park on Isla la Cuale in the center of the city. A nearby plaque dedicated on the 25th anniversary of the film's release honors Huston's contribution to the city's fame.

Gallery - !Image:pvlosmuer tossunset.jpgSunset on Los Muertos beach in Zona !RomanticaImage:pvguadalupe.jpg 'Our Lady of Guadalupe' church, with some flowers from El Nido in the !foreground.Image:Puerto-Vallar ta.jpgAerial view of marina, cruise ship docks and downtown Puerto !VallartaImage:Puertovallartaat night.jpgPuerto Vallarta at night

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HOTEL ENCINO
We are located in the hearth of the Down Town, one block from the beach and 2 blocks from the malecon.
http://www.hotelencino.com/

PuertoVallarta.Net
Provides local information including hotel directory, general information, bulletin board, chat room, Internet resources, and guide to the city.
http://www.puertovallarta.net/

Vallarta On Line
Information about Puerto Vallarta vacations, hotels, rentals, ecotours, tours and up to date business information to help you make the best of your Mexican vacation and investments.
http://www.vallartaonline.com/

Go2Vallarta
City information and directory of hotels, restaurants, tours, activities, travel agents, real estate, attractions, and shopping.
http://www.go2vallarta.com/

EarthCam
Webcam network.
http://www.earthcam.com/