Experiencing Vallarta: Where to Stay: One of the most alluring features of Puerto Vallarta as a destination is that — unless you are traveling onboard one of the many cruise ships that dock for the day at our Maritime Terminal or are simply driving through on your way somewhere else — when the day is done and it’s time to get some well-deserved rest after exploring our town, the lodging options are as plentiful and varied as our restaurant choices.

Puerto Vallarta 101: All packed and ready to go? Here are some essential tidbits and last-minute details you may want to keep in mind as you prepare to discover our destination!

The Unique Neighborhoods In and Around Banderas Bay: It’s impossible to paint all of Banderas Bay with the same brush, so to help you get a taste of the different neighborhoods around the bay (“colonias” in Spanish), we’ve created this handy list of some of the most popular.

Experiencing Vallarta: What to Do: In our previous issue, we explored the many different ways visitors connect with our destination, whether it is for a short vacation or for a lifetime. In this second and final installment, we take a look at some of the leisure pursuits to keep in mind as you design your perfect Puerto Vallarta experience.

Fiestas and Festivals: Every day is a día de fiesta in Mexico! Here is a list of official Mexican holidays and important local festivals you may want to keep in mind as you plan ahead for your paradise vacation.

Banderas Bay B&B Success Stories: They are called “zimmer” (German for “room”) in Israel, “petite hotel de charme” in France and “casa particular,” or “private home,” in Cuba. Sometimes they go by “inn,” “cottage” or “guesthouse.”

Is Puerto Vallarta Safe?: Not a day has gone by in recent weeks and months for those of us living in Vallarta without coming across more disturbing news slamming the safety of visiting and/or living in Mexico, as well as a barrage of questions and concerns from friends and family living north of Mexico wanting to know how dangerous it truly is in Vallarta.

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Banderas Bay: For simplicity’s sake, and tourism, the entire 100-km horseshoe-shaped coastline of Banderas Bay (Bahía de Banderas) is known as Vallarta, although it’s divided almost equally between two states – Jalisco, where Puerto Vallarta is, and Nayarit, which begins an eight-minute drive north of the international airport in the middle of the Ameca River bridge.

Beautiful Banderas Bay: We’ve known it all along, and now the word’s out: Mexico’s largest bay–Puerto Vallarta perfectly positioned at its center–is one of the most beautiful bays in the world and a member of the association of the same name.

Hold the Guacamole!: Hold the guacamole un minuto! You’re in Vallarta with an intercontinental dining scene that beats any resort town in Mexico! Chefs from all over the world have come here and stayed to open marvelous restaurants reflecting their countries’ culinary heritages.

Just look at us Now!: We’ve certainly come a long way from the “sleepy little fishing village” in these photos, which make it very easy to see why Vallarta was destined to become such a desirable international resort — some 3,700,000 tourists visiting last year alone.

You Might Want to Know: A potpourri of interesting tidbits about Puerto Vallarta.

One Colorful Palette - Exploring Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay: Cobblestone streets imply quaint, small, nostalgic ... a village, right? Maybe, but Puerto Vallarta's no village.

Wondering How to Keep Busy?: Knowing what we do about all the activities that are available to indulge in, it only seems fair that we give you a sampling of our favorites.

Why visit Puerto Vallarta?: There are many reasons to come to Puerto Vallarta: unparalleled beauty, non-stop entertainment, an open atmosphere and a never-ending dedication to fun. Here is why we think you should consider Puerto Vallarta as your next stop.

Walking Tours: Taking in the sights on foot is a great way to see some of the marvelous things Puerto Vallarta has to offer, from historical buildings to new night clubs, cigars to sculptures.

Picture Perfect: The History of Movie Making in Puerto Vallarta: Find out all about the movies made in Puerto Vallarta, from "Night of the Iguana" to "Puerto Vallarta Squeeze."

Monumental Oceanfront Art Invites Your Touch: You can’t really say you’ve been to Puerto Vallarta unless you’ve experienced the Malecon and all it offers.

Puerto Vallarta's History: Learn about the beginnings of our beautiful destination by reading this brief historical perspective.