Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco - Mexico

Puerto Vallarta is on Mexico's west coast in the state of Jalisco and is located in Banderas Bay, surrounded by the Sierra Madre.
You can get to Puerto Vallarta either by air (International Airport), sea (Sea Port) or land.

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The bay itself is a great place for sailing and other watersport activities. The whole bay can be explored by sailors and favorite spots like "Los Arcos" or "Las Mariettas" offer excelent snorkeling and divesites.

The official language is spanish, but english is widely spoken.

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The marina is only 5 minutes south from the airport and 10 minutes north of Vallarta's downtown. Central American Sailing Association has its base near the docks of Villa Vera, opposite of hotel Westin Regina in the marina.

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