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Puerto Vallarta offers a multitude of things to do and places to see, but there are also some great two-day or weekend trips nearby available. These getaways are for those who frequent Vallarta or perhaps live here full-time and are looking for something new. You can travel by car, bus, boat or airplane, and the accommodations can range from small countryside inns to luxurious villas along the coast: something for all budgets!
If you are looking for something very special, try out one of the boutique hotels that can be found up and down the coast from Puerto Vallarta. Check out the Boutique Vacations section of our Lodging page. All these hotels are part of the prestigious Mexico Boutique Hotels collection, where membership cannot be purchased, only earned.
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 San Sebastian del Oeste, A Mountain Renaissance: For decades, visitors braved hours of perilous travel along rutted dirt roads to reach the largely unspoiled paradise we call San Sebastián del Oeste, a former silver mining town. A landing strip suitable for small aircraft moderately increased exploration possibilities, but it wasn’t until the completion of a paved road connecting Puerto Vallarta with Talpa de Allende.  Escape to Yelapa: It’s easy to take Yelapa for granted, at least for those who live in Puerto Vallarta year round. After all, seeking refuge at this laid-back village by the sea is as simple as hopping on one of the water taxis that aim for it on a daily basis and enjoying the picturesque 45-minute coastal ride.
 Bucerias Art Walk: An amazing array of arts set out along a charming cobblestone street is what made the Bucerias Art Walk a triumph in its inaugural 2006-2007 year. This season the art walk in this Nayarit pueblo on the beach is back, with more artists, more events and more special plans designed to entice visitors to come enjoy the abundance of excellent talent and fine crafts.
 Dreaming Downtown into a New Existence: It takes a visionary to conceive a new reality for a space long taken for granted. We’ve all appreciated an evening or morning stroll on the Malecon, bumping into friends or acquaintances and exchanging a few pleasantries, if not salacious gossip.
 Best New Ultimate Tour: Tequila Tour: Tequila is more than just a liquor – it’s a destination! And now you can discover the soul of Mexico and its national drink with a trip to this classic town, designated a “Pueblo Mágico,” or “Magical Town,” nationally.
 Best New Artistic Getaway: San Sebastian: The completion of the road to San Sebastian del Oeste immediately brought that picturesque mining town into view for local artists. Small planes bring daily visitors who tramp the cobblestone streets of the historic town, while others choose horses to explore the wooded hills, scene of those very silver mines and oh-so-many stories.
 Best Business with Least Open Hours: Taqueria in La Cruz: At six o’ clock sharp, the smell of delicious roasting meat becomes noticeable and people are anxiously waiting in line for Tacos on the Street to open. This singular La Cruz de Huanacaxtle restaurant has been operated for the past 12 years by the husband and wife team of Jorge Armando Díaz and Raquel Gómez.
 Best Reason to Explore the Bay: New Docks: Let’s face it: Getting on or off a small motorboat (or panga, as we call them) without the use of a dock is not for the faint hearted, particularly on a windy day. And yet, we’ve seen people using them regularly to explore Puerto Vallarta’s South Shore.
 Head to the Mountains!: If you are new to Banderas Bay or on a short-term vacation, chances are that you will want to remain fairly close to your home or hotel, as you will find a plethora of things to do in Puerto Vallarta and its immediate surroundings.
 La Cruz de Huanacaxtle: It may be a hard name to pronounce, but it’s a joy to visit! La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (“La Cruz”), a mere half hour north of the bustle of Puerto Vallarta, offers a restful alternative to the glitz of Vallarta and a glimpse of a typical fishing village, along with good restaurants, fun shopping and a vibrant music scene.
 Tips For Driving In Mexico: Driving in Mexico can be an adventure. It offers the freedom to explore the "undiscovered" Mexico, places off the beaten path and inaccessible by public transportation.
 Luxury Along Costalegre: When you fly into this happening coastal city you get to enjoy not only one of the world's best resorts and the destination of choice for millions every year, but also quick and easy access to Mexico's still-pristine hidden niches along the central Pacific coast.
 Discover the North Shore: There's no denying it: Puerto Vallarta is a great place. A neat new Malecón abounds with people, slick new clubs and trendy restaurants are on every street - why, PV is practically a big city! So, maybe now it's time to get out of town for a while.
 Mantenchen Bay Eco-Adventure: While checking the pulse of San Blas, two and a half hours north of Puerto Vallarta– which thrived during Spain’s colonial heyday and now is a simple surreal village of about 20,000 – I found lots of inspiring eco-action en route.
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