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DestinationsThe areas in and around Puerto Vallarta are rich with culture and history, providing interesting sightseeing opportunities. From haciendas to Hollywood, there are many stories to be told in destination touring. Visitors can see a small seaside town that was the major port of Mexico in the 1800s. You may also visit a place now famous for its mango groves or shrimp farms, or take a riverboat tour into the jungle to see exotic plants and wildlife and literally hundreds of species of birds. Or, explore an old mining town of the 1700s set in a lush valley surrounded by emerald green hills. Lunch or overnight at a 100-year-old hacienda made famous by the Hollywood celebrities who frequented it. Tour the town of Tequila, where this Mexican liquor is distilled from endless fields of the agave plant. Learn the history of this famous drink, see the process and taste test the product. Visit the former love nest of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton and, while there, walk across the pink bridge that spans the street and links the two houses. Or tour the most impressive villas of Puerto Vallarta and see vacation living at its finest, with proceeds going to worthwhile charities. If relaxation and healing sound better, head off to a spa that was featured in a US magazine for its unique architecture, classes, pampering and relaxation offerings. Casa Kimberly Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's two-house mansion that is now a bed & breakfast. Tours are given daily. Movie and personal effects and memorabilia from the famous lovers can also be seen. El Centro — 221-1336 IFC Home Tour See beautiful villas owned by the rich and famous. Sponsored by the International Friendship Club, with profits going to many Puerto Vallarta charities. South Side — 222-5466 |
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Centro — 222-6606 San Sebastian Air Expedition Several packages to this once-thriving mining, now farming, town. Mexico untouched, just as it was a century ago. Visit the San Sebastian town square, have lunch at a hacienda, from which you can hike, bike and explore. Tequila and Guadalajara Tour - Explore two of Mexico's most culturally significant landmarks during this day-long adventure. It's just a comfortable 35-minute flight aboard a private 16-passenger plane to the town of Tequila. This is the only region in the world where this legendary spirit is distilled. Continuing on, the flight from Tequila to Guadalajara takes only 10 minutes. Once in Guadalajara, you'll take a guided tour to the principal points of interest in the city. Secret World of the Huichol Indians - The Huichol Indians are one of the last remaining indigenous cultures in the world and one that has retained the traditions, customs and language of their ancestors. Through the ages, they have successfully escaped the influences of the world around them by secluding themselves in the inaccessible reaches of the Sierra Madre Mountains. |
Nuevo Vallarta –
297-1212 Ext. 3 Land tours
are also availble. |
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Update 8/16/03 JE© Producciones ViVa |
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