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Time can prove deceiving in Puerto Vallarta, with most of the town on vacation,
away from the regular work-week regime. The international
airport is conveniently located close to downtown Vallarta and is accessible from
most parts of the bay in less that half an hour
The southern
coastline, with its hills draped in rich tropical jungle, offers |
The Puerto Vallarta area is expanding at an incredible pace encompassing the shores of Banderas Bay all the way from Punta Mitaand even as far as San Blasin the north, to Barra de Navidad, its southernmost point. More development will most certainly take place, further expanding Puerto Vallartas reach, as the new four-lane highway to the north opens up new possibilities. However the southern coastline with lush jungle hillsides and beautiful beaches must not be forgotten. It also offers potential for development, with the likelihood of an extension of the coastal highway to reach as far as Yelapa. Puerto Vallartas continued success will depend on its ability to continue to offer a variety of activities for its visitors and to open new markets. Todays tourist is demanding, has traveled extensively in most cases, and is very aware of what a tourist destination should provide. Fortunately the number of new attractions in Puerto Vallarta continues to grow every year, as demand makes it feasible. Some exciting projects presently being considered are ecological parks. These reserves would be showcases for Banderas Bay, a region that is home to such rare species in America as the crocodile, and where the presence of 12 different species of cetaceansincluding the humpback whale and several types of dolphinshas been accounted for. A visit to such parks would be a fun experience and a unique opportunity to learn more about the great variety of animals and plants that inhabit these lands. It would be a great reminder of how even though Mexico occupies only 1% of the world territory, it is home to 10% of all the known species of plants and animals. A replica of a Huichol village would create the link between the environment and the regional cultures that have lived here for centuries. |
El área de Puerto Vallarta se extiende a velocidades increíbles y hoy ocupa la costa de Bahía de Banderas desde Punta Mita y San Blas en el norte hasta Barra de Navidad en el sur. El desarrollo continuará expandiendo el alcance de Puerto Vallarta conforme la carretera de cuatro carriles con dirección norte vaya abriendo nuevas posibilidades. Con sus cerros cuajados de selva y sus playas magníficas la costa sur ofrece asimismo gran potencial de desarrollo con la posible extensión de la carretera hasta Yelapa. El éxito ininterrumpido de Puerto Vallarta dependerá de su capacidad para ofrecer diversidad de actividades a sus visitantes y para abrir nuevos mercados. El turista de hoy es exigente, ha viajado y sabe lo que un destino turístico debe proporcionar. Afortunadamente los atractivos de Puerto Vallarta se multiplican año con año para satisfacer la demanda. Algunos de los proyectos en estudio son los parques ecológicos. Estas reservas serían el aparador de Bahía de Banderas, una región que aloja especies tan raras en América como el cocodrilo, y en cuyas aguas se ha registrado la presencia de 12 cetáceos entre estos, la ballena jorobada y varios tipos de delfín. La visita a un parque semejante resultará divertida y ofrecerá la oportunidad de aprender más sobre las plantas y animales de estas tierras. Sería, además, un recordatorio de que, aunque México ocupa sólo 1% del territorio mundial, es el hogar de 10% de las especies vegetales y animales conocidas. La réplica de una aldea huichola sería el eslabón entre el medio ambiente y las culturas que lo han habitado durante siglos. | |||
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