Even holy men would dance the night away in this sexy Pacific resort.
Nestled between palm-covered mountains and an azure blue sea, Puerto Vallarta is seriously picturesque. Wander its cobblestone streets, admire its whitewashed houses, then relax on its gorgeous sandy beach - dolphins can be seen frolicking year-round, and humpback whales cruise by from December to March.
Puerto Vallarta has mutated from a sleepy seaside village into an international resort so quickly that some are quick to deride its spoilt charms. But it's simply impossible to feel hate against this sophisticated, friendly city with its lively beaches, bars, restaurants and galleries.