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Puerto Vallarta

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Sunset on Los Muertos beach in Zona Romantica
'Our Lady of Guadalupe' church, with some flowers from El Nido in the foreground.
Aerial view of marina, cruise ship docks and downtown Puerto Vallarta
Banderas Bay

Puerto Vallarta is a city in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, located at 20°40′N 105°16′W / 20.667°N 105.267°W / 20.667; -105.267. It fronts the Bahía de Banderas on the Pacific Ocean. The city is important primarily as a tourist destination. Shipping traffic consists of cruise ships, arriving almost daily, and occasional visits by US Navy frigates. The mexican navy maintains a base at the port. In 2003 Puerto Vallarta had an estimated population of 165,800 and reported about 5 million overnight stays by tourists.

Unlike Cancún (another leading Mexican tourist destination), Puerto Vallarta was a traditional village before gaining worldwide recognition as a travel destination.

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