Puerto Vallarta Scuba Vacations

Puerto Vallarta is located in the heart of Mexico's Pacific coastline, offering tourists 25 miles of white, sandy beaches and an endless amount of outdoor activities such as fishing, biking, hiking, parasailing, surfing, snorkeling, whale watching and sailing. However, the city is most popular for its scuba vacations.

What makes Puerto Vallarta such a popular destination for scuba divers is its nearby islands and bays, such as Los Arcos, Majahuitas. Majahuitas is an underwater national park where scuba divers, regardless of the time of year, have an opportunity to see humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles and a large variety of tropical fish that make Majahuitas their home. Tourists looking to scuba dive will find that almost every hotel in Puerto Vallarta offers deals that combine scuba diving with other accommodations and travel plans.

Riu Palace Pacifico

Riu Palace Pacifico is an all-inclusive resort with spectacular views of the crystal blue sea and Flamingos Beach. Relaxation meets luxury as guests are found sunbathing in the outdoor pool, ordering drinks at the swim-up bar and soothing their body in the hot tub. Other amenities include a tennis court, fitness center and night club. All meals are included, as well as unlimited drinks at the bar.

What makes Riu Palace Pacifico even more enjoyable is its on-site snorkeling, fishing, jet ski rentals and scuba excursions. There is nothing better than destinations right outside your front door.

Every room in the hotel has a TV with cable, telephone, complimentary toiletries and wireless Internet access.

Riu Palace Pacifico
Av. de los Cocoteros, Lote Hotelero G
Riviera Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta
52 (+322) 176-0090
riu.com

Melia Puerto Vallarta

Melia Puerto Vallarta is located on Bahia de Banderas, giving each room in this five-star hotel a spectacular view. Each guestroom in the hotel features one king or two double beds, a private bath, color satellite TV, and a private terrace or balcony. There are three restaurants onsite, a golf course, and an outdoor pool and pool bar.

Activities are very easy to come by at Melia Puerto Vallarta, such as water sports, tennis and craft workshops. A favorite at Melia Puerto is its scuba demonstrations and excursions, and if you want to explore the deep blue without the children the hotel offers a variety of workshops to keep them busy.

Melia Puerto Vallarta
Paseo De La Marina Sur 7
Puerto Vallarta, 48354, Mexico
(866) 43-MELIA
melia-puerto-vallarta.com

Allegro Nuevo Vallarta by Occidental

Allegro Nuevo Vallarta by Occidental is an all-inclusive resort located on Bahia de Banderas, one of the most beautiful beaches in Vallarta. The all-inclusive features include unlimited meals, snack and beverages; limited in-room dining; full open bar; access to the two pools and fitness room; kids club; and sports such as tennis, kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving.

The rooms are equipped with two full beds or one king sized bed, marble floors, air conditioning, telephone, cable TV and breathtaking ocean views.

Allegro Nuevo Vallarta by Occidental
Paseo de los cocoteros No.18
Nuevo Vallarta
(800) 858-2258
occidentalhotels.com

Article Written By Teresa Starr

Teresa Starr has been a professional writer since 1998, with novels to her name and credits as a screenwriter. Her novels include "The Questions Within" and "A Forgotten Tomorrow" which are both distributed internationally by Ransom Publishing, U.K. Starr studied English and creative writing at Frederick Community College.

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