Things to Do in Nuevo Vallarta

Nuevo Vallarta is a great destination for travelers in search of land and water sports, adventure tours and cultural attractions. With a warm, tropical climate year-round, Nuevo Vallarta is located in Mexico's Pacific coastline. With easy access to the U.S. and Canada, day trippers and families wanting to get away for a week can enjoy a number of tours and attractions for the whole family. So pack your summer clothes. Bring your money conversion calculator since you'll be using the peso. Most importantly, get ready for some fun in the sun.

Beaches of Nuevo Vallarta

Enjoy the Nuevo Vallarta Beaches!

Enjoy the shores of Nuevo Vallarta. According to Nuevo Vallarta Activities, water sports are a great way to tour Nuevo Vallarta. For a week of fun, go sailing at the Banderas Bay, enjoy an afternoon of deep sea fishing--where tuna and brass are commonly the catch of the day--or head up north for a day of surfing on the beach. Tourism is high along the 25-mile stretch of the Banderas Bay, where beach activities include banana riding, parachuting, jet skiing, water skiing and beach volleyball.

Adventure and Walking Tours

For a more rugged approach to touring Nuevo Vallarta, consider a jeep or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour. If a fast past tour does not seem appealing, mount a horse; go horseback riding along the trials instead. Eco tours are also available. Many tours are affiliated with local hotels. To make a reservation or purchase a tour package, speak with the hotel receptionist or travel agent. According to Nuevo Vallarta Activities, many tours start at local hotels and other close meeting points.

Land Sports

Land sports are a great pastime while vacationing or visiting Nuevo Vallarta on business. For a day of fun, visit the beaches for beach volley ball and beach soccer. Head over to Nuevo Vallarta's parklands and gardens for a day of walking, hiking, picnicking or Frisbee.

Golf

For a fun day in the sun, start your trip to Nuevo Vallarta with a day of golfing at El Tigre Golf at Paradise Village. Located at Paseo Paraiso 800 (Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico), El Tigre Golf at Paradise Village offers "new upscale golf facilities and an exclusive country club," according to its Website. It offers golf packages that include a 3-night or 5-night golf getaway. Facilities and services include a clubhouse, driving range, putting range, spa and restaurant. Contact 52-(322)-297-0773 for additional information.

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Article Written By Charlie Gaston

Charlie Gaston has written numerous instructional articles on topics ranging from business to communications and estate planning. Gaston holds a bachelor's degree in international business and a master's degree in communications. She is fluent in Spanish and has extensive travel experience.

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