Travel Facts about Puerto Vallarta:

• Open-air cafés, chic boutiques and modern art galleries line the vibrant seafront Malecón. Mountains tower above the glistening sea and golden beaches, while lush jungles surround the quaint village.
• When the sun goes down, the fun continues. Puerto Vallarta’s vast array of nightclubs is unsurpassed along Mexico’s Pacific Coast.
• Puerto Vallarta’s various resort areas including Marina Vallarta, Downtown/Viejo Vallarta, the action-packed Hotel Zone (between the Marina and Downtown) and Mismaloya.
• Puerto Vallarta enjoys a warm tropical climate all year round. January through April – high 86°F, low 63°F; May through Dec. – high 92°F, low 70°F.

Riviera Nayarit

• Riviera Nayarit is privileged for its natural beauty, ideal climate, white coral beaches and one of the most exuberant ecosystems in Mexico.
• The area’s facilities include a modern marina with 200 slips, shopping mall, quality international restaurants, three golf courses, a water park, two dolphin centers and miles of glistening white beaches.
• Riviera Nayarit’s resort areas include Punta Mita, Nuevo Vallarta, Flamingos and Bucerias.

Travel Facts about Los Mazatlan:

• A stroll along the famous Malecón is great for shopping and dining.
• For a little adventure, trek through Mazatlan’s scenic hillsides and numerous valleys.
• Once just a quaint fishing village, big game fishing is still popular here. Charter a boat for a half or full day trip.
• The temperature averages in the 70s year-round. January through March are the cooler months, with typical daytime temps in the low 70s and 80s, while July thru Sept tends to be hot and humid, with daytime average highs in the 90s.

• Set off on a course of adventure in sport fishing – after all, Manzanillo is acclaimed as the “Sailfish Capital of the World”, with international tournaments held in its waters yearly.
• Explore “Volcan de Fuego” an active volcano near Colima, the capital of Manzanillo. On the way back, visit the Palacio de Gobierno and the ruins of the San Francisco de Colima Convent, the second oldest convent in western Mexico. Both are examples of the region’s beautiful neoclassical architecture.
• Enjoy a round of challenging golf on lush fairways along the Pacific Ocean, or try out La Hadas, ranked by Golf Digest as one of the top courses in the world.

Travel Facts about Los Cabos:

• While the nightlife in San Jose del Cabo centers around the restaurants and large hotels, Cabo San Lucas is the party capital of Los Cabos, where you’ll find a wide variety of nightclubs as well as casual and fine dining options, and not a few celebrity sightings.
• Known as the Sport Fishing capital of the world, Cabo is home to many big game fish, particularly marlin. The marina at Cabo San Lucas hosts sailfish, swordfish, marlin and dorado fishing tournaments yearly.
• During the winter In Los Cabos you can admire one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena to occur on Mexico’s coasts: the courtship process of the gray whale. It is estimated that 20,000 of these whales migrate to the Mexican coast each year. You can also spy blue, humpback and sperm whales.

The average year-round temperature is 78°F. During October to April, the temperature is typically 80°F. The climate is arid with over 300 days of sunshine. Average annual rainfall is 5-10 inches.

Travel Facts about Loreto:

• In 1697, Jesuit priest Padre Juan Maria Salvatierra and a small group of loyal followers came upon San Dionisio, a small port where steep lavender mountains with spreading palms divided the arid desert from the cobalt sea. He carried with him the Virgin of Loreto and as he placed her image on a wooden cross, adorned with wildflowers, Loreto, the first capital of the Californias, was born.
• The Sierra La Giganta mountain range, one of the tallest and most spectacular in Baja, overlooks the town of Loreto and creates breathtaking panoramic vistas. The surrounding desert is rich with unique plant and animal life and the water teems with aquatic life, creating unlimited eco-tour opportunities.
• The quiet, quaint streets of downtown Loreto offer numerous boutiques from which you will discover the amazing creativity of the Mexican people. “Productos artisanias” or “artists products” refer to the myriad of hand-made arts and crafts found throughout Mexico. In Loreto, you’ll find genuine silver jewelry, paintings, fine textiles from the mainland, ceramic and wood sculptures, blown glass and metal designs, finely carved lamps and furniture and much, much more. Don’t hesitate to ask questions about the art or bargain with the local vendors, as this is a long running and fun tradition in Mexico. Be curious and courteous and you’ll really enjoy the shopping experience in Loreto.
• Loreto has 360 days of sun, with an average temperature of 80° F. Winter temperatures range from the 60s to 70s, while summer temperatures climb into the 90s.

Travel Facts about Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo:

• Ixtapa invites you to luxuriate at any of its world-class resorts, or perfect your swing at one of several championship golf courses. For the more adventurous, experience some of the best water sports on the southwest coast of Mexico. Then dine in one of the many diverse eateries, or dance the night away in one of the sparkling nightclubs.
• Zihuatanejo is a classic Mexican village… unpretentious and serene. Stroll down the charming cobblestone streets, shop at intriguing native markets and enjoy a meal or drinks at a quaint seaside cafe. Step back in time and be charmed by the atmosphere of old world Mexico.
• Semi-tropical climate year-round with an average of 300 sunny days a year and temperatures ranging from 73° to 93° F (23° to 33° C).

Travel Facts about Huatulco:

• If you’re planning on doing some sport fishing, these waters are ideal for catching marlin and tuna. For the serious angler, The International Sailfish Fishing Tournament takes place in the calm and crystalline waters of Oaxaca’s Pacific coast every year.
• Explore the Cascadas Magicas de Copalitilla – Located along the Copalita River, these majestic waterfalls are an excellent place to relax. For a truly unique experience, you can go swimming in this magical atmosphere with its lush vegetation, enjoying nature in its purest form.
• The Punta Celeste archaeological zone is located inside the Botazoo Ecological Park. These ruins are still relatively unexplored; yet trekking through the pristine jungle makes it well worth the adventure. Here you can learn about the magic and mystery of the Zapotec culture. The site was closed for scientific research, but is newly opened to the public.
• Warm semi-humid, with an average temperature of 82°F. Winter temperatures are never below 57°F, whereas late summer’s maximum temperatures increase to 100°F.

Travel Facts about Cozumel:

• Cozumel has been a tourism hub for over a millennium.
• The ancient Mayans were required, at least once in their lifetime, to make a pilgrimage to the shrine of Ixchel, the ancient goddess of fertility and the moon. The temple ruins still stand at the archeological site of San Gervasio.
• Ecotourism at its best can be found here. Jungle and swampy lagoons, which are home to animals and birds that have never left the island, cover Cozumel’s mostly undeveloped territory at the center of the island. Noteworthy is the Chankanaab National Park, a Cozumel icon, and the Punta Sur Ecological Reserve. The huge protected area at the southern tip of the island includes Punta Celarain and its historical lighthouse, as well as the Colombia Lagoon, a shelter for many of the island’s endemic species.
• Travel to Cozumel in the early spring and experience Carnaval! Grandparents, adults, teenagers and children alike come together to participate in the harmonically colorful and musical explosion. Within the Mexican-Caribbean, here is the most popular and authentic Carnaval celebration, providing a more traditional and family-oriented event. Together locals and visitors enjoy five days of fun that include parades, floats, traditional regional foods, music and dancing. The highlight of the festivities is the Comparsas Ball that features an incredible dance competition, not to be missed!
• There is only a four or five degree variance between winter and summer temperatures here, with winter highs in the mid 80’s °F and summer highs around 90°F.

Travel Facts about Cancun:

• The Hotel Zone of Cancun, located along the world-famous “seven” shaped peninsula at the eastern tip of Mexico, is truly a shoppers’ paradise, with everything from lively street markets to the world’s most exclusive boutiques within walking distance of fantastic resorts.
• Cancun’s array of dining choices will entice every palate, ranging from local specialties to five star restaurants.
• The glittering nightlife still reigns in Cancun, with all-night discos, live music, piano bars and even jazz clubs open year round.
• The average temperature is 27° C (80° F) with more than 240 days of sunshine, and rain is rare. Summer temperatures are generally slightly higher.

Travel Facts about Acapulco

• Millions of visitors a year,
• Only been in the tourist business for 50 years.
• Acapulco had 200 hotels by 1964 when the first authorized jet aircraft landed.
• Offers more variety, emotion, and Mexican flavor than any other tourist resort in the country.
• Have your breath taken away by the legendary “Clavadistas” (cliff divers) of La Quebrada, a dramatic rock formation on Acapulco’s western coast, not far from the Zocalo.
• A narrow finger of the Pacific reaches in below steep cliffs from which local ‘clavadistas’ dive 135 feet into the cove several times each day.