Puerto Vallarta Attractions: Aquaventuras Water Park

Not enough water at the beach and the pool? Well, that’s hard to believe; but if you’re looking for some extra excitement and even more water, there’s a place you’ve got to visit on your Puerto Vallarta vacation. Aquaventuras Park is a 15-acre water park that has fun for the whole family.

However, this won’t be your typical water park experience. Along with several pool areas, ten toboggan water slides and a relaxing lazy river, Aquaventuras has some pretty talented creatures that you may want to meet. That’s right, you can get both an adventurous day at the park as well as the ever-popular dolphin encounter that so many vacationers enjoy. But, if you’ve already gotten kisses from dolphins, how about giving sea lions a try? At Aquaventuras, you have the opportunity to swim with both of these amazing animals.

So, when you’re done speeding down water slides and swimming with dolphins and sea lions, head on over to the sea lion show at 12:30 pm and the dolphin show at 1:00. These adorable, aquatic performers live to make you laugh with their outrageous stunts.

My biggest tip for your Aquaventuras day? Don’t forget your camera. This is one Puerta Vallarta experience that you’ll want to remember forever!

By: Brittany Mignanelli

Puerto Vallarta Offers Tours for People With a Wide Variety of Interests

Puerto Vallarta tours offer you the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful seas and jungles in all of Mexico. If you love the water, you will want to vacation in Puerto Vallarta so you can experience the many tours that focus on marine life. There is a whale watching tour that observes Humpback Whales who migrate to the Bay of Banderas to give birth to their calves. There is also a Sea Lion Tour, and several Snorkeling and sailing tours that you can purchase at prices ranging from $70.00 USD to just under $120.00 USD. Lower rates are available for children.

Other tours begin in or near the water and take you to remote locations where you can explore jungles, learn about the history of old mining towns, and get a glimpse into antiquity. Many of these tours are eco-tours or that place a heavy emphasis on Nature so as to remind you that Mexico is more than just a tourist spot and a home to people. It is also home to one of the diverse wildlife populations in the world.

South of Puerto Vallarta along Banderas Bay you will find the remote, secluded beach of Boca de Tomatlan. The outdoor adventure tour begins here as you land on the edge of a lush, tropical jungle. From the base camp, you will then travel into the heart of the Sierra Madre mountains to enjoy some of the largest ziplines in Mexico.

One of Puerto Vallarta’s most romantic tours you can take is the famous Rhythms of the Night tour. This excursion takes you across the Bay into a world that time has forgotten. As your boat pulls pull into the cove, torches light up along the beach like they did in ancient, pre-Columbian times. A different aura settles over the landscape when you hear the traditional music and drums of the dance. When your boat pulls into shore, you are greeted by servers who show you to a table where fine dining, music, and dance await you. This tour only costs $89.00 USD, with a 10% discount for those who book online.

If you can come to Puerto Vallarta to enjoy a blend of Nature and Old Mexico, you need to take the Jeep Safari Tour. For only $88.00 USD, you can ride in Mercedes Benz jeeps that take you into the heart of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Here, you will find remote Mexican villages along the way before you reach your ultimate destination. Enjoy a 45- educational Nature walk that concludes with a complimentary lunch by the sea.

Located only 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, tours through the Canopy Tour takes you into a private ecological preserve in a very unique way. You actually walk across the tops of trees over hanging bridges suspended between platforms. Every platform is located along a special point of interest, where you can observe tropical vegetation, exotic birds, and interesting reptiles close at hand. For Nature lovers this tour is a steal—costing only $79.00 USD with a 10% discount for those who book online.

If you are looking for a Puerto Vallarta tour that will show you the essence of Old Mexico, then take the San Sebastian by Land trip. This old Spanish mining town is located just down the road from all the busy resorts, activities, and nightlife. In the 1700s, it boasted a population of 30,000 people. Now, only a handful of 600 residents remains whose very traditional way of life gives a glimpse into what the heart and soul of Old Mexico truly is. This tour is only $80.00 USD with a 10% online discount.