Here at CENTURY 21 Riviera Realty, we do not want to just sell you a home, we want to sell you a dream and a whole lifestyle. Moving here from Canada or the USA can be a big change and we want for you to both understand it and enjoy it. Below you will find links to some of the most popular things to do in Vallarta. From restaurants to golf, sportfishing and tours, there is something for everyone.
Puerto Vallarta or “PV” as savvy travelers have started calling it, now has nine golf courses. Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Robert von Hagge and other of the greatest golf course designers have left their mark (and challenges) for the enjoyment of golf fans that visit this tropical Mexican destination.
With this large variety of world class courses and accommodating resorts, some in Puerto Vallarta, some in Nuevo Vallarta and further north, Vallarta can now claim to be a true world-class golf destination.
Vallarta might soon even take the place of Los Cabos as the leading golf destination in Mexico.
Robert Von Hagge’s El Tigre at Paradise Village is the newest offering here in Puerto Vallarta. Surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains, El Tigre golf course is 7,239 yards, par 72. Built on a flat piece of land which was strongly remodelled including nine separate water bodies, a stone throw from the Pacific Ocean and the Paradise Village Beach Resort and Spa in Nuevo Vallarta.
Vallarta is already well known for its world-class golf options, and Paradise Village’s El Tigre has just raised the standard with its new upscale golf facilities and exclusive country club.
“Create the most exciting championship golf course in Mexico”, was the challenge given to the team of Von Hagge, Smelek and Baril, designers of over 200 of the world’s finest golf courses. The result… a 7,239 yard masterpiece.
The memorable experience begins upon arrival at the Club, as golfers pass through an impressive stone archway resembling a Mayan temple, beside which a real Bengal tiger lives securely in its habitat. Further in, the 45,000 sq. ft. clubhouse sits perched st the heart of the course, offering spectacular views in all directions.
Some miles away from from Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta you’ll also find Flamingos Golf. This 18-hole course is located in the countryside with lakes, jungle and countless birds. It was designed by architect Percy J. Clifford and offers tennis courts too.
Located 4 miles northeast from Punta Mita Four Season’s golf club you’ll find Litibú Golf Club, that opened March 7th, 2010. It’s a Greg Norman design, a challenging 18 hole course where 7 are link-style, eight others are surrounded by virgin jungle and the final 3 follow the edge of the Pacific Ocean, with impressive panorama views. You’ll find a Pro Shop, practice and driving range and you can rent carts, clubs and other equipment.
Marina Vallarta Golf Club is the only one located within the urban area of Puerto Vallarta, at the heart of the Marina Vallarta area. Surrounded with lush jungle vegetation, natural lagoons, iguanas, tropical birds. The whole area is a luxurious residential development and villas and condos line the edges of the course.
The Marina area also offers top-notch resorts and hotels, such as Marriott, Westin, Meliá and Velas Vallarta, excellent choices for your stay in the city.
The 18 hole championship par-71 golf course was designed by Joe Finger in 1989, and was built just a few years after the Marina area started being developed by the Güitrón brothers as an exclusive addition to the more traditional Puerto Vallarta.
This golf course is very well located just 5 minutes from the International Airport, 10-15 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta and some 25 minutes from Nuevo Vallarta in the northern part of the bay.
The club offers an Hacienda style club house with a restaurant that offers drinks and food, plus a well stocked Pro Shop. Each November the golf club hosts one of the largest Pro AM tournaments.
Nicklaus Design’s senior designer, Jim Lipe, recently finished a complete renovation of the Nayar Golf Course located in Nuevo Vallarta, just next door to El Tigre. This adds one more exciting option for the golfers in the area and tourist coming to Vallarta.
A challenging 6700 yard course that offers wide fairways and calles for precision when avoiding numerous lakes and bunkers along the way.
It’s a fun, less-challenging course with a robust 580-yard, dogleg-left par-5 No. 13. Another scenic hole is a 180-yard par 3 that plays over a lake to an oceanfront green with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the Bay. Both professional and weekend players will enjoy putting their strategies and skills to the test on this 18 hole, par 71 course. Resort site.
There is an on site Jack Nicklaus Academy, the large driving range and short game practice area are open until 22:30.
The Golf Course is found close to the spectacular beaches of Nuevo Vallarta, approximately 15 minutes from Puerto Vallarta’s International Airport.
On the foothills of the lush Vallartan rainforests lay Vista Vallarta’s two championship courses, just 10 minutes away from Puerto Vallarta’s Marina. Both courses (Nicklaus and Weiskopf) opened in 2001 and have been universally acclaimed.
Opened April 2001 the first course at Vista Vallarta is a Signature Design by Jack Nicklaus. Since this course is located on the properties highest elevation, golfers are treated not only to world class golf but will enjoy breathtaking views of Puerto Vallarta, the Marina and Banderas Bay as well. Grassy hillsides, dense forest of Palm and giant Ficas trees, natural creeks and arroyos provide the perfect setting for this world class course by the world’s greatest player.
Located 28 miles north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, Punta Mita is set on a peninsula with more than 9 miles of pristine beaches on both the Pacific Ocean and the Banderas Bay. Punta Mita is a private and secured 1,500-acre gated resort and residential community that is home to magnificent luxury villas and condos for rent and sale, many of which are located along the golf courses.
There are two golf courses available here, the first being Punta Mita Pacifico that boasts the only natural ocean island par-3 hole in the world. The second and more recent addition is Punta Mita Bahía. Both courses are part of the private Punta Mita Club de Golf, exclusively for Punta Mita homeowners and guests.
Punta Mita – Pacifico Course: opened September 1, 1999, the Nicklaus-designed course is set within vistas of white-sand beaches and the surrounding Sierra Madre Mountains in the north zone. Spread over 81 hectares (200 acres), it takes full advantage of its location. Eight holes border either the Pacific Ocean or Banderas Bay. The green of one truly unique hole is located on a natural island in the ocean. The Punta Mita peninsula’s tropical landscape of palm trees and flowering trees add to the pleasure of playing this course, which is challenging for experienced golfers yet friendly for the beginner.
This Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course was inaugurated November 16, 2009, golf legend and course designer Jack Nicklaus hit the ceremonial tee shot. It’s the second course Nicklaus has designed for Punta Mita an 18-hole championship course that features breathtaking views of the emerald colored sea. Bahia boasts five holes that play along the ocean and an additional two with ocean views.
“You would be hard-pressed to ask for a more beautiful backdrop for a golf course than Punta Mita,” remarked course designer Jack Nicklaus.
Two of the most memorable holes of this new course are Nos. 15 and 17. The approach shot of the 462-yard, par-4 15th hole affords full views of the Banderas Bay and the Puerto Vallarta skyline. Its green has a tricky drop-off with a deep bunker on the left side. Hole 17, a 387-yard par 4, is a short dogleg left, which follows the contour of a cove and requires a carry over rocks and sand to a small waterfront green.
The Punta Mita Club de Golf features well-appointed men’s and women’s locker rooms, a Pro Shop and the Tail of the Whale restaurant and bar.
The second golf course at Vista Vallarta, at the foothills of the lush rainforests, just 10 minutes away from the Marina Vallarta.
Opened November 1st, 2001. This signature Designed by Tom Weiskopf provides Vista Vallarta with a dramatic contrast from its first course. Built on the property’s lower west end, golfers won’t believe they have simply taken a different turn the club house. Here the terrain is extreme with dense jungles, deep ravines and swift creeks. Mr. Weiskopf has done a masterful job of blending the elevations and natural features into an incredibly playable experience… from the first tee to the green of the “driveable” 18th.
There are so many fantastic restaurants here for every palette. Most people, when they think Mexican food, think about Taco and Tamales. Yes we have that here but so much more. Puerto Vallarta is a fishing town therefore we have some of the best seafood you have ever tasted. Great steak restaurants that will leave your mouth watering, and of course our famous bbq ribs.
There are so many more, too many to list. Whatever your taste desires, we have it here. Please click below and check out Tripadvisor’s Top List.
A huge proportion of the North American population either has arrived at or is approaching retirement age. Recently AARP named Puerto Vallarta the Number One place in the world for Americans to retire. There are many reasons Puerto Vallarta was chosen: proximity to US & Canada, quality of life, lower cost of living, relaxed lifestyle, and climate. But by far one of the most significant is the availability and quality of healthcare. This is a very real concern to us all as we move into our 50s, 60s and older. As a realtor speaking to potential future residents of Puerto Vallarta, I am asked over and over about the level of health care in very specific details.
As far as quality of care and level of expertise of the doctors, nurses and technicians here, just read the many letters to editors of our English newspapers, where you will find rave reviews of patient experiences. There are several first rate hospitals, all located no more than a 20 minute drive from downtown Vallarta. These hospitals feature state of the art equipment; ambulance service is staffed with professional EMTs as well.
Most amazing to visitors is that you can usually see a doctor the same day you call for an appointment, or if you need a specialist, no more than a day or two later. Most doctors here are bilingual and have done studies abroad in their specialty.
I think the most significant health news today in Mexico is about a very important movement that has begun right here in Jalisco by one of our full time residents. He was previously an aide to a US Senator before moving to Puerto Vallarta, where he owns and operates a small hotel. Being familiar with the ins and outs of legislation in Congress, he formed a group about two years ago to lobby the US Congress to do a pilot study with an eye to recognizing Medicare for Seniors in Mexico (where the largest population of North American expats in the world now live. His premise is that the US government could save up to 30% of medical costs to Medicare for people using the system in Mexico. To date he has lobbied more than 100 legislators.
Vallarta just hosted a very well attended Global Medical Tourism Conference. Medical tourism has become a thriving business worldwide. And no place is more accessible to North America than Mexico.
Cosmetic surgery is a very popular elective, and much less costly here, and has attracted a large number of both women and men.
Dentistry also ranks very highly in Mexico, and the cost is significantly lower than up north, also with the very latest in techniques, from implants to zirconia crowns.
I have met countless people who have come to Mexico specifically for the significant savings and quality of care for cosmetic surgery or dental work, which are so much more affordable; for most people, these procedures are not covered by their medical insurance in Canada and the US.
Speaking of medical insurance, there are many specific policies for expats living abroad, and in many cases, a one year policy can cost what one might pay monthly up north for coverage. And reasonable deductibles, as well as endless options are available.
High quality healthcare in Puerto Vallarta is here to stay, as baby boomers age and continue to attract the best health practitioners to the area. That’s a major factor to add to the growing list of positive reasons to make a move to Puerto Vallarta for a great quality of life. On top of that, Rivera Cuale offers some of the finest and most convenient living conditions within the city and its great location encourages a healthful lifestyle.
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There are several modern Puerto Vallarta hospitals and health care facilities, so finding a good one will never be a problem. The most popular Puerto Vallarta hospitals for North American tourists were created by the joint effort of Mexican and American doctors for the care of American and Canadian travelers in Mexico. These modern Puerto Vallarta hospitals use the latest technology, have a mostly English-speaking staff, and accept health insurance issued in the United States.
All Doctors are US Board certified. The hospital is open 24 hours and offers emergency and urgent care. HOSPITEN Trauma Center offers U.S.-trained paramedic personnel in their ambulances. They also have air evacuation services to Guadalajara, Mexico and the United States.
Adress: Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio #3970, Col. Villa las Flores, Puerto Vallarta , Jal.
Tel. +52 322 226 2080
Hospital Joya was founded in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, quickly establishing itself as a benchmark in first-class medical care thanks to the quality of its medical team and the infrastructure of its hospitals.
Adress: Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2760, Zona Hotelera Norte, 48333, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, México.
Tel. +52 322 226-1010
Adress: Basilio Badillo 365, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
Tel. +52 322 223 1919
It is a hospital center focused on offering quality medical services, aimed at solving the health needs of patients; they have a wide range of services, infrastructure and cutting-edge technology. Through a wide network of specialist doctors, who, together, will evaluate your health condition to always provide you with comprehensive and safe medical alternatives.
Adress: Díaz Ordaz, 48310 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
Tel. +52 322 178 3000
Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular sportfishing destinations along the west coast of Mexico. Fishing here is top-notch all year round. With trophy-size Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna, among many other Sportfish, a Vallarta fisherman seldom goes home empty-handed. Home to the annual Puerto Vallarta International Sailfish & Marlin Fishing Tournament, these waters abound with Billfish, Jack, Snapper, and Wahoo, making it a sportsmen’s paradise. With 322 days a year of sunshine, and average temperatures of 85°F (30°C), on the water is definitely the place to be.
There are many Fishing Charter companies to choose from. We will direct you to Trip Advisor’s list of the best Charter companies and wish you the very best of luck.
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There are many different activities and tours that you can take part in here in Puerto Vallarta. Whenever I have friends or family visit, I usually go to Vallarta Adventures to provide us with some of our best experiences.
Follow this link to their website and look at all they offer http://www.vallarta-adventures.com/
I am sure you will not be disappointed. Of course there are many other tours and providers and when you are here I am sure you will never have a boring day. There is always something new to try or enjoy, even if it is just sitting at the beach watching the sun set with a cold margarita in your hand.
