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Barceló La Jolla de Mismaloya |
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Zona Hotelera Sur, Km. 11,5. PO Box 158B. 48300. (Jalisco)
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Puerto Vallarta - Jalisco
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Mexico
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| www.barcelolajollademismaloya.com
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| Mexico offers visitors the chance to explore its wealth of natural landscapes of rivers, lakes and freshwater lagoons, Mayan archaeological ruins and pyramids. Guests will also love its delicious gastronomic specialties and the friendliness of its people - all of this within 1,964,375 square kilometers of terrain. |
| Along its 11,122 kilometers of coastline, bathed by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, you'll find countless beaches and fabulous bays. Mexico also boasts numerous protected natural areas and 16 UNESCO World Heritage sites. This country, so rich in resources and with such a privileged location, offers a harmonious combination of nature and culture in an earthly paradise blessed with a delightfullly warm climate. | |
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| Puerto Vallarta is on Bahía de Banderas, the second largest bay in the continent of America. It lies in a region of jungles, rivers and waterfalls, with an average mean temperature of 27 ºC. |
| Of particular interest amongst the many activities that can be pursued in this paradise is angling – indeed, each year the month of November brings the Puerto Vallarta International Sailfish Tournament. Puerto Vallarta is the ideal spot for enjoying a day spent resting and enjoying oneself. | |
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 Mismaloya Beach. This is a place much favoured by celebrities, after being brought to fame by the film director John Huston, who filmed his The Night of the Iguana there in 1963, the film having starred Ava Gardner and Richard Burton. |
| Los Arcos. These are striking rock formations that seem to spring up from the crystal-clear waters of the bay, and make for one of finest spots for diving, to discover the astonishing underwater mountains and rock walls. |
| The Municipal Palace This is noteworthy for the beauty of its decor, featuring murals by Manuel Lepe. |
| El Malecón.A delightful promenade adorned with romantic bronze sculptures. |
| The downtown streets. Here one can find shops and galleries offering paintings and sculptures by well-know local artists. |
| Vallarta Marina. Much frequented by sailing boats and yachts, this marina also has a golf course, exclusive boutiques and first-class services. |
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| Mexican gastronomy is one of the tastiest and most varied in the world. Tortas (flour tortilla wraps) form the basis of its cuisine, which features grilled meats with spicy sauces, salads, legumes and a wide variety of delicious fruits. |
| Octopus, calamari and shrimp, marinated in lemon, grilled, fried in bread-crumbs or served in sauce, as well as flavorful freshly-caught lobsters in the coastal regions, are other mouth-watering examples of the country's gastronomy. |
| Highlights of Mayan Riviera gastronomy include pork-based dishes such as "Cochinita Pibil" (baked marinated pork) and "Poc-chuc" (mixed grill), steamed tamales, "Tikin-xic" (fish marinated in anchiote and sour orange) and a wide variety of succulent shellfish. |
| These and other more international specialties can be found in the restaurants of the Mayan Riviera and on Fifth Avenue of Playa del Carmen. |
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| Genuine wonders of traditional craftsmanship can be found in Mexico, made from ceramics, copper, leather, fabric and macramé. |
| Taxco's exquisite silver creations are a fine example of expert Mexican silvermaking. |
| The most popular souvenirs from the Mayan Riviera are hats, straw bags, Mayan figurines and silver and ceramics from Talavera, as well as typical Mexican liquors such as tequila, mezcal and xtabentun. |
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| Time Zone: UTC - 7. |
| Official Currency: The official currency is the Mexican Peso although US dollars are accepted in most parts of the country. 1 US$ = Approx. 10 Pesos. |
| Official Language: Spanish, although English is widely used. |
| Population: Approximately 87 million inhabitants. |
| Electricity/font>:The electricity supply is 110 V. Plugs have 3 flat prongs. |
| Payment options: VISA and American Express credit cards are accepted in most establishments and travelers checks are also widely accepted. |
| Banking Hours: Monday to Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. . |
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