Puerto Vallarta is the paradise and ideal place for all the beach lovers. Banderas Bay offers 34 miles of coastline and 26 beaches. That's a large number of beaches, and the variety will never bore you. All these beaches are extremely busy on Sundays. These tropical warm beaches are not crowded with just tourists; instead you will witness a great number of local residents who look forward to spending time with their families in a relaxed spot.



In the South Shore, lies Las Animas. Two sandy coastlines stretch out about a mile long. Separated by rocks and populated with palapa restaurants and a dock, this place is popular with the locals who come on their private boats on the weekends. The water is shallow and ideal for swimming, snorkeling and even kayaking. Las Animas itself is a secluded area that is only accessible by a boat. An exciting rumor about Las Animas adds to its charm. Rumor is that this beach was named after a pirate who buried his treasure and then got killed. According to the legend that treasure was never found because the pirate's ghost still protects it.

Take your picnic basket to Los Muertos (El Centro) and enjoy a day sunbathing. This beach is queued with restaurants and bars. Incase you fall in love with this location, there is also an option of staying at the condominiums next to the beach. You will surely be entertained by the variety of performers and gay friendly atmosphere here. Los Muertos is a more popular spot for parasailing. In the evenings you will find more entertainment as musicians wander the beach and play for people.

San Francisco [San Pancho] lies just a few miles away from Banderas Bay. On this long wide beach you will see the surfing water and the sand churning together. There are rougher tides here than in Banderas Bay, thus making it the ideal place for kayaking, surfing and sport fishing. Travel a few miles north to the Matachen Bay and explore village life. There are also internet facilities and good coffee shops that you can delight in.

Travel to the North of Puerto Vallarta and visit Bucerias. The sand here is a shade of gold, which stretches out for miles. It's an ideal beach for a family picnic. Lie on the beach all afternoon; grab a lounge chair or a palapa if you desire shade. There is plenty of space here for all kinds of activities. Bucerias is known as the ?place of the divers,? and if you're lucky you might find giant oysters here. The constant breeze keeps this place cool even in the hot summers. The town right next to the beach will also offer you an insight into the Mexican culture.

Mexico is becoming the host nation for the American expatriate community. More and more Americans are moving to Mexico, rather than moving to Canada and U.K. Officials feel this is happening because recession is increasing in the US and more people are losing jobs. Young entrepreneurs and retired people, both are looking forward to new opportunities in Mexico.

There is negative news floating about Puerto Vallarta. Recent guests suggest not believing in such rumors, because most of the news on cable TV has been exaggerated. There has been violence in the bordering towns between rival gangs but no one was harmed. Mexico's government realizes that these areas need to be kept safe in order to keep it a friendly and safe resort for tourists.

For more information on rental properties in Puerto Vallarta, also abbreviated as PV, visit the website Pvrpv dot com or call at the following numbers. Their Mexican office number is 322.222.0638. If you are calling from the USA or Canada you can call on their local Vonage number 206.388.3703. Pvrpv dot com has successfully been servicing the tourists & local community for some years now. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff knows a lot about rental properties in Puerto Vallarta and they will eagerly help you in finding a resort.