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Flanked by jungle-covered slopes and fronted by the Bay of Banderas, colorful Puerto Vallarta – PV to the locals – has a romantic past (Night of the Iguana by Tennessee Williams was filmed here) and a reputation as one of Mexico’s most fabled resort towns.
Because this enchanting colonial town fronting beautiful Pacific Coast beaches is an easy and affordable escape.
$599+: All-inclusive beach getaways w/flight Apple Vacations
$454+: 3-star Royal Decameron Costa Flamingos All Inclusive Expedia
$476+: 3-star Riu Jalisco All Inclusive Expedia
$510+: 3-star Golden Crown Paradise Resort Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive Expedia
$1466+: Riviera 7-nt cruise on Mariner of the Seas Royal Caribbean
$266+: Cheap rates to Puerto Vallarta (round-trip) Major Airlines
