What are the beaches like in Puerto Vallarta Mexico?

The Top 5 Beaches in Puerto Vallarta

• Playa Las Animas. This wonderful beach is located to the south of Puerto Vallarta, in a peaceful area with very little waves, making it perfect for kids looking to play in the shallows.
• Playa Conchas Chinas.
• Playa de los Muertos.
• Playa Las Gemelas.
• Las Caletas.

Also asked, can you swim in the ocean in Puerto Vallarta?

The answer is a resounding yes! Here you'll find less seaweed than in other destinations because authorities clean the hotel beaches regularly. With its own water treatment facility, Puerto Vallarta has great water quality, making it a great place to swim once you get in the sea.

Also Know, are there crocodiles in Puerto Vallarta Mexico? The common species seen in the Puerto Vallarta area is the American Crocodile. They can be found up to twenty miles inland in the states of Nayarit and Jalisco, where visitors to Puerto Vallarta might be inclined to roam.

Regarding this, are beaches in Puerto Vallarta safe?

Walk from your hotel in town to Playa Los Muertos, the beach in Puerto Vallarta proper. The sea off Playa Los Muertos is moderately rough, with the kind of surf suitable for body surfing and boogie boarding. Swimmers looking for placid waters should look elsewhere, but the sea here is usually safe for swimming.

What's better Cancun or Puerto Vallarta?

Vallarta is less expensive than Cancun. I compare prices there often and it is much more expensive over-all unless you go A/I and then never leave the hotel to eat or go out. Puerto Vallarta has a real Mexican feel and probably also has its share of night life. It also has the best restaurants by far of all the three.

Are there sharks in Banderas Bay?

Do you need to be concerned about sharks in Puerto Vallarta or the Banderas Bay area? The short answer is: No!

Does it rain all day in Puerto Vallarta in September?

Puerto Vallarta Weather in September: Temperatures fall just a bit in September, though days continue to be hot and humid. Skies are the greyest this month, with almost every day either overcast or cloudy. Rain is common, though a little less frequent than in the previous months.

What are the hottest months in Puerto Vallarta?

August is the warmest month in Puerto Vallarta, with an average high-temperature of 33.7°C (92.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F).

Is the ocean water warm in Puerto Vallarta?

Warm Water Those who are partial to swimming in the sea, but dislike the cold, will be pleased by the inviting ocean temperatures found in Puerto Vallarta during the summer months. The pleasantly warm waters make for perfect swimming, snorkelling, and diving conditions.

Is there a lot of crime in Puerto Vallarta?

A: Of course there is some crime in Puerto Vallarta, just virtually none against tourists, and very little compared to most American cities. Every city, big or small, has crime.

What airport is closest to Riviera Nayarit?

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)

• Just 10 – 15 minutes from Riviera Nayarit's southern-most resort areas of Nuevo Vallarta/Flamingos.
• Just 30 minutes from the resorts of Punta Mita, and Litibu.
• And approximately 1 hour from the area of Rincon de Guayabitos.

What does Vallarta mean?

The Vallarta meaning in English is just that, the last name of an influential person. Puerto, on the other hand, means port, or a town with a harbor where ships can load and unload. Together, the Vallarta meaning in English is Port of Vallarta.

What is the water temperature in Puerto Vallarta in February?

PUERTO VALLARTA RECORD TEMPERATURE INFORMATION
Record High Temperature	Average Water Temperature
January	95°F (35°C)	77°F (25°C)
February	95°F (35°C)	75°F (24°C)
March	97°F (36°C)	75°F (24°C)

Is there surfing in Puerto Vallarta?

Puerto Vallarta is home to some of the best surfing spots in all of Mexico. Surfers flock to the beach towns around Puerto Vallarta from all over the world such as Sayulita, San Pancho and La Cruz de Loreto, for their famous surfing locations.

Are there saltwater crocodiles in Mexico?

The American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) is a species of crocodilian found in the Neotropics. It is the most widespread of the four extant species of crocodiles from the Americas, with populations present from South Florida and the coasts of Mexico to as far south as Peru and Venezuela.

Where are Mexican crocodiles?

Morelet's crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii), also known as the Mexican crocodile, is a modest-sized crocodilian found only in fresh waters of the Atlantic regions of Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. It usually grows to about 3 metres (9.8 ft) in length.

Are there any alligators in California?

Alligators are not native to California. Alligators prefer fresh water but can sometimes handle brackish water and can be found in rivers, lakes and other small bodies of water.

Are there caimans in Puerto Rico?

Caimans are found across Puerto Rico, especially its north coast, but the island's biggest population is in Vega Baja, site of the Tortuguero Lagoon, a natural reserve, said Angel Atienza, wildlife director of the island's Department of Natural Resources.

What is the difference between Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit?

One difference between Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta is their downtowns. Because Riviera Nayarit is a destination that spreads across a large region, there is not one central downtown area, rather there are a number of smaller town squares in each of the coastal towns that make up Riviera Nayarit.

Is Cancun safe in 2019?

"Mexico's most popular tourist destinations like Cancun, Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas remain safe," says Brussow. However, by tourists using common sense and taking reasonable safety precautions, they should have no hesitancy in visiting Mexico.”

Is Cabo a good vacation spot?

Los Cabos — a catch-all name for the neighboring towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo — has earned a reputation as a place full of wealthy Angelenos and college kids, less a Mexican destination than an Americanized resort getaway. And that's true, to an extent.

Can you swim in Cabo?

But can you swim in Cabo? Yes, but only in certain beaches designated for swimming. Many beaches are closed to swimmers because they aren't safe—steep ocean floor drop-offs close to shore create strong waves and undercurrents, making it dangerous to enter the water.