TOURS, CRUISES AND THINGS TO DO

What to do in Vallarta?

You can pretty well take your choice of just about anything from bungee jumping or parasailing all the way to going to Church on Sunday morning. We have any number of outdoor activities, great fishing, diving, sailing, golf, jungle canal tours, historic and cultural tours, tours to the country, tequila tours, tours by night and tours by air. Check with your concierge or your tour rep to get the best activities for you, your budget, and your lifestyle. I’ve selected some of the more popular activities and they’re shown here. Know your limitations, and enjoy yourself

BAY CRUISES

CRUISE THE BAY,   

The Princesa Way

Visit the most remote, tropical beaches on Banderas Bay aboard Princesa Vallarta, Princesa Yelapa, and the Sarape. These all day, fun cruises take you to Caletas & Las Animas, Yelapa & Majahuitas, Los Arcos, Animas & Quimixto. In season, the Princesa Vallarta will take you whale watching & don’t forget the incomparable Sunset Cruise. All cruises include open National bar, Cont. breakfast, lunch, live music & entertainment.

Great fun, great food, great times . For more info call (322) 224-4777 or e-mail info@crucerosprincesa.com.mx

* * NAVAL MUSEUM* *

At the corner of Zaragoza & the Malecon, this contemporary naval museum features a history of the discovery & conquest of West Mexico & its islands with artifacts & exhibits. Free admission. Coffee shop. Ph 223-5357 e-mail: musnavallarta1@hotmail.com

* * * ROMANTIC SUNSETS * * *

SUNSET CRUISE

There’s no better way to enjoy a

magnificent Pacific sunset. We’ll cruise down the Bay to Mismaloya as the sun sets then bring you home again with music, snacks, & lots of fun .5-7:30pm. Call 224-4777 to reserve

* * * ECO TOURISM * * *

ECOTOURS Since 1991, PV’s only true nature tour operator. Tours include Whale watching, (in Season), Sea Turtles, Dolphinsin the wild, Birding, Snorkeling, Kayaking, & Diving . Visit our dive shop for bookings & a large selection of Dive & Snorkel equipment Marina Vallarta at Marina del Rey #20 or to reserve call 223-3130, 222-6606 www.ecotoursvallarta.com

* * * CANOPY TOURS * * *

Come for the Zip Lines & spend the whole day having fun with our available activities. We feature the longest Zip Line in Mexico, crossing the Rio Cuale up in the lush green mountains, ATV tours, Rappelling, Trail Rides on Mules, Tequila Tour, Swimming, Sandy Riverbank, Snack Bar & Full Restaurant. ALL THE FUN IN ONE PLACE See your travel agent or call 223-5257

A DAY AT THE BEACH

OHANA

BEACH CLUB Las Animas’ only full-service beach club . Palm trees, palapas, open national bar, full service restaurant, sparkling rest rooms, showers, etc. Music, beach games, water sports & more. For a great time call 224-4777 Need someone to look after your property while you’re back home?  Call Jose (322) 177-1357

GAMBLING IN VALLARTA

CROWN SPORTS BOOK & CASINO

Sports Book —All sports included 26 wide screen TV’s for viewing results Full Bar - Snacks - Daily Promotions!! SPECIAL OFFER * 2 FREE BEERS + 500 CREDITS With this map, when you spend $200 pesos valid until 31/12/2011 Plaza Caracol 2nd Fl. In the new section Blvd. Fco Medina Ascencio, Hotel Zone

VALARTA ZOO

This privately owned zoo features over 450 animals living on a wildlife preserve of 64 hectares, set in the jungle, in the hills above the little town of Mismaloya. Stroll the tropical grounds while viewing the animals in their enclosures. Here you can even

feed the animals (most of them) and get photos with them . You’ll find animals from Mexico & around the world. Visit the rare White Tiger & her new cubs , or the rare ‘Ugliest Dog in the World’ Xoloitzquintle, native to ancient Mexico. The Zoo has a strong record in succesfully breeding animals so there are always young & infant animals to be seen. You can even play with the baby tigers Enjoy a meal in the two tiered observation deck /restaurant . The tree-top view of the surrounding jungle is breathtaking, Open daily -10am to 6pm & located at Camino El Eden in Mismaloya (700 meters from the hwy) Adm. $10US-Kids $5 Ph 228-0955 /0501 (Worth the trip!).

VALLARTA BOTANICAL

Acres upon acres of walkways thru manicured gardens showing a vast array of the most beautiful trees, plants, & flowers Jungle river swimming in crystal pools, butterfly collection, Mexican Orchid conservatory, jungle trails, tree fern grotto, bird sanctuary, tours, & much more Km.24, Hwy 200 S. Las Juntas y Los Veranos.(or El Tuito bus from V.Caranza & Aguacate) Ph 044-322-105-7217

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