Included among these are some options with less amenities and lower room costs. Puerto Vallarta is a resort city of 250,000 on the Pacific coast of Mexico famous for beaches, shops, cobblestone streets, mariachis and vendors. The city is located where tropical deciduous and thorn forests of the Western Sierra Madre mountains meet the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. June lies at the start of the rainy season, so be prepared to bring your umbrella and water proof gear if you will be walking in the downtown area or sailing. Puerto Vallarta can be reached in a number of ways.
Direct flights are available from several cities in the United States.
Airlines serving the city include Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, America West Airline, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Mexicana Airlines and Northwestern Airlines. Early reservations are suggested for better prices. You can also fly to Mexico City or Guadalajara and then take a local flight to Vallarta. If you prefer you can also take a bus or drive. There are direct services from both cities in first class busses.