For the next 50 years, not much happened in the way of development. Liz Taylor and Richard Burton left their mark as well, giving Puerto Vallarta an international jet set reputation. It is now a bustling town of 3000,000 residents that attracts 2 million annual visitors. You may even see an occasional burro headed for market, clip-clopping along the city's streets. It offers exclusive private villa hideaways, grand class resorts and bargain, beach-front inns.
Lodging is concentrated in one of five zones.
Each has its own advantages and personality. Visitors can be either in the heart of the action or tucked away in a remote tropical villa, depending on which of the zones is selected. It is important to make this choice carefully based uypon vacation desires. Although remote, the area has experienced a wave of new all-inclusive hotel development. Just south of the airport is the 440-acre Marina Vallarta complex, with its deluxe hotels, a championship golf course, and a world class marina.