 The "Bahía de Banderas" bay is one of the largest and most beautiful bays in Mexico as it spans over 2 states - Jalisco and Nayarit - and covers 96 kilometers of beautiful beaches facing the pacific ocean and it includes Mismaloya, Puerto Vallarta, Marina Vallarta and what has been come to be known as "Riviera Nayarit" which in turn comprises beautiful resort areas as Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Punta de Mita among other beaches. this entire strip still preserves the authentic "Mexican" feel while delivering outstanding levels of service for all kinds of budgets and interests combined with great cuisine and great activities.
  
Facts about the Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit destinations:
- The destination has over 18,000 rooms from very luxurious to very affordable accomodations.
- Average temperature in Puerto Vallarta is 24°C or 75°C
- This area is enclosed by the "Sierra Madre Occidental" Mountain Range, so it has a natural protection against hurricanes.
- Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit are actually on different states and when you cross the border between them, you actually change time zones. However, for tourism purposes, the entire destination works on the "Jalisco" time zone (CST), so you don't have to change your watch every time you travel in the destination.
- Inagurated merely 3 years ago, Puerto Vallarta's International Convention Center is a great alternative for congresses and conventions in a state-of-the-art facility.
  
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