{"id":57617,"date":"2017-03-24T16:08:43","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T21:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=57617"},"modified":"2017-09-27T15:32:14","modified_gmt":"2017-09-27T20:32:14","slug":"one-day-paradise-puerto-vallarta-photo-essay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/one-day-paradise-puerto-vallarta-photo-essay\/","title":{"rendered":"One day in paradise: Puerto Vallarta (Photo Essay)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once a sleepy fishing village hiding on the remote Mexican shoreline and accessible only by boat, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels.d180016.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puerto Vallarta<\/a> has turned into a beloved vacation destination. But unlike resort cities whose laurels rest solely on great beaches, Puerto Vallarta has grown into a full-fledged cultural and dining destination thanks to its unusual history. This coastal town in the state of Jalisco (where tequila was invented) rose to stardom in the 1960s, when Hollywood came here to shoot <em>The Night of the Iguana\u00a0<\/em>starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The two stars (and couple) enjoyed the city so much they built themselves a little love nest downtown, linking two separate homes into one with a white bridge above the street (which is still there today). A well-rounded tourist attraction, Puerto Vallarta boasts a charming downtown, an arts and crafts market, nature reserves and talented chefs churning out specialty dishes and drinks native to Jalisco. Here is how to enjoy it all to the fullest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/5-incredibly-delicious-food-fests-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: 5 incredibly delicious food fests in Mexico<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>All photos by the author<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57875\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-PV-Panorama-from-roof-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-PV-Panorama-from-roof-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-PV-Panorama-from-roof-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-PV-Panorama-from-roof-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-PV-Panorama-from-roof-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-PV-Panorama-from-roof-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/1-PV-Panorama-from-roof-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Even if you aren\u2019t a morning person, Puerto Vallarta&#8217;s view will get you out of bed quick.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/2-Peacock-on-lawn-1-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/2-Peacock-on-lawn-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/2-Peacock-on-lawn-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/2-Peacock-on-lawn-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/2-Peacock-on-lawn-1-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/2-Peacock-on-lawn-1-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/2-Peacock-on-lawn-1-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re staying at oceanfront resort <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Velas-Vallarta-Suites-Resort-All-Inclusive.h1681.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Velas Vallarta<\/a>, your wake-up call won&#8217;t be a rooster\u2019s crow, but rather a peacock\u2019s cry. They roam the property freely\u2014posing happily for photos.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57881\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3-Malecon-300x225.jpeg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3-Malecon-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3-Malecon-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3-Malecon-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3-Malecon-453x340.jpeg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3-Malecon-1250x938.jpeg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3-Malecon-400x300.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The best way to start your day is to stroll <em>el Malec\u00f3n<\/em>\u2014the 12-block promenade along the water.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-Taco-maker-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-Taco-maker-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-Taco-maker-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-Taco-maker-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-Taco-maker-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-Taco-maker-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/4-Taco-maker-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Along the way, grab a taco or two for breakfast!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57883\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/5-DrinkSeller-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/5-DrinkSeller-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/5-DrinkSeller-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/5-DrinkSeller-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/5-DrinkSeller-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/5-DrinkSeller-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/5-DrinkSeller-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then wash it down with an ice-laden <em>tejuino<\/em> drink made from fermented corn.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/6-CasaKimberly-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/6-CasaKimberly-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/6-CasaKimberly-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/6-CasaKimberly-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/6-CasaKimberly-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/6-CasaKimberly-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/6-CasaKimberly-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Walk up to Casa Kimberly\u2014the former love nest of Hollywood stars, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57885\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/7-Casa-Kimberly-pool-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/7-Casa-Kimberly-pool-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/7-Casa-Kimberly-pool-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/7-Casa-Kimberly-pool-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/7-Casa-Kimberly-pool-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/7-Casa-Kimberly-pool-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/7-Casa-Kimberly-pool-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Today, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Casa-Kimberly.h14919137.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casa Kimberly<\/a> is a luxury boutique hotel that still has Burton\u2019s azure pool and Taylor\u2019s heart-shaped Jacuzzi.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/8-CasaKimberly-Bridge2-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/8-CasaKimberly-Bridge2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/8-CasaKimberly-Bridge2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/8-CasaKimberly-Bridge2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/8-CasaKimberly-Bridge2-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/8-CasaKimberly-Bridge2-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/8-CasaKimberly-Bridge2-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It still retains the famous white bridge connecting the two properties above the street\u2014an exact replica of the Bridge of Sighs in Venice.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/9-Vendor-and-Granddaughter-smiling-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/9-Vendor-and-Granddaughter-smiling-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/9-Vendor-and-Granddaughter-smiling-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/9-Vendor-and-Granddaughter-smiling-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/9-Vendor-and-Granddaughter-smiling-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/9-Vendor-and-Granddaughter-smiling-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/9-Vendor-and-Granddaughter-smiling-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now off to explore the city, its streets, its shops and its markets\u2014and meet its wonderful inhabitants!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/10-Fruit-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/10-Fruit-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/10-Fruit-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/10-Fruit-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/10-Fruit-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/10-Fruit-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/10-Fruit-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Try some fresh fruit, picked only hours ago by local farmers. The Old Town Farmers Market is where Puerto Vallarta chefs come to buy produce for their restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/11-Mexican-Mountain-Hens-Makes-Mega-eggs-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/11-Mexican-Mountain-Hens-Makes-Mega-eggs-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/11-Mexican-Mountain-Hens-Makes-Mega-eggs-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/11-Mexican-Mountain-Hens-Makes-Mega-eggs-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/11-Mexican-Mountain-Hens-Makes-Mega-eggs-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/11-Mexican-Mountain-Hens-Makes-Mega-eggs-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/11-Mexican-Mountain-Hens-Makes-Mega-eggs-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mexican mountain hens make mega eggs! Award-winning Chef Hugo Ahumada (Maia restaurant) wouldn&#8217;t go for any other. You really can tell the difference\u2014they\u2019re delicious!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57890\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/12-Shrimp-peeler-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/12-Shrimp-peeler-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/12-Shrimp-peeler-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/12-Shrimp-peeler-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/12-Shrimp-peeler-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/12-Shrimp-peeler-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/12-Shrimp-peeler-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So are local-caught shrimp. But peeling them is a tricky procedure, requiring a certain sleight of hand.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/13-Hugo-Ahumada-making-brunch-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/13-Hugo-Ahumada-making-brunch-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/13-Hugo-Ahumada-making-brunch-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/13-Hugo-Ahumada-making-brunch-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/13-Hugo-Ahumada-making-brunch-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/13-Hugo-Ahumada-making-brunch-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/13-Hugo-Ahumada-making-brunch-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Food shopping makes you hungry; time for a snack, prepared in a lovely courtyard at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Villa-Mercedes-Petit-Hotel-Adults-Only.h3124967.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villa Mercedes Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/14-Seller-at-Craftsmarket-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/14-Seller-at-Craftsmarket-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/14-Seller-at-Craftsmarket-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/14-Seller-at-Craftsmarket-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/14-Seller-at-Craftsmarket-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/14-Seller-at-Craftsmarket-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/14-Seller-at-Craftsmarket-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time for a shopping spree! No vacation is complete without souvenirs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57893\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/15-Dolls2-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/15-Dolls2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/15-Dolls2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/15-Dolls2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/15-Dolls2-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/15-Dolls2-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/15-Dolls2-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stock up souvenirs at the Municipal Market where you&#8217;ll find arts and crafts and jewelry that won&#8217;t break the bank.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16-Crocodile-Close-up-300x193.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16-Crocodile-Close-up-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16-Crocodile-Close-up-768x494.png 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16-Crocodile-Close-up-600x386.png 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16-Crocodile-Close-up-528x340.png 528w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16-Crocodile-Close-up-1250x805.png 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16-Crocodile-Close-up-400x258.png 400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/16-Crocodile-Close-up.png 1836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s time for wildlife photo ops. Snap that baby-croc pic before it snaps off your finger!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57895\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/17-Iguana-Clipped-300x224.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/17-Iguana-Clipped-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/17-Iguana-Clipped-768x574.png 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/17-Iguana-Clipped-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/17-Iguana-Clipped-455x340.png 455w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/17-Iguana-Clipped-1250x934.png 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/17-Iguana-Clipped-400x299.png 400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/17-Iguana-Clipped.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Iguanas are a safer bet, albeit they can be quite heavy!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/18-Raicilla-Distillery-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/18-Raicilla-Distillery-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/18-Raicilla-Distillery-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/18-Raicilla-Distillery-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/18-Raicilla-Distillery-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/18-Raicilla-Distillery-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/18-Raicilla-Distillery-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile in the mountains&#8230;a new type of mezcal is brewing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57898\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/19-Lallo-Sanchez-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/19-Lallo-Sanchez-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/19-Lallo-Sanchez-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/19-Lallo-Sanchez-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/19-Lallo-Sanchez-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/19-Lallo-Sanchez-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/19-Lallo-Sanchez-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOh, raicilla! How much do we love thee?\u201d Distiller Lallo Sanchez explains the making of this distilled spirit, a close cousin of tequila, yet arguably packing a stronger punch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/20-Blue-and-Green-Agave-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/20-Blue-and-Green-Agave-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/20-Blue-and-Green-Agave-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/20-Blue-and-Green-Agave-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/20-Blue-and-Green-Agave-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/20-Blue-and-Green-Agave-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/20-Blue-and-Green-Agave-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s all in the grassroots. Tequila is made from the blue agave, raicilla from the green one. Grown in cooler mountain weather, raicilla has a more intense flavor\u2014clean crispy and irresistible, just like the fresh mountain air!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/21-RaicillaSpirits-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/21-RaicillaSpirits-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/21-RaicillaSpirits-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/21-RaicillaSpirits-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/21-RaicillaSpirits-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/21-RaicillaSpirits-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/21-RaicillaSpirits-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It comes in multiple flavors\u2014grab a bottle or two before you go!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/22-Boat2-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/22-Boat2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/22-Boat2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/22-Boat2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/22-Boat2-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/22-Boat2-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/22-Boat2-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Next up: All aboard Mike\u2019s Fishing Boat to explore Puerto Vallarta\u2019s beautiful Bay of Banderas and its coves, caves and beaches.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/23-GrilledSeaBass-with-A-spice-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/23-GrilledSeaBass-with-A-spice-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/23-GrilledSeaBass-with-A-spice-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/23-GrilledSeaBass-with-A-spice-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/23-GrilledSeaBass-with-A-spice-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/23-GrilledSeaBass-with-A-spice-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/23-GrilledSeaBass-with-A-spice-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Grilled sea bass with popular spice red achiote powder\u2014a local delicacy served at Mike&#8217;s Beach Club restaurant.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/24-GrilledSeabass2-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/24-GrilledSeabass2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/24-GrilledSeabass2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/24-GrilledSeabass2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/24-GrilledSeabass2-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/24-GrilledSeabass2-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/24-GrilledSeabass2-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0achiote spice: This brightly colored ingredient tastes both peppery and nutty\u2014kind of like paprika.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/orbitz.com\/rewards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: Spice up your next trip with Orbitz Rewards!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/25-Kids-around-red-vat-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/25-Kids-around-red-vat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/25-Kids-around-red-vat-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/25-Kids-around-red-vat-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/25-Kids-around-red-vat-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/25-Kids-around-red-vat-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/25-Kids-around-red-vat-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A turtle release party! Baby turtles that hatched earlier that morning are about to be released into their permanent home\u2014the ocean. Turtle nests often get decimated by predators and people so big hotels, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Cancun-Hotels-Marriott-CasaMagna-Resort-Cancun.h8385.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CasaMagna Marriott<\/a> and Velas Vallarta, keep turtle hatcheries and run release programs to improve survival numbers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/26-Tiny-300x245.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/26-Tiny-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/26-Tiny-768x628.png 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/26-Tiny-600x491.png 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/26-Tiny-416x340.png 416w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/26-Tiny-1250x1022.png 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/26-Tiny-400x327.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They are so tiny and they already have to fend for themselves in this big hostile world.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57909\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/27-turtle-against-sunset-300x225.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/27-turtle-against-sunset-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/27-turtle-against-sunset-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/27-turtle-against-sunset-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/27-turtle-against-sunset-453x340.png 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/27-turtle-against-sunset-1250x938.png 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/27-turtle-against-sunset-400x300.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Good luck, little turtle. Off you go! Swim safely into the beautiful sunset!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-57906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/28-PuertoVallarta-at-night-300x225.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/28-PuertoVallarta-at-night-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/28-PuertoVallarta-at-night-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/28-PuertoVallarta-at-night-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/28-PuertoVallarta-at-night-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/28-PuertoVallarta-at-night-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/28-PuertoVallarta-at-night-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And now it\u2019s time for the adults to party! The night is still young!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg\" alt=\"Orbitz, app, iPhone, travel, deals\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-300x50.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-400x67.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once a sleepy fishing village hiding on the remote Mexican shoreline and accessible only by boat, Puerto Vallarta has turned 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