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| Off of Mismaloya Beach, the spectacular
rock formation Los Arcos is a favorite haunt for colorful water
life and divers alike. For serious diving excursions, Quimisto Bay
and the three islands of Las Tres Marietas can be reached through
outfits as Chico's Dive Shop (Ph: 322/2-1895) and Paradise
Divers (Ph: 322/2-4004). At Marina Vallarta, Vallarta Divers
(Ph: 322/100492) offers PADI and NAUI certification courses as well
as equipment and excursions. |
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| Fishing trips and charter boats are
easily handled by most travel agencies and hotels in town. At the
north end of the Malecon is the Cooperativa de Pescadores
(Ph: 322/2-1202), which can organize most trips. The local waters
yield bonito, marlin, dorado and yellowtail.
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| A stay in Puerto Vallarta without
a boat trip to the secluded tropical haven of Yelapa, Las Animas
Beach or Quimixto Falls would be a serious oversight. Numerous options
include sunset cruises with open bar and dinner. Travel agencies
such as Viajes Toucan Tours (Ph: 322/2-4646) can arrange
all excursions. |
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| Part of the massive resort area of
Marina Vallarta north of the city, is the 18 hole Marina Vallarta
Golf Course (Ph: 322/1-0171). Further north is Los Flamingos
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| The Hotel Continental Plaza is the
home of the John Newcombe Tennis Club (Ph: 322/4-0123). For
beginners and expert players alike, the Club offer lessons and facilities
of the highest standard. Courts are located throughout the town's
several hotel properties as well as north of the airport at Los
Flamingos Country Club (Ph: 322/8-0280).
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| Discovering by horseback, the countryside
along the River Cuale and into the mountains behind the city has
always been a favorite passtime. Numerous outfitters offer tours
with guides and horses to fit all riding abilities. Try El Charro
(Ph: 322/4-01-14, Ojo de Agua (Ph: 322/4-82-40), Indio
(Ph: 322/2-51-37), Cuatro Milpas (Ph: 322/4-72-11) and
La Primavera (Ph: 322/4-05-13). |
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