In downtown Puerto Vallarta you can visit attractions such as the Parish Church of our Lady of Guadalupe, Liz Taylor and Richard Burton’s house, called Casa Kimberley, Los Muertos Pier (technically, “The Dead Pier”) and the Boardwalk.
Views from the Casa Velas Beach Club, above, can be spectacular.
Coconut shrimp at the Casa Velas Beach Club.Puerto Vallarta made its debut as a tourism destination in the 1960s when celebrity visits by Elizabeth Taylor and Tennessee Williams launched the town into the eye of international media.
It was left with no choice but to be transformed from a sleepy fishing village on the western coast of Mexico to one of the most coveted vacations spots in the country, yielding a combination of a swanky waterfront, baroque architecture and miles of white sandy beaches.
And when it comes to romantic getaways, it’s hard to find one that fits the bill better.
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The Casa Velas luxury all-inclusive resort is built around the world-class Marina Vallarta golf course – while the men play on the Joe Finger-designed links, the women can hit the spa. Walk hand and hand throughout the property and notice the meticulously landscaped grounds lulling you into a zen-like state; even the brilliant feathers of the five resident peacocks add an element of elegance.