No other Mexican destination offers both the sheer natural beauty of the country and a totally authentic experience of its cultural heritage like PUERTO VALLARTA. This charmingly warm and friendly town also offers quality hotels in various price ranges, over 250 fantastic restaurants, a lively nightlife, and excellent shops and galleries. Even though the town has grown dramatically and tourism is the major industry, the historic character and image of the old downtown area with its cobbled streets, white houses with red tiled roofs and graceful cathedral have remained intact.