Puerto Vallarta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puerto Vallarta
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P.V., Vallarta
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Location within the state of Jalisco
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 Puerto Vallarta
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
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| State | Jalisco | |
| Municipality | Puerto Vallarta | |
| Founded | December 12, 1851 | |
| Founded as | Las Peñas | |
| Named for | Ignacio Vallarta | |
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| • Municipality | 1,300.7 km2 (502.19 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | |
| Population
(2014 (locality) and 2015)
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| • City | 221,200 | |
| • Metro | 379,886 | |
| • Municipality | 275,640 | |
| • Demonym | Vallartense | |
| Metropolitan Area population includes cities in both Jalisco and Nayarit, Municipality includes other localities. | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (US Central)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (Central) | |
| Postal code |
48300
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| Area code(s) | 322 | |
| Website | www.visitpuertovallarta.com | |
Puerto Vallarta ( PV or simply Vallarta) is a Mexican beach resort city located on the Pacific Ocean's Bahía de Banderas in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Images for kids
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Sunset on Los Muertos beach in Olas Altas, Colonia Emiliano Zapata.
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The Crown of Our Lady sculpture on top of the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Aerial view of marina, cruise ship docks and downtown Puerto Vallarta
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Puerto Vallarta at night.
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Closer view of the church
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Beaches of Puerto Vallarta
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Airport's exterior in 2015
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Taxi in downtown.
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Playa Conchas Chinas
See also
In Spanish: Puerto Vallarta para niños
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