By Isabel Prontes
Puerto Vallarta is a popular
beach resort city in
Mexico, overlooking the Bahia de Banderas of the Pacific Ocean. Because of the city's many gorgeous
beaches, it is a common vacation destination for people from all over the world (particularly the
United States and
Canada) as well as the rest of Mexico. If you have children and are planning to visit Puerto Vallarta, you are in luck, because the city has a lot of fun activities for kids to partake in as well.
Hot Air Balloons
If your child is at least 4 feet tall, he will love going hot air ballooning in Puerto Vallarta. Soaring with ease through the sky in a hot air balloon is a relaxing, exhilarating and exciting way to experience the natural beauty and splendor of Puerto Vallarta. Tourists will be able to glide over the Ameca River through treetops, and oftentimes, will be able to spot signs of the area's diverse wildlife, such as iguanas, parrots, alligators and deers.
Sea Life Water Park
The Sea Life Water Park in Puerto Vallarta is a fun, family-friendly place to spend the day. With an abundance of activities like water rides, river floats, water tobogganing and a lot more, kids will be able to work off their energy while having a terrific time. Not to mention, the water park has a lot of animals on display, including sea lions and dolphins. Be sure to check out the tropical bird show as well.
Whale Watching
Puerto Vallarta has a lot of whale watching tours that the whole family can enjoy. If you want to see humpback whales, these whale watching tours can make that a reality. If you get really lucky, you might even spot baby humpback whales, which are sure to delight children. The whales like to breach (jump) near the whale watching boats, which is very exciting to see. Check out reputable whale watching tour companies in Puerto Vallarta like Princess Whale Watching and Marietas Sailing and Whales.
Swimming With Sea Lions
Swimming alongside sea lions is an unforgettable way to have a lot of fun while in Puerto Vallarta. Kids will be thrilled to swim with sea lions, and even share some kisses and hugs with the cuddly aquatic creatures. Swimmers are even able to go snorkeling alongside sea lions if they'd like (or simply just play with them in a defined area). Some excellent sea lion swimming companies are Sea Lion Encounter and Snorkel With Sea Lions.
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About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
