If there’s something that stands out in a Vallarta postcard,that’s the incredible nature surrounding our bay. The green is the color that rules, water ispart of our every day’s life and the astonishing tropical fauna has become  our inseparable companion.

Themountains are not only a treat for the eyes but they have the role of the greatguardians of Puerto Vallarta. Thanks to the greatness and strength of the Sierra Madre Occidental, we’ve beenlucky to pass unnoted to most of the hurricanes that come near our coast. Thegrand mountain chain protects us from the strong winds and considerably lowersthe impact of devastation that it may cause to the city. Because of this andits beauty, we’ll always be thankful for our mountains.

We know thatif you love Vallarta is because you certainly love to get into the sea, playwith the waves and enjoy the breathtaking colors the sunsets give us. And ifwhat you’re looking for is whiter and finer sands, you can’t miss a paththrough the Southern beaches that will leave you in awe. The first thing youneed to do is get to Boca de Tomatlán, only 15 minutes away from Downtown, andstart your path there. And if you really are a true nature lover, we recommendyou to not take a boat but explore your adventurous side and walk through thejungle until you get to these amazing beaches. If you have a regular condition,you will make it without a problem and you’ll be able to enjoy a road full oftrees that will make you forget for a moment that you’re at the beach until youget to the first piece of beach paradise: the tiny but magical Colomitos beach.But this adventure doesn’t end here, continue your trip through the jungle andyou’ll find Madagascar and Caballo beach,two small and very peaceful beaches that make up for their size with theirbeauty. This will be a day where you and nature will become closer than ever.

You like waterfalls? Of course we have those too! PaloMaría waterfalls are ideal for swimming and refresh yourself with their water,you’ll get there very easily if you’re staying in Downtown, the Romantic Zoneor Conchas Chinas, a precious area itself, and on top of that you’ll be witnessof one of the most pure and crystal-clear waters that will make you and naturebecome one.

The florain this part of the country is outstanding and we have proof of that. Puerto Vallarta’s Botanical Gardens area place for the study, conservation and display of Mexican native plants,having the orchids as their specialty, even being grown in their own in vitropropagation lab. This is an amazing opportunity to get to know more ofVallarta’s nature and help preserve it.

There’snothing that can stop you from spending a vacation surrounded of the best thenature can give you, just remember that the same way nature offers us the bestof it, we have to respond the same way and take care of it, be responsible tourists and leave acleaner world to the next generations.