Puerto Vallarta combines the beauty of the Pacific Ocean with the charm of a lively Mexican village. The town, with its cobblestoned streets and tiled roof villas climbing the cliff sides, offers a winning combination of natural beauty and luxury. The beaches range from broad expanses of sand with crashing surf to small coves dramatically formed by the Sierra Madre mountains tumbling into the ocean. Active visitors can enjoy an array of water activities, golf, shopping, and fine dining.