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Mexico Facts & Information
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| Location
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Middle America, bordering the Caribbean Sea
and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the US and bordering
the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and the US |
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| Climate
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Varies from tropical to desert |
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| Terrain
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High rugged mountains, low coastal plains,
high plateaus, and desert |
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| Population
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106,202,903 |
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| Nationality
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Mexican |
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| Ethnic groups
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Mestizo 60%, Amerindian 30%, white 9%, other
1% |
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| Religions
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Roman Catholic 89%, Protestant 6%, other 5% |
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| Languages
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Spanish, various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other
regional indigenous languages |
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| Government Type
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Federal Republic |
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| Capital
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Mexico City |
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| Currency
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Mexican Peso (MXN) |
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| Description of Flag
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Three equal vertical bands of green (hoist
side), white, and red; the coat of arms (an eagle perched on
a cactus with a snake in its beak) is centered in the white
band |
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More Information
 www.cia.gov
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Puerto Vallarta Culture
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Puerto Vallarta is a favorite among expatriates
and tourists. You will find many foreigners along with easy-going
and informal locals. In fact, you will find that locals in Puerto
Vallarta to be more tolerant and there are more entertainment
options geared toward the gay community than in other Mexican
cities. Therefore, making Puerto Vallarta a favorite destination
among gay tourists. |
More Information
www.state.gov
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Puerto Vallarta Culture
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Puerto Vallarta is a favorite among expatriates
and tourists. You will find many foreigners along with easy-going
and informal locals. In fact, you will find that locals in Puerto
Vallarta to be more tolerant and there are more entertainment
options geared toward the gay community than in other Mexican
cities. Therefore, making Puerto Vallarta a favorite destination
among gay tourists. |
More Information
www.state.gov
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Puerto Vallarta Shopping
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Puerto Vallarta is home to several
expensive resorts, restaurants, and boutiques but the city is
still home to some budget hotels and good-value restaurants.
Generally the more expensive hotels and shops are in the northern
part of the city and the best deals can still be found in the
south. If you are watching your budget, the best time to come
is during the off-season between August and November. There
are also several options for dining in the city, from restaurants
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offering tourists cocktails and live music to the food stalls on
the market’s second-floor, overlooking the Río Cuale.
Taco and hot dog vendors also line up along main streets. Vendors
also sell fresh, roasted seafood on the beaches. Depending on your
taste and your budget, there is no shortage of dining options to chose
from!
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Puerto Vallarta Shopping
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Puerto Vallarta is home to several
expensive resorts, restaurants, and boutiques but the city is
still home to some budget hotels and good-value restaurants.
Generally the more expensive hotels and shops are in the northern
part of the city and the best deals can still be found in the
south. If you are watching your budget, the best time to come
is during the off-season between August and November. There
are also several options for dining in the city, from restaurants
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offering tourists cocktails and live music to the food stalls on
the market’s second-floor, overlooking the Río Cuale.
Taco and hot dog vendors also line up along main streets. Vendors
also sell fresh, roasted seafood on the beaches. Depending on your
taste and your budget, there is no shortage of dining options to chose
from!
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| Puerto Vallarta Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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| Name |
Address |
Phone |
Cuisine |
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| El Manglar |
Hotel Zone |
(322) 222-3737 |
Mexican |
| Fajita Republic |
Pino Suarez & Basilio Badillo |
(322) 222-3131 |
Mexican |
| Planet Hollywood |
Morelos 518 |
(322) 223-2710 |
American |
| Se?or Frog's |
Venustiano Carranza 248 |
(322) 222-5171 |
American |
| La Terraza di Roma |
Puesta del Sol Club de Tenis |
(322) 221-0560 |
Italian |
| El Panorama
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689 Miramar |
322-222-1818 |
American |
| La Palapa
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Pulpito 103 |
322-222-5225 |
International |
| Le Gourmet |
Aquiles Serdan 242 |
(322) 222-0914 |
International |
| Papasito's |
Marlin 16 |
322 295 5203 |
European |
| Janssen & Johnson |
Olas Altas 474 |
(322) 222-3497 |
International |
| Los Pibes |
Basilio Badillo 261 |
(322) 223-1557 |
Argentinian |
| The River Cafe
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Isla Rio Cuale 4 |
(322) 223-0788 |
Mexican |
| Hard Rock Cafe |
Diaz Ordaz 652 |
(322) 222-5532 |
American |
| Se?or Mister Pepe's
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Basilio Badillo #518 |
(322) 222-0549 |
International |
| Trio |
Guerrero 264 |
(322) 222-2196 |
Mediterranean |
| Coco Tropical |
Basilio Badillo |
(322) 222-5485 |
International |
| Roberto's Puerto Nuevo |
Basilio Badillo 284 |
(322) 222-6210 |
Seafood |
| Caruso |
Insurgentes 109 |
(322) 222-2748 |
Italian |
| Vista Grill
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Pulpito 377 |
322 222-3570 |
International |
| Las Palomas
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Paseo Diaz Ordaz 610 |
322 222 3675 |
Mexican |
| Cafe des Artistes
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Guadalupe Sanchez 740 |
(322) 22 232 28 |
French |
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| Puerto Vallarta Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
|
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| Name |
Address |
Phone |
Cuisine |
| El Manglar |
Hotel Zone |
(322) 222-3737 |
Mexican |
| Fajita Republic |
Pino Suarez & Basilio Badillo |
(322) 222-3131 |
Mexican |
| Planet Hollywood |
Morelos 518 |
(322) 223-2710 |
American |
| Se?or Frog's |
Venustiano Carranza 248 |
(322) 222-5171 |
American |
| La Terraza di Roma |
Puesta del Sol Club de Tenis |
(322) 221-0560 |
Italian |
| El Panorama
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689 Miramar |
322-222-1818 |
American |
| La Palapa
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Pulpito 103 |
322-222-5225 |
International |
| Le Gourmet |
Aquiles Serdan 242 |
(322) 222-0914 |
International |
| Papasito's |
Marlin 16 |
322 295 5203 |
European |
| Janssen & Johnson |
Olas Altas 474 |
(322) 222-3497 |
International |
| Los Pibes |
Basilio Badillo 261 |
(322) 223-1557 |
Argentinian |
| The River Cafe
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Isla Rio Cuale 4 |
(322) 223-0788 |
Mexican |
| Hard Rock Cafe |
Diaz Ordaz 652 |
(322) 222-5532 |
American |
| Se?or Mister Pepe's
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Basilio Badillo #518 |
(322) 222-0549 |
International |
| Trio |
Guerrero 264 |
(322) 222-2196 |
Mediterranean |
| Coco Tropical |
Basilio Badillo |
(322) 222-5485 |
International |
| Roberto's Puerto Nuevo |
Basilio Badillo 284 |
(322) 222-6210 |
Seafood |
| Caruso |
Insurgentes 109 |
(322) 222-2748 |
Italian |
| Vista Grill
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Pulpito 377 |
322 222-3570 |
International |
| Las Palomas
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Paseo Diaz Ordaz 610 |
322 222 3675 |
Mexican |
| Cafe des Artistes
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Guadalupe Sanchez 740 |
(322) 22 232 28 |
French |
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Puerto Vallarta Travel Guides
Frommer's Puerto Vallarta
Lonely Planet Puerto Vallarta
Let's Go Puerto Vallarta
Fodors Puerto Vallarta
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