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Bahia de Banderas

Weather

The coast of Jalisco is at a latitude of 20°N, comparable to Jamaica and Hawaii. Temperatures are comfortably warm during most of the year becoming hot and humid in the months of June, July, August and September.

During the winter, temperatures in Puerto Vallarta range from the low to mid 80's during the day, with nighttime temperatures ranging from 60-70° F.

Summertime, from June to October, is Vallarta's rainy season with temperatures ranging from the mid 80's to low 90's. Sure it's warm, but afternoon rain showers cool things off and the delightful ocean is just steps away. Vallarta's protected location on Banderas Bay gives PV an excellent climate for vacationing or year-round living.

AVERAGE PRECIPITATION (INCHES) BY MONTH	AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (F) BY MONTH	Max. Min.

Sunset time for Bahia de Banderas

MONTH	2010	MONTH	2011
	Sunset		Sunset
January	18:34	January	17:40
February	18:52	February	17:58
March	19:03	March	18:09
April 1 - 3	19:09	April 1 - 2	18:50
April 4 - 30	20:09	April 3 - 30	19:50
May	20:23	May	20:05
June	20:35	June	20:15
July	20:37	July	20:18
August	20:22	August	20:05
September	19:56	September	19:36
October 1 - 30	19:19	October 1 - 29	19:05
October 31	18:19	October 30 - 31	18:05
November	18:15	November	18:00
December	18:15	December	18:05

Recommended tours and activities


Swim with the Dolphins Description Experience a chance of a lifetime and get up close and personal with these playful and animated creatures. Following the orientation, a shower is required before donning the floatation device and entering the swimming area. Groups of no more than six people are allowed at one time, thus allowing better interaction with the dolphins. You will have about 30 minutes to become acquainted with the dolphin through hugs, kisses and rubdowns. Then taking the relationship one step further, you can swim and play with the dolphin and you may even receive an exciting dorsal tow or belly ride.		Whale Watchig (December – March) Description Banderas Bay is an important breeding and calving ground for the north Pacific population of humpback whales. These wonderful creatures will thrill you with their breaches, songs, and behaviors as well as the tenderness between mother and their calves. You can also take part in Eco Tours de Mexico's photo identification research project.

Turtle & Crocodile Camp Adventure Description A truly unique adventure! Join a team of dedicated biologists and conservationists and help us as we help one of the planet's Jurassic survivors: marine turtles and crocodiles. You'll witness a wonder of nature, the beginning of life itself. Banderas Bay is the nest of thousands of eggs placed in our beaches and you can help assure the future of the future turtles. Adventure along guides and biologists to admire and learn about crocodiles and sea turtles. Then, heading back to Nuevo Vallarta, you will begin patrolling the beach in search of mother sea turtles laying their eggs. Afterwards you will release newly hatched sea turtles into the sea.		Canopy Description The lush emerald green tropical forests which surround Puerto Vallarta provide a biological paradise of rich diversity and a stunning profusion of tropical fauna. The Canopy Adventure gives you the chance to see this amazing world from a unique perspective. Guests traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables, as they sail through the treetops of the forest canopy, and over the trails far below. Expert guides assist you in this exciting journey through the different layers of the primitive wilderness from the time you leave the ground, until you rappel back down to the forest floor.

Golf Courses



Vista Vallarta Jack Nicklaus Course:18 holes, par 72 Designer:Jack Nicklaus This visually stunning 18 hole course is quickly becoming one of the favorites for its fresh mountain breezes and challenging design. The foothill setting affords a magnificent view of the bay and of Puerto Vallarta, with the Sierra Madre Mountains as a stunning backdrop. Fresh ocean breezes, exceptional greens, and the beautiful yet challenging course makes this one of the must play courses in Puerto Vallarta.	Vista Vallarta Tom Weiskopf Course:18 holes, par 72 Designer:Tom Weiskopf This course was part of the 2002 EMC World Cup Golf Tournament. The foothill setting affords a magnificent view of the bay and of Puerto Vallarta, with the Sierra Madre Mountains as a stunning backdrop. Fresh ocean breezes, exceptional greens, and the beautiful yet challenging course makes this one of the must play courses in Puerto Vallarta.	Paradise Village Golf Course "El Tigre" Course:18 holes, par 72 Designer:Robert Von Hagge This course has been lightheartedly described as “on of the most challenging in Mexico,” yet overall the course is considered forgiving by even novice golfers. “Create the most exciting championship 18 hold golf course in Mexico” was the challenge given to the team of Von Hagge, Smelek and Baril. The result, a 7,239 yard masterpiece.

Mayan Resorts Golf Nuevo Vallarta Course:18 holes, par 71 Designer:Jim Lipe While the open fairways play well for the recreational golfer, even the most experienced will be challenged by seven lakes, a river and of course the ocean. The stretch of holes #13 and #14 makes your round of golf a very special experience. Hole #13 is a dog-leg par 5 that runs along the Ameca River, it has a breathtaking view of the green and the Pacific Ocean in the background. Hole #14 is the signature hole, a 153 yards par 3 that has the Pacific Ocean on the left side, and a beautiful lake that protects the front and right side of the green.	Marina Vallarta Golf Club Course:18 holes, par 71 Designer:Joe Finger The Marina Vallarta Golf Club with 18 championship holes was designed by the American architect Joe Finger. Its magnificent view of Banderas Bay and the natural obstacles such as palms, tropical plants, and natural lagoons along with abundant wildlife, have made it increasingly popular.

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