Villa Verano is a vacation rental located in the most elite residential neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta, on the beach in Conchas Chinas.  You’ll have a beautiful view of the Bay of Banderas, and a steps away from the beach.

The villa is privately owned, but is occasionally available for rental.  This is luxury at its finest, and you can make arrangements for a private chef and staff to cater to your every whim.  Enjoy some time by the pool, or walk down the stairs to the beach – although you’re walking distance away from shops, restaurant,s and nightlife, you may not want to leave.

Big sigh!

Luxury like this doesn’t come cheap, but if you’re looking for a special getaway, this romantic destination is to die for.

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a popular Mexico travel destination, appreciated mostly for it’s location on the Pacific Ocean.  It is a port of call for many cruise lines.

Given its location on the ocean, Puerto Vallarta is very popular with boaters, and sailboats are a common sight. 

Enjoying a sunset cruise, whether on a private vessel such as this one, or on one of the many rentals, is a popular way to spend an evening.

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This whimsical art gallery in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, occupying both a house and its courtyard, is full of an eclectic mix of one-of-a-kind art.  The common denominator to it all is animals.

Gallery owners Lee and Nancy Chapman traveled Mexico in search of the unusual, and opened the gallery as a way to share their treasures.  Well, that and because their own Los Angeles home was filled to the brim.

Originally the gallery was a showcase for other artists, but now is home for Lee Chapman’s art as well.  With a career in “serious art” already beneath his belt, he branched out into a more light-hearted style of art working under the pseudonym “Lencho,” and created his now famous blue pig (puerco azul).  The blue pig is licensed in the United States and you may have seen it on t-shirts, cards, and other gift items.

A stroll through the gallery is sure to bring a smile to your face, and you see how the animals have all too human-like characteristics.  It’s a lot of fun.

There is also a line of children’s books featuring the various animal characters, written by Nancy and illustrated by Lee.  The books teach Spanish to kids in simple terms, using common and every day experiences.

Other items you’ll find in the gallery include the popular rooster lamps, a variety of pottery and sculpture, copper cookware, tableware, and vintage clothing.

Although there are a few pricey items, most of the art is very reasonably priced and would make a wonderful souvenir of a visit to Puerto Vallarta.  Or take a home a few gifts for the little ones, and help teach them Spanish.

Puerco Azul is located at Constitucion 325, el Centro, and is open Monday – Saturday 10 am-8 pm.

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The hotel is a quick five minutes from the airport, and is located directly on the ocean.  Try to secure a room with a view of it, if you can.  Enjoy the ocean view, lie or walk on the sandy beach, but do your swimming in the beautiful infinity pool.  If you’re thirsty there is a swim up bar.

You’ll find all the expected amenities, inviting public areas, attentive service, and a lot of helpful staff.  Some of my recommendation include:  lying poolside and sipping a cold beverage, tasting the shrimp ceviche from the pool bar/restaurant, enjoying happy hour in the bar directly off the lobby, and taking a walking over to the nearby marina to gaze at the impressive yachts.

The Casa Magna Resort is located at Avenue Paseo de la Marina No. 5, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.

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