Although there is evidence that the Aztatian Indians dominated the area beginning around 580 B.C., it was conquistador Francisco Cortes who uncovered this enchanting gem. In 1525, Cortes and his army marched through the mountainous area, along the Pacific coastline and stumbled into one of the largest bays in the world. The harbor was used by Spanish sailors for ship repairs, but the area was largely unsettled for the next 300 years. The town began to prosper in 1851 when the port was used for trading salt and minerals. However, it still remained small until Hollywood made it a star. Director John Huston filmed The Night Of The Iguana in and around Puerto Vallarta; soon, Huston and star Richard Burton purchased homes here, and the rest of the world followed.
Gary and I, along with two other friends went (would you believe) zip lining. Being afraid of heights, I wasn't sure if I could go through with it...but I did. I did 5 lines and Gary did 10. It was really exhilarating and we all enjoyed it immensely. I wish I could have taken pictures on the zip line, but they made us leave everything (including cameras) in a locker. I don't think I would ever do it again, but I'm glad I had the experience. At the base we had a couple of frozen Strawberry Margaritas, the best I have ever tasted, and a bowl of nachos for lunch. This was definitely the most beautiful port on the entire trip.
The picture is of a stranger ending his run on the zip line. I took it after I retrieved my camera. That was a mile-long run on the last zip line. Too bad I wasn't able to get Gary coming down.
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