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American School of Puerto Vallarta
Apartado Postal 2-280
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48300, Mexico
Tel: 52-322-221-1525/2604
Fax: 52-322-221-2373
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Geographic Location

Puerto Vallarta, also called the Mexican Riviera, is located at the Pacific center side of Mexico. Vallarta is at the center of one of the world's largest bays - the "Bahia de Banderas", or "Bay of Flags". The giant horseshoe shaped Bay has over 40 miles of coast along its circumference and measures about 20 miles from land's center to the Open Ocean and about 25 miles across, with depths of up to 10,000 feet. They say that paradise is a state of mind. When all of the ingredients are of the highest quality, it can also be the place.

Puerto Vallarta covers more than 1,200 square kilometers, and has a population of more than 300,000 local residents. The city has modern conveniences and a modern infrastructure that has somehow managed to maintain its unique Old Mexican charm. In many areas of Puerto Vallarta you will feel like you are taking a step back in time. Because Puerto Vallarta lies on the Bahia Banderas, the second largest natural bay in North America, it is a haven for anyone who enjoys any type of beach activity.
Puerto Vallarta is one of the friendliest and most diverse beach destinations in the world. Once a tiny fishing village, Puerto Vallarta is now a world class resort that has retained all of the quaint charms of the original village yet embodies all of the characteristics you've come to expect in a modern resort. English is widely spoken, especially in the downtown area.

A modern marina and cruise ship port attract visitors on ships and yachts from all over the world. The city's clean, friendly atmosphere, unique Old Mexico ambiance and incredibly diverse shopping possibilities attract International and Mexican tourists. These unique attractions lure many of these visitors to return over and over again. Many of these tourists end up becoming full time residents or retiring in Puerto Vallarta.

With distinct different beach zones and more than forty individual beaches mark Puerto Vallarta as one of the favorite destinations for the true beach lover. The first zone is north of Puerto Vallarta. Playa de Oro and the Marina district are here. The Playa de Oro is a wide, sandy beach with a few rocky areas interspersed. It is also very popular with guests and locals alike. Even further north, the beaches of Banderas Bay are pristine and quiet as they reach up toward Punta de Mita. If you're into surfing, these northern beaches, which are subject to strong surf, perfect for catching a wave. The best windsurfing also takes place in this area.