Port-Hopping Through the Mexican Riviera
Ensenada
Nestled along the Pacific coast of the Baja California peninsula, Ensenada is a relatively sleepy seaside city simply saturated with charm. Stroll along Avenida Lopez Mateos for a suitable souvenir or a scrumptious street-food meal, pay a visit to the famed Riviera del Pacifico building to delve into the city’s history and culture or take in the sights (and smells) of the boardwalk. If all the sightseeing leaves you parched, you’ll want to pay a visit to the (supposed) birthplace of margaritas — Hussong’s Cantina.
Ensenada, Mexico
Beyond the town lies natural beauty waiting for you to discover it: pristine beaches, lush ecological parks or stretches of azure ocean prime for whale-watching. Alternatively, you could sample the fruits of wine country or horse-back ride through stunning countryside. Summed up, Ensenada can easily seem more like an escape than a cruise port.
Cabo San Lucas
The cerulean waters of Cabo San Lucas are legendary … so much so, that visitors are often pleasantly surprised to realize there’s more to this locale than postcard-worthy sights. Sure, seeing the Arch of Cabo San Lucas up close is a typical item on most bucket lists, but so is hiking the Sierra La Laguna Biosphere Reserve. Or trying your hand at sport fishing or surfing. Or diving with whale sharks in La Paz Bay. No matter which direction you head in or what your day entails, time spent in Cabo San Lucas has a funny way of satisfying bucket lists.
Swimming with whale sharks in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta
As one of the top resort towns in Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta has more than earned its status as a tropical paradise. A visit here brings healthy helpings of sunny beach days, vibrant nightlife, boutique shopping and delectable dining. Pair your breakfast tacos with a morning stroll down the Malecon Boardwalk before popping into the fabled Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe for some cool, quiet reflection … or at the very least, admiration of the neoclassical architecture. Journey up to the Mirador de La Cruz for a better view of the cityscape down below or spend your afternoon catching rays and waves at the Playa de los Muertos — named for the legendary pirate raids of long ago. More than most ports of call, Puerto Vallarta feels like a city from a story rather than a real place.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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