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We all know tourists who came to these lands, and captivated by some mysterious attraction, they decided to make it their permanent residence. Some keys to the microcosm that makes it easier for so many people to feel at home in the bay.
By Claudio Fabian Guevara
For many years, Puerto Vallarta seems to exert an irresistible magnetism among foreigners who visit the city.We all know stories of tourists who came almost by chance to these lands, and captivated by some mysterious attraction, decided to make it your permanent residence.
What are the secrets of this place that continues to attract tourists and immigrants of all colors? In this article, some keys to the microcosm that makes it easier for so many people to feel at home on the beaches of the bay.
1. Unmatched richness and natural diversity
Like few places in the world, Vallarta combines sea and mountains, rivers and waterfalls, beaches and jungles, all concentrated in a relatively small geographical area, which allows the simultaneous enjoyment of a wide variety of manifestations of nature As if this were not enough, the bay is the favorite destination for thousands of whales -the most gigantic cetacean of our oceans-, who come every year en masse to have their young in the warmth of our waters, and that allow unforgettable sighting trips for visitors.
The estuary is another enigmatic place that keeps the magic of the bay's biodiversity, home to crocodiles and other exotic species, and the entire native ecosystem is complemented by thousands of wonderful specimens of flora and fauna. of the planet.
2. Meeting point between the two Americas
For historical and geographical reasons, Puerto Vallarta is the permanent home of many native citizens of the US and Canada, and in the winter, many temporary residents who arrive from the North are added to escape the rigors of The city thus acquires a multicultural character, with the confluence of people and customs from the two Americas: the South, Spanish-speaking and Latin, and the North, English-speaking and French-speaking, Anglo-Saxon and of other racial origins. a vibrant and friendly environment, where tolerance and respect for cultural differences is the norm.
3. Tradition and modernity in the urban area
From the previous point, perhaps, the architectural diversity of the city can be seen, which enjoys all the beauty of a historic Mexican town in the center and other emblematic places, incorporating at the same time the lavishness and magnificence of the North American metropolis portrayed in the great shopping centers, 5 stars hotels and state-of-the-art condominiums.The originality of the mansions built by Mexican and foreign architects in coastal areas and residential neighborhoods, give another additional touch of visual variety to the complex.
4. The discreet charm of a bilingual city
Another consequence of the multicultural character of Puerto Vallarta is its indisputable bilingual profile.It is not only about the public signage that guides the tourist in their usual routes, nor that almost by official norm, All customer service personnel must show minimal skills in English and other languages of European origin We are talking about the fact that a huge percentage of the population speaks English and Spanish fluently and naturally. The accustomedness to the foreign presence, the cultural mix and the orientation of the local economy towards the hospitality industry, may be factors that explain this increasingly bilingual environment, where locals and strangers feel like family and among friends.
These could be some secrets of the local microcosm that trap foreigners and make them feel at home.
