Puerto Vallarta may be the second-most popular destination for American tourists heading south of the border – Cancun still reigns supreme – but this former sleepy fishing village along Mexico’s Pacific coast is far from second-rate.
In fact, for travelers seeking a few more thrills than a week spent baking on the beach, the town made famous by Liz Taylor and Richard Burton has enough high-octane adventure to keep your heart pumping as hard as if you were being chased by the paparazzi.
