Description
Each year, the massive humpback whales return to their treasured breeding grounds in the waters off the coast of Puerto Vallarta. At times, the whales even appear in Banderas Bay itself. The great marine mammals are often visible from higher coastal vantage points and seaside restaurant balconies, but organized tours are also available from Vallarta Adventures and other providers. The waters around the nearby Las Marietas Islands offer particularly good viewing in a wilder natural setting.