Off the Beaten Track

With a year-round tropical climate, sun and sand to the heart’s content, and the elegant cultural infusion of pre-Columbian heritage with Spanish flair, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is known as one of the most beautiful vacation spots in the world. Visitors can eat grilled seafood on the beach or dance the night away in one of the many salsa clubs, and our Spanish school is located right in the heart of the action. Downtown and only two blocks from the Pacific Ocean, the “Vallarta” style building welcomes students from around the world and well-qualified local teachers make learning fun and rewarding.     

The multitude of leisure activities in Puerto Vallarta means that there will always be after-class enticement. In addition to the obvious attractions that the city offers: the music, art, live performances, world-class restaurants, and of course the beach, there are a number of other recreation options in and around the city that excite the senses and get the adrenaline pumping.     

One growing new adventure activity in Puerto Vallarta is ATV motorcycle tours. The scenery around the city is a natural paradise for those who aren’t afraid to throw their leg over an all-terrain vehicle and make their own path. Many tours go up into the Sierra Madre mountain range; in the journey, one can weave through lush tropical vegetation and charge through rivers in search of hidden points of
interest in the jungle such as waterfalls, small villages, coffee plantations, and natural caves. The tours last between 2 and 8 hours and often include a traditional Mexican lunch and a shot of tequila to celebrate when the day is done.  What a nice weekend activity for a group of ViaSpanish friends!