GOLFING

 

Puerto Vallarta has become one of the world's premier locations for practicing this sport. Currently, it has multiple golf courses with world class facilities which provide great views of the bay and its lush vegetation. You can visit the following golf clubs and courses:

 

Marina Vallarta - Located on Paseo de la Marina and designed by Joe Finger, this 18-hole, par 72 course boasts lush vegetation and natural lagoons inhabited by herons, iguanas and crocodiles. Tels. (322) 221-0545 or (322) 221-0073

 

Club de Golf Vista Vallarta ? Located at 653 Circuito de Universidad, this club has two 18-hole courses, one designed by Jack Nicklaus and the other by Tom Weiskopf. Palms and tropical trees surround the courses, providing perfect backdrops for a day on the links. Tels. (322) 290-0030, (322) 290-0040, (322) 290-0050

 

Flamingos Golf Club - Just 14 kilometers (9 miles) north of the airport, this club has an 18-hole, par 72 course designed by Percy Clifford. It also has a driving range amid the tropical vegetation. Tel. (322) 296-5006

 

Campo de Gold Four Seasons Punta Mita - Located on Punta Mita in Banderas Bay, Jack Nicklaus designed this course on a beautiful island. The 19-hole, par 72 course poses a true challenge. Tel. (322) 291-6000