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Puerto Vallarta
A Pacific coast beach town blending traditional Mexican charm with a lively malecon, jungle excursions, and golden sandy beaches.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Jalisco, Mexico · North America
El Colorado is worth a stop: 10 minutes from El Ranchito, 19km from Puerto Vallarta Malecón.
El Colorado is a town located in Jalisco, Mexico. With a population of 1,023, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, El Colorado sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add El Colorado to your route.
Valle de Banderas (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbaʎe ðe βanˈdeɾas]) (Spanish for Valley of the Flags) is a town in the state of Nayarit, Mexico. It is the administrative seat of the surrounding municipality of Bahía de Banderas.
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El Colorado is located in Jalisco, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.7700 latitude, -105.1558 longitude.
El Colorado has a population of approximately 1,023 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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beach
A Pacific coast beach town blending traditional Mexican charm with a lively malecon, jungle excursions, and golden sandy beaches.
15 km · about 30 min drive
coastal drive
A seafront promenade of public sculpture along Banderas Bay, the focal point of Puerto Vallarta's old town on Highway 200.
19 km · about 20 min drive
beach
A colorful surf village on Mexico's Pacific coast with a bohemian vibe, Huichol art culture, and beginner-friendly waves.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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