When we got off the ship we were told to visit the Golden Zone. I was told the Golden Zone was full of shopping and beaches, but when we got there I was kind of disappointed. There wasn't much shopping and the beaches weren't very big. It also looked like this area was heavy under construction and once was an awesome place to visit, I wouldn't recommend visiting it until those hotels are possible up and running.



 Golden Zone beach



 Old hotel that has been abandoned

 Walking through a construction zone to get back to the street

 Stopped and got a coke, my fav drink

 This dude made Jeff killer tacos


 After that crazy taxi ride into the city we head to check out the awesome gothic architecture of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. I couldn't go inside because I felt I was dressed inappropriately, so I let Jeff go in. The outside architecture was awesome though.







Just down the street is where the real fun is, the market. I loved this market! Its full of all types of food, souvenirs, and fun around every corner. One area has full pig heads, turn the corner there is fruit, round the next corner they are selling bracelets and chess sets. Then around the outside they have taco and clothing stands. It's a block party and I'm serious when I say block.



Unfortunately I got too excited in the market that I forgot to take pictures. We left the market and headed to the theater, Teatro Angela Peralta. The theater was located in the cutest little square. Trees, restaurants with outdoor seating, and amazing architecture what more can this girl ask for.













That is my Mazatlan experience. I wish we could have gone to see the cliff divers but we didn't make it, I heard they are quite amazing. Have you seen them?

Check out my post about our first stop, Puerto Vallarta.

 I loved the side streets off the Malecon, they are full of so much character. I had to take multiple pictures of them.



 Even though this was the main tourist area it was cool to see all the trades the people of Puerto Vallarta did in their normal day life.


Shoe polishing



This is The Church of Our Lady Guadalupe and it was so awesome. The architecture, the statues, and the street with the flags were all amazing.






This was my outfit for the day. One of our cruise friends had mentioned 'You're wearing such a big backpack.' why yes I am and I loved it! And so did Jeff! Jeff had said during that day 'Man it's so nice you can carry your own stuff.' That made me laugh because I had not noticed how much stuff I was making him carry. Lucky for him he bought me this backpack for Christmas, haha.




One thing I've noticed throughout all the cruise ports I've been to has to be the markets full of souvenirs. The one above I had to take a picture of because I loved the actual ceiling architecture and the lights hanging. These markets are fun to go visit, but I can only handle them for so long. Too many people saying 'Hey you want to buy a poncho?' or 'Let me show you what I have, good price?'



I loved those hammocks, kind of wanted to bring one home.





Do you see that big guy up there?


Lets not forget the street performers. They are everywhere and they expect a tip ;)

There you have it, my adventures of Puerto Vallarta. What have you done there that is really fun?