Playa de las Ánimas

Puerto Vallarta


Playa de las Ánimas is a long, sandy beach with a small fishing village and some palapa (thatched-roof) restaurants offering fresh seafood. It's also a great place for water sports, from parasailing to banana-boat rides.


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