The beaches, the boardwalk, the hospitality of the people, the cleanliness of the tourist strip, the gastronomy, the diversity of attractions, and the beauty of its boardwalk, are a series of factors that make Puerto Vallarta a high-quality destination, as reflected in the surveys conducted by the Municipal Tourism Department in the first quarter of the year.
According to the opinions and data collected from almost a thousand tourists surveyed between January and March in the agency’s information modules, visitors – mostly foreigners -, when issuing a general opinion of the destination, 59 percent described it as excellent and 38% as good, that is, 97 percent gave a positive rating.
52% said they were visiting Puerto Vallarta for the first time, 73% said they prefer to travel in winter, and 11% in spring. 27% of those surveyed are over 60 years old, 31% are between 45 and 60 years old, and 31% are between 30 and 45 years old.
42% said that as a lodging option they prefer the “all-inclusive” hotel, 32% condo rentals, and 16% a hostel. In addition to enjoying the beach, 39% said that their favorite activity is adventure tourism, 29% said culture, and 10% referred to wellness programs.
The same visitors were asked what they enjoyed the most during their stay, 28% answered the boardwalk, 20% the beaches, 12% the hospitality of the people, 10% the restaurants, and 30% that all of the above.
54% considered that the cleanliness of the beaches is good and 36% said that it is excellent; while 55% thought that the cleanliness of the tourist strip, in general, is good and 31% described it as excellent.
