Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Enchanting Mexican architecture, lush green vistas and uncrowded beaches will capture your heart in this seductive hideaway. But Puerto Vallarta is more than just colorful markets, sumptuous cuisines, and a dazzling nightlife - it's also about exciting outdoor adventures.

If you are up to an unforgettable adventure then make sure to visit Puerto Vallarta, where you can enjoy a wide variety of different outdoor activities. Some of them are listed below to give you a sneak peek.

Humpback Whale Excursions - Banderas Bay is a place of wonder and a natural beauty that is truly unique. Spend a fun, memorable day watching whales. Humpback whales have for ages made the migration south to warm waters off the coast of Mexico to reproduce and nurture their baby whales. It's an amazing display of behavior that will make this an unforgettable experience. Whale watching is an absolute must for anyone visiting Puerto Vallarta, particularly because the whales come down for about 5 months each year. Definitely one of the best and more popular tours in Puerto Vallarta, it comes in two versions: a full 8 hour trip that includes snorkeling, or a quick half-day 4 hour trip will take you offshore to watch one of the greatest creatures on Earth: the humpback whale. Another constant companion that you will experience here is the ever-friendly bottle nose dolphins that you'll see frolicking in the bay, leaping out of the water or gliding alongside boats. If you want to have a more up-close experience, go for a dolphin encounter.

Sea Turtle Reserves – You will no doubt be amazed to learn that as many as four sea turtle reserves are located in Puerto Vallarta. Pay one a visit to witness sea turtles laying their eggs and newborn hatchlings being released.

Cruise the Canopy Way – Zip-line tours have become quite popular in Puerto Vallarta. A concept originally created in Costa Rica for enjoying tropical forests with minimal damage, this exhilarating activity can be experienced in Vallarta's forests, valleys and rivers. Los Veranos Canopy, termed the "original" canopy tour in Vallarta, offers 14 zip lines and 2 miles of cable. Only professional climbing equipment is used and safety is, of course, top priority. With parts running over 300 ft high, you're sure to enjoy and remember this once in a lifetime experience. You can also cruise over a canyon and Cuale River on a Canopy River tour, which offers 12 zip lines surrounded by dense exotic forests close to Puerto Vallarta. This tour is all downhill at full speed. Once you get over being astounded by the heights, you'll get some breathtaking views from way above the ground, especially when you zip over the river.

Discover Yelapa – If you want to experience a great combination of boating, snorkeling and hiking along with natural beauty and local Mexican flavor and charm, then be sure to take a day trip to Yelapa. Yelapa is one of the small villages that make up the native community along the southern coast of Banderas Bay. Many people think of Yelapa as an island because there are no connecting roads and therefore to get there, you either need to take a boat, ride a horse, or walk through the jungle. The incomparable beauty and charm of this community, as well as the simple lifestyle has attracted visitors from all over the world. There are now about 500 international residents who have been captivated by the laid-back lifestyle, and now call Yelapa their home town.

Surfing – The Banderas Bay region has a wide variety of places to surf and, depending on the water conditions and weather, you can find great surfing in Nuevo Vallarta, Punta de Mita or Sayulita. You can see the turquoise waters of the south or the north side, where sightseeing becomes a plus as you walk into the small picturesque towns of Nayarit.

With so many great outdoor activities awaiting you in Puerto Vallarta, be sure to stay long enough to enjoy them all.