The beaches of Mexico are thieves of sighs and longings, promising impressive landscapes with colors whose texture can be felt by seeing them. For a long time, this destination has been one of the most coveted by travelers who dare to dream of paradise on earth.
And like the paradise that it is, it is cared for so that its beauty remains intact and can be enjoyed by each person who wants to experience the sensation of white sand slipping through their fingers while approaching the turquoise waters to take a bath. For this reason, sustainable tourism is an increasingly chosen option on its beaches.
And in this 2022, Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit obtained the Gold Level EarthCheck Certification, thanks to the environmental care management. This is a recognition given by the Cooperative Research Center for Sustainable Tourism by the Government of Australia and which includes this tourist destination in a select international group certified under this recognized standard.
Every year, more tourists arrive in the Puerto Vallarta area who fall in love with its landscapes. The green pearl of the Mexican Pacific never ceases to captivate new visitors who come and, for example, in July of this year it received more than 140,000 international travelers who arrived attracted by its beauty.
Sustainable tourism activities
Being able to choose a destination like this, where taking care of the environment and living a luxury adventure is possible and attracts travelers who seek sustainability combined with entertaining activities to bond with nature. The beaches and their impressive sunsets are really unmissable to fall in love. But, other natural areas are also very attractive.
In more than 800 thousand hectares of extension, the Protected Natural Areas (ANP) invite you to enjoy the Islas Marietas National Park, the Isla Isabel National Park, the Islas Marías Nature Reserve, Sierra de Vallejo, Isla del Coral, Marismas Nacionales and the La Tovara National Park.
A kind of forest guarded by butterflies as in fairy tales, awaits you in the Magical Garden of Rancho Madre Tierra, while in the south, the Botanical Garden keeps native plants and flowers that make it one of the ten best in America. from North. In it, you can also visit a conservatory with more than 300 species of orchids.
And for bird lovers, Los Arcos de Mismaloya National Marine Park is ideal as it is home to 350 endemic species. Also, it is one of the most popular destinations for diving and snorkeling in the region since among caves, tunnels and reefs you can meet different marine animals.
Night diving is another big draw for more experienced divers, along with the Devil’s Canyon, which has an imposing underwater cliff that drops 2,000 feet below Banderas Bay. Another attraction of this area are the natural tunnels that are formed on the rocks of the sea.
Enjoying the dolphins in their natural habitat is an experience that can rarely be accessed. Fortunately, in the Puerto Vallarta area, respect and care for these mammals allows you to visit the bottlenose in their own environment and participate in a research program with professional biologists.
Where to Stay
One of the options to stay in this sustainable paradise is Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, which fuses the traditional with the modern facing the shores of the Pacific Ocean. It offers an all-inclusive experience with the splendid landscapes of Riviera Nayarit bathed in the sun and surrounded by the sea of Banderas Bay in the background.
Here you can enjoy the spa, the incredible swimming pools and the tennis court, or discover a selection of valuable objects from memorable international music events and artists. In addition, in its restaurants you can taste delicious dishes of foreign cuisine and contemporary Mexican food a la carte.
shared care
Tourists can also and, in fact, should collaborate with the preservation of this destination. How to do it? Do not buy protected flora and fauna, or products derived from these species, such as birds, turtles or turtle eggs, something that is also punishable by law.
It is always good to remember that sustainable tourism is one that leaves no trace of its passage through the place visited, cleans up any dirt that it could generate and does not take natural memories of the destination. In this way, it is possible to preserve native ecosystems.
About Hard Rock®:
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the world’s most recognized companies with headquarters in 68 countries covering 241 locations, including hotels, casinos, Rock Shops®, live performance venues and cafes, either owned or licensed by admin.HRI also launched a company called Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sports betting, retail and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia, with more than 86,000 pieces, displayed in its locations around the world. In 2020, Hard Rock was recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the best employers for diversity and for women. Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos also received first place in the 2020 Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group. In 2021, Hard Rock was awarded Best Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming and Entertainment Industry by Forbes, named one of the Best Managed Companies in the United States of America by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal; and named the top-performing hotel brand in JD Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the third consecutive year.
Hard Rock destinations are located in major cities around the world, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world’s first Guitar Hotel® in South Florida, Global Gaming’s 2020 Property of the Year. The brand is owned by HRI’s parent entity, The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information about Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
by CEDOC