When to go to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit

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November - April

These months are some of the driest, and you can expect hot temperatures and plenty of sunshine. December – January are particularly busy with visitors. There are extravagant Day of the Dead processions on 1-2 November, food festivals in the same month and a folklore festival in April. Between December – March, spot the humpback whales that breed and calve in the sheltered tropical waters of Banderas Bay.

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Whale in Banderas Bay

May - October

While the weather remains hot and humid with plenty of sunshine, most rain falls between June and September, which leaves the landscapes lush and verdant. July – August constitute high season with plenty of visitors and there are exciting Independence Day celebrations on 16 September with parades and fireworks shows.

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    A globetrotter since her childhood, Alex spent a year studying abroad in Guadalajara and has returned to Latin America countless times since then.

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    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

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    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

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    Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

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    A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours department.

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    Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.

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