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 former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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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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    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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    During a career break, Rosie embarked on an unforgettable year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. Now back in the UK, she is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others, helping them discover her favourite place in the world.

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    Lina's passion for the continent where she was born really took off when she moved to Córdoba (Argentina) to study, spending the holidays travelling between Argentina and her native Colombia.

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