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Puerto Vallarta
 Puerto Vallarta (literally, "Port Vallarta") is a city in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It is located at 20°40′N 105°16′W. English language speakers often call the city P.V. for short, due to the difficulty some have in pronouncing the double "L" in "Vallarta."
The city fronts the Bahía de Banderas on the Pacific Ocean. The city is important primarily as a tourist destination. Shipping traffic consists of cruise ships, arriving almost daily, and occasional visits by U.S. Navy frigates. The Mexican Navy maintains a base at the port. In 2003. Puerto Vallarta reported an estimated population of 165,800 and about 5 million overnight stays by tourists. It is also a popular spring break hotspot.
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