| Puerto Vallarta prizes itself because of its rich cultural | | | | However, the important thing to note here is that |
| and historical value. It is also one of those cities of | | | | these bullfights are real and not the ones which are |
| Mexico that try to indulge in historical and cultural | | | | bloodless. Therefore the bulls that are involved in the |
| traditions in order to keep them alive. Some of these | | | | show are actually killed. Hence, this spectacle should |
| traditions lie in the depth and heart of the colonial | | | | only be watched by those who do not have a faint |
| Spanish culture which is extremely rich and grand. | | | | heart and it is not for children. It is also advisable for |
| One of these classic traditional activities is bullfighting. | | | | you to gain prior knowledge about bullfights before |
| This glorious experience takes place at Plaza de | | | | attending, which you can always check online on |
| Toros, which is very close to Cruise Ship Pier situated | | | | Wikipedia. |
| in Marina Vallarta. The spectacle includes the finest | | | | These bullfights take place on Wednesdays from 5:00 |
| four matadors which take the place of the center | | | | p.m. till 6:30 p.m. These bullfights begin in November |
| ring. These matadors then battle it out with the | | | | and last till the month of June. The duration of this |
| fierce and unruly bull. The bullfights in Puerto Vallarta | | | | epic fight is 1 hour and 45 minutes. The things you |
| are not just an exciting sport but they have | | | | might need for this spectacle are of course |
| abundant splendor. Its history also lies in folklores and | | | | sunscreen in order to protect your skin; you can |
| it carries abundant symbolic significance of Mexico. | | | | even bring a hat. It is advisable that you keep some |
| The roots of this tradition lie in ancient history which | | | | extra money with yourself in case you want to get |
| dates all the way back to 711 A.D. This amazing | | | | some refreshments or indulge in buying some |
| spectacle displays and is a testimony to not only the | | | | souvenirs. |
| valor and bravery of the matador but it also | | | | This adventure departs from Plaza de Toros which is |
| magnifies the strength of the bull and how this | | | | situated in Puerto Vallarta, and is only 7 minute walk |
| bullfighting is a tribute to the bull's spirit prior to its | | | | away from the Cruise pier situated in Marina Vallarta. |
| death. Moreover it also marks and celebrates the | | | | Even though all ages are permitted for this event it is |
| machismo culture. You can all enjoy this spectacle | | | | NOT advisable for children to attend this event. The |
| with its vibrant costumes. Live music will also be | | | | price for Adults is $31.50 and for kids it is $17.50 |
| present to provide entertainment to all those who | | | | pesos. This is a spectacle which is for the brave and |
| attend. But above all else you will be able to enjoy a | | | | courageous. Thus, if you are macho, you can prove it |
| thrilling battle which is fought between man and a | | | | by watching these bullfights here at Puerto Vallarta. |
| beast. | | | | |