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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Trivia Quiz

Puerto Vallarta Travel Quiz: a great quiz for those who have traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, or for those who are wanting to go.

A multiple-choice quiz by allyalexmch. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
allyalexmch

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
230,378

Updated
Jan 28 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
478

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. "El Malecon" (the boardwalk) is where a regularly occurring event takes place. What is that event? Hint

Sand Sculpture Contest

Mexican Dance Competition

Daily Fish Sales

Sunday Night Festival

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Question 2 of 10

2. What church is probably Puerto Vallarta's best known attraction?

Answer: (Church of _________ [spelling counts])

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Question 3 of 10

3. What state is Puerto Vallarta in? Hint

Quintana Roo

Yucatan

Jalisco

Guerrero

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Question 4 of 10

4. Was Puerto Vallarta a planned resort destination?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which Puerto Vallarta bar do they let you ride a burro in and out of the bar and have your picture taken on it? Hint

Senor Frogs

Carlos O'Bryans

The Zoo

Andales

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which mountain range does Puerto Vallarta lie near? Hint

None of these

Sierra Madre Oriental

Sierra Madre Occidental

Sierra Madre del Sur

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Question 7 of 10

7. Puerto Vallarta is situated on the shore of one of the world's largest bays, Bahia de Banderas. What does Bahia de Banderas translate to? Hint

Bay of Flags

Bay of Dolphins

Bay of Bandits

Bay of Ships

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Question 8 of 10

8. How did Playa Los Muertos (Beach of the Dead) get its name? Hint

Ancient battles between Pirates and Indians that left many dead

Large numbers of dead sea turtles washing up on the beach

Plague that killed nearly the entire population of Puerto Vallarta

Mexican legend of hauntings on the beach

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Question 9 of 10

9. Is Nuevo Vallarta the same place as Puerto Vallarta?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. When does the rainy season in Puerto Vallarta normally occur? Hint

June, July, and August only

Mid June through mid December

Mid June through mid October

Mid February through mid May

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "El Malecon" (the boardwalk) is where a regularly occurring event takes place. What is that event?

Answer: Sunday Night Festival

Every Sunday night, El Malecon comes alive with locals and tourists alike, participating in festivities, including markets, street performers, food, music, and much much more. Definitely a must see when in Puerto Vallarta.

2. What church is probably Puerto Vallarta's best known attraction?

Answer: Guadalupe

The Church of Guadalupe is found in the heart of Old Town Puerto Vallarta. Construction of the church was started in 1918 and finished in 1951. The top of the Church is a replica of the crown worn by the empress of Mexico, Carlota, in the 1890's.

3. What state is Puerto Vallarta in?

Answer: Jalisco

Puerto Vallarta is very close to the border of the State of Nayarit, where Nuevo Vallarta is situated. It is a quick 30 minute cab ride to Nuevo Vallarta.

4. Was Puerto Vallarta a planned resort destination?

Answer: No

Puerto Vallarta was originally a small fishing village, but became famous in 1951 during the filming of the Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton movie, "Night of the Iguana".

5. In which Puerto Vallarta bar do they let you ride a burro in and out of the bar and have your picture taken on it?

Answer: Andales

Andales is located in Old Town Puerto Vallarta, and is famous for its burro. They bar has an open kitchen during the day, and changes to a night club later on. They play mainly oldies that are great for dancing.

6. Which mountain range does Puerto Vallarta lie near?

Answer: Sierra Madre Occidental

The Sierra Madre Occidental runs through the following states: Sonora, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Durango, Zacatecas, Nayarit, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, and Guanajuato.

7. Puerto Vallarta is situated on the shore of one of the world's largest bays, Bahia de Banderas. What does Bahia de Banderas translate to?

Answer: Bay of Flags

Bahia de Banderas is regarded as one of the largest and most beautiful bays in the world. Dolphins and humpback whales use it as a breeding ground, so it is quite common to get glimpses of both whales and dolphins leaping in the water. The large dolphin and whale population has kept the shark population in the bay down to nearly zero over the past several decades.

8. How did Playa Los Muertos (Beach of the Dead) get its name?

Answer: Ancient battles between Pirates and Indians that left many dead

Playa Los Muertos is one of the most popular beaches in Puerto Vallarta. Right on the beach you can have your hair braided into corn rows, buy jewelry and local art, order local seafood and fresh fruit, as well as enjoy swimming, para-sailing, jet skiing and snorkeling.

9. Is Nuevo Vallarta the same place as Puerto Vallarta?

Answer: No

Although many travel agents try to send people to Nuevo Vallarta, calling it Puerto Vallarta, it is actually in a different state and even has a different time zone. Also, Nuevo Vallarta does not have as many beaches as Puerto Vallarta.

10. When does the rainy season in Puerto Vallarta normally occur?

Answer: Mid June through mid October

Puerto Vallarta is generally a warm climate with little rain. Most rainfall occurs in summer months.

Source: Author allyalexmch

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