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Playa Los Muertos, referred to in English as Deadman's Beach or the Beach of the Dead, is, despite its name, a popular family-friendly beach in Puerto Vallarta, located at the mouths of the Cuale and Malecon Rivers near the city's Venustiano Carranza. Though some local legends claim the beach as a site of bloody ambushes during colonial times, many believe that the beach's name is derived from its historic use as a burial site for local indigenous cultures.
What is Puerto Vallarta's most visited beach? As Puerto Vallarta's most-visited tourist beach, Playa Los Muertos offers great swimming and water sport conditions and is a lively tourist spot year-round, home to a wide variety of beachfront vendors and concession offerings.
What's nearby? Nearby in the city, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars or visit historic attractions within the Old Vallarta district.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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