El Faro Lighthouse

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El Faro Lighthouse

If you want to visit one of Puerto Vallarta’s most romantic spots, you should go to El Faro Lighthouse. In the top of the lighthouse there is a bar, perfect for having cocktails while watching the beautiful sunset.

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addressTimón Paseo de la Marina 245, Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
phone+52 322 104 5542

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