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7-Day Mexican Riviera

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Deborah Cox, Travel Agent in Claremont, CA

Deborah Cox

Claremont, CA Travel Agent
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Deborah Cox

Claremont, CA · 4 Years of Experience

Destinations By Design Travel LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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COUNTRIES VISITED:Baja California Sur, California, Jalisco, Sinaloa
PLACES VISITED:Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta
SUGGESTED DURATION:7 Days
Enjoy seven days of fun in the sun as you cruise the Mexican Riviera. Start in Los Angeles, walk along the Santa Monica pier and take the Ferris wheel for a spin before cruising down to the Mexican Riviera. Puerto Vallarta is an outdoor lover’s dream where you can go whale watching, snorkeling, horseback riding and so much more. In Old Mazatlán, visit the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception before reclining on expansive palm-lined beaches. Soak in the incredible desert vistas of Cabo San Lucas or go in search of migrating gray whales. With Norwegian, you’re free to savor everything under the sun.
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DAY1
Los Angeles
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Hollywood and Santa Monica
Check out the scene at Venice Beach. Spot a celebrity or two on Rodeo Drive. Take a walk down the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Explore the La Brea Tar Pits or Getty Center. Or spend the day at one of L.A.'s world-famous theme parks.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Santa Monica Pier, Ride the Ferris wheel
Visit the Getty Museum
Take a Long Beach Harbor Cruise
DAY2
At Sea
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Crusing the Pacific
At sea days are made for memorable moments from morning to night. Relax on the sun deck or try a new cocktail. Enjoy luxury treatments in the spa or join a fitness class. Join a card game or look for sea life in the observation lounge. Sea days are made for maximum ship enjoyment.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Spa and fitness days
Join a pool deck game or relax in the sun
DAY3
Puerto Vallarta
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Mexican Charm
Smaller and more subdued than Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta has retained a good deal of its small village charm along with 26 miles of spectacular beaches along the Banderas Bay. Stroll the cobblestone streets to the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Or peruse the many local wares for sale at the open-air markets.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tequilla tasting
Fabulous shopping
Dolphin watching
DAY4
Mazatlan
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Cliff Diving
Combine a first-class beach resort with a city with an illustrious, colonial past and you've got Mazatlán. Sip on some Margaritas and enjoy the authentic Mexican cuisine. Take a drive along the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Then visit the many shops offering local crafts.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Watch the cliff divers
Ride a horse
DAY5
Cabo San Lucas
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Activites on the Water
Cabo's signature landmark is El Arco ("The Arch"), a rock formation at the tip of "Land's End." The jewel of the Baja Peninsula is famous for its world-class sportfishing, as well as its high-end resorts and exclusive gated communities that line an area simply called "the Corridor."
HIGHLIGHTS:
Scuba Dive/snorkel
Whale watching
DAY6
At Sea
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Lazy Sea Day
Enjoy your last day at sea with a festive day of pool deck activities. Catch a glowing sunset from one of the viewing decks. Dance the night away after seeing a great show.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Spectacular shows
Delectible dining
DAY7
Los Angeles
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Return to LA
You cruise ends back in Los Angeles. Spend an extra day post cruise. Visit one of the many theme parks or hike the Hollywood Hills. Try your hand a surfing one of the many spectacular beaches. There is always something fun to do in LA.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Theme parks
Hiking the Hollywood Hills
Surfing
FINAL THOUGHTS
Cruising is the unique combination of visiting multiple destinations without unpacking, enjoying an all-inclusive floating resort with endless food/entertainment, and finding a perfect balance between total relaxation and adventure.