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It's easy to think you know Puerto Vallarta: sun, sand, margaritas, repeat. Then you stumble onto something like this: a downhill mountain bike competition ripping through cobblestone streets before launching riders toward the Pacific at sunset. That's the thing about Puerto Vallarta—it keeps surprising you. One minute you're wandering the colorful streets of Zona Romántica. The next you're dining at a Michelin-recognized restaurant, hiking through the Sierra Madre, watching humpback whales offshore, or accidentally discovering one of the coolest sporting events you'll ever see.​ The beach may get you there. Everything else is why you'll want to come back