The name of Torrey Pines itself stirs the imagination of golf aficionados all over the world. Situated on cliffs towering over the Pacific Ocean in San Diego California, golfers are in awe at the views of the deep ravines and coastline. Nature lovers can spot wildlife and the famous Torrey Pines trees that are native to the area. Torrey Pines has long been acknowledged as one of the nation’s foremost municipal golf facilities and is truly a golfer’s heaven.
With such a heavy Latin Presence, Denver has some great Mexican food, but the best in town is at Tamayo Restaurant. www.modernmexican.com/tamayo
The menus at Tamayo offer a modern interpretation of authentic Mexican food with recipes created by critically acclaimed Chef/Owner Richard Sandoval at his Maya Restaurant in New York City.
The Marina Vallarta Golf Club with 18 championship holes was designed by the American architect Joe Finger. Its magnificent view of Banderas Bay and the natural obstacles such as palms, tropical plants, and natural lagoons along with abundant wildlife, have made it increasingly popular.
Flamingos Golf Club was the first golf course built in Puerto Vallarta area, and ever since, through constant improvements is one of the leading courses in Mexico.
This 18-Hole par 72, 6,853 yards course, is the most exhilarating golf course without a doubt. This course was designed by the famous Percy Clifford, with more than 1,800 palm trees, marshes, estuaries and natural lagoons. The holes were specifically designed around the existing jungle to maintain the natural environment. You will find more than 100 bird species; turtles and even several elusive deer thrive.
After a 4 million USD improvement program, the Flamingos offer state of the art facilities. Each fairway is at least 40 yards wide and the18 holes have ladies tee boxes so the women can enjoy a more comfortable golf course.
The Flamingos also has a Pro Shop, Golf carts, snack bar, caddies, a brand new driving range, a nice putting green and rental equipments by Wilson, Callaway or Mitsushiba.
Located between Nuevo Vallarta and Bucerias only 15 minutes from Puerto Vallarta’s airport, Flamingos Golf Club can be accessed easily from the Tepic – Puerto Vallarta highway. From Puerto Vallarta, we suggest you to take a taxi. From Bucerias, you can get there easily by taking a short walk under the palm trees of the beach until you reach the entrance of the golf course.
Puerto Vallarta is quickly becoming synonymous with world-class golf, and Paradise Village’s EL TIGRE golf course has just raised the standard with its new upscale golf facilities and exclusive country club.
“Create the most exciting championship golf course in Mexico”, was the challenge given to the team of Von Hagge, Smelek and Baril, designers of over 200 of the world’s finest golf courses. The result … a 7,239 yard masterpiece.
The memorable experience begins upon arrival at the Club, as golfers pass through an impressive stone archway resembling a Mayan temple, beside which a real Bengal tiger lives securely in his habitat. Further in, the 45,000 sq. ft. clubhouse sits perched in the heart of EL TIGRE offering spectacular views in all directions.
The EL TIGRE golf courses itself has been lightheartedly described as “… one of the most challenging in Mexico”, yet the course overall is considered forgiving even by less experienced golfers. Come play a course unlike any you have played before. Make EL TIGRE yet another reason to stay a week, a month or a lifetime at Paradise Village Puerto Vallarta!