I Went to an All-Inclusive Escape in Puerto Vallarta, and It Was Actually Authentically Mexican

Like many Americans, my first trip to Mexico was to Cancún. In 2022, my sister got married at a resort in Playa de Mujeres. While the experience was beautiful, it - like other tourist-heavy beach towns in Mexico, such as Los Cabos and Tulum - felt disconnected from the local culture and community. My second visit to Mexico City in 2023 offered a deeper, more authentic connection to the country's soul, but I found myself missing the warm sands and calm beach waters I enjoyed in Cancún. I knew that the next time I returned to Mexico, I wanted a destination that offered both: stunning beaches . . .