This fun city also known as "La Ciudad Mas Amigable en el Mundo," has the reputation of being the friendliest city in the entire world. The residents of this Mexican city will proudly tell you this description is accurate and is not soon to change.

Just as the people are friendly, so are the animals, especially Puerto Vallarta dolphins. These social, jovial, and playful creatures love humans just as much as humans love them. If you're vacationing in this friendliest of all cities, one thing you should put on your 'to do' list is a dolphin encounter. You can have a number of experiences as you meet dolphins up close at one of the local sanctuaries. This article looks at three favorite dolphin adventures.

Dolphin Swim

If you want to see dolphins in action and even get in on the excitement as you actually jump in a sanctuary pool to swim with dolphins, this is the experience for you. After a short training session where you will learn about the habits, anatomy, physiology, and behaviors of dolphins along with several commands, you'll jump in the sanctuary pool to meet Pacific bottlenose dolphins.

In small groups, you'll interact with dolphins face to face in the saltwater pool. These majestic sea mammals will swim alongside you, play, and dance as you pet and enjoy interacting with them. You may even get a hug and a kiss or even the opportunity to take a dorsal fin ride around the pool. The dolphins will respond to your commands, which will give you a look at being a dolphin trainer.

Dolphin Meet And Greet

If getting in the pool sounds like a little more of a dolphin experience than you want to have or if you have small children, you can still have an encounter as you meet and greet Puerto Vallarta dolphins. With non-swimming encounters, you attend a short presentation where you will learn about dolphins and then you can wade in waist deep water to meet these friendly sea creatures or you can choose to stay outside the pool. You will feel their slick skin as you wrap your arms around them for a hug. You might even get a tender kiss that will make you smile for days. This encounter is perfect for those who love dolphins, but aren't too keen on swimming with them.

Dolphin Training

It doesn't matter whether your twelve and have a fascination for dolphins, are eighteen and are considering a marine biology degree, or are an adult with a lifelong desire to work with these amazing animals, you can become a trainer for a day at one of the local sanctuaries. As a trainer for a day, you will care for, feed, and help train Puerto Vallarta dolphins. You'll find these Pacific bottlenose dolphins are almost like puppies in their needs and behavior.

Whether you choose swimming, training, or an out of the pool adventure, you are sure to have the experience of a lifetime meeting these incredible sea creatures.