Ignacio Vallarta

During the summer of 2014, my family and I enjoyed a vacation in one of the most beautiful place I have ever visited. My uncle had won a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for the whole family and we were ecstatic to say the least. I remember looking at pictures of the unbelievable mansion we would be staying in called Casa China Blanca, but no picture captured how amazing it truly was. Although, the entire city was not as luxurious as our gated community, I still believe Puerto Vallarta is one of the most enjoyable places I have ever been to. Upon arrival, my family and I piled into the chaotic airport filled with hundreds of people. We stood out like a fruit loop in a bowl full of cheerios; our light skin and abundance…

Fun fact: We spent a total of four days as tourists in a combination of Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, Panama City, and Playa del Coco. Miguel and I left Puerto Vallarta and flew to Zihuatenejo for lunch and fuel. Although it is a popular vacation destination in its own right, we didn’t stop there; instead we set our course for Acapulco. After we touched down in Acapulco, the two of us spent the remainder of that day and all of the following day enjoying the world famous resort. Though my…