The globalization of markets, the need for greater flexibility of the various urban-territorial
processes and environmental and socio-cultural sustainability, become the new structural
conditions of tourism development. This forces promote greater competition among tourist
spots. The cultural and natural heritage in tourist areas becomes an added value to the offer of
sun and beach tourism. . Puerto Vallarta as a tourist destination renowned national and
international, is thus confronted with an overview of options and scenarios. Panorama crucial to
identify and build the foundation of its development, to be effective and competitive in the
scheme of processes that establishes the XXI century