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Chez Elena

Famous hotel and restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. It has been cited by Playboy Magazine and well known actors such as Peter O'Toole and Elizabeth Taylor.

Address: Calle Matamoros 520, Centro
Getting there: Along Calle Matamoros between Galeana and Corona
Website: chezelena.com (opens in a new tab)

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