Las Caletas

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Las Caletas
Coordinates: 20°30′17″N105°22′55″W / 20.50472°N 105.38194°W / 20.50472; -105.38194
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Las Caletas is a beach near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. [1] The home of Hollywood director John Huston was once located there. Caletas is now leased and operated by Vallarta Adventures, a tour provider.

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References

  1. "Las Caletas and John Huston". 16 June 2015.