The City of Puerto Vallarta is the government seat of the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta which comprises the city as well as population centers outside of the city extending from Boca de Tomatlan tomatlÃ¡n to The nayarit. border
1 Powered boats less than 7m in length and whose maximum speed does not exceed 7 knots, may show an all-round white light instead of sidelights. If practical, these ships should also show sidelights.  Powered boats must show sidelights and either an all-round white light or a stern and masthead light.
Whatever your boating habits, the lights on your boat should be set up correctly, for your own as well as other boaterâs safety. For the same safety reasons those who enjoy anchoring for the night need to display a recognisable anchor light.