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Puerto Vallarta, oh how we've missed you – part 2

MEXICO TRAVEL VACATION ADVENTURE TRIP EXPLORE

Our Mexico adventure continues! Join us as we check out this fabulous beachside town. Puerto Vallarta has new and old, and everything in between!

Puerto Vallarta Mexico part 2

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Wild Rides on Sunset Highways: The Road Trip Around Urban Jungles in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is a famed tourist destination in Mexico. It attracts visitors from far-flung corners with one-of-a-kind culture, the Pacific Ocean allure, and tasty treats. If you are going to visit it and want to find the secrets Puerto Vallarta is concealing from passers-by, come up with a detailed plan for your trip.
With this article, developing such a plan will be a no-brainer task. Below is a detailed lowdown on the best Puerto Vallarta hotels, tips on how to choose suitable transport, as well as a list of must-visit spots. Take your time to read it and good luck with your journey!

Transport & Housings 

When visiting a new city, travelers often decide to rent a car. This is an extremely convenient method of navigating the location without depending on local transport. The best thing about Puerto Vallarta is the possibility of choosing a suitable vehicle right at the airport. The number of car rental at Puerto Vallarta airport providers is huge. Keep in mind that car rental prices fluctuate. They depend on the type of vehicle you choose. On average, you should be ready to shell out $30/day.
If you are a proponent of planning in advance, it is a good idea to book a car online. For instance, visit Rental24h.com and pick a suitable model. This is extremely helpful if you need to stick to a specific budget since the site automatically categorizes cars into different groups based on the cost.
Another consideration is a hotel. There are lots of cool options to select from, but the most feted accommodations are:

  • Plaza Mar & Vista del Sol
  • Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa
  • Hotel Mousai
  • Casa Velas
  • Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
  • Velas Vallarta Suite Resort

Getting to any of the listed hotels from the airport will be easier, especially if you rent a car. 

Weather-dependent Preparations 

The weather in Puerto Vallarta is no less important aspect to consider when arranging a trip. Typically, it is warm there throughout the year due to a tropical climate. However, the city has 2 major seasons – dry (from late October to May > 24-30°C) and rainy (from June to early October > 29-35°C).
If you happen to come here during a dry period, make sure to pack:

  • Clothes for swimming
  • Short-sleeved shirts and T-shirts
  • Flip-flops and sandals
  • Breathable clothes and light jackets for evening
  • Sunscreen with a high SPF
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Wide-brimmed hat or cap for shade

 When are going to explore the best jungles in Mexico in the rainy season, prepare:

  • Lightweight rain jacket or poncho
  • Quick-drying clothing
  • Water-resistant shoes
  • Small, portable umbrella
  • Reliable mosquito repellent
  • Sun protection means

As for universal stuff to have at hand regardless of the season, you should bring medications, a Spanish phrasebook unless you know the language and a camera with a charger for capturing memories non-stop.

Hidden Gems List

Now you know the basics of preparation when heading to Puerto Vallarta. The next step is to embark on a trip across this picture-perfect city. There are lots of interesting places to drop by. However, don’t pass up a chance to see such attractions.

Malecón 

This lively boardwalk stretches along the Banderas Bay coastline. When walking there, you can see mesmerizing views of the Pacific Ocean and nature. Another highlight is a unique collection of public art and sculptures. The most popular examples are “The Seahorse” and “The Rotunda of the Sea.” Besides, the Malecón houses lots of cafes and restaurants with delicious local food. 

Zona Romántica (Old Town) 

This is a charming area in the region. Visitors particularly like the Old Town due to its recognizable charm of past days’ Puerto Vallarta. Spend time, ambling along old streets, looking at ancient architecture, and simply relaxing. In addition, the magnificent Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe is also located there. 

Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens

Want to recharge the inner battery? Get closer to nature in the botanical gardens of Puerto Vallarta. Each of them offers collections of native Mexican plants: orchids, palms, agaves, cacti, and tropical flowers. They are situated near the beautiful Sierra Madre Mountains, so visitors can not only see rare species but also snap many vivid images.

El Edén

Avid movie lovers will definitely recognize this spot at first glance. The famous movie “Predator” with Arnold Schwarzenegger was filmed here. When planning your trip to this place, grab your chance to go on canopy tours or swim in natural pools. If you feel like spending more time outdoors, hike in the mountain terrain and watch endemic birds. There are many cozy bars and cafes with a variety of local cuisine and beverages.


Tourist robbed in Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta

Security camera captures the moment motorcyclist swipes phone from tourist’s hand

Shelter Improvements Continue at SPCA Puerto Vallarta

Sunset Beach Walk in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 2024

Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs.

THINGS TO DO IN PUERTO VALLARTA MEXICO ? DATE NIGHT EDITION | VLOG |

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Paseo a pie completo por el Malecón de Puerto Vallarta desde…

Paseo a pie completo por el Malecón de Puerto Vallarta desde Calle 31 de Octubre en el norte del Malecón hasta Calle Venustiano Carranza el límite sur del Malecón en la Zona Romántica y después volvemos hacia el norte hasta llegar a la escultura Los Milenios. https://www.puertovallarta.net/espanol/que-hacer/malecon-de-vallarta/

Complete walking tour along the Malecon of Puerto Vallarta from 31 de Octubre Street in the north of the Malecon to Venustiano Carranza Street at the southern limit of the Malecon in the Romantic Zone and then back again to the start by The Millennia Sculpture in the northern end. https://www.puertovallarta.net/what_to_do/puerto-vallarta-malecon/

Filmado/shot 10/Feb./2024, Saúl Manzo.

00:00 Inicio/Start
00:19 The Millennia sculpture, Mathis Lidice
00:34 Hotel Rosita
00:48 31 de Octubre street
01:11 Av. Mexico & 31 de Octubre
01:24 North end Malecón de Puerto Vallarta
02:11 Origin & Destination, Pedro Torres Tello
02:23 Allende Street
02:51 Pipila Street
03:01 Nostalgia, José Ramiz Barquet statue
03:59 Leona Vicario street
04:09 The Subtle Stone-eater, Jonás Gutiérrez
04:46 Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Street
04:56 Good Fortune Unicorn, Aníbal Riebeling
05:36 Abasolo Street
05:49 Nature as Mother, Adrian Reynoso
06:25 Aldama Street
06:35 The Rotunda of the Sea, Alejandro Colunga
07:16 Corona Street
07:26 In Search of Reason, Sergio Bustamante
08:12 Galeana street & the Malecón
08:31 Malecon/Boardwalk Lighthouse
08:41 Rain, Jovian
09:11 Mina Street
09:25 Triton and Siren, Carlos Espino
10:00 Iturbide Street
10:10 Puerto Vallarta City Sign/Letters & The Boy on the Seahorse
11:01 Esplanade Aquiles Serdán
11:14 The Malecon Arches
11:38 Zaragoza Street (S end of the Malecon)
11:49 The Friendship Fountain, Bottoms & González
12:01 Naval Historical Museum
12:28 Guerrero Street
12:38 Vallarta Dancers, Jim Demetro
12:58 Libertad Street
13:08 Eriza-Dos, Maritza Vázquez (BLU)
13:26 San Pascual Bailón, José Ramiz Barquet
13:56 Agustín Rodríguez Street
14:06 Plaza Juarez Parking Building
14:59 Cuale River Bridge walkway
15:44 Cuale River
16:04 Stairs to Cuale River Island
16:36 Cuale River Bridge Lookout (right)
17:09 End of Cuale River Bridge
17:30 Olas Altas Beach, Romantic Zone
17:44 The Washer Woman statue, Jim Demetro
18:19 Aquiles Serdan Street
18:29 The Cellist, Alicia Bueno
19:25 Francisco I. Madero Street
19:58 Cheers! Jim Demetro (2023)
20:21 Lazaro Cardenas street
20:47 Lazaro Cardenas Amphitheater
21:16 Corner of Malecon-Olas Altas Street & Venustiano Carranza
22:15 Calle Lázaro Cárdenas
22:41 Salud, Jim Demetro (2023)
23:01 Calle Francisco I. Madero
23:51 Calle Aquiles Serdán
24:33 La Lavandera, Jim Demetro
24:58 Puente del Río Cuale
25:22 Mirador del Puente del Río Cuale
26:00 Escaleras a Isla del Río Cuale
27:15 Malecón II (Dos)
27:54 Calle Agustín Rodríguez
28:06 Mercado de Artesanías Malecón 2
28:35 San Pascual Bailón, Ramiz Barquet
28:46 Calle Libertad
28:56 Eriza-Dos, Maritza Vázquez (BLU)
29:10 Calle Guerrero
29:20 Bailarines de Vallarta, Jim Demetro
29:42 Museo Histórico Naval
29:52 Calle Zaragoza
30:02 La Fuente de la Amistad, Bud Bottoms & Octavio Gonzalez
30:15 Explanada/Anfiteatro Aquiles Serdán, Los Arcos del Malecón
30:41 Plaza de Armas y Parroquia Guadalupe
31:36 Calle Iturbide
31:48 Letrero de Puerto Vallarta (Letras)/El Niño sobre el Caballo de Mar
32:18 Calle Mina
32:28 Tritón y Sirena, Carlos Espino
32:49 Faro del Malecón
32:59 Lluvia, Jovian
32:56 En Busca de la Razón, Sergio Bustamante
34:36 La Rotonda del Mar, Alejandro Colunga
35:16 La Naturaleza Como Madre, Adrián Reynoso
35:58 El Unicornio de la Buena Fortuna, Aníbal Riebeling
36:42 El Sutil Comepiedras, Jonás Gutiérrez
37:25 Nostalgia, José Ramiz Barquet
38:04 Origen y Destino, Pedro Torres Tello
39:44 Escultura Los Milenios, Mathis Lidice

More/más https://www.puertovallarta.net

Puerto Vallarta Mexico Travel – Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel Tour 2024.

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In this video I take you through a tour of the beautiful Villa Premiere Hotel located in Puerto Vallarta’s 5th de Deciembre district. I stayed in the honeymoon suite which came with a choice of room essence, champagne and chocolate covered roses, a balcony with a jacuzzi and candelabra. We stayed a total of 5 days and 4 nights, and my only wish is that we stayed longer! What good is living a budget based life if you don’t enjoy the fruits of your labor?
You guys, this is my why. This is why I give all of my dollars a job, and what keeps me motivated to stick to my financial plans. Here is what the hotel offers:
– full service spa
– wifi
– gym – weight room and treadmills
– jacuzzi jet pool with tiki bar
– regular standard pool
– private beach area with cabanas and foot wash

Room:
– spa shower and incense
– king sized bed
– balcony with Jacuzzi and candles
– room service

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How Puerto Vallarta Cut Our Expenses in Half

Back in 2013, fed up with snowy Chicago winters, tired of high prices, sick of the long grind… Mark and Kirsten Raccuia left the US in search of a more affordable life overseas. Today, they’ve cut their budget in half and live in one of Mexico’s top retirement destinations: Puerto Vallarta.

You can find more info on moving to Puerto Vallarta here: https://internationalliving.com/countries/mexico/puerto-vallarta/

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