Voted the friendliest place on earth, Puerto Vallarta is surrounded by incredible beaches and jungles loaded with wildlife. The area, like much of Mexico, is both quaint and vibrant with cobblestone streets, charm, and local fiestas. We try it all, from people- to whale-watching, from local authentic Mexican to world renowned gourmet, from shopping to ziplines. Then we pass on our experiences to you.
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The first time I took a water taxi to Yelapa I had imagined that it would be similar to taking a Ferry. I was mistaken! A water taxi actually resembles more of a fishing boat with extra seating than anything. It is much smaller than a Ferry! The water taxis are manned by two pros Who have mastered the art of getting you safely from the beaches of Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa beach with ease.  Water Taxi Ride Through Los Arcos After all of the passengers are on board the water taxi takes off and as you get further away. From the shore you get a breathtaking view of Puerto Vallarta from the water. If your lucky your Captain might take you on a bit of a tour along the way stopping at Los Arcos for all to get a close up and personal view. If you come upon dolphins, whales or sea turtles on your trip to Yelapa, nine times out of ten the Captain will slow or stop the boat for all the passengers to marvel and take pictures of the sea life in their natural habitat. So sit back and enjoy the ride!
 Water Taxi's at Yelapa Beach
Water Taxi Tips - Pack your electronics in an airtight zip lock bag. Better to be safe than sorry! - The further you sit towards the back of boat the less bumpy the ride - Bring something to cover up with, zipping through the ocean can get chilly. - The ocean is always calmer in the morning, so taking an earlier water taxi can be more enjoyable for those who might be nervous.
 Old,Old Town pier at sunset. Sunsets in Puerto Vallarta are a spectacular sight — not to be missed. A front row seat on the beach is the best place to watch the sunset. With your bare feet in the beach sand, and a cocktail in hand, sit back and enjoy the view. Puerto Vallarta is a magical place where you get an unobstructed view of the big, red ball of fire as it sinks into the ocean. There are no freight or cargo ships blocking your view, only pleasure crafts. The occasional sailboat, yacht, kayak, or even surfboard paddlers may take the stage, and this makes for the perfect sunset photo. It is an amazing experience to witness a sunset in Puerto Vallarta and if you are only visiting for a short time I would put this at the top of your beach to-do list. Personally, I watch it every chance I get!
Street stand food is a collection of clever little self-contained bundles ready to eat with your fingers. Besides different types of food and eating utensils, people are mostly the same about taste and cleanliness when it comes to food. That’s why I pick a street stand where other people are eating. The locals know what’s good, clean, tasty, and safe. …Read more…»
The Río Grande marked a political and geographical divide along with a cultural one, and the musical styles of the immigrants became popular among those of Mexican heritage. One of the most important musical instruments of the Germans’ musical style, the accordion …Read more…»
I travel light and catch the bus at the Airport right outside the exit near the highway. Look for a group of locals — they’re waiting for a bus. The bus system is very efficient although buses in Puerto Vallarta come in all shapes, sizes, and are decorated by each driver. The cost is 6.5 pesos (about 60 cents) to everywhere in town. If you go outside of Puerto Vallarta the cost is higher. For example the bus to Boca …Read more…»
The asking price for 100 acres of tropical cloud forest in the heart of Mexico’s Mayan Mountains, including an adobe guest cottage that sleeps 10, a party palapa, a six-stall horse stable, chicken coop, orchard, vegetable garden, pond, well, and artesian spring with year round waters — $299,000. …Read more…»
A great example is this architect-designed house with pool in colonia (neighborhood) Independencia. This modern Mexican-style, super-spacious, 2152 square-foot home, all on one level, was designed by architect Alberto Alvarez (well-known for Villa San Sebastian and Villa Mandarina). …Read more…»
The price on this very nice family home on a private street a couple of miles from the beach has been slashed from a reasonable $121,500 to a real deal at $99,000. The house has three bedrooms plus a study, and 2.5 bathrooms, with a total of 1006 square feet of living …Read more…»
In general, Mexicans don’t seem to know much about lemons, only limes. And they call limes limons. Yellow limes. Limons amarillo. …Read more…»
But this beachfront casa on the south shore, designed by architect Elias Rizo, is worth every penny of its asking price of $3,595,000 (although, in this buyer’s market, you might not have to pay even that much). This modern masterpiece has 5 bedrooms and 6 baths in …Read more…»
Now I take buses everywhere (and occasionally a taxi). In Mexico, buses will take you just about everywhere. It’s always interesting on a bus in Mexico. Every day is a new story… …Read more…»
From pieces of fish in a skewer, dogfish, marlín or shrimp; the traditional dishes of marinated raw fish of mojarra or squid, the meatballs of fish, the delicious shrimps to the tequila and the pumpkin sauce shrimps or the egg of carp, examples of the excellent cuisine of Puerto Vallarta, “where Mexico receives vida“. …Read more…»
And don’t forget, Puerto Vallarta is not only a vibrant, friendly, world-class tourist destination — it’s also the #1 best international retirement locale, according to AARP! The beautiful gate and front garden of this casa lead to a very spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath house, with another large space for an office or whatever you like. …Read more…»
Large common area, spectacular panoramic views of the city, sand and ocean. This is the most Affordable Beach Front unit on the market. …Read more…»
It’s large with more than 400 m2 2-level construction, a prime lot 220 m2 on Lazaro Cardenas Street, in south downtown (El Centro). …Read more…» |
Old Town is quaint and vibrant with cobblestone streets and Mexican charm. Nicknamed the Romantic Zone, it’s more than just one neighborhood. Old Vallarta encompasses all of Puerto Vallarta. Voted the friendliest place on earth, with incredible beaches and jungles loaded with every activity, we try it all, from people watching to whale watching, from local authentic Mexican to world renowned gourmet, from shopping to ziplines. Then we pass on our experiences to you. Puerto Vallarta experiences. |
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