| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Puerto Vallarta and surroundings | 11/13/2009 |
Q: We are considering spending a couple of weeks in Mexico over the busy Christmas/New Year period. We ...
A: Hola Marion, I apologize for the delay in answering. I have been in a conference the past few days. ...
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| H1N1 flu | 10/23/2009 |
Q: Is your hospital set up for patients who contract the H1N1 flu? Is there a doctor I could set up an ...
A: Dana, Puerto Vallarta has 6 private, state-of-the-art hospitals so there is no need to worry about ...
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| cashing personal checks and/or travelers checks | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I have a account with a Santander bank in the US. I need to know if I can cash a personal check ...
A: You will not be able to cash a personal check from the US ANYWHERE here! You can use your ATM card ...
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| 2 or 3 day trip from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalahara | 10/4/2009 |
Q: We have planned a 2 week stay in PV for 12/22/09 to 1/6/10, staying at the Villa Del Palmar. We ...
A: The best way to get between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta is via bus. The ETN line (First Class) ...
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| Bus travel from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlan | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Need to travel from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlan on Sunday October 11. If you have info regarding ...
A: Mavis, I do not know or have available (I have looked on the internet!) the exact times. I do know ...
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| general/medical | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I'm excited to have come across your site. I'm a nurse in San Diego, and my husband and I plan to ...
A: You can see my website at www.healthcareresourcespv.com Best if you email me direct at ...
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| holiday lodging | 7/13/2009 |
Q: Hola pam, My wife and I will be in the PV area for Christmas and New Years this year and need an ...
A: Hmmm. This is a bit tough. You will be hard pressed to find a place for one night only on that ...
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| Long-term care facility | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I understood from your ans. to my query a few years ago that there was no ltc facility in PV; I ...
A: Hola Katie, At this time, there still is no long term care facility in the Puerto Vallarta area. ...
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| trip to PV end of July 09 | 7/3/2009 |
Q: We are thinking of coming to PV for a week the end of July. I have a few questions if you wouldn't ...
A: Hola Sandy, I don't think the rain will be a "problem" but it will definitely rain nearly every day ...
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| health problem | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I am italian and american,67, living in Tomatlan since January. I have a painful swollen breast and ...
A: Stephany, I am not sure why AllExperts never notified me of this email follow up from you. I am as ...
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| bus | 6/7/2009 |
Q: hey there i am going to puerto vallarta in a couple of weeks and once im there i would like to get a ...
A: The bus station in Vallarta is called "Central" and is just a bit north of the international ...
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| Transportation from PV international airport to Riu Palace Pacifico Hotel | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I will be traveling to PV with my husband and our 9 month baby. I would like to find out a cheapest ...
A: With luggage, a baby and the weather really heating up right now through Oct-Nov my recommendation ...
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| Medical care in Playa Del Carmen | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Pam, I am getting married at the end of April and we have planned our honeymoon at the Royal Playa ...
A: I am in Puerto Vallarta - clear on the other side of Mexico so I can only speak for our area. Here, ...
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| Planning a getaway in April | 3/9/2009 |
Q: just want to get away for away...clear my Financial Head...wandering if you could suggest any place ...
A: Frederico, There are so many places to choose from that this is a tough question to answer. Are you ...
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| mexico puerto vallarta and more | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Hay Pamela, I have a cuple of questions for you if you dont mind! How is the work situation in ...
A: Rachel, Times are tough here as well and I would definitely not count on being able to obtain a job ...
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| Car Rental in Puerto Vallarta | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I would like to rent a car for our April, one week vacation, to Puerto Vallarta but my husband ...
A: Hola! It's common throughout Mexico for police to stop people - sometimes with reason, and once in ...
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| dermatology | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Which dermatologist do you recommend (economical if that's an option) that may also be a bit more in ...
A: Liv, Hi and thanks for your email. You may email me direct at pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com and ...
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| Nuevo Vallarta rentals | 2/19/2009 |
Q: We want to rent a 2 bedroom condo in Nuevo Vallarta from December 24 to the 28th. We are having a ...
A: John, If you could email me at pmt15@hotmail.com I can try and put you in touch with some people in ...
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| OB GYN | 2/12/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been living down here full time and want to start having kids. I was wondering ...
A: Crystal, I actually operate HealthCare Resources (www.healthcareresourcespv.com) - perhaps you have ...
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| Bus Schedules from Puorto Vallarta south and back | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to travel by bus to Playa Grande (a new resort, Sept./08, near Bara de Navidad) and ...
A: I have not heard of this resort - but if it is in Barra de Navidad then the bus that goes to ...
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| medical license | 2/10/2009 |
Q: do you have contact info for getting a medical license to practice in Mexico?
A: Debbie, It is a very complicated and lengthy process. You would need to go through the equivalent of ...
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| bus from PV to Mazatlan | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My wife and I will be in PV for a week and then a week in Maz. We'd like to take a bus and were ...
A: Buses depart from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlan several times a day. You must go to the main bus ...
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| transportation from Guadalajara to Sayulita | 1/21/2009 |
Q: After visiting Guadalajara we would like to play and stay in Sayulita,Na., north of PV airport. Can ...
A: Joe, I apologize for the delay in answering. I was internet-less for a few days! Sayulita is quite ...
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| Yelapa | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I am arriving in Puerta Vallarta on the evening of Jan. 20th and am looking for an inexpensive place ...
A: Tina, First, don't think that you are "catching a ferry" to Yelapa - it is a small boat called a ...
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| bus service to Los Mochis | 1/6/2009 |
Q: We are planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta to attend our sons wedding May 7,2009. While we are ...
A: Hola Maryanne, The Copper Canyon is a LONG WAYS from Puerto Vallarta! You could take the bus from ...
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| Bus service to Sayulita | 1/5/2009 |
Q: Buenos Dias This will be our 4th time in Puerto Vallarta and we want to see a little more of the ...
A: First, so that you know, it's no longer "Gigante" but Soriana - (Plaza Caracol). I do know that ...
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| Puerto Vallarta Health Care | 1/2/2009 |
Q: We are considering moving to Puerto Vallarta. We are here now (Jan 2009) for a month. I have Type ...
A: I am not sure if you found me through a resource here in Puerto Vallarta - but I operate HealthCare ...
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| ATM availability/compatibility | 12/16/2008 |
Q: We'll be in Bucerias for the Christmas week. I plan to use my ATM card to access cash as needed. ...
A: Hola, There are ATM machines all over the place - even in Bucerias! You can get some cash at the ...
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| medical licensure | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I have practiced dermatology in marin county, ca. for many years including seeing patients for free ...
A: Hola Joe, Thank you for your email - but I am in Puerto Vallarta - a long ways from Cabo so I can't ...
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| traveling to Puerto Vallarta | 12/15/2008 |
Q: My husband and I will be will be vacationing with our 3 young children to Puerto Vallarta. What is ...
A: Hola Tara, Glad to hear you are coming our way! Parking is a nightmare. You can use the bus or cab's ...
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| car purchase in Mexico | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I came down last spring for "medical tourism" with your help, thanks again. I'm coming in late ...
A: Can you email me at pmt15@hotmail.com This question is a bit complicated and I need to do a bit of ...
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| Banking/ATM/Credit Cards | 11/27/2008 |
Q: Will be living in Puerto Vallarta a few months out of the year each year. What is the best way ...
A: Hola, ATM fees depend on your bank in the US. Credit cards are charged in pesos and then converted ...
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| Puerto Vallarta Day Trips | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are returning for our 4th trip to Puerto Vallarta for 9 days over Christmas. Can ...
A: I have a guide to the area that I have put together - could you email me at pmt15@hotmail.com and I ...
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| Riviera Nayarit | 11/2/2008 |
Q: There will be four of us staying at the Playa Del Sol Grand in NV 11-29-08 to12-13-08. Can you tell ...
A: I don't know of a Catholic church in Nuevo Vallarta - there is, of course, one in Bucerias and ...
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| travel within Jalisco | 10/1/2008 |
Q: We're curious about Lake Chapala - how can we get there from PV and spend just a few days, then ...
A: You can take the bus from Vallarta to Guadalajara, switch buses and then go to Lake Chapala. About ...
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| Puerto Vallarta | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I happen to come across this site and thought I would just ask a question to you. I was in Mexico ...
A: Olga, I can only answer regarding Puerto Vallarta - and as you know there are literally hundreds of ...
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| 1:Busses 2:Charities | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I had no idea a site like this existed until I just stumbled upon it - Wow! 1. We are coming to ...
A: First - regarding buses. There are plenty of buses around here as that is the way most Mexican's ...
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| travel north of PV with baby | 9/25/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are planning a week trip to PV in November with our 1 year old--thinking about ...
A: Susanne, The beaches in the northern part of the bay are really the best as far as calmer and more ...
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| Manzanillo | 9/20/2008 |
Q: We are staying at the Vida del Mar in ZLO for 10 day's- then wanting to take a bus to PV--We need ...
A: Frieda, Honestly I don't have a clue where the bus is in Manzanillo but it will be easy for you to ...
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| Puerto Vallarta hotel help! | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I'm planning a trip to PVR for New Year's with my husband and 2 teenage kids. I think we will have a ...
A: Hola Julie, Los Arcos is a great hotel! Definitely not the Four Seasons but a great place, perfect ...
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| bus travel | 9/12/2008 |
Q: We will be flying into P.V in DEC 4. 2008 and would like to take a nice bus with a bathroom to ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering. I rec'd a notice from AllExperts that I hadn't answered your ...
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| medical licensing | 9/12/2008 |
Q: The medical doctor I work for is interested in possibly opening a practice in Mexico. I have been ...
A: Heidi, This is a common question - and the answer is not all that simple. It is a very long and ...
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| Puerto Vallarta Car Rental | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Which company can I trust? I have read so much bad press concerning additional non-disclosed ...
A: As far as car rentals, honestly I don't have a clue since I never rent a car here! But I'd suggest ...
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| cost of apts.??? | 8/10/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if you now the average price of apt. rentals there,,am retiring in a yr, will be ...
A: Steve, This is a VERY broad question and is difficult to answer. Rents can range anywhere from ...
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| Weather in December | 7/17/2008 |
Q: A group and I will be staying in Puerto Vallarta for 2 weeks in December. What is the weather ...
A: First I apologize for the delay in answering. Somehow I never rec'd this an AllExperts sent me a ...
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| Manzanillo | 7/2/2008 |
Q: can you tell me the best airport to fly into to get to Manzanillo? I have clients who are ...
A: Puerto Vallarta would be the closest major (international) airport. Most people go via bus to ...
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| Dreams resort and spa | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I'm having the worst time deciding on whether to keep my reservation for the Dreams on July 4th or ...
A: You will always hear good and bad reviews of hotels - it's the nature of the beast. That being said, ...
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| Puerto Vallarta - where to stay, what to do | 6/5/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are interested in staying in Puerto Vallarta for 4-5 nights. We have small ...
A: There are so many resorts here it is always a bit difficult to recommend one! Casa Velas in the ...
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| San Pancho | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I'm going on my honeymoon to San Pancho, to a guesthouse called Bungalows Lydia. The closest town ...
A: Taxi's are available 24 hours - but a taxi is not going to be cheap from Vallarta to San Pancho! My ...
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| Distance between San Miguel de Allende & Puerto Vallarta | 6/2/2008 |
Q: Do you know how long a bus ride from San Miguel de Allende to Puerto Vallarta takes.
A: I don't know the EXACT time - but I do know that you have to take the bus from Puerto Vallarta to ...
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| bus route | 5/31/2008 |
Q: My wife and I will be spending 4 days in Puerto Vallarta and then go by bus to Mazatlan. I have ...
A: I believe there are several buses that depart from Vallarta to Mazatlan (it is a very long ride - ...
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| importing a second US car in my name | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I'm a foreigner who's been in Jalisco for nearly three years and would like to import a second car ...
A: Christopher, Honestly, I don't have any information on this. But! I would suggest you check out the ...
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| Cabo, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta | 5/13/2008 |
Q: This December we want to take our family (5-7 adults, one child) to Cabo for a six-day vacation. We ...
A: I honestly don't know anything about Cabo or Matzatlan - but I can tell you they are both far from ...
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| bus travel | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I want to travel by bus from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlan. While I see some sites on bus lines, I ...
A: The bus ride from Vallarta to Mazatlan is about 10 hours - long trip! You would need to go to the ...
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| Moving from Canada | 4/24/2008 |
Q: First I'd like to say it is wonderful that people like you take the time to share your to knowledge ...
A: You are right - impossible to answer in an email. You can email me further questions, comments to ...
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| Chino's Paradise | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Still confused.....Is there still a restaurant on the water falls? I believe that was Chino's ...
A: I apologize for the delay - I have been out of town for a few days. There are two places - Chico's ...
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| Moving | 3/9/2008 |
Q: We have bought a new home in Fluvial Vallarta and are now wondering how we get our household things ...
A: I am originally from Visalia, California - so not far from your place - although I have been here, ...
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| pascua | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I'm a schoolteacher in Oregon, and am planning a vacation to Mexico during my spring break, which is ...
A: Hola Heather, First, I apologize for the delay in answering. I have been out of town. Since you ...
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| Puerto Vallarta To Mazatlan | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I am wondering about taking a bus from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlan. I am wondering if you knew how ...
A: The bus station here in Puerto Vallarta is called "Central" and is just north of the international ...
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| vacationing | 2/5/2008 |
Q: Our kids have invited us to join them for a vacation in your city. We are not water fans ...
A: Good Morning Billie, I have put together a little guide to the area that I would be happy to send to ...
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| buses in PV | 2/3/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are in PV for the month and want to travel the area via local bus. Any suggestions ...
A: First, there is no such thing as a bus schedule here! They run continuously every few minutes. You ...
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| puerto vallarta | 2/2/2008 |
Q: we will be coming in June and was wondering do u think it is possible to drive to Guadalajara? Is it ...
A: Marilyn, The highway between Puerto Vallarta & Guadalajara is fabulous. It is a toll-road. Extremely ...
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| schools for -k- | 1/28/2008 |
Q: my name is wynona and i plann on moving to PV with my 5 year old son. we will fist got in march for ...
A: I would highly recommend that you come to Vallarta well prior to your move and check all of these ...
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| Bus or Rental Car from Manzanillo to PV | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Me, my husband, and 2 of our friends are leaving this Friday from Minneapolis to Manzanillo. We are ...
A: The road between Vallarta and Manzanillo is not bad at all. I can't remember the last time that I ...
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| snorkeling | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Myself and my family including children will be visiting Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo on a ...
A: I can only answer regarding Puerto Vallarta as I am not familiar with the other locations. There is ...
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| bus ride from PV to Manzanillo | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Hey there we have friends flying into PV because its $400 than flying to Manz, however it seems like ...
A: The buses leave regularly between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo - probably about 4 or 5 times per ...
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| Used car purchase in PV | 1/17/2008 |
Q: My wife and I are now in PV until 10th March with our own car which we drove down from Alberta. Next ...
A: The truth is I don't have a clue about anything to do with cars and registration here since I don't ...
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| bus passes | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Can one buy day passes for the bus system in Puerto Vallerta? Thank you.
A: No, there are no such thing as bus passes here. You will need to pay each time you take the bus ...
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| bus from PV to GDL | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I am trying to locate a phone # to reserve my tickets on ETN, their website froze up while I was in ...
A: http://www.etn.com.mx/ The only numbers I know are only workable from Mexico. But if you go to the ...
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| second honeymoon | 12/3/2007 |
Q: My wife of 30 years and I will be travelling to P.V. for two weeks in january could you suggest ...
A: First let me apologize for not answering sooner. I have been out of town and came home to tons of ...
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| retiring in Sayulita or San pancho | 12/1/2007 |
Q: My wife and I are starting to put feelers out for moving to Sayulita or San Pancho areas for our ...
A: Hola, Honestly, I am not that familiar with the area you are asking about - I have visited but not ...
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| Off the beaten path things in PV area | 11/7/2007 |
Q: WE HAVE COME TO THIS RESORT FOR 5-6 TIMES DONE ALL THE TRADITIONAL TOURISTY THINGS AND ARE JUST ...
A: Hola Naomi, I have put together a guide to the area that I can send you via email. You can email me ...
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| Bucerias | 10/21/2007 |
Q: We are traveling to Mexico in January and are wondering if the beach in Bucerias is comparable to ...
A: The further north you go, the nicer the beaches are as you have probably seen from past experience. ...
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| Nuero Vallarta | 8/20/2007 |
Q: Im thinking about going to puerta vallarta or nuero vallarta.We were interested in staying in the ...
A: Nuevo Vallarta has much better beaches. Grand Marival is a great resort, beautiful beach. Nuevo ...
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| Transferring Mail From The U.S. To Mexico | 8/18/2007 |
Q: Do you know any one that can give me information on transferring mail from the U.S.? Thank You, ...
A: Are you going to be living here full time? part time? You can get a US mailing address here at ...
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| August travel | 7/30/2007 |
Q: Ola Pamela! Thank you for your thoughtfulness for travelers to Puerto Vallarta-- very nice of you! ...
A: This is a tough question because I can guarantee you it will be hot and very humid when you are ...
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| Hotels in Puerta Vallarta | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have 2 questions: My travel agent suggested either the Sheraton or the Krystal. Do you know ...
A: If you can email me at pmt15@hotmail.com I can email you a guide to the area that includes ...
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| bus from GDL to PVR and return | 7/10/2007 |
Q: So glad to see your website. I am interested in the bus from GDL to PVR, as 3 of us were thinking ...
A: Hola Sharon, Bus transportation from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta is plentiful, cheap and ...
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| travelling to Puerto vallarta on July 8th,2007 | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I am a mom taking her two boys, aged 16 and 19 to the holiday inn at Puerto Vallarta on July 8th. ...
A: Hola from Puerto Vallarta! I would be happy to answer your questions. 1. Unfortunately, there is ...
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| eating in Puerto Vallarta | 6/21/2007 |
Q: My family is visiting in Puerto Vallarta next week. We are staying at the Velas Vallarta. My two ...
A: Don't worry! They will be fine! I would recommend drinking bottled water. The water at the hotel ...
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| Puerto Vallarta Romantic vacation | 6/15/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are traveling to Puerto Vallarta for the first time in October. We are celebrating ...
A: Hola! There are so many places to stay it is always hard to recommend. Have you considered a small ...
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| Humane Society-Injured Dog-Sayulita | 6/12/2007 |
Q: We were recently in PV and Sayulita where we came across a sweet, but injured dog on the beach. I ...
A: Your very best contact will be Heather Wilson who can be reached at ...
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| Retire and live in Puerto Vallarta | 5/1/2007 |
Q: Good Morning Ms. Thompson, I stumbled onto your web site while researching the PV area. I have been ...
A: Gordon, I apologize for the delay in answering! First, you can email me at pmt15@hotmail.com - ...
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| snokeling -nuevo vallarta area | 4/19/2007 |
Q: is the only way to get to sites thru the big tour groups or can you find a safe and reliable small ...
A: There are alot of small boats that are safe and very reliable. Remember that there is no snorkeling ...
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| Bucerias - Lo de Marcos | 4/15/2007 |
Q: My wife and I will be driving to the area from TX with our 3 kids (2, 4, 9 yrs). We have been ...
A: Good morning Frank. Unfortunately, I am not too familiar with the Lo de Marcos area although have ...
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| Bringing sea shells into PV | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I getting married in PV. I have some star fishes that I purched over the internet. To give to guest ...
A: It shouldn't be a problem. If you get the red light when you go through customs, just explain they ...
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| Immersion classes | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I am starting to learn Spanish at the age of 43. I would like to spend two weeks in Puerto Vallarta ...
A: By far the best Spanish school is through Melchor Cortes. It is VERY intense and has several levels. ...
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| Hiring a car | 3/5/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I are planning to fly into Puerto Vallarta next month (start of April) and would ...
A: I am not too familiar with car rental prices but I have heard that by pre-booking is cheaper. ...
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| moving to PV | 2/12/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are looking to move to PV within two years but I'm not very familiar with the area. ...
A: I receive this question so many times and my standard advice is 1. Come and spend about 4 or 5 ...
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| vacation | 2/10/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta this summer to celebrate our 30th ...
A: Hola Becky, The rains do not normally start until July so June is not bad at all! There might be a ...
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| travellling with 6 month old | 1/22/2007 |
Q: we have been there before but are wondering how we can get around with a 6 month old since he needs ...
A: If you can email me at pmt15@hotmail.com I can send you my guide to the area that includes a small ...
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| TRAVEL TO GUADALAJARA | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I AM STAYING IN PV AT MYAN PALACE IN FEB. I WOULD LIKE TO GO TO GUADALAJARA TO LOOK FOR SOME ART FOR ...
A: The best way to go to Guadalajara would be via bus. They depart nearly every hour from the CENTRAL ...
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| re: pv | 1/12/2007 |
Q: My 11 yr old daughter is completing a project on this area and elementary education is a facet of ...
A: There are 100-s of local elementary schools but not sure how you would communicate or contact them ...
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| Bus from PV to Manzanillo with a stop inbetween | 1/10/2007 |
Q: We will be staying in Puerto Vallerta for a week and then we need to get down to a wedding at El ...
A: Hmmmm, there are plenty of buses from Puerto Vallarta to Manzanillo. They depart about every 1 to 2 ...
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| future trip | 1/5/2007 |
Q: My family is considering a trip to Puerto Vallarta next December. How is the weather this time of ...
A: If you can email me at pmt15@hotmail.com I can send you a guide to the area that I have put ...
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| Best Hotel | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I will be in Gudalajara in August and will like to go to Puerto Vallarta for about a 4 night stay ...
A: If you can email me at pmt15@hotmail.com I can send you a guide to the area. There are so many ...
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| movingg | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the cost of living in Puerto Vallarta. Also, would you happen ...
A: It is very difficult to give an estimate on the cost of living here. It all depends on how your ...
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| bus to puerto vallarta | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if there is a bus from the Guadalajara airport to Puerto Vallarta instead of going ...
A: Sorry, I don't know if there is a bus from the airport although I am sure there must be. I do know ...
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| traveling fro pv to san miguel by bus | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I am wanting to travel from Pv to San Miguel de allende in Dec of this year . where do I find ticket ...
A: www.vallarta-info.com/puerto-vallarta-transport.html Hi, this would be a good link. ETN is the best ...
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| PV and Guadalajara, Semana Santa | 10/23/2006 |
Q: We will be in Mexico during Semana Santa (my husband is a teacher and that's when his spring ...
A: The "norm" here in Vallarta is it's much more crowded here the first week (beaches are absolutely ...
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| travel from puerto vallarta to manzanillo | 10/8/2006 |
Q: I will be staying in a time share in Puerto Vallarta in Jan and want to travel from their to my ...
A: Everyone takes the bus from PV to Manzanillo. Not much more than 1 1-2 hours - depart about every 1 ...
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| Transportation | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I am arriving at Puerto Vallarta airport around 5pm on Oct 10. I need to get to Manzanillo the same ...
A: A bit north of the airport is the bus station (called CENTRAL) - a short taxi ride. Buses to ...
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| dia de los muertos | 9/7/2006 |
Q: What are the dia de los muertos celebrations like in PV? I've heard that a lot of the more popular ...
A: Dia de los Muertos is more of a religious holiday so it is celebrated all over Mexico. The largest ...
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| Transportation to San Miguel de Allende | 8/30/2006 |
Q: Pamela, Can you recommend the best route and method of transportation one way to San Miguel de ...
A: The best way is via bus - bus transportation is plentiful, clean, cheap and popular here. You will ...
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| Living in Pureto Vallarta | 8/10/2006 |
Q: We would like to live in PV for six months out of the year. We just have no idea about who to ...
A: ABSOLUTELY you need to come here, spend some time, look around, see if you like it and the ...
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| Moving in October | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Good Evening Pamela, I have a few questions that I hope you could help me out with. I have decided ...
A: Why don't you email me at pmt15@hotmail.com and we can email back and forth information that you ...
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| transportation from mazatlan to puerto vallarta | 7/28/2006 |
Q: but our reservation is in Puerto Vallarta...long story. I need boat or airplane transportation...not ...
A: Well, definitely there are no boats to bring you. We haven't had ferries in years. The drive is ...
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| puerto vallarta this aug 4th | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I will be arriving in PV Aug. 4th for a week - I know it is rain season - how terribly bad is it? Is ...
A: The "norm" is clear hot days with the clouds and raining arriving late afternoon with rain off and ...
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| buses | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Hola, My husband and I have been to PV and Zihuatanejo several times and now find ourselves staying ...
A: I think I answered this question yesterday - or someone else asked the same thing. Zihua. is FAR FAR ...
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| Puerto Vallarta vs. Alcapoco | 7/4/2006 |
Q: My wife and I have arrangements for a time share in Puerto Vallarta or in Alcapoco. We have decided ...
A: Turner - Glad you have chosen Puerto Vallarta! Please email me at pmt15@hotmail.com - I have a ...
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| customs with liguor | 6/9/2006 |
Q: Upon returning last year from pvr, we were told only 1 liter of liquor thruough customs allowed. if ...
A: As far as I know, that is correct- one liter per person. Honestly, I don't know what the tax would ...
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| Tequila Festival | 5/16/2006 |
Q: I read somewhere that there is a tequila festival in Tequila, outside of Puerto Vallarta. Is there ...
A: I am sure there is a Tequila Tour from Vallarta (about a 2 1-2 hour drive from here). Can you email ...
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| MOVING' | 5/12/2006 |
Q: HOW ARE YOU? WELL MY FAMILY HAS DECIDED TO RELOCATE TO PUERTO VALLARTA,MEXICO. WE ARE REALLY HAVING ...
A: I need a lot more information in order to answer your questions! - Rentals - What is your budget? ...
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| Puerto Vallarta | 2/9/2006 |
Q: Is there more than one Chico's Paradise and is there a similar place called Chino's Paradise? I was ...
A: One is located in El Eden - an area "to the right", south and in the jungle - (where they filmed ...
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| Sayulita area | 1/26/2006 |
Q: I've heard that Sayulita is a great area but one website says the river that feeds into the sea is ...
A: In the summertime, we have extremely heavy rains. These rains run-off into the bay causing very ...
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| Hotel RIU Jalisco - Nuero Vallarta | 1/6/2006 |
Q: What can you tell me about this hotel and area? I'm also interested in access into the pool. do ...
A: Nuevo Vallarta is about 20 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. Great beaches. Not really anything but ...
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| Puerto Vallarta | 12/26/2005 |
Q: I have emailed you before when I went to Puerto Vallarta this summer. I went with a friend and we ...
A: You will see a big difference in April and July. The reason the river-bay was brown in July was from ...
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| 1st timer | 12/6/2005 |
Q: Well, we are thinking of an AI in Puerto Vallarta. First time,usually we have gone to ...
A: Hola Christine, If you send me an email to pmt15@hotmail.com, I have a guide of Puerto Vallarta ...
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| pv | 10/13/2005 |
Q: My Husband and my 18 mo. old want to visit my inlaws. we will be in P.V. for a week then travel to ...
A: To be honest, I am not exactly sure where the place is that you are asking about. If you could write ...
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| Puerto Vallarta | 10/10/2005 |
Q: I was considering vactioning in Puerto Vallarta and maybe doing some sight seeing of MEXICO I ...
A: I have never driven back - or taken the bus - to the US so I can't really answer your questions. If ...
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| Wedding in PV | 9/23/2005 |
Q: I am getting married in PV in March and I need advice on caterers. I want to have a big mexican ...
A: I am so glad that you wrote! My son actually does weddings and works with two different caterers. ...
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| Moving to PV | 7/22/2005 |
Q: We're moving to PV in January. This will be my sixth trip there and I feel sure it will be ...
A: Unfortunately, I don't have the answer to your question as I have never driven down here. But - I do ...
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| Puerto Vallarta | 6/30/2005 |
Q: My friend and I are coming to Puerto Vallarta at the end of July. We will be there from July ...
A: I have put together a guide to the area that includes some restaurant and excursion ideas. If you ...
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| Moving to PV | 5/13/2005 |
Q: I'm planning on moving to Mexico in about 7 years. I would love to own a small coffee shop in a ...
A: Seven years is a long way off and very difficult to predict any type of business situation that far ...
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| A day trip in-land | 5/13/2005 |
Q: We are visiting PV at the end of May. We are staying at the Premier. Can you make a suggestion on a ...
A: I would highly recommend that you contact my good friend Alfredo. He is a licensed, bilingual ...
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| Visit to Puerto Vallarta 5/14/05 | 5/9/2005 |
Q: To: Pam Thompson Good Morning Pam 5/9/05 I will be in Puerto Vallarta from 5/14/05 to 5/24/05. I ...
A: Ellis, I would be happy to assist! First, be aware that I mainly like to recommend the smaller ...
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| Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara | 4/30/2005 |
Q: We will be in Puerto Vallarta for 5 days. From there, we wanted to travel to a small town right ...
A: Buses are plentiful here, cheap and comfortable. Buses depart from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara ...
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| jewelry | 4/19/2005 |
Q: I need to know the name of a jewelry store in Mexico. What I would like to do is order a charm of ...
A: ..must be about 10,000! I am in Puerto Vallarta. I would recommend that you contact VIVA Jewelry ...
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| retirement in Mexico | 4/16/2005 |
Q: We are nearing retirement and are looking at retirement areas. We do not like the large touristy ...
A: Honestly, I really can't answer your question because I am only familiar with the Puerto Vallarta ...
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| bus service to puerto vallarta | 4/14/2005 |
Q: Maybe you can help me I will be in Guadalajara this August for visit my daughter when she is studing ...
A: Buses leave nearly continually between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Go (in Guadalajara) to the ...
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| buses to puerto vallarta | 3/11/2005 |
Q: I am studying in Monterrey but for semana santa will be traveling from el Cuidad de Mexico to Puerto ...
A: There are many, many buses that run from DF to PUerto Vallarta and believe me they will be packed ...
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| Traveling with children | 3/8/2005 |
Q: My family and I will be traveling to PVR in a couple of weeks with my sisters family. Together we ...
A: Generally things are VERY safe here and you really won't have any problems. Wash your hands alot. ...
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| hotel in puerto vallerta | 2/27/2005 |
Q: I will be traveling to puerto vallerta the end of april with my 24 year old daughter. A little ...
A: Yes - Los Arcos is a very popular spot on Los Muertos Beach on the southside (very popular area). ...
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| PV Water Park | 2/13/2005 |
Q: Any suggestions on a water park in PV? We are staying in Nuevo Vallarta, how would one get to the ...
A: I tried to answer the other evening but the AllExperts site was not functioning - I apologize for ...
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| Bus Schedule | 2/13/2005 |
Q: My wife and I are making our first trip to PV, arriving on the 20th, next Sunday. I would like to ...
A: I will try answering again - the other night the AllExperts site was not functioning properly. Your ...
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| hola pamela!
voy a visitar... | 2/7/2005 |
Q: hola pamela! voy a visitar puerto vallarta por primera vez en marzo. i'm staying for a week, and i ...
A: You won't see many ruins around here...mainly the tourists after they drink too many margaritas! If ...
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| hotel | 1/23/2005 |
Q: My wife and I will be arriving in PV. Feb. 11 about 11:30PM. We are going on to Sayulita Feb. 12. ...
A: I didnīt know I had a question pending. There are alot of hotels in the Marina Vallarta which is ...
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| bus tour to mex. city? | 1/16/2005 |
Q: A group of 6 friends are visiting Puerto Vallarta in April and one of us is interested in visiting ...
A: Mexico City is very, very far from Vallarta - if you are only going to be here in Vallarta for a ...
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| Snorkeling | 1/16/2005 |
Q: Pamela: What are the best snorkeling spots from San Blas to Puerto Vallarta? What are the best ...
A: There really are not many places you can snorkel off the beach and see anything except for possibly ...
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| bus to Melaque | 1/9/2005 |
Q: We will be travelling by Primera Plus to Melaque the end of the month as we have done a few times. ...
A: Best to go to Central Bus Station which is located just north of the airport. The Premera Plus depot ...
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| lodging and busfare to Manzanillo | 1/5/2005 |
Q: Hallo Pamela - hope you can help us. My husband and I (both very fit seniors) will spend two weeks ...
A: Hola Sabine! I think you should check out the website for Cuatro Vientos (www.chezelena.com). It ...
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| Need your input on PV | 12/30/2004 |
Q: We are thinking about a Mexican vacation in Nov.2005. Have seen alot on the internet about PV but ...
A: First, sorry about the delay in answering. I have been computerless! I think that the best way for ...
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| Hotel | 12/26/2004 |
Q: I have been to Puerto vallarta before and stayed at the Westin. While I loved the hotel, I found it ...
A: Definitely, the southside! What a big difference. The marina is beautiful but it is like being in ...
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| Puerto Vallarta | 12/20/2004 |
Q: Pamela, About a week ago I wrote you about Sayulita. Can you please answer some questions about PV? ...
A: 1) June - July 2) This varies tremendously on location! Beachfront $700USD, in a few blocks, ...
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| Surrounding areas and education | 12/17/2004 |
Q: We are at the beginning stages of planning on our place to retire. We know that there is no ...
A: I am more than happy to answer your questions on moving here - I have been here for 15 years now. I ...
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| Sayulita | 12/15/2004 |
Q: Would you happen to have any information on Sayulita? I am thinking about retiring there. Would you ...
A: I am not too familiar with Sayulita. But, if you are thinking of retiring there I would assume you ...
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| bus travel (pv ---> mazatlan) | 12/14/2004 |
Q: i am vacationing in mazatlan over christmas, and the best airfare i was able to find flies into ...
A: The bus from Vallarta to mazatlan is approximately 6 hours. The Bus Station is not too far from the ...
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| General Info | 12/10/2004 |
Q: We will be in PV for 10 days in January. While some of that time will be spent on the beach (we are ...
A: Hola Carol, First, the Melia is a very nice resort and I am sure you will be happy there. Yes, it is ...
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| Summers in PV, outlying towns | 11/24/2004 |
Q: We had previously visited PV for 1 week last winter and loved it. My question is "are summers as ...
A: Hola from Vallarta, Yes, the summers are pretty brutal here. It is the heat, but moreso, the ...
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| PV vacation lodging | 11/23/2004 |
Q: My wife and I are considering a vacation (1-2 weeks) in PV in Feb. or March. We've waded through ...
A: I too, prefer Southside! There are several smaller hotels (check out the Emperador) but most do not ...
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| hotel accommo | 10/6/2004 |
Q: I have heard that a hotel named Guayabitos in Rincon de Guayabitos (near Puerto Vallarta)provides ...
A: First, it is important that you understand that Rincon de Guayabitos is not near Puerto Vallarta. It ...
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| bus to manzanillo from PV | 10/4/2004 |
Q: We'll be spending a week in PV in Feb, 05,but after flying in to pv, we want to find a bus to ...
A: The buses for Manzanillo depart not from the bus depot but from a street corner on the southside. ...
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| Puerto Vallarta | 9/9/2004 |
Q: I am considering a short trip to Puerto Vallarta around September 23rd. Initially, I read that ...
A: Yes, September is the peak of our rainy season and you are basically correct in that we have clear ...
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| Where to stay in PV? | 9/8/2004 |
Q: I am conducting the usual "travel to Mexico" search and I came across your site - thought it would ...
A: When searching for accomodations here in PV, it can be overwhelming, especially if you haven't been ...
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| moving to puerto vallarta | 8/20/2004 |
Q: Pamela: We are seriously considering a permanent move to Puerto Vallarta within the next year to ...
A: This is always a tough question to answer! I have lived here for 14 years and have never had one ...
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| PV rentals | 8/15/2004 |
Q: I plan on visiting PV this January and February and would like info on a place I could rent for that ...
A: I would highly recommend going to the website www.baysidepuertovallarta.com This is a real estate, ...
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| Nightlife in Puerto Vallarta | 7/22/2004 |
Q: I am Ashwin from the Netherlands. I am going to study in Guadalajara for five months but I will ...
A: You can email me direct at pmt15@hotmail.com. I have a first timers guide along with some ...
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| bus travel | 6/28/2004 |
Q: my mother and I are traveling to puerto vallarta this fall. we are spending a week in puerto ...
A: There are several buses that leave daily from Vallarta from the CENTRAL bus terminal, which is a bit ...
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| retiring | 6/13/2004 |
Q: I am looking to retire to Mexico soon. I currently live in Prescott, Arizona. I prefer the higher ...
A: Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful location and we have many people retire here. The weather from ...
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| Huichol Indian village tours | 5/13/2004 |
Q: I have a question regarding the Huichol Indian village tours. I'm aware that there are air charter ...
A: I would recommend going to the website www.vallartaonline.com They offer the land tour to the ...
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| Cemetery and good budget restaurants | 4/29/2004 |
Q: I have seen a picture of the PV cemetery and would like to see it. Can you tell me its location and ...
A: First, I apologize for the delay in answering. I could not get logged into AllExperts! The cemetary ...
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| looking for vacation house around PV | 4/10/2004 |
Q: I am going to be visiting your area in September with a plan to decide where I would like to buy a ...
A: The further north from Puerto Vallarta that you go, the quieter it is. Sayluita is nice as well as ...
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| puerto vallarta | 2/28/2004 |
Q: AM PLANNING A ONE WEEK TRIP OCT 2004 FOR PURPOSE OF SEEING IF I WANT TO LIVE THERE IN P.V. ANY ...
A: Have you ever been to Puerto Vallarta before? That is important if you are going to decide to live ...
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| all inclusive golf? | 2/17/2004 |
Q: My wife and I are trying to plan a trip to Mexico in November. We like all-inclusive and I as a ...
A: There are so many nice all inclusives in the area - hard to choose. But since you are looking for ...
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| First time vistit to PV | 1/26/2004 |
Q: We are planning our first time visit to PV in February (actually first time to Mexico) staying at ...
A: Hola Cindy - I can pretty much answering all of your questions in my first-timers guide that I have ...
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