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About JRinPV
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Expertise
I run a web site on Puerto Vallarta, so I have information on practically everything, except what the hotels are like - since I haven`t stayed in one for over 20 years.

Experience
I have lived here in Vallarta for 11 years and first visited 26 years ago.

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A few articles published in the Vallarta Voice.

   

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SubjectDate Asked

San Blas11/5/2009
  Q: We will be staying in PV and then San Slas for 5 nights. What is the best way to get there? Rent a ...
  A: San Blas is 230 miles by road, via Tepic, a bit less via the coast, but worse roads. A taxi would ...
Puerto Vallarta bus station11/3/2009
  Q: How long does it take to get from the Puerto Vallarta airport to the Chiuatlan - Pacific Line bus ...
  A: It's only about a mile, see map of airport and central bus station : ...
bus service10/9/2009
  Q: I will be coming to PV arriving at 8:00 at nite and I would like to know how late the ENT bus runs ...
  A: The Chiuatlan - Pacific Line runs two Primera Plus Class busses per day, one at 16:00 (4:00 pm) and ...
auto and fm39/7/2009
  Q: 1. I have an FM3 and will be taking my car to PV and leaving it there. Do you know what the U.S. ...
  A: The tags on my Californian car say 1998 :) No one has said anything to me from the US. If it dies, ...
fm36/22/2009
  Q: I have an fm3 but I would like to cross the border when it is already expired by about two weeks. Is ...
  A: Well, you're going to incur a fine for the late re-newel, I would come in on a FMT tourist visa, but ...
buses in puerto vallarta4/7/2009
  Q: is there a bus to and from puerto vallarta and jala
  A: Well, it's on the way to Guadalajara so ETN or Pacifico should go there. ETN doesn't show it as a ...
Travel time3/31/2009
  Q: My husband and I are flying into PVR in April and are staying el careyes in the costalegre region. ...
  A: 2-3 hours is about correct, getting there by airport taxi would be extremely expensive. A private ...
bussing12/27/2008
  Q: i am looking at traveling from Peurto valarta to melaque by bus and i cant really find a bus ...
  A: You'll need the Manzanillo bus First class service to Manzanillo: The Flecha Amarilla - Primera Plus ...
Advice - Budget Travel - Scooter11/30/2008
  Q: Hola, First, thank you to you and the volunteers here! I hope you can answer a few questions for ...
  A: Sorry I don't know Mazatlan. The TAP bus line has a regular service to Puerto Vallarta via Tepic, ...
Bus From PV to Zih11/22/2008
  Q: We would like to take a bus down the coast in mid Dec. & return end of Mar. Is there a regular ...
  A: Estrella Blanca has a bus that goes to Zihuatanejo, it takes about 13 hours, via Manzanillo/Colima, ...
Puerto Vallarta Day Trips11/16/2008
  Q: Hola! My husband and I are returning to Puerto Vallarta for our 4th visit this Christmas for 9 days. ...
  A: I would suggest the beaches on the south of the bay, reached by water taxi, especially Las Animas ...
Vallarta Sailboat charters11/4/2008
  Q: Did you ever make it to Puerto Vallarta to start a charter complany. Do you know of anyone that ...
  A: I first came here because of a sailboat, but never thought of a charter business. There are no ...
Bus from Tucson to PV10/30/2008
  Q: We are traveling to Puerto Vallarta in mid Jan. for 2 weeks. We are leaving from Tucson this time ...
  A: There's a bus that leaves from Tucson. T B C: Transportes Baldomero Corral Call the TBC terminal, ...
bus travel to Puerto Vallarta9/22/2008
  Q: I am going to Yelapa to stay for 6 months. Previously I have bussed by mex bus lines from Tijuana to ...
  A: I don't know much about Greyhound except they are really uncomfortable. I presume they switch to ...
buy car vs bring one in9/15/2008
  Q: We close escrow on our La Paz house next week! Still unsure of the whole car thingy ... we were ...
  A: I'm on the mainland, if you're talking about La Paz in Baja California, it's my understanding that ...
Buses to Melaque and best car rentalsI in Vallarta9/6/2008
  Q: I have ben having trouble finding the ETN bus schedules. I actually found them but am not clear ...
  A: If the Melaque you want is the one close to Barra de Navidad, ETN doesn't go there from Vallarta. ...
Mexican/Meds9/3/2008
  Q: I just moved to Queretaro, MX. I am an expat. I have spondylolythesis grade 3.5. Most of the ...
  A: I'm not the best person to ask as I don't use any medication. I would do what the doctor says and go ...
FM3 in Puerto Vallarta5/15/2008
  Q: How do I get a facilitator to help me get my FM3 in PV? I will be at the Posada Roger for six months ...
  A: It's a bit difficult to answer. Do you have any other form of income to boost up your monthly total? ...
FM3 in Puerto Vallarta4/30/2008
  Q: How do I get a facilitator to help me get my FM3 in PV? I will be at the Posada Roger for six months ...
  A: This link has information on renewal, I suggest you explore this Bulletin Board as there are many ...
Bus travel4/26/2008
  Q: I want to travel by bus from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlan. While I see some sites on bus lines, I ...
  A: 2 1/2 hours to Tepic . Just over 4 hours Tepic to MZ. TAP is the bus line you need ...
seasonal rentals ?3/22/2008
  Q: We are looking for a furnished 1BR for the months of Feb. and March 2009 in the PV area.What is the ...
  A: "what areas are best suited for us to consider." depends what you're looking for ? price? view? ...
selling a car3/22/2008
  Q: We brought a car to have in PV and have our FM3's. What do we have to do/pay if we decide to sell ...
  A: 1st you would need to nationalize the car, i.e. get Jalisco plates. This means 'importing' it, ...
Working in PV3/4/2008
  Q: I am thinking of moving to PV for a year and am wondering what kind of work I might be able to get ...
  A: It's a bit more difficult these days because of increased competition. You may be able to get some ...
living in pv?1/29/2008
  Q: We, my husband and I are thinking seriously about moving to PV in a year or so...The kind of place ...
  A: I would strongly suggest renting for a year first, before you commit yourselves. Have a look at ...
Buying a Used car1/17/2008
  Q: My wife and I drove our car from Alberta to PV this winter and last. Now I am thinking about buying ...
  A: There are a few small places selling used cars, but not many and I can't even remember where I had ...
Vacation advice1/16/2008
  Q: Please can you advice me in anyway possible. My name is Mark and I am from London. I am 35 years ...
  A: For sure, Puerto Vallarta can fulfil your needs. The beaches aren't like the Caribbean and the water ...
Vacation advice1/10/2008
  Q: Please can you advice me in anyway possible. My name is Mark and I am from London. I am 35 years ...
  A: I'm an ex-Londoner. But, I'm afraid I'm on the other side of the country and have no information ...
Puerto Vallarta12/27/2007
  Q: I'm going to be a sunbird this year = leaving gray Oregon for three months. How do active senior ...
  A: Depends, are you a drinker? plenty of local bars with gringos in them. I would join a couple of ...
buying a cheap car in PV12/3/2007
  Q: moving to pv for 6 months. would like to have a vehicle. is it possible to purchase a car for ...
  A: Cars, especially used, are much cheaper in the US. Example, I just sold my car (not exactly legally) ...
import car to mexico11/8/2007
  Q: I recently bought a 21 year old buick for 200 bucks and i want to drive it to mexico and sell it. ...
  A: There use to be a system where you could Mexicanize a pick-up (maybe a car too) over ten years old. ...
Catholic Wedding in PV9/25/2007
  Q: I am planning on getting married in Puerto Vallarta in February of 2008. Since we are Catholic we ...
  A: I'm not sure an American priest would be allowed to do that. Also, I hope you're aware that a church ...
Mail order business in Mexico8/24/2007
  Q: I'm not sure if you can help with this but I'm planning to start a mail order business in Mexico ...
  A: Mail from Mexico, LOL, sorry but Mexican mail is notoriously bad, mail taking months to years to get ...
How can I travel from L.A. to Puerto Vallarta8/15/2007
  Q: My husband and I are planning to go to Vallarta for first time. We would like to travel in a public ...
  A: I wonder why you would not fly, it's about the same price, even cheaper if you shop around. The bus ...
business owner in vallarta7/10/2007
  Q: Great website you have with a lot of information , still have a question . Im taking over a design ...
  A: You may be unable to serve customers, theoretically, but you can manage the business. In reality you ...
Marina to Boca7/6/2007
  Q: We are arriving by cruiseship to the Marina. We have been to PV twice before and have seen ...
  A: Well first you should visit the south side of town. Just walk to the main road and catch a bus which ...
vw camper vans6/10/2007
  Q: Here campers are very expensive so i was thinking my wife and i may go on hoilday to mexico and when ...
  A: I'm originally from Blighty, London actually. There are probably a few old ones around, but they ...
internet connections in PV5/20/2007
  Q: In your opinion, what is the best ISP in P. Vallarta. "Best" = who is most reliable, offers DSL or ...
  A: DSL is available through TelMex (the Mexico wide telephone service) It's available here in Puerto ...
Pacifico bus schedules3/13/2007
  Q: My family will be traveling between La Penita, San Blas and Tepic while on vacation, and we're ...
  A: Can't help much with a schedule, but TAP would be the best line for those places. They have buses ...
things to do in pv1/22/2007
  Q: and if the locals don't mind tourists taking the bus, and how much do cab drivers like to be tipped, ...
  A: The city busses recently increased their fare to an astounding 5 pesos :) and some adventurous ...
First class bus to Manzanillo11/30/2006
  Q: We'll be travelling from PV to Manzanillo in mid-February. We'd like to travel by luxury or ...
  A: The Flecha Amarilla -- Primera Plus Line have two First Class buses per day from PV to Manzanillo ...
driving from puerto vallarta to accapulco11/4/2006
  Q: Please can you tell me the safest way to get there, we have 2 kids is it by Primera Class, we fly in ...
  A: ETN is a very luxurious line all the way to Mexico City, The last bus is at 5pm from PV Central Bus ...
driving from puerto vallarta to accapulco11/3/2006
  Q: Please tell me how to get from PV to Accapulco. And how many hours will it take by bus
  A: There are two options, PV - Guadalajara - Mexico - Acapulco, about 18 hours. Via the coast, ...
living in mexico10/7/2006
  Q: live in new mexico now and would like to move to puerto vallarta,iam 39 and could work there,how do ...
  A: I doubt you could work here, you would need working papers, which are difficult to get. White women ...
about my friends kids9/27/2006
  Q: Ok i will be leaving for mexico in about 10 days or less my friend has kids and i consider them as ...
  A: I know you will need a notarized letter of permission from the parents. As far as passports, I would ...
Bus transportation from Mazatlan to P.V.9/19/2006
  Q: Can you tell me about the bus service between these two cities. We will be in Mazatlan until Dec. ...
  A: Well, you will be going via Tepic . Just over 4 hours to Tepic and 2 1/2 hours Tepic to PV. I think ...
Contacting expats in PV8/4/2006
  Q: My husband and I are planning on retiring to PV in five years and we would like to know if there are ...
  A: Not any clubs here, most gringos here tend to mix with the locals. Ajijic by lake Chapala, close to ...
bus travel in Mexico7/28/2006
  Q: We would like to take a bus from Guadalajara to Tepic and then on to San Blas. Where can I get ...
  A: The bus station in Guadalajara is closer to Tlaquepaque and Tonala, it's called Centro de Camiones. ...
Puerto Vallarta to Acapulco7/25/2006
  Q: We are honeymoooning in both places due to separate donations of time shares fom friends and family. ...
  A: It would take you a whole days driving, wether you go via Mexico City - better roads, or the coastal ...
truck import to Mexico7/23/2006
  Q: Good morning. I am towing a 1987 Ford 1 ton pickup to Nogales. I am having a Mexican friend meet me ...
  A: Several problems. When importing, the title and current registration must be in the name of the ...
P.V. dentistry7/9/2006
  Q: Good Morning JRin, I am looking for some information on dentists in PV. Obviously,I,m interested ...
  A: Here's my dentist's information, he's the only one I have personal experience with, his office ...
Puerto Vallarta vs Alcapoco7/4/2006
  Q: My wife and I are planning a vacation this coming November. We have arrangements for a time share in ...
  A: It's been a few years since I've visited Acapulco, but it never came close to my liking of Puerto ...
Tours in Puerto Vallarta6/20/2006
  Q: Please, could you provide me with some information concerning day tours -canopy and "real" jungle ...
  A: The best Canopy Tour is Los Veranos, the 1st to operate here, the most 'zip' lines across a small ...
Sayulita, Bucerias, Yelapa or PV itself?6/13/2006
  Q: It is funny that you should respond, because I came across your site in my previous web wanderings ...
  A: Well, there's quite a few gringos around the south side of town, but far less tourists than north of ...
At my wits end!5/31/2006
  Q: I have been looking all over the internet to find an answer to my question. I'm hoping you'd be able ...
  A: Gosh, a long way from me, here in Puerto Vallarta, but I don't think you would have any problems ...
Mail Forwarding3/10/2006
  Q: I'm moving to Sayulita and understand there is no mail forwarding there, that one must pick up mail ...
  A: There's a Mail Boxes Etc. Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio, Edificio Andrea Mar Local 7, Marina ...
stay in puerto vallarta2/18/2006
  Q: I've been going down to PV for over ten years and always stay in the marina area since my ...
  A: Sorry, I don't know anything about accommodation in the Marina area. There are some vacation rentals ...
Puerto Vallarta12/26/2005
  Q: I don't want to sound silly, since I know you said you don't know what hotels are like, but I have ...
  A: You won't find brown water this time of year, it's a seasonal thing when the rain washes down from ...
PV11/11/2005
  Q: So, how is the local economy in PV doing; how is security for tourists doing over the last two ...
  A: It's getting far too busy for my liking, this season in particular with all the refugees from ...
Round trip bus ticket from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta10/27/2005
  Q: How much is a round trip bus ticket from Acapulco to Puerto Vallarta and which bus line would ...
  A: Wether you take the coastal route or through Mexico City, it's gonna take a long time. Not sure ...
Road trip8/12/2005
  Q: I would imagine my question pertains to any part of Mexico as well as your particular area of ...
  A: I've slept in my car when on a long trip, to save time. I just pulled over, but since you're saving ...
Puerto Vallarta6/30/2005
  Q: Just out of curiosity, how much is a cab fare from the airport to nuevo vallarta? and how about ...
  A: You'll be using an Airport Taxi on the way to Nuevo. Go to one of the two taxi ticket booths by the ...
Puerto Vallarta6/30/2005
  Q: My friend and I are coming to Puerto Vallarta at the end of July. We will be there from July ...
  A: Renting a car is a good idea if you're staying in Nuevo Vallarta, it's 16 miles to Puerto Vallarta ...
Bus from Mazatlan to PV5/10/2005
  Q: We are flying into Mazatlan. We need to get from there to Sayulita to PV. Where can I find info ...
  A: I don't have any schedules, but I know there are many busses each day going and coming from ...
best way to get to La Paz or Loreto5/7/2005
  Q: JR, I can get airfare from Chicago to Guadalajara for $218 round trip, and want to take express bus ...
  A: It takes about 5 hours by bus to PV, ENT line is the best. PV to Mazatlan will take you a day, via ...
PVR Charity/Volunteer4/19/2005
  Q: Any ideas? Thanks
  A: My favorite charity is the Refugio Infantil de Santa Esperanza - R.I.S.E. ...
Luxury buses from Mexico City to PVR?4/18/2005
  Q: Would like to know which good bus company to choose from Mexico City airport to PVR in Dec/05. Can ...
  A: The best one is probably ETN, they have a site, but only Spanish http://www.etn.com.mx/ Last time I ...
retirement in Mexico4/16/2005
  Q: We are nearing retirement and are looking for somewhere small, inexpensive, and safe. We enjoy ...
  A: I wish I had been up there recently, but, alas I have not and therefore don't know anything about ...
puerto Vallarta4/12/2005
  Q: What is the best way to get to PV from Chapala? I will be in the Chapala in June and would like to ...
  A: Certainly. You will need to take the local bus to Guadalajara and then I would suggest a taxi to the ...
shark attacks4/12/2005
  Q: My most favorite part of visiting this part of the world is to swim in the beautiful oceans but I am ...
  A: I'm from Blighty meself, an ex-Londoner. We have almost no sharks in the bay, our resident pods of ...
Bus travel3/13/2005
  Q: Is there a bus that travels between Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan? If so, how can I get a schedual ...
  A: 2 1/2 hours to Tepic . Just over 4 hours Tepic to MZ. PV to Tepic 169 kilometers Tepic - Mazatlan ...
buses to puerto vallarta3/11/2005
  Q: I am studying at el Tecnologico in Monterrey but am traveling from el cuidad de Mexico to Puerto ...
  A: The best line is ETN - 925 pesos, or Primera Plus - 786 pesos, Pacifico - 593 pesos. it takes about ...
transportation3/10/2005
  Q: I was wondering- Is it possible to take a bus through mexico to central america? I dont want to ...
  A: Yes , it's possible, no problem. These site should help, not too much information for the northern ...
Tourist Requirements; Meaning?3/9/2005
  Q: My grandfather will be going to Campeche, Mexico on business; however, he sent me a question I am ...
  A: It is probably referring to the person's exit from Mexico, if they don't have a return ticket, i.e. ...
puerto vallarta3/4/2005
  Q: My wife and I are going to Puerto Vallarta in a couple of weeks and I have a couple questions: 1) ...
  A: The Canopy Tours are very popular. The best of the 3 here, is most definitely the Los Veranos one, ...
driving3/2/2005
  Q: We are excited about a possible vacation to Puerto Vallarta but airline tickets are fairly high for ...
  A: I'm surprised you couldn't find a cheap flight to Vallarta. It's about a 6.5 hour drive, quite a bit ...
Puerto Vallarta2/18/2005
  Q: information about driving. say from Puerto Vallarta to Colima? Or PV to Nayarit?
  A: For Colima, take route 200 south to Manzanillo and follow the signs for Colima, about 6 hours to ...
PV from Guadalajara by bus2/13/2005
  Q: What bus lines run from Guada to PV? Do cabs charge per passenger in PV or per route? Where would I ...
  A: Several bus lines: Primera Plus, Pacifico and the best - ETN, which is about 430 pesos per person. ...
long term rentals2/6/2005
  Q: Do you know anything about apts. with kitchens for a 1-2 month rental in PV? Needs to be under ...
  A: You won't find any long term rentals on-line, not easy. Yours is even not a very long term. More ...
Nice Bus from Barra to PV1/25/2005
  Q: I may be sailing from PV marina to Barra Nav. with two kids how can I get back to PV to get a RT ...
  A: Sure, Primera Plus has a 1st class bus once a day. Many others, 2nd class, Cihuatlán line almost ...
Travelling from Texas to PV by autobus1/20/2005
  Q: We've always flown into PV - thinking about coming by bus from Texas. Any words of wisdom? We go ...
  A: I've done it through Laredo, I believe there are some bus companies that actually start in Texas ...
Bus Travel12/26/2004
  Q: I am interested in taking the bus from either Laredo or Reynosa to Puerto Vallarta and need some ...
  A: The busses are really good, I think Elite covers that route. MY advise is go to Laredo, transfer to ...
Sayulita12/15/2004
  Q: I am thinking about retiring to PV or Sayulita with Sayulita being my preferance. I would need a 1 ...
  A: It would help if I knew the date. Very difficult to find a long term rental now at the height of the ...
Puerto Vallarta-Mazatlan Bus12/14/2004
  Q: I need to travel from PV to Mazatlan February 1st and haven't found any useful information on the ...
  A: The busses on that route don't appear to have a web presence. I'm sure it's a pretty regular service ...
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 station is very near the airport, see my map: http://vallarta-info.com/marina.html Afraid I ...
bus travel12/13/2004
  Q: In March we would like to take a bus from Ixtapa to Puerto Vallarta. Where can we find information? ...
  A: Not sure of the cost, but it will take a whole day by bus (15 hours from Z-town) and not 1st class ...
Meixco City to Puerto Vallarta12/12/2004
  Q: How's it going? My name is Mike. A friend of mine and myself are planning on flying into Mexico ...
  A: Hitching a ride is common in rural areas, but not on the Autopistas (Freeways), and it's usual to ...
Puerto Vallarta all-inclusives12/10/2004
  Q: We are looking for a good all inclusive beach resort in Puerto Vallarta. We have never been there ...
  A: I'm not a big fan of All Inclusive here in Vallarta as we have, possibly, some of the best ...
Places to stay in mexico11/24/2004
  Q: Me and my girlfriend are taking a trip to Puerto Vallarta this January 2005. I was trying to find ...
  A: Most of the good breaks are outside of town. I would suggest you contact my friend Ralph, would has ...
bus11/20/2004
  Q: im on a misson to get from puerto vallarta to peurto escondito by bus whats the best way to to do ...
  A: There are some bus companies on-line, but I think they would confuse you more. I would get your ...
jungle11/16/2004
  Q: I would like to take a Mexican vacation to see jungle near the coast. What coastal tourist cities ...
  A: Right here in Puerto Vallarta. One of the things I like here is that in many place the jungle comes ...
camping in P.V.11/14/2004
  Q: R. My family and me are planning a trip to mexio we've drivin to San Jose' Cabo before and are now ...
  A: There are a few places. Tacho's Trailer Park, 224-2163, this is an older listing, not sure if ...
bus travel to alamos sonora11/10/2004
  Q: My wife and I will arrive in puerto Vallarta Dec 14. We would like to know the bus schedules and ...
  A: The only Alamos I've heard of is in Sonora and about 600 miles north of us. It would take at least a ...
cheap accomodation in PV11/7/2004
  Q: Do you have any hostels that are under $10 per person, and could you give us the name of the safest ...
  A: Nothing under 160 pesos in Vallarta. There's a campground in the village of El Nogalito, see map ...
transportation to Sayulita10/24/2004
  Q: We were in PV last Dec and took the bus up to Sayulita for the day. We are planning on staying up ...
  A: Last I heard the airport taxi was 600 pesos to Sayulita, but that info. is a bit dated. It's 22 ...
Nightlife10/8/2004
  Q: My husband and I are in our early 30's and we are looking for both intimate/romantic places to hang ...
  A: La Palapa and the River Cafe are very romantic, upscale restaurants, but not too pricey. La Palapa ...
Bus trips from GDL to PVR10/2/2004
  Q: Can you provide me with info, contact, or sites where we could arrange a bus trip from GDL to Puerto ...
  A: The busses run so frequently there's not much arranging to do. ETN, the most luxurious line (430 ...
Bus travel from California to Puerto Vallarta9/30/2004
  Q: I would like to know the best way to get to Puerto Vallarta from California. Time is not important ...
  A: Get yourself to Tijuana and catch a bus for Guadalajara, you'll change there for Puerto Vallarta. ...
travel by bus9/10/2004
  Q: can you tell me, if there is a bus going from Puerta Vallarta to Acapulco ? And if there is a bus ...
  A: It's about 920 miles from PV to Acapulco, that's road miles on the coast, not a recommended route. ...
bus to Guadalajara from PV9/9/2004
  Q: Do you know how long (hours) the bus trip is from PV to Guadalajara? Have you been on it? My mom and ...
  A: Yes, I have. The ETN line is the most luxurious with only 3 seats across and individual AC controls, ...
bus travel9/8/2004
  Q: I need to get from Puerto Vallarta to San Miguel, Quanajuato, Queretero. Are there buses to these ...
  A: You'll probably have to change at least once. I believe ENT goes direct to Guanajuato or Leon, I ...
RVing from Brownsville to Puerto Vallarta8/30/2004
  Q: I have a 5th wheel Rv and have heard that Puerto Vallarta and surrounding area have beautiful ...
  A: There used to be a KOA outside town, but I guess it didn't survive. 5th wheel's are pretty big, no? ...
bus travel between Puerto Vallarta and Zihuatenejo8/21/2004
  Q: Please help with advice about bus travel between Puerto Vallarta and Zihuatenejo. How long is the ...
  A: I understand that it is possible to accomplish this trip, without going through Mexico city, but it ...
puerto vallarta tranportion8/18/2004
  Q: We are traveling from matzlian, to puerto vallarta do you have any info on taking a bus
  A: About 5 hrs to Tepic and then change busses for the 2.5 hr ride to PV. I believe Elite runs both ...
food allergy8/12/2004
  Q: I was wondering about traveling to mexico with my son who has a severe milk product allergy. Are ...
  A: I can only speak for my area here in Puerto Vallarta. I don't know of any resort that can deal with ...
Bus to Puerto Vallarta8/3/2004
  Q: That is where Casita Chiquita is. Is that part of the bay the nicest or would you advise to live ...
  A: Yes, it's a nice part of the bay, but a long, long way from Puerto Vallarta, a 40 min. drive, bit ...
Bus to Puerto Vallarta8/3/2004
  Q: We will be in Puerto Vallarta in end of October for 10 days. We will arrive in Mexico and then do ...
  A: I'm not absolutely sure, but believe ETN runs from Guanajuato, through Guadalajara to Vallarta, ...
transporation from puerto vallarta to acapulco6/30/2004
  Q: I WILL BE STAYING IN PUERTO VALLARTA, I WILL GO TO ACAPULCO FOR A DAY OR 2, THEN RETURN TO PUERTO ...
  A: Manzanillo is closest. The Primera Plus line services PV to Manzanillo, stopping in Melaque on the ...
bus travel6/28/2004
  Q: my mother and I are traveling to puerto vallarta this fall. we are spending a week in puerto ...
  A: It is difficult to get information. The only 'direct' route would be through Tepic, otherwise you ...
long distance bus travel6/24/2004
  Q: We would like to do some side trips from P>V> to Gudalajara and the colonial cities Any suggestions ...
  A: Guadalajara is about a 5 hour bus ride (wonderful luxury bus, ETN line), for 410 pesos each way. We ...
Moving to PV6/21/2004
  Q: I have visited PV several times in the last few months and have made friends there, as well as in ...
  A: If you don't speak Spanish pretty well, it's very unlikely you could find a job. Most business in ...
two q's :)6/8/2004
  Q: I am going to Puerto Vallarta next week and was wondering how bugs/mosquitos are in the area this ...
  A: It depends where you're staying, if you're close to the jungle and/or fresh water area there will be ...
Bus from Zihua to either Mex city or San Miguel?5/17/2004
  Q: I will be in Zihuatanejo in Sept. I need to get to San Miguel after that and I have found no air ...
  A: Not in my area but, it seems to me you would have to go through Mexico City. Estrella de Oro goes ...
PV5/8/2004
  Q: Want to drive from pv to San Miguel de Allende should we rent a car or tour bus? Any suggestions for ...
  A: There is no tour bus. It's a long drive, I would take the intercity busses. From here to Guadalajara ...
PV Cemetery and good budget restaurants4/28/2004
  Q: We have seen a picture of the PV cemetery and would like to see it. Can you tell me where it is ...
  A: The big cemetery is at the end of San Salvador, in Colonia 5 de Deciembre, see my map at ...
Living and working in Puerto Vallarta4/3/2004
  Q: I may be visiting Puerto Vallarta within a few months with my daughter and a friend who has ...
  A: Well, nobody can come here and take away a job that a National could fill, just like in the US. It's ...
Hello....I am going to be...4/1/2004
  Q: ...I am going to be in Puerto Vallarta at the end of June. I have never been there or anywhere in ...
  A: I used to live in L.A. myself, but never had AC at home. It takes a bit of time to get used to the ...
Toyota dealership in P.V.3/24/2004
  Q: My family is moving to P.V. in August, and we just put a deposit on a Toyota 4Runner (since we were ...
  A: I thought we had a Toyota dealer here, but it would not be in my telephone directory yet. Please ...
Summer Rent3/16/2004
  Q: I'm a student from Canada hoping to come down to Puerto Vallarta for 2 monthes this summer. Is it ...
  A: Sure, that should be do-able. Best way to find is to get here and stay in a cheap hotel - like the ...
travel3/15/2004
  Q: What is the best way (time and ease of travel) to get from Puerto Vallarta to Mazatlan?
  A: There's no flight from PV to Mazatlan, except through Guadalajara, very, very expensive and no ...
sailing to puerto vallarta to reside2/16/2004
  Q: Ive been doing some research on relocating to puerto vallarta and starting a sailboat charter ...
  A: Not impossible, keep in mind that you will need a Mexican licensed captain to do anything comercial. ...
coastal towns above pv2/14/2004
  Q: How about Los Ayala, which seems to come up a lot? Also, Is that an American surfing school? Which ...
  A: It's been so long since I've gone up that way, I'm afraid I can't answer you. I can only suggest ...
puerto vallarta by bus2/12/2004
  Q: any tips how to get there from here (San Francisco) by bus? thanx!
  A: I have done it from LA, years ago. I would not think it's a great idea if you don't have a lot of ...
coastal towns above pv2/9/2004
  Q: I AM LOOKING AT THE COASTAL AREAS JUST NORTH OF PV. THERE SEEM TO BE MANY TOWNS. IS THERE ANYWAY ...
  A: Well none of them have 'tons' of North Americans, but they all have a few. Sayulita still has that ...

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