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| Subject | Date Asked |
| cheap safe travel to Melaque from PV with Dog | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: Interested in low cost safe travel options with 5 pound toy dog from PV to Melaque in Oct 2011. ... A: In my last 15 years of busing in Mexico I have never seen a dog on any bus. You may however, be able ... | |
| Driving from Ixtapa to Melaque | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: just wondering about the road from Ixtapa to Melaque. On the map it looks like we could drive along ... A: Hola Lee-Ann, Yes, you can drive up MX-200 Hwy, but due to the drug wars in Michoacan it could be ... | |
| Safety in Costalegre | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I am concerned about the recent situation in Tenacatita and the presence of armed guards. Who and ... A: My wife and I have not been over to Tenacatita yet, as we just arrived in Melaque from central ... | |
| traveling by bus Puerto Vallarta to Melague | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: We're flying into P.V. at 3:25 PM. I understand we are too late to take a bus to Melague. Can I ... A: Hola Don, There are cheap hotels along Calle Francisco I. Madero in old town. One example is Hotel ... | |
| travel | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: can i travel to mexico in buslines with out passpord A: Hola Daniel, I'm not an expert on this topic, but I will tell you what I know. Canadians & ... | |
| Married to Mex. national | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: If I am married to a Mexican National, is it necessary to have an FM-3 to open a checking account, ... A: I'm not an expert in this field but here is what I know. In order for a foreigner to work in Mexico ... | |
| bus to melaque from PV | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: info on a web site for chiuatlan pacific line and pre booking seats from pv to melaque on a sunday ... A: Hola Maggie, We live on Vancouver Island, but are currently on holiday in Saskatchewan. As far as I ... | |
| bus to melaque from PV | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: info on a web site for chiuatlan pacific line and pre booking seats from pv to melaque on a sunday ... A: Info for PV to Melaque busing can be found on my website on this page: ... | |
| international bank draft | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: MexicoMac I am not sure if you will be able to answer this question I live in Mexico City I was ... A: Thats a tough question, especially if the banks can't help you?? The only people that I know that ... | |
| Medication | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I have been ill for over 10 years and I am planning a trip to Cancun for a one week vacation and ... A: Sorry, but I do not know the answer to your question. You should contact one of the Mexican Tourism ... | |
| bus from PV to El Grullo, Jal. | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: Im going to be in PV April 6th. I have no plans besides go to El Grullo. What would be the best ... A: Hola Damian, El Grullo is East off of Mex 80 which meets the Jalisco coast at Melaque. I would ... | |
| Bus to Melaque from PV | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: my family and I are travelling to Melaque from PV. Per your instructions to the other person it is ... A: Hola Kelly, We have always caught the 7:45am bus so don't know how busy the 12:30 one would be. I'm ... | |
| car importation | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: Mac, I live in Guadalajara, and am thinking of the option of converting my temporary car importation ... A: As far as I know, it is very hard to bring a vehicle into México unless you are emigrating there. I ... | |
| Vacation Help! | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Hey Mac, I'm not sure if you can help me out here. A friend and I want to travel to Mexico for 2 ... A: Hola Seth, Teotihuacán is near Mexico city, so the east coast would be closer for you. You may want ... | |
| From Ixtapa to Melaque | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: We will be staying in Ixtapa for a week the February, then we would like to get to Melaque. We stay ... A: Ok Ron & Diane, I would not be able to help you much on car rentals companies. See: ... | |
| From Ixtapa to Melaque | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: We will be staying in Ixtapa for a week the February, then we would like to get to Melaque. We stay ... A: Hola Ron y Diane, The best way to get to Melaque from Ixtapa depends on personal preference and your ... | |
| travel with Altzheimer patient - my husband | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: We would like to stay at a lovely hotel - perhaps in Cabo San Lucas- probably all-inclusive. What is ... A: I am the webmaster for www.Costalegre.ca. Costa Alegre is the area between Puerto Vallarta and ... | |
| FM3 | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have two questions about FM3. 1. If I am late in renewing; (say a month) do I have a difficult ... A: I'm not an expert on Visas, so you should be asking the closest Mexican Immigration office. I was ... | |
| Canceling a tourist visa | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: We were unable to cancel our visas upon our departure from Ciudad Juarez because "they don't do that ... A: Tourist Visas FMT's are normally given back to Mexican immigration when leaving the country. If ... | |
| retiring to mexico | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I intend on purchasing a home/condo somewhere along the Pacific coast between Mazatlan ... A: Great minds think alike! My wife and I have been thinking about doing the same thing. We have only ... | |
| DF to manzanillo by bus | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: in december i will travel from Mexico City to manzanillo: how much are the tickets? where do the ... A: My knowledge is mainly on the Costalegre, which is the area along the coast of Jalisco. I have no ... | |
| go to mexico with my pet | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: hello my question is what do i need to take my dog to Mexico can you tell well if you know to answer A: I would go to your local vet at home to make sure your dog is up to date on all immunizations. If ... | |
| traveling alone from Guadalajara to Zihuatanejo by bus | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I am a 55 year old woman traveling alone from Guadalajara to Tonala, Colima city, Comala, Cuyutlan ... A: Hola Lynnie, Most of my knowledge is on the Costa Alegre area of estado Jalisco. SEE MY WEB SITE: ... | |
| long stay | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: We are a retired couple looking for a furnished apartment (aparthotel) somewhere it is warm ... A: Alyce & David Franklin Mintz Hola Dave & Alyce, Have you looked at the Costa Alegre area on ... | |
| Bus travel | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: Traveling from Mazatlan to PV by bus. Can you tell us what the bus is like. Where can we go on the ... A: Hola Jim, We have yet to bus from Mazatlan to PV, but have bused many other places in Mexico. If we ... | |
| how far is juadalajara to tepic | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: i need to take a bus from Guadalajara to tepic nayarit how far or how many miles is this ride A: I think you have to take a Guadalajara/Puerto Vallarta bus which should stop in Tepic. The fare is ... | |
| Driving Puerta Valarta to Acalpoco | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: How long would it take, is it a nice drive and is it safe to drive from Puerta Valarta to acapolco. A: I have only personally drove from PV as far as Manzanillo, Colima. It was a nice drive, but roads ... | |
| overnite in PV? | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: we are arriving in PV jan 2nd 08 (5:30 pm).3 kids (3,5,7)2 adults,can you suggest an inexpensive ... A: To the MacDougalls, What we do when busing south from PV is to take a city bus or taxi from the ... | |
| real estate | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: visited Melaque/Barra de Navid a couple of times and like the area. Am going back early next year ... A: Hola Larry, To get a feel on whats happening in Real Estate in the Barra/Melaque area check out the ... | |
| Getting married in Melaque | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I am planning on getting married in Melaque this November. I am from Canada and am wondering if you ... A: I also live in Canada. My suggestion to you is to get married legally in Canada by Justice of the ... | |
| family vacation in mexico | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: my passport has expired but I have my Canadian citizen card ( laminated ) my family all have valid ... A: Birth Certificate and photo ID (like drivers licence) is still OK for entering Mexico, but returning ... | |
| bus pass in mexico | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: ! im going to mexico in september and we want to travel by bus, I found this website ... A: I have only bused on Mexico's Pacific side, so I don't consider myself an expert on Busing in ... | |
| vw camper vans | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: Here campers are very expensive so i was thinking my wife and i may go on hoilday to mexico and when ... A: Great idea! Buy a economical RV in Mexico, use it to tour around the country, then ship it home. My ... | |
| Rocky Point | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: Do we need a passport for Rocky point Mexico A: Since Jan 1st 2007 everyone needs a passport to traverse the USA. Not sure where Rocky Point is, ... | |
| Gas Prices | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: About what is the avarage gas price in Jalisco? A: I just came back from the Costalegre Area of Jalisco, but I always bus around, so can not tell you ... | |
| Coastalegre | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: We usually get a cheap flight to PV or Maztlan and jump on a bus and just disappear south from these ... A: John Spezia Hi John, The Costa Alegre is well known to me, as I have a web site on the area. ... | |
| 4wd Toyota vans in Mexico | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: Wondering what you know about 4wd vans in mexico...I'm planning on buying a 4wd Toyota diesel van ... A: I'm not an expert in 4X4 brands, but I do know you don't need one to drive the Baja or Pacific ... | |
| Daytrip from Puerto Vallarta | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I are traveling to Puerto Vallarta in August. We traveled in the past to Barra de ... A: Hola Josie, Distance from PV to Barra is about 200+ km. The best way to get there is to fly to ... | |
| Bus service from PV to Manzanillo | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: We will be arriving at the PV airport about 4:30PM on Tuesday Jan 9, 2007 and want to catch a bus to ... A: Hola, There are hourly 2nd Class buses to Manzanillo from PV. Trip will be 5-1/2+ hours, so you ... | |
| Bus to Mazatlan | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: I'm planning my first vacation in 4 years and we'll be roadtripping from Minnesota to Corpus ... A: I am not too familiar with busing from Texas to Mazatlan, as I live in Canada. I have been at the ... | |
| Cinco De Mayo | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: When did you start to get interested in Cinco de Mayo? Why do you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? What ... A: Sorry, but being a Canadian I do not know too much about Cinco de Mayo except that it is a National ... | |
| honeymoon in mexico | 2/24/2006 |
| Q: me and my husband want to go to mexico for about 10 days in august and we were wondering what a good ... A: I am only familiar with the Pacific side of Mexico, which has few ruins. There are some small ruins ... | |
| traveling to San Jose del Cabo | 2/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a two-part question--- first, this will be my first travel outside the US--- how do I handle ... A: I have never been to Cabo, but in Mexico there are a lot of drug stores (large & small) where you ... | |
| traveling to San Jose del Cabo | 2/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a two-part question--- first, this will be my first travel outside the US--- how do I handle ... A: Mexico is a cash society, so most places prefer Pesos. Go to your bank and buy 1000 Pesos before you ... | |
| How is immigration handles departing from Cabo back to US | 2/20/2006 |
| Q: This may be a silly question, but this will be my first trip to Los Cabos. I booked a round trip ... A: All passengers on All international flights landing in the USA must clear US customs and ... | |
| How much will it cost to travel to Mexico? | 2/4/2006 |
| Q: How much money will it cost 1 adult to travel to Mexico? Do i need a visa to go to Mexico from New ... A: Yes, you need a Visa. When you fly to Mexico you are required to fill out a FMT Card(tourist visa) ... | |
| PASSPPORT | 12/20/2005 |
| Q: I'm going to Mexico on Jan 6, my passport is being held and due to the traisit strike In New York ... A: Jeff Dodd Re: PASSPORTS Hi Jeff, Going to México without a passport is possible, but getting back ... | |
| Homestead | 10/14/2005 |
| Q: with a conversion van Never been there but looking for a small farm in a quiet area ... A: I only have knowledge of the Costa Alegre area of Jalisco México. If you are looking for a small ... | |
| Road trip | 8/12/2005 |
| Q: I would imagine my question pertains to any part of Mexico as well as your particular area of ... A: name here also Fred (federico) in Spanish). I would not recommend sleeping in a car to anyone ... | |
| do ineed a mexican visa to go to rocky point | 7/12/2005 |
| Q: i'm driving next week from arizona to rocky point what do i exactly need documentation for car,i ... A: I'm not sure where Rocky Point is....presumably in Mexico. You would need a valid drivers licence, ... | |
| Barra De Navidad, Melaque, etc. | 4/24/2005 |
| Q: Am leaving for a week in Manzanillonext Monday. Never been to that part of the Country. Am going to ... A: JEFF WANDER Hola Jeff, One day does not give you much time to mingle, but check out these two pages ... | |
| Casino | 4/5/2005 |
| Q: I've heard there is a resort/ casino being built south of Barra, A couple miles from grand bay ... A: I was there in Jan/Feb and never heard anything about a resort/casino. Did not even see ... | |
| Melaque by bus from PV | 4/4/2005 |
| Q: We have an older single lady friend (73y) who is traveling to Melaque Mexico from Seattle in about ... A: Flying to PV and busing to Melaque is a cheap alternative to flying directly to Manzanillo. But... ... | |
| spanish | 3/22/2005 |
| Q: We are going on a vacation in october to mexico and I am looking into some audio cds to learn ... A: No audio cassette will give you an exact translation of Spanish, especially not street Spanish. ... | |
| costa alegre?? | 3/2/2005 |
| Q: My name's Fanny and in July my husband and I want to travel to Jalisco. could you tell us what you ... A: Fanny Astagneau Hi Fanny, The beach area of the Costalegre is hot and humid in July, and the rainy ... | |
| Barra de Navida | 2/27/2005 |
| Q: Going to Visit Manzanillo in May. Want to visit Barra de Navidad. Any suggestions on things to do or ... A: Jeff Wander Hi Jeff, Barra is a great place to visit, with many things to see and do. Check out my ... | |
| bus travel | 2/17/2005 |
| Q: hope you can help me. I have looked at numerous sites and can't seem to find a bus that can take me ... A: The only info I have on busing is located on this web page: http://www.costalegre.ca/Busing_PV.htm I ... | |
| beaches | 2/17/2005 |
| Q: what is the whitest best beach in your area of Mexico? I've been to Melaque; doesn't compare to what ... A: Most of the beaches in the Costalegre are dark grey to a yellow gold color. I have never seen a pure ... | |
| Driving | 12/28/2004 |
| Q: I am thinking about driving from Guadalajar to Puerto Vallarta? vs taking the bus. What say you? A: Alfredo, You don't need a car when you get to PV, as the local town buses go everywhere. Then there ... | |
| Old Plaza Los Glorias Resort and travel | 12/24/2004 |
| Q: MexicoMac, I am arranging next years trip to Mexico for the gang of 5. Two couples and a single ... A: HOLA DanCoyote, I have info only on the Costalegre area of pacific Mexico. Manzanillo and Mazatlan ... | |
| Transportation to Guadalajara | 12/16/2004 |
| Q: I will be visiting Puerto Vallarta in March 2005. How can I get to Guadalajara for a visit without ... A: Hola Jim, You can bus to Guadalajara from PV's new bus station north of town. I have not personally ... | |
| Information on Mexico | 12/1/2004 |
| Q: How much is a plane ticket for one person to go to Mexico? How much is a cruse in Mexico? How much ... A: Hola Lisa, The price of a plane ticket to Mexico depends on where you are leaving from, and where in ... | |
| Information on Mexico | 11/30/2004 |
| Q: How much is a 4 star hotel in Mexico per night?How much does it cost for public transportation in ... A: Hola Lisa, Hotels in Mexico vary in price (and quality) quite a bit depending on where the hotel is ... | |
| bus | 11/20/2004 |
| Q: how to get from puerto vallart to puerto escondito by bus A: Hola Dylanberry, The ELITE line goes up & down Mex 200 hwy from the US border to Acapulco. I think ... | |
| jungle | 11/16/2004 |
| Q: I would like to take a Mexican vacation to see jungle near the coast. What coastal tourist cities ... A: Hola Larry Weaver, I am most familiar with the Costa Alegre area of Pacific coastal Mexico, from ... | |
| room for 2 | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: I need a room with one big bed, Jan. 16th through Jan. 20th. Would like to find a place in Melaque ... A: Judi Parker Hola Judi, Most hotels have rooms with 2 double beds. Depending on what you want to ... | |
| lake chapala | 10/20/2004 |
| Q: I will be flying into Puerto VALLARTA AND WISH TO TAKE A BUS TO LAKE CHAPALA TO RENT A UNIT FOR A ... A: Take a taxi from the PV airport north to the bus depot. Go to this web page for PV busing info: ... | |
| bus transportation | 10/12/2004 |
| Q: We need to take a bus from Melaque/Manzanillo to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo on December 25, 2004 what are ... A: The only line that I know of that goes to Zihuatanejo is ELITE. Melaque Elite station info on this ... | |
| driving from Guadalajara to Nuevo Vallarta | 10/6/2004 |
| Q: I'm going to be flying into Guadalajara and I am staying in Nuevo Vallarta. Is the drive a good one? ... A: Hola Tammy, I have never driven from Guadalajara to PV, but I am sure you would not have any ... | |
| Health | 9/7/2004 |
| Q: I'm wondering about health concerns for someone who has never traveled to Mexico...I'm not going ... A: Some of the main illnesses in Mexico are Malaria, Dengue Feaver & Hep A. It you are going into ... | |
| Jalisco | 7/25/2004 |
| Q: I'm planning a trip to Guadalajara and surrounding areas. Can you give me some info on where to stay ... A: My specialty is actually the coastal areas of Jalisco. I have never personally been to Guadalajara ... | |
| traveling to Melaque | 7/19/2004 |
| Q: I am coming to stay in Melaqua and will be traveling from Washington State. In trying to save ... A: Flying to PV and busing down to Melaque is a very cost effective alternative to flying to ... | |
| Passports | 7/12/2004 |
| Q: I am wondering if my daughter will need a passport or visa to get in to Lapaz, Mexico? They are ... A: Sailers eh! My wife & I have lived on our 45ft sailboat here in British Columbia on & off for about ... | |
| Passports | 7/12/2004 |
| Q: I am wondering if my daughter will need a passport or visa to get in to Lapaz, Mexico? They are ... A: Canadian & US residents (adults) can enter Mexico without a passport if they have their drivers ... | |
| guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta | 7/8/2004 |
| Q: I need a hotel to stay in Guadalajara and in puerto vallarta, could you inform me of a cheap (I ... A: Hola Joana, The lowest priced hotels in PV are over the bridge in old town on calle F.C.Madero (at ... | |
| Package tours | 6/2/2004 |
| Q: I am already in Guadalajara, Jalisco. I am traveling alone. Is there a good place where I can find ... A: Hola Sandi, I don't personally know of any bus tours with hotel included. Most would be expensive. ... | |
| Medication | 5/26/2004 |
| Q: We are going to travel to Barra de Navidad to visit my brother and his family. They own Bananas ... A: Kriss would have already let you know that Mexico has a zero tolerance for drugs. Prescription ... | |
| Barra hotels | 4/29/2004 |
| Q: I will be visiting Barra from May 18 to 23, 2004 and would like to get your suggestions regarding ... A: Barra de Navidad does not have many hotels on the Playa, and the only one close to your $500 Peso ... | |
| retirement | 4/20/2004 |
| Q: I recently qualified for the AARP magazine at 50 and read an interesting article on visiting the ... A: I don't know much about the Guadalajara area, only the costal area to the south called the ... | |
| Trains from the border to Mazatlan | 3/5/2004 |
| Q: Some friends and I are planning a trip from Montana to Mazatlan, Mexico on March 12th...we were ... A: To my knowledge there are no trains running in Mazatlan. I was there 4 years ago, I went to the ... | |
| perula | 3/4/2004 |
| Q: we are looking to buy a land around Perula. We've been told that there is a group called HELP to ... A: There is the HELP association in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico. Info on this Web Page: ... | |
| coastal towns | 3/3/2004 |
| Q: I am going to be going down to look at some of the coastal towns north of Puerto Vallarta and wanted ... A: Small towns on the Costalegre area (south of Puerto Vallarta) are well worth considering for a ... | |
| How to Get to Barra area | 2/12/2004 |
| Q: I've made reservations for my wife and me at Punta Serena over Christmas. The only reasonably ... A: The best is always your personal preference. Ha. Ha. It is always cheaper to fly into PV instead of ... | |
| entry papers | 2/2/2004 |
| Q: my husband is a permanent resident of yhe united states-i am a citizen and our daughter is ... A: I suggest you contact the US state department for information. See this web page: ... | |
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MéxicoMac
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Expertise
Answer questions on traveling the COSTALEGRE area of Pacific Mexico, between Barra de Navidad and Perula in the state of Jalisco.
Experience
For the past 16 years, my wife and I have bus traveled Pacific Mexico and for the past 7 winters have conducted escorted tours on the West coast and central highlands of Mexico.
10 years ago we launched a website on the Costalegre area.
See: www.Costalegre.ca, www.RealMexicoTours.com
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