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Preparing your trip to Puerto Vallarta: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

Puerto Vallarta 1. The Puerto Vallarta resort welcomes tourists all the year round. The heat of the tourist season falls within November and April. The period features mild and serene weather with scarce rains.
2. Street call boxes usually offer more profitable rates for intercity and international calls. The call boxes accept special calling cards. The best option to choose is «LADATEL» cards offering the lowest call rates meanwhile hotels will charge the highest rates for calls.
3. Locals shops and hotels usually accept USD for payment apart from national currency. However in this case the exchange rate will be lower than banks or private exchange offices offer. All the financial institutions providing currency exchange service will be marked with «casas de cambio» information sign. Some hotels render currency exchange service as well.
4. Banks and other state institutions work from 9 am till 5 pm. Saturday is commonly a shortened working day, meanwhile Sunday is a usual day off. Shopping centers usually get open at 10 am or earlier with different working hours.
5. Tourists opting for visiting prestigious eating establishments and entertaining centers should thoroughly choose their outfit. Many upscale restaurants and clubs feature a dress code. That is why it is better to know the accepted style in advance. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. An optimum way to cruise the city is a bus running to all the districts of the area. One should keep in mind that after 20:00 buses run in longer intervals with the only alternative means to get to a necessary place being a taxi. On weekends buses run in shorter intervals than on weekdays.
7. Tourists aged 18 can rent a car. To rent a vehicle one will need a common set of documents including international driving license and a credit card with enough cash to cover a rental cost. The lowest rental rate is about 50 pesos per day. The rate will totally depend of a chosen car brand.
Cuisine of Puerto Vallarta for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
A restaurant of international cuisine named Teatro Limon is among the most prestigious eating establishments of the city. The eating house serves clients till late at night and apart from … Open
8. Some ethnic treats and drinks may seem strange to foreign tourists and thus worsen a process of acclimation. That is why it is strongly recommended to drink bottled water and avoid overeating ethnic dishes at the beginning of a vacation.
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Puerto Vallarta

From the series “Thrilling Points for Bungee Jumping”
Check on the map:   Distance from Puerto Vallarta center - 3.3 km.
The price for this entertainment is quite cheap and makes about 55 USD. The attraction is open daily from 10am to 6pm. There is always a fairly large row to the tower, so you have to be patient to enjoy the unforgettable seconds of the game. Most guests of Puerto Vallarta are the sports lovers and active recreation supporters, so it is no surprise that the attraction became very popular in just a few years. … Read further

Playa de Amor

From the series “The Hidden and Hard-To-Reach Beautiful Beaches”
Check on the map:   Distance from Puerto Vallarta center - 36.5 km.
Since 2008, the entire territory of the Marietas Archipelago has been declared a national conservation area. Guests of the islands have a unique opportunity to see the rare plant, animal and fish species. Many travelers visit the enchanting beach to watch the dolphin fronds, which have long been a home to this area. In the close proximity of the coast are presented the diverse corals and the other sea inhabitants, therefore the rest on the romantic beach also the divers fallen. … Read further

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Tips for the cities around Puerto Vallarta

Guadalajara
3. Tequila remains one of the most popular souvenirs among travelers. It can be purchased at any specialty store and at a trade fair. Many tourists are often confused by the low price of the drink, but in fact the local tequila is of a really high quality. 4. Experienced travelers recommend going to suburbs of Tlaquepaque and Tonala for shopping purposes. They are famous ... Open »
Mexico City
3. In any case do not drink tap water. It is best to buy drinking water in stores. 4. Taxi drivers, who are not registered in official organizations, overrate their rates significantly. If you want to use a taxi to make a ride in the city, it’s better to call it in advance, rather than trying to catch a taxi on the street. 5. Subway remains the most convenient type ... Open »
Acapulco
3. You should be extremely careful in public places and should not carry valuables without any particular need. There are many pickpockets in public transport and shopping centers. 4. The tourists, who plan to rent a car and explore the city’s surroundings, are recommended to travel on toll roads as they are more secure. 5. Taxis are better to be hired on special ... Open »
Monterrey
3. The tips in the restaurant make up to 10% of the total order amount. In the upscale restaurants the tips can be counted in the total sum of the order, but in this case a small cash award should be added to the total sum of the order all the same. Reasonable sum of tips for a taxi driver, porter and hotel maid is 1-1.5USD. 4. The mains voltage is 110V, all the hotels and ... Open »
Villahermosa
3. Before checking into the hotel, it is worthwhile to clarify the range of services provided in advance. In some hotels of the same star-rating, the number of additional services may vary significantly. 4. The menu of local restaurants is based on seafood and pastries. Some dishes may seem pretty specific, so before making an order, it's best to ask the waiter about ... Open »
Texas
3. The mild and warm climate is typical for Texas; in summer, air temperature is usually around +30°C. Winter frost is rare, and in some districts the air is about +15°C. Sudden tropical downpours are common for coastal areas. 4. One of the most enjoyable moments for the modern traveler is a huge selection of hotels. You can find a hotel for every taste and budget in any ... Open »
Travelling to Puerto Vallarta - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Puerto Vallarta. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
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