Must-Know Puerto Vallarta Travel Tips (that most people don’t realize)

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  • This Puerto Vallarta travel guide shares everything you need to know before visiting for your first time. I provide an overview of when the best time to visit it, how much to budget (and what things cost), where to stay, what to do and some safety tips. If you’ll be traveling to Puerto Vallarta for the first, this video is meant to get you started with the basics. If you’re interested in learning more, I go into more detail in my other videos!
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    HOTELS
    Casa Maria Boutique Hotel: bit.ly/3P8Mv0X
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    Chapters
    0:00 What to Expect
    0:33 Best Time to Visit
    1:12 How Many Days You Need
    1:40 Where to Stay (Neighborhoods)
    2:30 Favorite Hotels
    3:52 Budget & What Things Cost
    6:35 Best Things to Do
    7:24 Transportation
    8:09 Safety Tips
    //
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    14 Unique Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta with Itineraries (+ hidden gems and secret spots) for 2023:
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    The 5 Most Affordable Boutique Hotels in Puerto Vallarta (Romantic Zone)
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    Puerto Vallarta posts:
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  • @alysmalls
    @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Here's the full blog post with all the details: Puerto Vallarta First Time Visitors Guide (Essential Information) - likewhereyouregoing.com/first-time-in-puerto-vallarta/

    • @patriotichearts
      @patriotichearts ปีที่แล้ว

      Aly, my wife and I thank you for your informative fun videos.

  • @DasJav
    @DasJav 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Appreciate all the good tips. Tried to binge all you Puerto Vallarta videos before our trip. Really enjoyed our vacation! Thank you

  • @toolrocks10
    @toolrocks10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Going June 18th to 23rd. Our third time. Iast year was our first time in March and fell in love with it. We decided we will be going back yearly. Thanks for the video.

  • @HolisticHikes
    @HolisticHikes ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a colorful fun location! Beautiful!! 💚

  • @marioarteaga3488
    @marioarteaga3488 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this video, one of the most informative

  • @sparklesnthings2273
    @sparklesnthings2273 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you coming next week for 2 weeks your voice is so soothing

  • @kittycat423
    @kittycat423 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video is awesome! love the quality of the production and your narration. saving for reference for whenever I get to go to Puerto Vallarta. =)

  • @chuyvee505
    @chuyvee505 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Video!! Thank you!

  • @alalesc3796
    @alalesc3796 ปีที่แล้ว

    Puerto Vallarta is beautiful!

  • @duckspond-douglasslade5054
    @duckspond-douglasslade5054 ปีที่แล้ว

    And......another great video!!! Cheers! ;)

  • @RichHandsome
    @RichHandsome ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it!

  • @zackspeaks9951
    @zackspeaks9951 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Appreciate all the PV videos! My wife and I will be going in a couple of months for our honeymoon so these videos couldnt have come at a better time. First time out of the US for both of us and you've helped us get even more excited about our stay down there. Thanks!

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope you have a great time!!

    • @Dennis-kj9qx
      @Dennis-kj9qx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bet you go back again!

  • @sharir.1441
    @sharir.1441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @SakibLH44
    @SakibLH44 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! hoping to go soon

  • @venuswarrior8456
    @venuswarrior8456 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved her info. Thanks

  • @katem4365
    @katem4365 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Aly for this video - I just subscribed and will watch other of your videos. I just last night booked PV for Christmas and am looking forward to exploring. I have only every heard good things about PV 😊 Cheers!

  • @CardsofDestiny
    @CardsofDestiny ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! ❤

  • @sallyriehle8774
    @sallyriehle8774 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love Puerto Vallarta, been there four times, going again in August.

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's one of my favorite cities for sure!

    • @Dennis-kj9qx
      @Dennis-kj9qx ปีที่แล้ว

      23 now for the wife and I, and we are looking forward to the 2023 trip. Never enough......

  • @SamGarrison-gi8yy
    @SamGarrison-gi8yy ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you 😌

  • @devinferrari
    @devinferrari ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your reviews, going to Puerto Vallarta for my first time in Mexico next month from Canada. Looking forward to it even more after watching your videos. Woot woot

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! You're gonna love it!

    • @chuyvee505
      @chuyvee505 ปีที่แล้ว

      How was it?

    • @devinferrari
      @devinferrari ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chuyvee505 amazing man! Had a great time. Checked out all the areas I wanted to see, walked the malecon. I love the romantica zone. Worth going for sure! Felt very safe ubering around by myself, no issues. Everyone is super friendly and food is amazing. Will be back, I think bucerias is next 🤙🏻

  • @DiariesofanAddict
    @DiariesofanAddict 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video heading there nov 3rd from the uk :) excited to go :)

  • @zuzannawisniewska4464
    @zuzannawisniewska4464 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Puerto Vallarta is a city and spa town in the Mexican state of Jalisco.Puerto Vallarta is place where you can walk for hours.It is then worth visiting the temple of Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe and the Margado Rio Coulte market. I have visited this beautiful city once in my life.Thank you for the beautiful video and messages.Greetings to the people of Chicago. Illinois. Mexico is such a beautiful neighbor of the United States.

    • @jamesball8519
      @jamesball8519 ปีที่แล้ว

      And you can get kidnapped and possibly murdered as well. What a great place.

  • @runijones2625
    @runijones2625 ปีที่แล้ว

    My husband and I are going to PV in April - this video and a couple of your other ones have been so helpful. Incidentally, we’ll be staying at Posada de Roger so I was happy to see it get a good review! Also going to Merida for a few days. I couldn’t find a video for that but I did read your blog about it which was super helpful too. Thank you!

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว

      We loved Merida! I haven't made a video yet, but hope to soon. Enjoy your April trip :)

  • @Dennis-kj9qx
    @Dennis-kj9qx ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's hard to believe my wife and I have been to P.V. 23 times as of 2022. We have done it all and ate it all. Be sure to see Rythem of the nights. Throw on the tourist clothes and have dinner at Pippies (and two margaritas), then down the hill to the Malecon and shop till you drop. A week min. Advised. Safer than California

  • @SManzone367
    @SManzone367 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video with helpful insight as to where and what to do.. plus minute 7:20 was an awesome view but where was that at?? Waterfall looked cool 😉...

  • @mexicoliferodcook9479
    @mexicoliferodcook9479 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video for first timers... Checking in to Mio Vallarta next Saturday and will do a full review and also give you a shout out. Maybe see you on the malecon and buy you guys a drink.

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We're back home now, but have fun!

    • @mexicoliferodcook9479
      @mexicoliferodcook9479 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alysmalls Thanks...

    • @ricardomartinez4341
      @ricardomartinez4341 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alysmalls Thank for your beautiful informative video of a beach city i haven't visited yet Just to let you know Mexico is in North America too Greetings from Santa Monica California 🇺🇲 🇲🇽 🇨🇦

  • @carlospena3379
    @carlospena3379 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love my homewtown. :D

  • @nahidasultana6842
    @nahidasultana6842 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video! ❤ Do we have to book the hotel ahead of time, or we can book when we get there ?

  • @my3hijos
    @my3hijos ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Will you make a video on how and where to exchange money?

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have some tips about money in this video: th-cam.com/video/UdPnv4QBljU/w-d-xo.html but in a nutshell, I withdraw pesos directly from the ATM once I'm in Puerto Vallarta - that will give you the best rate!

  • @Azul-ud9iv
    @Azul-ud9iv ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't think Valle dorado etc. In the Nuevo Vallarta area are more americanized or more expensive. You have to look around & I wouldn't exchange money at the airport you get less "paysos" for your money. Good info. TY

  • @AleaSummers
    @AleaSummers ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello love you video! Do you know what zone south shore hotel area is in? We are looking at a hotel in this area. From the map, it is South the romantic zone

  • @reneelooper121
    @reneelooper121 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are going and will be staying at Hard Rock. How far is it from these areas?

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have a video geared more towards retired or older tourists and expats? Plus areas or times we without big crowds. Thanks.

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Dovy, have you considered Bucerias? It's 30 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, very quiet & laid back. I think you my like the paace there better! I have several videos on my channel about Bucerias. And I'll be posting a walking tour video in the next couple days.

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you have a guide for vegetarians in Puerto Vallarta? For those who want a winter option but in a quieter Mexico environment as an alternative to Puerto Vallarta, where would you suggest? I don't think my wife and I could handle being in PV. But your videos are terrific as anyway!

  • @julialiamrowen
    @julialiamrowen ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Aly! Do you have a recommendation for the best sim card? I’ll be arriving Jan 4, staying until April 20. Thank you.

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, go to an OXXO and get a telcel card - you can prepay as many gigs as you want and then reload online when/if you run out

  • @alaynasimmons6056
    @alaynasimmons6056 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a trip planned there soon any recommendations or tips for a mother and son only trip?

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว

      Here's the link to my travel blog with 13 Puerto Vallarta posts, hope that helps :) likewhereyouregoing.com/tag/puerto-vallarta/

  • @379insk
    @379insk ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Aly...Thanks 4 the vid! I have an all inclusive booked at the Canto del sol. What is it like? How is the location? Thanks

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven't stayed but that's a classic choice, been around for a while, reviews seem pretty good. Location wise, there's lots of restaurants around, but it's a 25 min walk to the Malecon, or probably 10 -15 mins via taxi or bus into downtown.

    • @379insk
      @379insk ปีที่แล้ว

      @Aly Smalls . Thanks for info! Next year plan on renting some kind of apartment for a month.

  • @Suhail358
    @Suhail358 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are there 2 different times for the free tour offered by tourism office? which one is better?

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      both the same

  • @julioc4978
    @julioc4978 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video,
    what's the average daily spend

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would say $30 to $50 tops

    • @julioc4978
      @julioc4978 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alysmalls I thought it was more expensive than Cancun,... Interesting. thanks!

  • @johnborghese21
    @johnborghese21 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is that really long bridge at 6:34 ?

  • @jessietapia9162
    @jessietapia9162 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing review but I don't recommend casa María, PVR has to many places for better stay 👏🏼

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why? Casa Maria was one of the best hotels I've stayed in PVR to date

    • @jessietapia9162
      @jessietapia9162 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alysmalls my perspective

  • @gilstrap1000
    @gilstrap1000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are there a lot of things to do in Jalisco Puerta Vallarta? How far is Jalisco from where the main town?

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว

      Jalisco is the state, Puerto Vallarta is the city

    • @gilstrap1000
      @gilstrap1000 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alysmalls you can see I have never been before 😩

    • @Dennis-kj9qx
      @Dennis-kj9qx ปีที่แล้ว

      You could never do everything to do in P.V.

  • @Timetravel1111
    @Timetravel1111 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to get to a waterfall please?

    • @alysmalls
      @alysmalls  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's at Yelapa! I have a whole video how to get there: th-cam.com/video/4ShBHQD9n6c/w-d-xo.html

  • @samt797
    @samt797 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tx😊

  • @ww2remembered983
    @ww2remembered983 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    PV is great for couples, gays, lesbians and Canadians. Everyone else will be disappointed.