I love flowers! They make me happy in such a basic and fundamental way. Coming from a cold climate I was only able to get natural eye flower candy for a few months of the year. But here I’m in luck for there are beautiful tropical flowers around Old Town of Puerto Vallarta at all …
If you are a researcher like me, sometimes it is nice to see what a place actually looks like before you arrive. That way you can be prepared and won’t be surprised if the landscape doesn’t look the way you imagined. Old Town Street scenes in Puerto Vallarta is what this post will show you. …
Puerto Vallarta has a staggering number of excellent restaurants. Just about any type of cuisine you fancy, you will be able to find here. And not only find, but the food will be really good! The city has definitely become a foodies paradise. Looking for the best Al Pastor tacos in town? I’ll give you …
One thing you will notice when you walk around this vibrant city are the beautiful old Mexican houses in Puerto Vallarta. A favourite travel pastime for me is exploring neighbourhoods in depth and not only noticing the architecture that surrounds me but also the use of various materials. Here in the port city of Puerto …
I’m referring to Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton of course and their 1960’s love affair in Puerto Vallarta. In 1963 director John Huston arrived in Puerto Vallarta to film Night of the Iguana. Co-stars in the film were Liz and Richard. Both were married at the time but were having a clandestine love affair. The …
I have been so fortunate to see the best sunsets of my life here. I don’t know what it is about this specific location, but wow, Puerto Vallarta is the Place for Sunsets! Most recently, I went down to the Malecon and onto the Rosita Beach and Playa Malecon. Both of these beaches run the …
One of my must do’s when I’m in this gorgeous city is hiking to the cross in PV. While this hike doesn’t necessarily take that long, it is a thigh burner for sure. I like to start at ground zero, which for me is sea level, on the Malecon. Locate the night club, Mandala, on …
Looking for a free but fun and lively place to get a snack or two in the evening? A stroll down the boardwalk, while the sun is setting is perfect. At night this stretch near the sea has some of the best snacks on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta. The Malecon is a 1.5 kilometre …
When I travel to a new destination, I like to make a point of visiting a cemetery. It is fascinating to me to see the cultural differences surrounding the ending of life, between what I am used to and where I am visiting. Visiting a local cemetery in Puerto Vallarta is quite easy, for there …
There are so many gorgeous murals in Mexico. It really is an art form that has been accepted here and promoted. I never tire of looking at and photographing all of the incredible street art, everywhere I travel. In this post I will show you the best Mayan murals in Puerto Vallarta. I will stipulate …
Every weekend, from November to May there is a Saturday Market in the Romantic Zone of PV. I happen to be a market fiend. Once I have decided on a destination, and have secured my lodgings, my first search will be the best bakeries in the area and my second search will be the best …
If you have been following along on this travel blog thus far, you may have caught on that I have a slight obsession with doors. I’m not sure what this comes from, however I remain fascinated with beautiful doors in Puerto Vallarta and elsewhere. Most of this past week, I have concentrated on further exploration …
On my walk-a-bout town this morning I went to the amazing Puerto Vallarta sports stadium & park called Unidad Deportiva Agustin Flores Contreras. This stadium is huge and is located right down town on highway 200 and Brasilla. I was really quite shocked at how large it was and how many facilities it provided. It …
Many places that take top priority on my travel bucket list, have beaches. A long walk on the beach with my toes in the sand, and treasure hunting along the high tide line is a perfect start to my day. Here the two prime beaches in Puerto Vallarta Romantic Zone are Olas Atlas Beach and …
So my walk today offered a little more excitement than the usual. At one point I ended up being chased by machete man. Yes, you read that right, I was chased down the street by a man flailing a large machete directed at me and my girlfriend. As you may know by now, I start …
Every weekend between the months of November and April, you can find some of the best Mexican folk art at the Saturday Market. This market is located at the Lazaro Cardenas Park in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta. Those looking for bright colourful quality souvenirs will really enjoy this shopping experience. The market is …
A very peaceful place that I enjoy walking to and through in Puerto Vallarta is the little island in the middle of the Rio Cuale. A large portion of this island is a park. And in that part are some of the most lovely cats on the Rio Cuale. There are a lot of cats …
Those who have had the opportunity to visit Puerto Vallarta will most likely be familiar with the most iconic church in PV – Our Lady of Guadalupe. Every time I visit this beautiful sun kissed city, I walk by the church on my first full day. For me, this church is the quintessential symbol of …
Wow it feels like coming home. Welcome to vibrant and friendly Puerto Vallarta! I don’t reside here, however I have spent many months on this coast and specifically in this city. There is something magical about PV that continues to draw me back into her embrace. One of my very favourite things to do in …
The second leg of my journey was from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta. I flew Aeromexico once again and I can’t say enough about their great service. I’ll have to dedicate a post to Aeromexico, I was just that impressed. The haze was considerably heavier when I left the city but made for a dramatic …