New Pet Travel Rules in Mexico
Just when we think we have all our ducks in a row, they change them to chipmunks! We now have new rules for pets entering Mexico, which apply to Puerto Vallarta. It’s very important to have your veterinarian certificates in order and not just the rabies verification but also treatment for ticks, fleas and heartworm. […]
What to do in Summer in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
When guests arrive to Puerto Vallarta in summer they usually want to spend the first couple days acclimating since the humidity climbs, usually beginning in May. The rise in temp gives one the understanding of why the siesta was created; midday downtime to recycle energy so one can carry on into the evening. Dinners are […]
Puerto Vallarta Safety Is It True?
Do you have Puerto Vallarta safety concerns? Is Puerto Vallarta, Mexico safe to live and vacation? There are always concerns when one travels, regardless of the destination. We take into consideration many factors about where we want to live, vacation and travel. Safety is the most glaring issue with tourists and homebodies alike. Puerto Vallarta […]
Puerto Vallarta News A favorable economy
Puerto Vallarta News A favorable economy. We do keep an eye on the economy here in Puerto Vallarta. Mexican companies, the national debt and market have all suffered, more than any other country, since the November 2016 election in the United States. Trade between Mexico and the USA totaled $480 billion in 2016 but took […]
Puerto Vallarta Security isnt a complex issue.
We have found it doesn’t make a great deal of difference whether it’s high or low season in Puerto Vallarta. As with any city, anywhere in the world, we must take protective measures. There’s a myth that thieves target tourists and are more plentiful in the months we have a higher visitor count. This simply […]
TSA and Laptops
We’ve all heard there are new regulations for traveling with laptops and it seems to have sent a lot of panic to people who depend on their computers for livelihood. We’ve traveled in and out of Puerto Vallarta countless times and have never had a problem. Sometimes we have inadvertently left the tablet or laptop […]
Transferring Money to Mexico
by Tropicasa Realty If you are buying a home in Puerto Vallarta and planning on living in Mexico full or part-time, being able to access funds from home is an important concern, particularly if you maintain bank or retirement accounts in the USA or Canada. Here are some of the easiest ways to manage your […]
Mexico, Canada Boost Security for Laptops on US Flights
On last Wednesday the Mexican government began enforcing additional security measures for larger electronic devices for passengers flying into the United States, at the request of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure to comply with the security procedure, Mexico’s Ministry of Communications and Transportation advised […]
WestJet increasing Flights to Puerto Vallarta Mexico
WestJet increasing Flights to Puerto Vallarta Mexico WestJet is adding 55 weekly non-stop flights this winter from Toronto Pearson International Airport to key domestic business destinations as well as popular sun spots in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. The service is part of the airline’s seasonal schedule for the winter of 2017-18. “WestJet will increase service from […]
Mexico climbed to the eighth place in the ranking of arrival of international tourists of the World Tourism Organization (WTO)
Mexico climbed to the eighth place in the ranking of arrival of international tourists in the 2016 ranking of the World Tourism Organization (WTO), according to the Ministry of Tourism (Secretaría de Turismo Sectur) of the Government of Mexico. Mexico registered the arrival of 35 million international tourists, which allowed it to move from ninth […]
Puerto Vallarta in top 50 gay cities on NestPick Survey
To celebrate LGBT Pride Month and commemorate the 48th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Nestpick, a housing aggregator is identifying 100 cities with active LGBT communities. Gay Puerto Vallarta tops the list at No 37 and the only destination in Mexico ranked in the top 100. The top 5 are Madrid, Amsterdam, Toronto, Tel Aviv, […]
Youtube releases 5th Pride Campaign #ProudToBe
YouTube is proud to launch #ProudToBe, their fifth annual Pride campaign. Creators for Change is YouTube’s global initiative dedicated to amplifying the voices of role models who are tackling difficult social issues with their channels. From combating hate speech, to countering xenophobia and extremism, to simply making the case for greater tolerance and empathy toward […]
Gay Puerto Vallarta in Expedia’s top 15 LGBTQ cities
Expedia internet travel has released a list of the top 15 exciting LGBTQ cities no traveler should miss. They searched the globe for places where the right to be yourself and considered equal are important aspects of the culture, laws, social scene, and employment structures. Getting the list to 15 was a harder task than […]
Gay Pride Puerto Vallarta 2017
The fifth edition of Gay Pride Puerto Vallarta 2017 was a historical festival for Puerto Vallarta and its local and visiting LGBTQI community and its allies. Over 7,000 people attended the parade which featured 60 floats, a record for the festival which also had its first Block Party. Vallarta Pride 2017 was a week-long celebration […]
Aeromexico announces new Vallarta Monterrey Flight
Aeromexico has announced a new seasonal direct flight from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Monterrey (MTY). The frequency will be available every weekend from June 17 2017 to August 20, 2017. The schedules are as follows: MTY-PVR 13: 30-1510 hours and PVR-MTY 16: 00-17: 40 hours. The success of this campaign will determine if this route continues […]
Uber announces arrival to Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Uber announced its arrival in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit on June 12 2017. Although a specific date was not announced it indicates is will begin operating soon and will provide customers with an extensive private transportation network in the Banderas Bay Region. Uber’s website and social media outlets have began looking for drivers interested in offering […]