EATING OUT
The Bay of Banderas is one of the most important culinary destinations in Mexico for traditional Jalisco favorites to newer creations based on abundant, regional seafood.
Check out our favorite Restaurants
CONSULATES
CANADA Consular Agency
- Telephone: (322) 293-0098
- E-mail:pvrta@international.gc.ca
USA
- Phone: (322) 222-0069
- E-Mail:consularagentpvr@prodigy.net.mx
- Website: http://guadalajara.usconsulate.gov/puerto_vallarta.html
HIGH & LOW SEASON
Low Season is considered to be from May to October whereas High Season is November through April.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Outdoor and indoor activities abound. Check out our top 52 Things to Do in PV: Tours and Sightseeing, Spas, Shopping, Museums, Golf Courses, Art Galleries, Casinos and Movie Theaters.
Check out our favorite Activities
SPANISH LESSONS
Learning Spanish will make your trip that much more enjoyable. Take a class or two and make new friends as well.
http://www.spanishexperiencecenter.com/
TIPPING IN PV
It is customary to leave a tip equal to 10 to 20% of the total of the bill.
GETTING AROUND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Taxis are usually taken from “sitios” or bases around the city. Moving around by bus is easy, fun and inexpensive.
Trip Advisor: Puerto Vallarta Public Transportation
December, January & February are pleasantly warm and sunny. Rainy season is from June to September. It generally rains in the late afternoon. Spring and autumn offer moderate temperatures. Average high is 85ºF (29.4ºC) Low at 69ºF (20.5ºC). Summer temperatures are high of 90°F (32°C) and low of 76oF (24°C).
http://www.puertovallarta.net/weather/
HOSPITALS
Puerto Vallarta offers world class health care without the lengthy wait times. Yearly thousands come to recover in paradise from dental procedures, joint replacements, stem cell and HGH therapies. US insurance is even accepted!
Visit www.transformationmx.com
San Javier
- Phone: (322) 226 1010
- Website: http://www.sanjavier.com.mx/
Medasist
- Phone: (322) 223 0656
- Website: http://www.hospitalmedasist.com/
Check out the Hospitals we recommend
MEXICO INMIGRATION LAWS & APPLICATION PROCESS SUMARY
Great overview of the process at https://www.mexicoonmymind.com
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
TELEPHONE AND DIALING
To dial outside of the Bay is long distance and requires the prefix: 01, then the appropriate area code.
Calling home -If you are dialing the USA or Canada (the country codes are 1) you need to dial: 00 1 and area code and number.
CELLPHONE:
Calling from a landline to a cellphone: if you are in the same area use prefix 044.
If you are in a different area use prefix 045
Cellphone to cellphone you only need the 10 digits.
USEFUL WEB LINKS
www.pdicompanies.com/usefulweblinks
Please visit us online for a complete list of links in the following areas:
Top 50 Things to Do in the Bay area
- Tours and Sightseeing
- Spas
- Shopping
- Museums
- Golf Courses
- Art Galleries
- Casinos
- Movie Theaters
- Spanish Lessons
- Dancing
- Churches and Religious Services
- Libraries
- Gay Lifestyle
- PVR Holidays
- What to Pack and Wear
- Expats in PV
- Weather
- Banks
- Airport and Flights
- Car Rental
- Government & Tourism Offices