r/puertovallarta

Just arrived a couple days ago and the Reminence from the cartel takeover are still visible. Down in the romantic zone three of the XOXO are still boarded up. The burn marks on the building go up past the second floor, not quite to the top of the third floor, but it had to be a pretty scary time. Streets are at 20% of the past street population. So far the restaurants we’ve been to are all open and have had many full tables. I’m glad to see that the expats that live here are doing their best to make sure the restaurants make it. The atmosphere is a little different. Feels safe. The merchants outnumber the visitors so they are a little more aggressive than they were 6 months ago.

I really should have asked about this before hitting "confirm" on the booking...

In a few weeks, I am going solo to PV for a week. What is the safety like around there for a 40 year old woman? I'm street smart where I live, but I have never traveled solo to Mexico before and I could use some tips.

I am staying about 10 mins from the airport in what looks like a super touristy area. Anything I should know about?

Thanks!

Planning a move next month from Versalles to the Marina, and in need of a moving service if anyone can recommend one? about a dozen furniture pieces, some art, and misc boxes.

Vamos en camino al aeropuerto hacia PV y no me preparé con nada.

Mi esposo va a estar en su mayoría del tiempo en un torneo de golf con amigos y tenemos ya eventos dos noches, pero el resto del tiempo estaré libre.

Que me pueden recomendar? Estoy abierta a todo. Me encanta relajarme, conocer la cultura, y aparte voy sin mi hijo por primera vez!

Hasta ahorita mi plan es ahorrar en gastos lo mas posible.

Nos vamos a cruzar la calle para tomar uber y le pediremos que se pare en La Comer un tiempo a comprar aguas y desayunos ligeros antes de llevarnos al hotel.

Ya llegando, estoy en ceros. Que hago primero? Que recomendaciones tienen para aprovechar mi tiempo al máximo?

Gracias de antemano!

Hello,

I am traveling with my family the first week of June - we will have 7 adults and 6 kids ages 2 - 6. We are hoping to venture outside our resort to snorkel, see wildlife, do a short hike or enjoy the jungle/mountains, etc.
Does anyone have any recommendations for us? Any must sees? We have kids still used to napping so we are hoping for morning/early afternoon excursions vs. all day.

Thank you!