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Inside Background
Architecture 
Nuevo Vallarta: it means “new Vallarta.” So don’t expect to encounter very many...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Health & Safety 
As a resort town, Nuevo Vallarta is patrolled by tourist police and has almost...
Last edited: 10 August 2007
Tourist Board Info 
The Banderas Tourist Delegation is located on Cocoteros Drive, just off of...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
When deciding what time of year to travel to Nuevo Vallarta, there’s a...
Last edited: 13 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
AeroMéxico airlines specializes in transporting people from over 75 cities in...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Getting Around 
Because everything is so spread out, it’s impossible to walk from place to...
Last edited: 20 February 2008
Public Transportation 
Buses in Nuevo Vallarta are more than a means of getting around – they’re an...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Though your hotel can certainly call you a taxi, there are so many of them in...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Don’t let the kids prevent you from taking a dream vacation – bring them along...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
You might think that, as a relatively new tourist town, nothing is “off the...
Last edited: 14 January 2008
Shopping 
Perhaps you forgot your bathing suit or maybe you want some souvenirs of Mexico...
Last edited: 10 February 2008
Sports & Activities 
Though air-conditioned hotels are always nice, you’re going to want to get...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Phoning home to Canada 
If you are a customer of Aliant, MTS, Bell, SaskTel, or Telus, this is the...
Last edited: 07 December 2006
Dolphin Adventure 
Dolphin Adventures is the leading dolphin and sea lion facility in Puerto...
Last edited: 27 December 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
The first thing that travelers to Nuevo Vallarta should know about, as far as...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Cheap Eats 
Inexpensive and Nuevo Vallarta are not normally words that fall in the same...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Claudio's 
Claudio's is the 2nd of Claudio's restaurants.  Located just outside of the...
Last edited: 06 September 2008
Restaurants (non-resort) 
Here's  list of some of the best restaurants in Nuevo ( non-resort).  Prices...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Eddie's Place Nopal Beach 
While the food and drinks at Nopal Beach are considered by many to be...
Last edited: 08 July 2009
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Inside Mexico: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
    The national currency of Mexico is the Peso.  When you see prices listed...
Last edited: 13 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
As of January 23, 2007, passports will be required for all U.S. citizens...
Last edited: 05 December 2009
Emergencies 
Puerto Vallarta  When a car accident occurs in Puerta Vallarta all cars...
Last edited: 25 April 2008
Important Phrases 
Phrases and words that may be helpful to you while in Mexico include: The...
Last edited: 08 December 2009
Telephones 
52 (Five Two) is the International Country Code for calling Mexico. 00 (zero...
Last edited: 31 July 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
GUIDE TO TIPPING IN MEXICO Tipping guidelines for Mexico are nearly the same...
Last edited: 11 August 2009
Arrival at Mexico City airport 
Benito Juarez airport (MEX) serving Mexico City is modern and efficient. There...
Last edited: 02 December 2009
Arrival at PVR 
Below is a step-by-step description of what to expect when arriving at the...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
ATMS and Credit Cards 
You can use a checking bankcard, credit card or debit card, and will find ATM...
Last edited: 17 October 2009
Bus Travel  
For those of you who haven't used it, Mexico has an excellent intercity bus...
Last edited: 09 May 2009
Currency While in Mexico 
Mexico ’s national currency is the Peso.  Though some merchants both along the...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Driving in Mexico 
Although Mexico is a big country, it can be easily travelled by car - if you...
Last edited: 26 January 2009
Embassies & Consulates (US/Canada) 
UNITED STATES United States Embassy in Mexico : Paseo de la Reforma 305, Col...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Phoning Abroad 
In the past the least expensive means to call the U.S., Canada or Europe from...
Last edited: 07 June 2008
Public Safety & Security 
Concerns for safety and security in Mexico have risen steadily over the past...
Last edited: 23 June 2009
Timeshare and Consumer Complaints  
The following is from Profeco, the Mexican Governments Consumer Agency for...
Last edited: 15 June 2007
Vallarta Safety 
Vallarta was extremely safe, not as much anymore.  It is about as safe as most...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
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