It is rather easy for tourists to travel to Puerto Vallarta by air, sea or bus. After reaching Puerto Vallarta, a trip becomes enjoyable once you know a little about the fares for private rented cars, taxis and buses. Like shopping and tours, transport facilities too are cheap and accommodating. Outdoor activities and shopping carry much anticipation however traveling within the city, by public or private facilities is also part of the learning experience.

The Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is located only four miles away north of downtown. Flights go from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles very often. Almost 450 flights arrive weekly in high season. From Dallas/Fort Worth, American Airlines flies very frequently. Aero Mexico, Delta Airlines, Continental Airlines and Alaska Airlines direct regular flights from the gateways in U.S and Mexico.

Reach Puerto Vallarta by Cruise and you will delight in the beautiful sights all along the coast. The Terminal Marítimo is docked with Carnival, Holland-America, Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean. Travel to Puerto Vallarta on one of the luxury cruises and make a vacation more exciting starting from home only.

For a comfortable stay after reaching Puerto Vallarta you can rent a car also very easily. Make bookings with car rentals. A variety of vehicles are available for your convenience so that your trip is worth every penny you spend. Facilities such as a driver, air conditioned car etc all are easily available.

Traveling within Puerto Vallarta isn’t hard, once you know a little about the fares of the Taxi’s and the buses. Lately the Taxi syndicates have worked on keeping a uniform fare for all areas in Puerto Vallarta. Thus tourists can travel safely knowing that they will not be charged too much. In any case, tourists should take precautionary measures by negotiating about the rate before taking the taxi to avoid later arguments. For a few miles, the taxi should charge from 20 to 30 pesos which is comparatively cheap. In case you visit some restaurant do your own research before deciding the place. There are chances that the taxi driver will talk you into visiting some particular restaurant, because he gets commission for bringing tourists or it is owned by his friend.

Find a “parade” a bus stop and you will see that bus fares are even cheaper than Taxis in Puerto Vallarta. Buses maybe less convenient than taxis however, buses do offer some sights of Mexico that you may miss otherwise. Most of the buses are privately owned and will look rather unique to tourists. The gay and friendly atmosphere in the buses will amuse you as you travel more. If you are lucky you may discover sights and sounds of Puerto Vallarta on these local vehicles when entertainers and singers board the bus. Tip them if are amused with some typical bohemian music or a cultural Mexican song. You may even get a chance to savor the variety of gums and chocolates on these local buses. These candies carry a Mexican flavor that you will remember and may even take as a souvenir.

For more information on rental properties in Puerto Vallarta, also abbreviated as PV, contact Puerto Vallarta Rentals at the following numbers. 612-424-5445.

So, what’s happening in the Puerto Vallarta real estate market? Are prices plummeting? is there a sell off panic?
In a word: No.
Let’s put that in perspective. Vallarta’s real estate market has been affected just as virtually every other market in the world has been affected. That last year has been tough for the real estate industry in Vallarta and there are more than a few real estate agencies that were here last year that are not here today. Prices for a property in Puerto Vallarta have dropped, in real terms, about 20%.

A little more perspective. Miami’s vacation condos of the type we commonly see here in Nuevo Vallarta, Flamingos and other parts of Puerto Vallarta lost roughly 50% of their value… here in Vallarta, the correction was less than half that. The reason? In Puerto Vallarta most homes are owned outright, most people bought in with cash. Mortgages have only been available here for the last five years or so. This means there is a huge amount of equity here, people who own their homes don’t need to sell to avoid foreclosure (foreclosures in Vallarta are rare), in most cases they are positioned to wait out the downturn and sell when the market recovers.
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All this equity adds stability to the market. Even in the quiet market of the last 18 months, prices have held relatively steady and Vallarta will emerge a strong, solid investment… as it always has been.

For those looking for a safe place to invest in times of uncertainty, Vallarta is a unique opportunity. Prices are at a 3 to 4 year low, but that may soon change. With the season upon us, sales are beginning to move again, and the Puerto Vallarta real estate market is reactivating after lying dormant for more than a year. Properties are starting to sell and industry colleagues are optimistic that we have passed the bottom and the market is now on it’s way to recovery. I say recovery conservatively as we are no where near the market we had even 2 years ago, but the needle is pointed up again and we are moving in the right direction. Right now is the time to find deals and get in at prices that have not been seen in 3-4 years. Right now, sellers are willing to negotiate more than they were last year, right now developers are feeling the pinch and are open to offers that were not even considered 18 months ago (be careful which developers though, some are feeling more pinched than others).

Wellness is a two fold objective that has to be achieved by mental and physical relaxation. Mental and physical fitness is necessary and interdependent. One can feel physically relaxed but stress and depression can cause fatigue. A new trend and a new lifestyle evolved lately with this discovery. Yoga may be the solution to physical and spiritual relaxation. This new trend has seized many places including Puerto Vallarta. Zen and a variety of other meditation organizations are becoming more and more popular lately. With the busy lives most of us are spending, we advise that meditation should become a daily activity to remain healthy. You can visit Taheima which is located in Nuevo Vallarta. It is a project of Latin America, and the first Wellness Condo. Coaching programs and center models have been devised for the members of this club.

Beta Sigma Phi’s “One Great Photo Contest” is now open for everyone. Many tourists and even residents keeps searching for the right T- shirt that features the beauty of Bucerias and other beautiful places in Puerto Vallarta. You have a chance to make classic T- shirts that people would be interested in buying. Earlier this year Beta Sigma Phi sold T- shirts at many events, which became very popular and there was a huge demand for it. The winning work will be displayed and kept for sale next season at Beta Sigma Phi’s booth at Bucerias Art Walk. Each person can submit only 3 pieces, preferable electronic submissions. The deadline for the contest is July 31st, 2009. The winner will receive a T- shirt. There is plenty of time to unleash the artistic abilities and prove your capabilities.

El Arrayan continues to be Puerto Vallarta’s favorite restaurant and has proved itself by achieving the AAA3 Diamond award. If you still haven’t visited Puerto Vallarta’s most popular restaurant El Arrayan, then its time for you to make a visit to this fun and friendly restaurant so that you may know what the hype is all about. The restaurant has become even more passionate about doing well as they are thrilled to receive this recognition.

Did you know about Las Alamandas? It is a luxury boutique hotel and of one the most private resorts in Mexico. This place offers the best romantic getaway on the Pacific Coast. It is located between Puerto Vallarta and Mazanillo. Guests here are treated with the highest standards of hospitality. The beachfront is exclusively for the guests and the hotel is situated over an area of 1,500 acres of tropical beach. This sanctuary has a total number of six villas and can accommodate 30 guests. The accommodations here are reserved for $1,800 per night. World’s elitist travelers and celebrities prefer staying at this secluded beach. Now the hotel has announced that this paradise will be open to residents of Puerto Vallarta as well, at a very low rate of $370 per night. This offer remains open till August, 2009. So plan your luxury getaway at a reasonable rate as soon as possible and contact the hotel for reservations.

For more information on rental properties in Puerto Vallarta, also abbreviated as PV, contact Puerto Vallarta Rentals at the following number: 612-424-5445.