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Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide: What to Know Before You Visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

This Puerto Vallarta travel guide shares everything you need to know before visiting for your first time. I provide an overview of when the best time to visit it, how much to budget (and what things cost), where to stay, what to do and some safety tips. If you’ll be traveling to Puerto Vallarta for the first, this video is meant to get you started with the basics. If you’re interested in learning more, I go into more detail in my other videos!

Related Videos:

Top Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta: https://youtu.be/zBiCy74hjko
Yelapa Day Trip: https://youtu.be/4ShBHQD9n6c
Crocodile Sanctuary: https://youtu.be/nkGenYUpP4E
Rhythms of the Night: https://youtu.be/GK_n89W2eVs
Rivera del Rio Hotel: https://youtu.be/H9XaMOUrdVs
Hike to Hill of the Cross (cerro de la cruz): https://youtu.be/LSxTbFJ_3VM
Puerto Vallarta natural hot springs: https://youtu.be/tEiaDF_uA_c

Blogs mentioned in Video:

Puerto Vallarta First Time Visitors Guide (Essential Information)

Puerto Vallarta First Time Visitors Guide (Essential Information)

Best Areas to Stay in Puerto Vallarta: a Quick and Easy Breakdown

Best Areas to Stay in Puerto Vallarta: a Quick and Easy Breakdown

23 Free Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta

23 Free Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta (in 2024)

49 Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta (the complete list) in 2023

49 Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta (the complete list) in 2024

HOTELS
Casa Maria Boutique Hotel:
https://www.stay22.com/allez/expedia?campaign=yt-pv-first-casa&aid=likewhereyouregoing&checkin=&checkout=&adults=&children=&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.ca%2FPuerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Casa-Maria-Hotel-Boutique-Gallery-Adults-Only.h21429242.Hotel-Information

Rivera del Rio:
https://www.stay22.com/allez/expedia?campaign=yt-pv-first-rivera&aid=likewhereyouregoing&checkin=&checkout=&adults=&children=&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.ca%2FPuerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Rivera-Del-Rio-Boutique-Hotel.h7119595.Hotel-Information

Hotel Posada de Roger
https://www.stay22.com/allez/expedia?campaign=yt-pv-first-roger&aid=likewhereyouregoing&checkin=&checkout=&adults=&children=&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.ca%2FPuerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Hotel-Posada-De-Roger.h3442524.Hotel-Information

Luna Liquida:
https://www.stay22.com/allez/expedia?campaign=yt-pv-first-luna&aid=likewhereyouregoing&checkin=&checkout=&adults=&children=&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.ca%2FPuerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Luna-Liquida-Hotel-Boutique.h3883504.Hotel-Information

Chapters
0:00 What to Expect
0:33 Best Time to Visit
1:12 How Many Days You Need
1:40 Where to Stay (Neighborhoods)
2:30 Favorite Hotels
3:52 Budget & What Things Cost
6:35 Best Things to Do
7:24 Transportation
8:09 Safety Tips

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READ MORE:

14 Unique Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta with Itineraries (+ hidden gems and secret spots) for 2022:

14 Unique Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta with Itineraries (+ hidden gems and secret spots) for 2024

The 5 Most Affordable Boutique Hotels in Puerto Vallarta (Romantic Zone)

The 5 Most Affordable Boutique Hotels in Puerto Vallarta (Romantic Zone)

Puerto Vallarta Travel Blog: Our 2 Week Itinerary and Vacation Guide

Puerto Vallarta Travel Blog: Our 2 Week Itinerary and Vacation Guide

Puerto Vallarta posts:
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/tag/puerto-vallarta//

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About me – Aly Smalls:
I’m the CFF (Chief Fun Finder) of my travel website – Like Where You’re Going.

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A former Tourism Development Officer who now makes fun and easy to follow travel itineraries for your next trip. Wherever your travels take you, I’ll help make sure you like where you’re going!

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Facebook Page:
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Instagram:
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#mexico #puertovallarta #jalisco

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Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide: What to Know Before You Visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

This Puerto Vallarta travel guide shares everything you need to know before visiting for your first time. I provide an overview of when the best time to visit it, how much to budget (and what things cost), where to stay, what to do and some safety tips. If you’ll be traveling to Puerto Vallarta for the first, this video is meant to get you started with the basics. If you’re interested in learning more, I go into more detail in my other videos!

Related Videos:

Top Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta: https://youtu.be/zBiCy74hjko
Yelapa Day Trip: https://youtu.be/4ShBHQD9n6c
Crocodile Sanctuary: https://youtu.be/nkGenYUpP4E
Rhythms of the Night: https://youtu.be/GK_n89W2eVs
Rivera del Rio Hotel: https://youtu.be/H9XaMOUrdVs
Hike to Hill of the Cross (cerro de la cruz): https://youtu.be/LSxTbFJ_3VM
Puerto Vallarta natural hot springs: https://youtu.be/tEiaDF_uA_c

Blogs mentioned in Video:

Puerto Vallarta First Time Visitors Guide (Essential Information)
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/first-time-in-puerto-vallarta/

Best Areas to Stay in Puerto Vallarta: a Quick and Easy Breakdown
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/best-areas-to-stay-in-puerto-vallarta/

23 Free Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/free-things-to-do-in-puerto-vallarta/

49 Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta (the complete list) in 2023
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/things-to-do-in-puerto-vallarta/

HOTELS
Casa Maria Boutique Hotel:
https://www.stay22.com/allez/expedia?campaign=yt-pv-first-casa&aid=likewhereyouregoing&checkin=&checkout=&adults=&children=&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.ca%2FPuerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Casa-Maria-Hotel-Boutique-Gallery-Adults-Only.h21429242.Hotel-Information

Rivera del Rio:
https://www.stay22.com/allez/expedia?campaign=yt-pv-first-rivera&aid=likewhereyouregoing&checkin=&checkout=&adults=&children=&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.ca%2FPuerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Rivera-Del-Rio-Boutique-Hotel.h7119595.Hotel-Information

Hotel Posada de Roger
https://www.stay22.com/allez/expedia?campaign=yt-pv-first-roger&aid=likewhereyouregoing&checkin=&checkout=&adults=&children=&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.ca%2FPuerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Hotel-Posada-De-Roger.h3442524.Hotel-Information

Luna Liquida:
https://www.stay22.com/allez/expedia?campaign=yt-pv-first-luna&aid=likewhereyouregoing&checkin=&checkout=&adults=&children=&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.ca%2FPuerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Luna-Liquida-Hotel-Boutique.h3883504.Hotel-Information

Chapters
0:00 What to Expect
0:33 Best Time to Visit
1:12 How Many Days You Need
1:40 Where to Stay (Neighborhoods)
2:30 Favorite Hotels
3:52 Budget & What Things Cost
6:35 Best Things to Do
7:24 Transportation
8:09 Safety Tips


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READ MORE:

14 Unique Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta with Itineraries (+ hidden gems and secret spots) for 2022:
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/day-trips-from-puerto-vallarta/

The 5 Most Affordable Boutique Hotels in Puerto Vallarta (Romantic Zone)
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/best-boutique-hotel-puerto-vallarta/

Puerto Vallarta Travel Blog: Our 2 Week Itinerary and Vacation Guide
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/puerto-vallarta-travel-blog/

Puerto Vallarta posts:
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/tag/puerto-vallarta//

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About me - Aly Smalls:
I'm the CFF (Chief Fun Finder) of my travel website - Like Where You're Going.
https://likewhereyouregoing.com/

A former Tourism Development Officer who now makes fun and easy to follow travel itineraries for your next trip. Wherever your travels take you, I'll help make sure you like where you're going!

My free travel and destination guides focus on unique & fresh itineraries - showcasing Canada, USA, Mexico and a bit of Europe.

Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/likewhereyouregoing/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/alysmalls_yt/

#mexico #puertovallarta #jalisco

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Some of my videos contain affiliate links meaning I may make a small commission if you make a qualifying purchase. I only share products, services and experiences I use, love and trust. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

MUSIC:
I use Epidemic Sound for my music
Sign up for a free 30 day trial
https://share.epidemicsound.com/3h53ji

Business inquiries:
[email protected]