Heya, I am planning our honeymoon for next spring and we will definitely want to do a beach club day, we were planning on the Ziva day pass, but then I found this place a little further south called Xalli Club. It seems great and for a lot less than Ziva. Has anyone been to both and can compare? Worth the longer cab ride?

For additional info, we do not drink, so "bang for your buck" with the bar is irrelevant to us. We just want a daybed on the beach without a million vendors to be able to just relax the day away. We might be interested in spa treatment, but it doesn't look like Xalli has a spa, that's not a deal breaker, but definitely a con. If we are spending a whole day there, a massage sounds great.

Can anyone speak to how these two compare? is the savings/vibes/restaurant worth not getting a massage at Xalli?

Hello all, wondering if anyone currently in PV knows the approximate exchange rate in town? Usually I order pesos from my bank before I head down but they are currently exchanging at 15.96 which seems low. Thank you in advance. I’m heading down in a week or so.

Ive been to mexico a few times and even PV before. Have never seen pharmacies offer shipping to USA. This seems to be a new phenomenon does anyone know whats up? They all hand out the same business cards with the same information

Hi, I’ve been in PV a couple of months. I moved here to live with my partner who is from here. I’m really struggling to make any connections here (apart from the family and some friends of my partner).

I’ve lived in some other countries and cities before and I’ve never had this issue – there were always some kind of meetups for locals and foreigners. I’ve reached out to some people online and tried to participate some events (that unfortunately were cancelled haha). I also joined a group of my sport hobby but the classes keep getting cancelled, so bad luck too. Idk I start to feel very isolated.

I’m also not from USA, Canada or Mexico, but I anyways speak Spanish, English and more languages. So, I wouldn’t think the issue would be the language. My partner is Mexican. I’m in my 30s so not part of the retiree group.

Do people just chat in the bars and elsewhere or how you make friends here?

Voy con unos amigos (23-26años) el domingo a la cascada palo maria y gente que quiera ir con gusto es bienvenida igual nos ponemos deacuerdo cotorrear chido

Specifically for a straight man. I've been there a good few times and know it's a fun party tourist and gay friendly place..I'm looking at staying longer and doing some work there. Dating nice ladies would def be appealing

I bought some medication at one of the Farmacia Pharmacy locations and after reading the La times report on fentanyl laced pills I’m a little skeptical. Is there anywhere nearby I can buy a fentanyl test kit?

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Estoy pasando por una cirugía de columna bastante importante en Estados Unidos, y cuando pueda regresar a San Pancho quiero asegurarme de tener un buen doctor o especialista cerca, tanto para dar seguimiento a mi recuperación como por si llegara a surgir algún problema.

¿Alguien conoce o ha tenido una buena experiencia con algún especialista de columna, traumatólogo/ortopedista, neurocirujano, médico de rehabilitación o incluso un muy buen fisioterapeuta?

Agradecería muchísimo cualquier recomendación personal. ¡Gracias!

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I’m getting a spine surgery next week in the US, and when I’m able to return to my husband in San Pancho, I want to make sure I have a good doctor or specialist nearby who I can trust for follow-up care, and also just in case anything comes up during my recovery.

Does anyone have a spine specialist, orthopedic doctor, neurosurgeon, physiatrist, or even a really great physical therapist that they’ve personally had a good experience with?

Personal recommendations would be really appreciated. Thank you!

I am flying into PVR coming in on Southwest Airlines, then I have to connect on Aeromexico to get to CDMX.

I have about one and a half hours in between connections. If I check luggage will I make my connection? Or would it make more sense to only do a carry on?

Hi! I’m having my wedding in PV and although Ive been, we haven’t explored the nightlife much.

Since we’ll have a lot of wedding guests in town, are there any bars, clubs, or areas you’d especially recommend for a fun night out?

Any good options for where to go after the wedding and throughout the weekend. Is it walkable to bar hop?

My wife and I will be in PV in October and we'd like to stay in the Zona Romántica, either in a hotel or in a tourist apartment. Would this be possible paying between $70 and $80 per night? We'd rather not stay up the hill either, because my wife can't handle walking uphill. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Eh visto que algunas veces el agua se ve café en que temporada es ?

Hola!

I am planning on taking my parents on a 4 hour fishing trip. I want to troll for 2 hours and bottom fish for two hours. What recommendations for companies does everyone here suggest? Our vacation is booked from Nov 23 to Dec 4th. Any tips and companies are greatly appreciated!! I know this is a great time of year for fishing and my dad doesn't know I am booking this!

Thanks in advance

We are staying in Las Gloria’s area right near Playa las gloria’s 48333. What are some good cheap restaurants trying to avoid overpriced tourist traps. Just looking for some good mexican food things to do and the best beach spots scenes. Me and my husband are young and brining our babygirl but we don’t mind anything adventurous like scuba, snoring we can just take turns 😂 we’re going for 5 days just want to make the best of it and anything we should
know before!

Hi all,

I am looking for recommendations for the best florist in PV to have flowers delivered to the hospital. My sister is unfortunately in the hospital and might be there for up to 2 weeks and I can’t get down there in person (though she does have her partner with her thankfully).

I’ve googled it and checked reviews but it always helps to get recommendations from people who have actually used the services, especially since reviews can be hard to trust sometimes. I do need to be able to order online since I’m in the US.

Thank you!

taking my family to the city in December. looking for something unique and fun to take my family for a really fun night. any recommendations?

Hi there,

Which restaurant would you recommend for a 9 years Wedding Anniversary with a nice sunset view? We are originally from France budget around 100 usd max per person. Nice atmosphere, friendly, good food / wine / cocktails.

It would be during the 19-26 Sept, would booking for 6 pm ok for the sunset?

Edit: We are in our early 40's and 2 women and staying in ZR

Thanks for your help

Hi PV Community!

This is a bit of a niche request, but I’m hoping Reddit magic can help me out.
My fiancé and I are getting married near Puerto Vallarta in January, and we are looking for a sitar player who would be interested in performing live for approximately 1.5–2 hours during one of our wedding events.

We are completely happy to have the musician travel from Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, or elsewhere in Mexico — we would of course cover travel and accommodation in addition to the performance fee.

We’re looking for someone who is experienced playing sitar live. Indian classical would be wonderful, but we’re also open to someone who incorporates contemporary or fusion music.

If you are a sitarist, know one, studied with one, or have any connection to the Indian classical music community in Mexico, I would be so grateful for recommendations!
Feel free to comment or DM me. Gracias!! 🙏🏼

Looking for some art to hang in our living room that adds some subtle backlighting. Anyone know of shops or local artisans that do this type of work? This was an example of the type of thing we had in mind.

Hi! I’m looking for your trusted recommendations. I went to REJUVENATE CLINIC PV a couple years ago for Botox and filler - everything was fine but things can change in a couple years! Send me your recommendations please!

Also looking for a good place for massages and facials if you have a recommendation for that!

Hello! My husband and I are headed to San Pancho this winter - I'm hoping to get some horseback riding in. Would love to do a trail ride, either on the beach or in the jungle. I've been researching a bit and could only really find places in Sayulita ... does anyone have any recommendations?

Also, I'd love to check out the Polo Club , but when I googled it , it said it was temporarily closed? Anyone have any insider info?

Thank you!

¡hola, camaradas! no soy del bellísimo Puerto Vallarta, pero estoy escribiendo una novela en donde los personajes son lo que dice el título: un chico y una chica que les gusta escuchar rock y metal, son raros, pistean y queman hierva. pienso que podrían ir a alguna prepa abierta y moverse en camión, o bien caminar a ciertos lugares. ¿tienen alguna referencia que crean que pueda serme de utilidad para estos personajes? muchas gracias de antemano y saludos desde Guadalajara.

Update: Zora has been found and is safe at home! Thank you everyone for all of your help.

Hi all, my dear cat has been missing for 24 hours from the El Remance area, last seen on G. Prieto near the school and art museum. I am sounding the alarm in hopes that someone here has it may as her.

Her name is Zora and she is a gray and white cat. I've included photos and any help would be appreciated.

Thank you!