5 TIPS FOR LIVING IN PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO

[@carlosvillegas6113]

Your point of view about Puerto Vallarta is so different than the rest of the you tubers, Congratulations.

[@macmaclellan4]

Good tips and great video! Tip #6 For visitors from Los Estados Unidos. Don't be impatient or rude when a shop keeper or wait staff is talking to another patron. The culture is slower, more relaxed and friendly. Don't be in a rush or interrupt people to get waited on sooner. Most visitors from The United States have no patience, and get frustrated waiting to be helped. Life is short, relax, relax, relax!

[@macmaclellan4]

Your last name is very familiar to me in Pittsfield MA. We have a U.S. Army Reserve location named for Charles W. Whittlesey. Any relation?

[@laramejiaeduardoalessandro8998]

Tip #7 no gentrificar en exceso. They're gonna do it anyways.

[@maltratar]

@@laramejiaeduardoalessandro8998 lamentablemente el gobierno es el que tiene que regular ese fenómeno.

[@laramejiaeduardoalessandro8998]

@@maltratar Sactuu

[@chanelsmith1985]

Thanks for the video :) I am hoping to move to Puerto Vallarta in a little over a year and love finding videos like this. Love seeing beautiful PV and videos are so helpful in learning new places to visit when I go and what the best transportation, etc is. :) thanks so much for making this.

[@FINEDIAMOND]

Great video! I've been to Cancun and Tulum but I have yet to go here. Thanks a lot for taking us around. You are beautiful!!!

[@Vention1MGTOW]

LOL! I was a good looking young man like this guy, back in 1990, but life goes on. Years pass and we either get old or we die. The trick is to make sure you get something of real value for every year of your youth you have to give up. That way your life becomes progressively better with each passing year. You don't necessarily have to get a high powered career to get ahead, but you do have to learn to live within your means. I've optimized that down to a science, living comfortably on 30% of my mechanic wages. Investments pile up and debt gets paid down. And now I'm ready to retire (at 54). I'm taking the rest of my life as a permanent vacation, starting in a week or two. It will be like having summer vacation again. I hardly remember what it's like but I can't wait to experience it again. ♫ ♫ School's out forever!!♫ ♫

[@JerryBrownTravels]

Great video and thank you for encouraging my wife and myself to take it to the next level in life, to take the risk and commit to the adventure. I am 72 years old my wife is 65 years old and your videos are Inspiration for us to continue an adventurous lifestyle. We've traveled to 35 countries and by seeing how you take on the challenges has given us the courage to do things that we have not felt comfortable doing. The bottom line we are getting out of the comfort zone. What advice would you give us? You're doing it and thank you for what you're doing it is appreciated all.

[@Majikmind72]

Awesome tips and things to consider when visiting PVR. Great job and thanks for sharing! 💥❤️🔥💯

[@deanguy66]

Good tips. We do try to support the local businesses and yes, we do use the bus except with our luggage, it's a bit difficult using it to and from the airport. My tip would be- If you're staying at a resort, forget all inclusive! Get off the resort and experience all the amazing restaurants Puerto Vallarta has to offer! And support the live music!

[@corywhittlesey]

That's awesome to hear! Yeah I hear you about the luggage - they don't really like that, lol. But I totally agree with you, you gotta get out there and explore all areas of and around PV 👍🏼

[@YvonneMendezRealtor]

Great tips, especially the Make Friends tip & to support local family businesses! ☺️

[@pbjsilverstudio4882]

Thank you for your tips at the end of your video. I’m a small business and always try to support small businesses in my own community which includes farmers markets. I appreciate your encouragement to support local businesses.

[@billligon4005]

So what is it like in PV during the Pandemic? Hope I can get there this winter.

[@briansieve]

Dude, you captured the vibe I love that is pure PVR! Thanks man.

[@corywhittlesey]

Love the PVR vibes ✌🏼Glad I could help!

[@kaylacosy]

I went to Mexico for the first time August 2017 and had the experience of staying in Puerto Vallarta. It was amazing. I absolutely fell in love with the people and the culture. I stayed in town on the hill in an airbnb for a week then the next week i stay on the complete opposite side in the resort. The resort wasnt really for me. I loved the real experience so much better. My parents are going to Mexico again soon and im so mad i cant go this time but i hope to go back next year for my senior year or after that🙂❤️

[@billmackenzie422]

I very much enjoyed this video of Puerto Vallarta. It captures a part of the beauty and charm of the city I now call “home”.

[@corywhittlesey]

Bill MacKenzie much appreciated! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

[@cryptobuilder]

Hi Cory, My kids found your video and we were excited when we noticed you took shots in agual azul in our rentals. Love the content. I will share your video with my guests because you cover some questions I usually get.

[@corywhittlesey]

Javier Perez my man! So good to hear from you! We absolutely loved our two months at your rental. Really loved all our chats and I’ll be messaging you the next time we’re back in town! Thanks for finding me on here and sharing this video with future guests! Wishing you all the best.

[@aluxbalum]

Great vid, love the info. I'm headed down there in October love the fact you promote supporting local businesses keep up the great work.

[@corywhittlesey]

Thank you! I'm sure the weather in October will be awesome 😄 Have fun!

[@cryptonutnut5481]

was it safe when you went. We are going to riu hotel and want to know how safe the city was

[@summerhillbotanicals]

We will be going to Puerta Vallarta on September 24. I have to binge watch all your videos. Great tips and I can't wait to get there!!!

[@ErickDelaPazChannel]

duddeeee!!! Love the vibes my man!!!! such an awesome insight!! Loved it!

[@corywhittlesey]

Thanks man! Much appreciated 👊🏼

[@MissyyHymann]

Been all around Mexico but Puerto Vallarta’s home vibe is my favorite. I give all of my friends the same advice. Great informative video, I’m definitely subscribing.

[@corywhittlesey]

Thank you so much! Hope you're enjoying my videos ✌🏼

[@rodolfopatino2075]

Really good tips really good comments I am Mexican and from GUADALAJARA am living in California it's very nice porto Vallarta

[@tatin1969]

Welcome to PV! I love your videos. I'm a turgid and chef so if you have any questions let me know. I'll keep watching your videos to learn more about my town, this paradise is always evolving and reinventing itself. Have fun!

[@edsilver8605]

Hey Rafael! I'll be there late May and early June. Wondering if you have any suggestions about that time? Are there any special events at that time?

[@Hummmminify]

Thanks for the video. I found it very informative. I plan to go there next January for a couple weeks to visit family who are also going and will keep all these very useful tips in mind.

[@StevenGrahamHypnotherapist]

How necessary is it to speak Spanish in PV?

[@corywhittlesey]

Steven G it’s best to have the basics covered to get by, especially to impress the locals, but asking if they speak English is acceptable as well.

[@MrHarrilasagna]

Like the content. Looking forward to more until I'm down in PV for good mid next year.

[@corywhittlesey]

Thanks a lot! ✌🏼Wish you luck on your move! It'll be here before you know it!

[@adrianlozano2774]

Great tips and pointers. I'm planning on going to PV for the first time in 10 years i've been traveling. I've been everywhere else but in PV if you can belive that. I couldn't figure out if you're American, Canadian sorry didn't mean to be intrusive. :P

[@gloriadelgadillo9524]

Very informative and great video! 👌

[@ricardomorales3096]

Like your video-keeping it real & staying humbled

[@moonrose8735]

I will be travelling soon to meet my love of life, he is Mexican and I m indian, will be travelling for the first time, little bit nervous, hahaha

[@allencub]

Great "tips" video about PV. I have visited PV for the past 20 + years and am going this December for one month to experience what it would be like to "live" in a Mexican tourist town. I am staying in three areas of downtown, Alta Vista, Benito Juarez and Gringo Gulch. I want to experience each area to see which area I prefer to enjoy in the future and possible purchase to a house/condo. Another tip would be to go on one of the taco food tours which expose visitors to the many street vendor carts. The food is fantastic and people will understand how cleanliness is top priority for the cart owners. I plan to cook in my accommodations to experience the "living in Mexico" feel, but I know this may be difficult knowing there is a cart on the street with great food calling my name. lol

[@corywhittlesey]

Best of luck to you, my friend! You'll love the feeling of living there!

[@sloanesboudoir9549]

LOVE the music used for this video!

[@silviacastillo4733]

amazing video 👍🏻beautiful places! I love Puerto Vallarta because it conserve all the thing original about how is a authentic town with his streets with stoned and houses with roof tile ❤️

[@RonLeeA]

Thanks for the tips!! Its very authentic👏🏻. What would be the basic costs for a month (rent, bills, transportation, groceries ext..)?

[@corywhittlesey]

Ron Lee its all dependent on where you go to eat, but if you shop at supermarkets/Walmart, you don’t choose to live by the main tourist area, and take the US$0.25 bus, it can be significantly cheaper than a lot of places around the world.

[@LuxuryTechandTravel]

cool video dude. always love this type of video from people living it

[@corywhittlesey]

Thanks ✌🏼😄 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jorgegaytan3012]

i was there a few years ago..just for 3 days..so beautiful....im glad u have the opportunity..to experience it....great video..live life.....!,😎😎😎

[@carterseverns]

Awesome man, keep it up!

[@corywhittlesey]

Thanks man! Will do 👊🏼

[@paulkloster1369]

Thx cory, nice presentation , seems real and not so showy like other vidios.

[@123benny4]

Looking through Airbnb, and finding the places rather expensive for Mexico. Is there any place you can suggest? I want to spend about 2 months there.

[@corywhittlesey]

I would suggest looking just outside the city centers of larger towns/cities first. If there aren’t any in your price range at that point, I would be flexible with what time you are looking to go. If it’s less than two months away, someone only has to book one night for a monthly listing to go away. Booking further in advance is better.

[@123benny4]

Thanks for your advice. It's for Jan/Feb so I have some time.

[@MyFriendSac]

Wow we have a video of Puerto Vallarta too, it´s a beautiful place! greetings from Mexico! Nice Video!

[@corywhittlesey]

Thanks a lot! 😊

[@WhatWouldKarlaSay]

Hey, I am going to be posting a PV video soon! Went last year but have so much to say about it so making a travel guide. Why were you living out there?

[@corywhittlesey]

Oh awesome! I loved my time out in PVR 😄 I thought it would be a great place to live for a couple months, glad I did!

[@NS-hj7km]

dude, i liked your tips!

[@milaperalta8570]

Thanks for the information very nice video having a great day God bless Saludos Los Angeles California 💜

[@cesarruiz4340]

Thanks for the tips... amigo!!

[@jlina]

Haha, I was there for 4 months! And returned 3 times. Took me 2 months to figure out the busses just run North and south, you cannot get lost! Cannot figure out why no one is showing the area under the bridge or the beach where Night of Iguana was filmed! Mismaloya! Thanks for sharing, I subscribed :)

[@corywhittlesey]

Yeah I noticed that about the buses after I waited too long to get off one day 😅 Love PV!

[@Timmy-f3d]

Thanks for the insight. My family is planning to visit PV to see if we want to live there for awhile. Did you see any bands with drummers? I love latin music but, I mostly play Blues, Funk, Rock, etc. Are there many venues for that? I would probably prefer latin music given the opportunity for a change. My wife is a swimmer. Did you happen to notice any health clubs with a lap pool? How about older kids on skateboards? Our son is 15. He also does Parkour which may be difficult to find there. Were there many organic restaurants or markets? Thanks and sorry so many questions. :)

[@corywhittlesey]

Hey Tim! No worries, hopefully I'm able to answer all of them 😄 Firstly, PV usually doesn't have very much of a nightlife -- only a little if you're right on the Malecon (main walking street right next to the bay). And from what I can recall, I didn't see many bands performing, unless there was a music festival happening down there. But that doesn't mean it isn't possible to form a band and create a good scene! As for a lap pool, I knew of one just outside the PV center in Pitillal. Here's the link: www.pvscene.com/1879/olympic-pool-in-puerto-vallarta/ Lots of the streets are old-school Spanish style -- rocks with concrete around them. Quite bumpy, so not too good to skate around. But, I know of one good skate park close to downtown. Not too many people there. I only eat organic foods, so yes, there are some around if you take the time to search them out. For groceries, the two most reliable places are Organic Select and Organicos del Puerto. Organic Select has the most produce in PV. Costco is good for packaged foods as well. To eat, Organic Select, Salud Super Food, Planeta Vegetariano, Macai Superfood and Playa Detox are the best. Hope this helps!

[@Timmy-f3d]

MakingMoments That's great info! I really appreciate it. Very helpful.

[@sammysliver]

Tim Welch, Vallarta is FULL of Music. Seem several Rock Bands there myself. The Roxy is a Rock Club down in Zona Romatica. I'm a Solo Acousric Player and Singer, 60's and 70' Rock and Roll. I play all over town while I'm there. Usually once a year for the past several years. Enjoy !

[@sammysliver]

*Acoustic

[@Timmy-f3d]

That's great to hear! Heading there March 2-6. Will check them out.

[@denii_92]

What do you do for living? Cause I'm moving there and I have this issue about not knowing if I'm gonna get a job. I'm a graphic designer by the way

[@corywhittlesey]

Freelance work from your computer would be right up your alley. Or if you could organize some sort of job there that would be a great option as well.

[@maalicia2859]

Ni siquiera yo conocia sayulita! Waowww me encanta ♡.

[@billligon4005]

Why did you leave? Are you going back? Commented 9/6/2020

[@sandraquinteros4446]

when is the best time to go over Puerto Vallarta, when it's not to hot?

[@corywhittlesey]

That’s a great question! In my opinion, the best time to go is just after the load of Spring Break tourists have left but you hit that sweet spot before the rain comes in June. So, to answer your question, my opinion is March, April, May. If you don’t mind all the tourists and want it a little cooler, January should be your choice.

[@billligon4005]

Why did you leave. Are you going back? Commented 9/6/2020

[@itsyoyis2390]

Awe such a beautiful video! Awesome tips btw. Last time i came to PV was when i was about 10-12 years old. And now im 19 😪 hopefully i will go back soon! 😎 You are an awesome KZbinr and i wonder how do you do it to travel like this. Traveling is my life goal...greetings from Washington state ✌

[@corywhittlesey]

Thanks! Much appreciated 🙏🏼 You definitely should go back soon! Winter is the best time to go visit for sure. Your compliments are very appreciated -- I try to give the best advice I can! And I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to travel as well 😊 All the best!

[@elizabethlanda7419]

very beautiful place and your video very informative

[@corywhittlesey]

Thank you! I am happy to hear you found the video helpful 😄

[@cryptonutnut5481]

great video. question for you. we are going for one week to riu hotel. how safe is the city and that hotel..would you know.

[@corywhittlesey]

nk pont it definitely should be, it is a 5-Star hotel 👌🏼

[@cryptonutnut5481]

we are also heading out of hotel and you are the best person to get feeback from....after seeing your video.

[@corywhittlesey]

Definitely check out all the main sites - malecon, cathedral, beaches, etc as well as Yelapa, Bucerias, Sayulita. That'll definitely be enough to last anyone for a week in PV!

[@peggyjohnson1848]

How did you find a place to rent?

[@corywhittlesey]

Airbnb is a great option for long-term rentals.

[@jamesrobinson2175]

I like your videos!!

[@hectorcervantes5260]

nice video like the way you speak..very calm

[@CaffeinatedMike]

Great video! Love the footage.

[@corywhittlesey]

Thanks Mike!

[@ritamaldonado2332]

Where are you going next?

[@corywhittlesey]

Rita Maldonado I’ve been to a lot of places since this video. Need to post more 🤣

[@maudsmith5072]

Would you please, get information about cheap places to rent? Not in the main town, but out in the inner cities or villages. I agree with you that we should support the local businesses. it is a way to say thank you to them

[@corywhittlesey]

I was out in Agua Azul, little area just outside the tourist strip. Easy bus going into town from there. Airbnb was what I did, I'd say just take a look on there for dates you might want to be there.

[@papantzinoxoma8911]

iiiiThank you brother good video, I miss my city Puerto Vallarta, I like your video and your trip!!!!

[@Musiqman76]

I always worry when I come across an interesting channel, then I look and the person hasn't posted in a few years. Does anyone know what happen to this guy? I hope all is still well!

[@LoveToday8]

What camera do you use?

[@corywhittlesey]

Canon 80D

[@Azul-ud9iv]

getting around on local buses is good but, price depends on how far you are going

[@corywhittlesey]

I certainly agree! Taking them to the airport for example is not very useful.

[@StevenGrahamHypnotherapist]

Isn’t Uber in PV yet??

[@corywhittlesey]

Steven G they introduced Uber in 2017. It works well 👍🏼

[@ruebenarellano27]

Enjoyed your clip

[@corywhittlesey]

Rueben Arellano ¡gracias!

[@jessemiranda326]

Thank you

[@maximiliano640]

I love P Vallarta and the parties in that beautiful town.......love to Beef Dip time in January!

[@brigittemk1370]

I live in Puerto Vallarta. I hope to say hello. although I doubt find walking through the streets of Vallarta. regards

[@corywhittlesey]

Hola Brigitte! I only lived in PV for two months last year but really enjoyed my time 😄

[@brigittemk1370]

MakingMoments I hope you come back in the not too distant future. keep enjoying life. a huge greeting

[@franziagirl]

How do you not get sick ... I want to live there too

[@corywhittlesey]

I get sick every so often, maybe twice a year. The only thing with Mexico is to be cautious about the tap water.

[@ЮрийРычков-и4ж]

Soon I'm coming to Pv... Nice video and u so handsome man

[@johnnygross4415]

PV has a wallmart? crazy, sure didnt in 1978

[@Aquatravel-g5x]

Cool video. I think you've got #5 down. Living la Vida Local. I am interested in wintering down there and possibly longer. Good information. Thanks and Subbed.

[@corywhittlesey]

Cheers man! Thanks for the sub ✌🏼😄

[@maudsmith5072]

Thank you for the tips

[@corywhittlesey]

Pleasure!

[@mariomartinez5564]

Beatifull video y sooo handsome man!

[@kreskyv]

hey corey..where you from bro?

[@corywhittlesey]

Vini kresky USA originally

[@coisalinda2424]

Nice 👍🏽

[@gustavolanderos7567]

Nice

[@puertovallartainfo]

Bienvenidos

[@juanpedrolopez1848]

Hola Cory👋

[@hypnosiscenternyc]

excellent video .. haven't been in Puerto Vallarta in about 12 years. Back then, you couldn't find a decent cup of coffee to save your life. It's probably changed.

[@Popsweetshop]

Beautiful video! :) liked, Subbbbed, suppport. :)

[@allanbolte4871]

PV one of my fav areas in world, I live in SF, very easy to get to. It is by far one of the most gayest cities, thousands of gays everywhere year round many gay bars and clubs and very safe!

[@Animalkisser]

The "5 tips" come after 6:30 minutes.

[@gloriasantacruz6511]

Hi. ☺️👍

[@esclavodelosilluminatis6143]

Are you living now in puerto vallarta you are very handsome..??

[@nightwaves3203]

Seeing the town would be better than seeing you talking. Try having the town being shown with your discussion going on.

[@corywhittlesey]

NightWaves ... I’m hopeful you saw the first half of this video prior to commenting.

[@nightwaves3203]

I must be spoiled by drones :) Have a nice trip.

[@sangroncito7551]

What a tourist trap.

[@RKM514]

1.) Aprenda y hable la lengua. 2) Respecta las leyes, las normas y cultura locales. 3.) Tenga cuidado con los PDAs y actividades sexuales en lugares publicos. 4.) No olvide que es un otro pais, eres un invitado. 5.) Voy dejar el quinto para un mexicano.

[@adanramirez4804]

:)