Living in Puerto Vallarta

[@missfloflowers]

Thank you for encouraging video. I love snorkeling. LaSarcos national water park. Bus 10p, 50cents Do you teach english online.? If so how did you get started?

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hi! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, we do teach English online. As for how I got started, I found VIPKID, applied, and got hired. There are 3 ways to teach English online: 1. through a platform that provides lesson plans and determines your pay rates 2. through online teacher marketplaces (I call them create-a-profile platforms) where you create your profile, set your own rates, and plan lessons yourself, and students choose from a list of teachers. The platforms take a percentage from each student who enrolls in your class. 3. Go independent - create your own curriculum, market yourself, and find your own students. I have only done the first two options. I actively teach on VIPKID and Langu. I have an open contract with GoGoKid as a backup. There are tons of platforms and I have a blog post about all of them: www.gratefulgypsies.com/best-online-english-teaching-jobs/

[@gratefulgnomads]

Here's the link to all my blog content about teaching English online: www.gratefulgypsies.com/category/teach-esl/teach-esl-online/ I also have a free masterclass that shows you the steps to take to teach English online and become a full-time traveler: www.gratefulgypsies.com/free-masterclass-registration/ All the platforms have their own requirements but one almost universal requirement is a TEFL certificate. More info about that in the next comment....

[@gratefulgnomads]

There are two TEFL course providers that I recommend; BridgeTEFL and myTEFL. I got my TEFL certificate with Bridge and highly recommend them. They have the core TEFL courses of 40, 60, 100, and 120 hours of training and they also have specialized courses for specific niches of teaching like teaching English online and Business English. Here is my microsite where you can see all the options: www2.bridge.edu/gratefulgypsies-tefl You'll be assigned a tutor to help you out. You're given 3 months to complete the course and you can add extra time if needed.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hope this helps. I know that's a ton of information. So comb through it and don't be afraid to reach out with more questions as they come up! (Sorry for the multiple replies. KZbin wouldn't let me put it all in one!)

[@gardeniamontes8044]

I love when people talk about puerto vallarta ,i was born there is a beatiful place ,i hope you guys enjoyed your time there ,i live in utah, but everybody is WELCOME TO EXPLORE ALL THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACES .

[@gratefulgnomads]

We love it here in Puerto Vallarta! We're spending our third summer in a row here. Thanks for watching the video!

[@ChrisAndEmilie]

We miss PV so much and loved re-living our trips there by watching your video! Thanks for sharing!

[@gratefulgnomads]

We miss it every time we're gone, too! Thanks for the kind words. We've got lots more PV content coming up. Anything particular you want to see?

[@ChrisAndEmilie]

@@gratefulgnomads Awesome! Looking forward to seeing more. Places to get groceries, gyms, and other daily life stuff would be awesome.

[@gratefulgnomads]

@@ChrisAndEmilie thanks for the suggestion! We can definitely do some grocery store videos. Avoiding gyms at the moment (except the small one on our roof) but we can do that when we feel comfortable going to them again.

[@ChrisAndEmilie]

@@gratefulgnomads Awesome! And yes, only when it’s safe to do so.

[@JohnSmartColorado]

Love this video! We're from Denver Colorado and have a condo en Zona Romantica Puerto Vallarta that we bought September 2019. This is one of the best videos I've seen on KZbin about PV - really captured beautifully and accurately how wonderful the city and people of PV really are. Thanks so much for the helpful tips and observations! I agree - PV is a cool town with so much to do. A quick fun story: my wife and I were at a beachfront restaurant called El Dorado, just south of Playa Los Muertos pier. A huge monsoon-like rain storm came up in the late afternoon and into the evening. We were "stuck" for a couple hours, not dressed for inclement weather, and without umbrellas. The staff noticed our predicament, and without any requests or prompting for us, they produced *three* umbrellas. We were just two people - why three? It slowly dawned on us -- one of the waiters was going to escort us, through the driving rain and wind, up the hill 3 more blocks, to our condo. We couldn’t believe it! This guy was so nice, getting soaked despite the umbrellas, uncomplaining, cheerful. It was very much a splendid reflection on the kind & thoughtful people of Mexico. (Although not asked, of course we tipped him well!)

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks for the kind words and the awesome story! The people here really are amazing. We go back to the same few places every time we return, and year after year the staff remembers us. The guys at Coco Tropical especially, as our margaritas always seem extra strong there! We've been all over Mexico and have tried out living in a few other spots, but nothing beats PV. It's the only place we'd really consider if we were to move to Mexico full time.

[@JohnSmartColorado]

@@gratefulgnomads , yeah totally! +1 on El Arrayán. We really like Azul Bistro near our Zona Romántica condo. Azul is a super friendly little restaurant & sidewalk cafe on calle Ignacio L. Vallarta 372. If you haven’t already, try it. They serve an *excellent breakfast* and lunch. A highly recommended way to start your day. Say hola to Esmerelda the waitress, y Cesar the owner & cook.

[@judithaussem9993]

Fortunately I'm here for 6 months , avoiding the harsh Canadian winter this year.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Great call! I'm from Michigan and I never want another Michigan winter again!

[@Sultan88888]

Where do u stay for long term? I want to avoid harsh winter this year, but dont know where to stay! Suggestions?

[@gratefulgnomads]

@@Sultan88888 This is the 3rd year in a row that we've spent 6 months in PV, but we stay from late April-late October. High season is expensive and crowded here, so we take that time to do our nomad thing... we travel, visit family, see concerts. If you want to stay long-term in a place like PV you should find an apartment in a low season month.. September is the perfect time to lock down a place for the winter months at a reasonable price!

[@Sultan88888]

Grateful Gypsies thanks for reply, too bad it is late October. Even while looking in Sept most places were renting a room with others, i dont want that. I was hoping for a 2 bedroom at a reasonable price, but dont think that will happen. Wish i had a tiny house. Ha!

[@gratefulgnomads]

@@Sultan88888 yeah it's tough. It sucks to leave just as the weather is getting nice but we're happy with the time we get here!

[@leonardoalto6359]

Love PV! Last year, we finally made the move, we bought a condo in PV! Yes, we will be Airbnb it when we are not there. But we love PV and we will spend so much more time in PV! We love the restaurants, we love the villages, we love the hike trials, and we love the people there!

[@gratefulgnomads]

So much love in your comment! We feel the same way about this wonderful place. Congrats on buying your own place. We would love to be able to do that one of these days!

[@elizabethsanchez8093]

Hey , I live in Puerto Vallarta , I love Puerto Vallarta a lot😃

[@gratefulgnomads]

Awesome! It's such a beautiful place. Maybe we'll bump into each other some time :)

[@elizabethsanchez8093]

Yeah , I wish it

[@MrButch-ls8vl]

Is it safe after dark?

[@juandiaz895]

Great video y'all, PV is on my short list to move to. Thanks for the invaluable insights.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks so much! We're glad you found it helpful.

[@KimchiAndBeansVideos]

What a beautiful place to be. We really want to visit Mexico and hopefully this will be one of the stops. It seems so lively and it has so much great food. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks for the nice comment! There are so many amazing places to visit in Mexico, but PV really stole our hearts. Feel free to reach out if you end up making it there. We'll be back from late April to September!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks for watching! It really is a special place for so many reasons. We'll be back this summer so let us know if you make it there!

[@m-pjoanis4667]

Great video as it's well documented, easy to follow and well illustrated + personal too about your own impressions about living in Sunny Lovely PV in a very realistic way! Yes PV is NOT Cancun, it's so true! Better here in every which way!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks so much for the kind words! We're really glad you enjoyed the video. PV is most definitely not Cancun and we hope it stays that way ;)

[@javierzamora3278]

I'm coming down in November for a week and planning on retire down there in 2 1/2 years hope you guys are there then

[@gratefulgnomads]

That's awesome! We are leaving in a month but plan to be back in October or November and staying through the high season again.

[@ptwnken]

Thanks for the tips and insights. Looks so nice I'm going to visit the week starting 11/15/21. I was looking at your travels and we have run in some of the same circles with phrends and phamily! Thanks again for the great videos!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks a lot for the kind words! You're going to love PV for sure. Looks like we might just miss ya as we get back on the 23rd and your trip is short. Feel free to message or e-mail us for some more recommendations!

[@isaacarriaga8546]

Very nice video and good information my next trip puerto vallarta and mazatlan, saludos.

[@bruceglover2469]

Guys, thanks thanks thanks for posting this video. I've been to PV many times but never saw the in-depth stuff you shared. Please keep sharing!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks a lot, Bruce! There's still so much more we could add as well. When we sat down to shoot this, we didn't even have any notes or anything. We were just winging it! We plan to put together some more videos on PV in the near future since we left a lot of things out.

[@tracylauriente8657]

Love your video! we are heading to PV Dec 17-27 and can't wait!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks so much! We're thinking about doing an updated one or at least a recap of the 5 years we've been coming here now. Hope you have a great trip!

[@tracylauriente8657]

@@gratefulgnomads yes please! Would love to take you guys for a beer and pick your brains about moving there!

[@2008israelramos]

We usually go to Isla Mujeres or Huatulco, but we really enjoyed Puerto Vallarta. The food is great and the beaches were better than we expected. The snorkeling by the Arches and the jungle were really fun and relatively inexpensive.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hi, Israel! Isla Mujeres is lots of fun, too. We went there in January. I completely agree about the snorkeling around the Arches! Best place for snorkeling in the Bay. Let us know when you're coming back to PV. Thanks for the nice comment :)

[@johnspillyards7171]

I planned to retire there fo over 20 years,but when I seriously considered the oppressive heat and humidity most of the year, I opted for Ajijic,and have not regretted it.

[@gratefulgnomads]

The heat definitely isn't for everyone... We've been to Ajijic and really enjoyed it, but it's a bit too slow for us. I can see why it's an appealing retirement destination though!

[@LatinosOver40]

Traveled by car to Puerto Vallarta from Houston back in 1981. PV was just a village back then. Supper great time was had for sure. !!!!!

[@gratefulgnomads]

It surely looked a lot different then! There are so many high rises here now and more are going up every day...

[@lencrites7044]

Muchas excellente video. Gracias!

[@SideTripLife]

Great video guys! Can I ask how much you paid for your apt? I keep comparing Thailand to PV and it looks like you get less for more in PV? In TH it's easy & common to find a $500 modern condo with A/C, nice furniture, pool + gym in building & approx $50 monthly electric vs ++ in PV?? In PV it appears $500 gets an older looking apt with odd furnishings, expensive electric + $50 more for an off site gym membership? Other than that PV looks like a very lovely place.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Nowhere in the world compares to the cost of living in Southeast Asia. However, at least for Americans and lots of other nationalities, we get 6 months on arrival in Mexico as opposed to only one month in Thailand. Factor in the cost of long-term visas or visa runs in Thailand plus the difference in travel time to get home (for us, anyway) it's about the same. It's all relative. Our first apartment here was in a residential, local neighborhood about a 20-minute bus ride away from downtown and it was $200 per month but we had to deal with a ditzy landlady who didn't pay the internet or electricity bill on two different occasions. Now we live within a 10-minute walk of downtown and the Malecon but we pay around $800 per month (in low season, it's more in high season) that is fully furnished with internet and weekly cleaning and we don't have any issues with our landlords. Keep in mind that this is a popular tourist destination that a lot of people want to retire in. You won't find many high-rise condo buildings complete with a gym here as you will in Thailand. It's illegal to build buildings taller than the church.

[@jeremyg5798]

@@gratefulgnomads Hello, do you know if any of these apartments are available right now during low season?

[@gratefulgnomads]

@@jeremyg5798 I'm sure they are! Low season is the best time to find an apartment here if you plan to stay long term. You can negotiate a lower price.

[@edgregory1]

Thailand vs Mexico is a no brainer.

[@richardpaines5314]

Great insight to living in PV, I have holidayed there 4 times and love this place. The people, the culture, the food and drink awesome. Went touring into the mountains to Mascota Talpa de Allende, amazing places, the locals are so friendly. Hope to get back there in 2022 and pay another visit to Sayulita for some paddle boarding and surfing, it's like being in a 60's time warp. Thanks for the reviews :)

[@gratefulgnomads]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@aidahiser5965]

WOW!!!! What a view of the sunset!!!!

[@gratefulgnomads]

It's so beautiful here!

[@faustomoreno4429]

Hi gringos . I really enjoyed your video . I'm Mexican living in the United States . I've never seen a video like your , it's beautiful . Thanks for sharing guys . ( sorry for my English )

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thank you for watching the video! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it :)

[@ScienceNotFaith]

Fausto, If you hadn't let us know English wasn't your first language, I'd never have known. What you wrote is perfect. - Wish my Spanish were as good!

[@rickyrod912]

So very nice of you to share!!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thank you! How very nice of you to watch :-D

[@victormanuelgarciacontrera7572]

i"m from gdl and when i saw the video,, remember every year, that i stayed there,malecon, olas altas, old vallarta,sayulita, i begin to cry almost, ....i come back ,to enjoy this magical place,sure

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hi, Victor! I'm so glad the video brought back happy memories for you. I hope you can make it back to Vallarta soon!

[@victormanuelgarciacontrera7572]

@@gratefulgnomads thanks ...i hope to. regards

[@diferentesactividadesjr]

I am moving to puerto vallarta pretty soon I love it

[@gratefulgnomads]

Great choice! You're going to love it there.

[@steveandpaula3541]

Fabulous place. Really enjoyed the video. So well done! Going back soon. Thanks for sharing!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@diaadiaconanaisabel879]

Thank you guys, great information me and my gringo husband 😃are going for first time to PV in 3 weeks, super excited. Thanks for the tips. My country is beautiful. 🇲🇽

[@gratefulgnomads]

Yes, your country is very beautiful and we love it! I'm so happy to hear you found the video useful. Enjoy your trip and don't hesitate to reach out if you have other questions!

[@neillyons8680]

Hey Sasha and Rachel, it was great running in to you guys the other night! Thanks for all the helpful advice in this video. Let's grab a drink sometime!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Likewise! Glad you enjoyed the video and got something out of it. We're trying to come up with lots of new PV-centric content since we're finally sticking around for the whole winter this year! We're always up for a cerveza or margarita so just let us know!

[@kosmosuniversum4385]

Thank you guys, I’m planning on staying there for 3 months

[@gratefulgnomads]

You're going to love it and probably want to stay longer!!

[@janiewin9455]

I love PV, want to retire in that place

[@gratefulgnomads]

Awesome! It's a great place to do that :)

[@joedirte716]

Mee too... only 29... better keep busting ass

[@carolinavalero2931]

Dont wait for so long. Do it now!!!😎💃🏻🧜🏻‍♀️🚣🏻‍♀️🕶🤗🌞☀️🌊🚣🏻‍♀️🛳⚓⛵☀️

[@jeffrey7592]

Great video, love the honesty and realistic approach. Awesome shots of the city and beaches too!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thank you so much! The positive feedback is very much appreciated. Cheers!

[@jeffrey7592]

@@gratefulgnomads checked out your website, very helpful. I am currently teaching through Skyeng and italki and learning content and copywriting. We are desperately trying to get out of Houston to check out Acapulco and PV. Any tips or leads for work would be amazing. In the mean time we are using you as inspiration. Thanks again!

[@gratefulgnomads]

@@jeffrey7592 Thank you! I'm glad you found the site helpful. How do you like italki? I haven't met that many people teaching for them. Have you ever considered teaching for a platform that has an existing curriculum? We teach for VIPKID. It takes some time to get familiar with all the lessons but now that I am, I don't have to spend as much time prepping which leaves more time for other projects. VIPKID isn't the only teaching platform like this, there are several others. Feel free to shoot me an email if you want more info!

[@jeffrey7592]

@@gratefulgnomads my wife is interested in VIPkid, when she decides to go for it, ill have her reach out, thanks. Im also on Skyeng which provides lessons but trying to market myself more on italki to control my rates. You have to attract your own students on italki so you have to build your income, however my italki students are my most loyal. People like tailor-made lessons.

[@cdiaz1313]

I enjoyed your video very, very much, very informative. I am planning a trip there before the end of the year. Thank you.

[@gratefulgnomads]

You're very welcome, Carlos! I hope you enjoy your visit!

[@joegotlieb716]

We are going back to PV late November for our sixth time there. Thanks for the tips on restaurants/ bars in pv. We have our favourites but you have great tips on places we haven’t been yet so we will definitely check them out!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Awesome, you are welcome! Thanks for watching the video :)

[@darren340]

Very good video lots of info with corresponding pics. Fast pace.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks so much! Glad you found it useful. We're thinking about doing an updated version for 2021 so stay tuned!

[@michaelbarrios3625]

Very informative. I'll be spending Jan & Feb in PV; can't wait.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Awesome! You're going to love it :)

[@gratefulgnomads]

Awesome! You're going to love it :)

[@BillKing3456]

First time watching you guys and I really like you - I'll be checking out your other videos and you've got another subscriber.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Awesome! Thank you for the kind words, Bill!

[@thomasknorr9286]

Thanks for the advice. We are staying at Casa Kimberly in February. Looking forward to trying the bars and restaurants that you've recommended!

[@karenkazjefreys2913]

wow you are going in palatial style....nice...

[@troyward1268]

Great video! My wife and I go to the Garza Blanca, we are coming down in September again, want to explore buying a small house, does their real estate system work similar to the USA/Canada systems?

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hi, Troy! Thanks for the kind words. I'm not really sure how the real estate system works in any country. We've never purchased a property! But I believe I've been told that you pretty much have to have cash. You can't get a mortgage in Mexico. But again, I'm not 100% sure. One of the PV Facebook groups would be a better place to get your question answered. I list links to all of them in this blog post about finding long-term rentals in PV: www.gratefulgypsies.com/long-term-rentals-puerto-vallarta/

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

We always stay at Garza Blanco Preserve also. Our plan was to explore buying a beach condo last May but the covid thing happened so maybe next year? PV is def a retirement destination.

[@janmcdonald8108]

I love PV..... but how do you find a rental place??

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hey, Jan! We had a blog post on this very topic that a friend of ours in PV wrote about his experience. You can find it here: www.gratefulgypsies.com/long-term-rentals-puerto-vallarta/

[@joseposada7839]

I took my daughter for her 15th birthday to Puerto Vallarta and let me tell you it was a blast. A beautiful place.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Jose Posada that’s awesome! What a great birthday trip. Thanks for the comment!

[@thomasperez4412]

I would like to go there, I have a friend who goes there every winter from November until Easter. He loves it. I would like to go for about two weeks to check it out. Thanks for your point of view/experience there. Stay safe. Tom in Minneapolis, MN 10/21/19

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hi, Tom! You should definitely check it out if you get the chance. Thanks for watching and let us know if you have any questions about traveling in PV :)

[@LivingSimplyinMexico]

Great Extensive Vid! Our old video has been getting views & KZbin says it is due to being next to your video! Enjoy your travels!

[@gratefulgnomads]

How cool! Happy to help give yours a boost! Thanks for the compliment :)

[@scottowen6420]

My wife and I are thinking about staying in PV for 6-12 months, but are having trouble finding good rental options? Any advice on websites or realtors?

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hi, Scott! There's a full article on this topic over on the blog. Here's the link: www.gratefulgypsies.com/long-term-rentals-puerto-vallarta/ Hope this helps! Let me know if you have other questions :)

[@karyngraham3377]

Soo excited to scout around in Feb March for longer stays next year! Great informative video guys!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks for watching!

[@tidakadaide]

Great place....Lived there for 3 months early 2000's

[@gratefulgnomads]

How cool! I'm sure for how many things have changed, there are just as many things that remain the same. Any plans to come back?

[@tidakadaide]

@@gratefulgnomads one thing I noticed was the arches have gone dark. They were brand new when I was there, as was just after hurricane Kenna. I would like to go back, but unlikely as I have a few hundred other places to go yet (although I keep heading back to indonesia lol, but it is only 6 hrs away)

[@gratefulgnomads]

@@tidakadaide Good reason to keep going back! I would if I lived that close. Indonesia is easily in my top 3 favorite countries.

[@tidakadaide]

@@gratefulgnomads for sure, I am actually in Indonesia now for a few weeks, so should be good!

[@test777ful]

Nice job guys! You have a great website and IG site as well. I'm intrigued by the notion of teaching English Online and I'll be in touch (: M from Portland.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hi, M! Thank you for the kind words! Feel free to reach out about teaching online. We're happy to help!

[@benanderson1400]

Hey guys, we love your very informative videos. We will be there next month October 2021. We would love to meet talk about moving to PV. ?? 🙏

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hi! Thank you so much!! We won’t be there next month, unfortunately. We’re coming back at the end of November. Feel free to email us: [e-mail]

[@joelhageman1903]

Hi. I want to go to Sayulita. Looks like kind of a cool town. Are both Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita artist colonies. Artist here, on the comments. Well, there's an art gallery, right there. Must be an artist's place. Cool video. So, what do you do for the digital nomad stuff? Since I'm asking. I went part-time at my warehouse job to do content mill writing. It's not a lot of pay, but it's real work.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hi, Joel! Sayulita is much smaller than PV but both have a ton of art and local artists. We teach English online, freelance work, and run our travel blog as our digital nomad work. Thanks for the kind words!

[@at_it_again12bbq21]

went to PV for the 1st time in August for 6 days is was fun we stayed at the Grand Fiesta Americana

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hope you enjoyed your first trip to PV!

[@DianaLuckysova]

Thanks for the video. Vallarta can be very quiet if you pay a bit more and move North or South near the beach. Love the hike to Las Animas. Let me know when you guys are in town. Best wishes 💞🙌

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks for the comment Diana! We are considering moving up the coast this winter but we'll see. It's a bit noisy and chaotic here in Cinco but we kinda like it that way! We actually just got back last week and plan to be here for the foreseeable future!

[@DianaLuckysova]

@@gratefulgnomads that's awesome. Let's hang out:) we'll be having a drink at: Bar Imperial, this Friday. Sergio Acosta owns it, in case you know him. It's a small and grungy bar, but it's frequented by a lot of expats. We'll probably get there around 10pm. Feel free to DM me.❤

[@dgthrg]

My wife and I are planning on spending Jan, Feb, March 2022 in Pv. We ha been to Pv many times but for only a week or 2 at a time. Do you have any idea s how we can find a reasonable place to stay hopefully with a little bit of water view?

[@gratefulgnomads]

We recommend joining Facebook groups and posting your requirements. It's not a bad idea to get an Airbnb for a week so you can go look at places in person, but we expect next winter to be very busy so it might be best to just line something up in advance. We have a blog post that should help a bit! www.gratefulgypsies.com/long-term-rentals-puerto-vallarta/

[@mistyrainydaze1674]

Theres a great beach club in los muertos called The Red Onion ♡♡♡ best place for sunset on the beach

[@gratefulgnomads]

We haven't tried that place yet. Thanks for the rec!

[@RoyinThailand]

I'm another VIPKID teacher who wants to leave Thailand and check out Mexico. Thanks!

[@gratefulgnomads]

We're happy to chat about life in Mexico any time!

[@dennishassler605]

Nice presentation and review of P.V. where you get a lot into the Video. We go each summer and might be able to go this year if the virus opens up the town - who knows if that will happen.

[@gratefulgnomads]

We're usually there in the summer too! We're keeping a close eye on the situation as we're hoping to go back in the fall but like you said, who knows.

[@dennishassler605]

@@gratefulgnomads - They seem to be streacting out the dates. I heard a rumor that some places can pull over cars with more than 2 people and extract a bribe for traveling in Mex., but I've seldom had any issues traveling in Mex. (not like here in the USA where they pull you over if a light isn't working or something minor and treat you like a criminal). It is so nice to be in Mex. but it isn't perfect. It is, however, like traveling back in time to a better place in time. I am about to list my house and upgrading it - if it sells I'll be in Mex. within weeks - it's just a better place to live.

[@irishmike8218]

Great information thanks

[@gratefulgnomads]

Glad it was helpful!

[@xaviergomez4574]

Who do you recommended to go with for the the paddle boarding to los arcos that can give a really good price?

[@gratefulgnomads]

I recommend my friend Felix! He has an Airbnb experience that you can find here: bit.ly/2FIeBhX (that's an affiliate link so I'll earn a commission if you make a booking at no extra cost to you. Any support is appreciated! But here's the non-affiliate link just in case: www.airbnb.com/experiences/279150 ).

[@sfrances797]

So Happy I Found you two. I'm going to Follow on YT IG FB. Loved this this Video on PV.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks for the kind words! We just got back to PV and plan to make a lot more videos this fall. Anything in particular you'd like to see?

[@michael901]

Cool video, but about 'alot of things to do' if living there, maybe there's more to add? Any info about sports to practice and universities to attend? For ez: beach soccer, beach volley, tennis, salsa etc.. art university? Thanks

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks, Michael! As for universities, Guadalajara Metropolitan University has a campus here as well as UNIVA Campus Vallarta and Central Universitaria de la Costa. There are plenty of gyms to join and there is a stadium with a big track, tennis courts, and soccer fields open to the public when they don't have an event going on. I don't know of any beach volleyball or soccer but I'm sure it exists. Hope this helps!

[@emmakobil8925]

I LOVE your guys's videos and podcasts I have heard! Thank you for releasing these! We are moving to Mexico for 6 months to a year in October (but we are flexible and could come in September and we would like to sign for 6 months but could do a year if need be). Do you think we will have trouble finding a place for 6 months if we come in October? I saw that you said in a video that many properties are booked for the high season. Do you have any thoughts on if we should come in September vs. October and if we can expect there to be rental properties available then? We are looking for a house in the neighborhoods--we aren't interested in the high rise condos--but we do need to be able to have good wifi. Thanks so much!

[@gratefulgnomads]

First of all, thanks for your kind words! We've had a lot of fun being on podcasts and have thought about starting our own one of these days. In regards to September vs. October, the weather can be pretty awful in both months. It's super hot and humid and it pours rain all the time. There's a reason it's the low, low season... We've done it before but wouldn't exactly recommend it. But on the bright side, it's definitely easier to snag a place in September. If you go sometime in October and get an Airbnb for a week or two, it shouldn't be that hard to find a place, especially if you're looking for 6 months. It can be a bit harder to find short-term places for less than that. Feel free to reach out anytime if you have any questions. We'll hopefully be back at some point this year, too!

[@emmakobil8925]

@@gratefulgnomads Oh my god, this is SO HELPFUL! THANK YOU! This relieves my anxiety a lot. I think our plan now is to go get an air b n b for a month starting in mid September and try to find a place for 6-9 months then. In your experience, is it pretty easy to find a place with fast internet? Like you guys, my job involves video conferencing with clients (via telehealth) for 6 or so hours a day. I'm totally willing to pay to upgrade or have fiber installed. We'd love to connect if we're overlapping in PV at the same time, and think you'd rock a podcast :).

[@gratefulgnomads]

@@emmakobil8925 You're welcome! High-speed internet is readily available these days and fiber optic is in many neighborhoods. When we were apartment hunting last time, we just used the speed test app every time we went to a place to check the speed. It's definitely not hard to make sure you're connected at home. As far as this year, we're not sure if/when we're heading back... we've got our sights set on a Europe trip and will figure out the rest of the year later. Keep in touch and let us know how it goes!

[@emmakobil8925]

@@gratefulgnomads thank you! We definitely will :)

[@emmakobil8925]

Also, Europe sounds amazing!

[@femaleadventurer]

Could you estimate monthly cost of rent for an apartment (same quality as 3 floor apt with pool)? Thanks! Great video.

[@gratefulgnomads]

It really depends on the area and the time of year. Prices are always higher in high season (November-April). We only pay about $800 a month for the nice place we showed in the video but that's during the low season. They charge quite a bit more in high season... My best advice is to browse Craigslist, Airbnb, and Facebook groups to get an idea of what you can expect to pay.

[@Jdgarcia19866]

Great info from a to z.. thank you a lot of my own questions answered.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks so much, Jorge! Happy to hear you got your questions answered :)

[@CALI-ll7iv]

SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL 😍🌅

[@gratefulgnomads]

Isn't it! We just can't get over these views :)

[@Jay-iq6yh]

Hi You said that you teach, just wondering what kind of teaching? My wife is an English teacher here in the UK And we are thinking of retiring to PV as soon as possible. Is there much work for English teachers there as my wife still wants to work? She is highly qualified and has been teaching for over 20 years. Thank you

[@gratefulgnomads]

We teach English online which is what I would recommend as there aren't that many teaching jobs on the ground in Puerto Vallarta. There is an international school in PV that she could look into. However, I don't know very much about it. Here's a post I wrote about how to get started teaching online: www.gratefulgypsies.com/how-to-teach-english-online/ Let me know if you have other questions!

[@Jay-iq6yh]

@@gratefulgnomads Thank you very much !

[@amz617]

Omg...I teach for Vipkid too! Been with them for two years!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Awesome! I've been with them for just over 3 years now. They're really great and I truly believe teaching English online is the best way to fast-track to a location independent lifestyle.

[@brendavarga2387]

Thanx for sharing....ive been to pv a few times, absolutley love it, always wanted to move there, 4 years ago & at 60years old i was unfortunatley something happented to me & im in a wheelchair now...still with a burning desire to live in pv, but with all its hills & stairs etc....i dont want my dream to be unatainable...tell me honestly do u think its at all doable for me to move & live down their...like is it anymore wheelchair accessible now than it was 4years ago i was there, like i wonder where i could even rent a little apartment? Or is there anyone u could put me in touch with? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hi, Brenda! Thanks for watching the video. I'm so sorry to hear about your accident! I don't personally think PV is that wheelchair accessible. But it still may be possible if you live in a ground floor apartment at the bottom of the mountains. We have a blog post about finding long-term places in PV that lists realtors names and Facebook groups. You can check it out here: www.gratefulgypsies.com/long-term-rentals-puerto-vallarta/ Hope this helps!

[@juliopadilla7712]

Please visit the magic towns in jalisco there are many the most popular ajijic ,Mazamitla tapalpa AND mascota.

[@gratefulgnomads]

We have been to Ajijic and really enjoyed it! Will have to check some of the other ones out another time.

[@maxville8904]

Hey, as budget traveler do you recommend puerto vallarta? For example how much cost the average food, the gym membership, accomodations ?

[@gratefulgnomads]

It's not the cheapest destination but it is possible to live on a tight budget here. You can get menu del dia for lunch for $4-5 which will keep you full for hours. There are local gyms that cost as little as $20 a month. You can find a studio apartment for $3-400 in a local neighborhood. It's all about your tastes and requirements!

[@maxville8904]

@@gratefulgnomads thanks for the informations

[@gratefulgnomads]

@@maxville8904 you’re welcome! We have a blog post that goes into more detail: www.gratefulgypsies.com/cost-of-living-in-puerto-vallarta/

[@mgil8906]

Looks Gorgeous

[@gratefulgnomads]

It truly is!

[@โชคดี-ฌ4ง]

Thank you for posting all this useful views about PV. Do you have any links, besides Craig’s list to find apartments?

[@gratefulgnomads]

You're welcome, thanks for watching! We have a post on our blog about how to find rentals in PV. Here's the link: www.gratefulgypsies.com/long-term-rentals-puerto-vallarta/ Let me know if you have other questions!

[@worzelgummage4245]

sounds great their Cheers

[@garo52]

Great stuff..lots of info.!!

[@christina.b]

I teach online and was wondering if the internet meets the high requirements of these companies. Any advice on this? Maybe some parts of town have better internet than others? Thanks for any advise :) I appreciate your video a lot! I"m living in Mexico, but inland, and would like to move to a beach town with strong internet - which is kinda tough here in Mexico.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hi, Christina! We teach online too with VIPKID and the wifi in Puerto Vallarta definitely meets the demand. There are many neighborhoods that now have the option for fiber optic and there's a coworking space with 24-hour access if you're ever in a situation where you need to teach outside the home. We've never had to do this but it's nice to know it's there in case there's an emergency. We both teach on 10 Mbps down and 1 up at our place with no problems. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have other questions :)

[@luyzqint3760]

Hello, What is the age average in clubs bars and social gatherings, do people interact amount all age groups?. Thanks ✌️

[@mistyrainydaze1674]

Theres clubs for all ages. There also clubs that are more for tourist and others for locals. But all are fun and amazing in each way.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Yep! What Misty said :)

[@luyzqint3760]

@@mistyrainydaze1674 Thanks ✌️

[@luyzqint3760]

@@mistyrainydaze1674 do you mind if I ask if you leave there and for how long?, Also, where are you from and how your social life compares?. Undecided on moving to PV, Mazatlan, SMA or Guanajuato. Thank you.

[@mistyrainydaze1674]

@@luyzqint3760 I'm from Puerto Vallarta. And even thought that's my hometown i have lived in other places like Cozumel, California, Arizona and Alaska. If your planning on moving to any part of Mexico i would suggest to live where you can benefit the most in your job or profession. There's a big difference between Guanajuato an Puerto Vallarta. For example lots of people in PV that speak English, there's beaches, and there's Pueblos Magicos just outside of PV. Also the Ocean in Cancun looks different than the one in PV. Cancun has the Caribbean Sea while in PV its the Pacific. But in all cases each one has its own beauty.

[@johnnygross4415]

do you like the weather enuff that you could live there year round? 72 yr old single guy, $3000 budget a month, motorcycle wants to explore.

[@gratefulgnomads]

WE like the weather enough that we could live here year-round. We love the heat of summer but there are lots of people who can't handle it. I think weather is one of those things that you have to come experience for yourself and make your own decision. It's very subjective.

[@youhavenoidealol]

We just got back from a week in PV. Enjoyed it immensely. Thanks for your tips. Are you still living in PV?

[@gratefulgnomads]

Glad you enjoyed it! We are not at the moment - doing our annual winter traveling. We're headed back mid-April but only for a month this year as we're trying something different!

[@livingintorontorealestate]

Hey, great video(s). .. any advice on how to find a rental (that would allow pets) in the high season. How many months in advance does one need to book. Cheers. :-)

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks, David! Sorry for the late response! There are 2 Facebook groups specifically for finding short and long-term rentals. One is called Puerto Vallarta Real Estate and the other is called Rentals in Puerto Vallarta for Locals and Long-Term Visitors. You can also check Craigs List. It's hard to say how early you should book. New places are popping up all the time so check back often or make your own post in one of those Facebook groups stating your requirements. Hope this helps!

[@livingintorontorealestate]

Thanks, I appreciate it! Cheers.

[@scotverdin9401]

But did you get a root canal? and how much?

[@gratefulgnomads]

Yes, Sasha did get a root canal and I got a crown. The root canal was about $550 USD and my crown was $300.

[@brettluepke7082]

My wife Karina contreras is an oral surgeon in PV. Her cost is $350 cdn for a root canal and $350cdn for a porcelain crown. You'll find her on Google maps. All work warranted and her English is perfect.

[@humlocker]

So talk about how long does Mexico allow Americans to live or extended stay beyond what Mexico law allows foreigner. Did you have to get permission, what kind of visa are you currently using to stay in Mexico?

[@gratefulgnomads]

Mexico allows Americans and most other nationalities to stay for 6 months without a visa. You would need to get a visa or residency if you wanted to stay longer than that. We can only stay in our place here for 6 months of the year so that works out fine for us. Your time in the country resets every time you go out and come back. So if we go back to the States for a week, we get 6 more months when we come back to Mexico.

[@cullen406]

How much was the second apartment there? Thanks!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Hi, Jennifer! You can find the details about the costs of living here in our blog post: www.gratefulgypsies.com/cost-of-living-in-puerto-vallarta/ Let me know if you have other questions!

[@pamelagarza2815]

I don’t think you mentioned how much that Airbnb was for six months ?? We are retired thinking of moving to p v from Campeche Mexico ..

[@gratefulgnomads]

So we found a place on Airbnb originally that was about $300 for a month. We decided to stay and paid 3 months up front, which worked out to $200/month. Since we moved to a much nicer place, we've been paying around $800/month. Keep in mind we stay here in "low season" when prices are much lower. They jump real high from November-March, so the best deals are when you sign a year-long lease over the summer.

[@cesarruiz4340]

Love it!!

[@misito27]

Will be there in January, any vegan restaurants?

[@gratefulgnomads]

Some places with vegetarian/vegan food that we like are Planeta Vegetariano and the Green Place. There are quite a few others as well!

[@ianinvancouverbc]

you didnt mention how much you are paying for the 2nd place for the 6 months

[@gratefulgnomads]

Sorry we thought we mentioned that! We have paid around $800 per month for that place on a 6-month agreement. Keep in mind this is during the low season. Places cost a lot more in the nicer months, especially if you only book for a few weeks to a month.

[@cknibler5575]

I will be there next week---- with my wife and I --- maybe we will bump into you guys !!!--...

[@gratefulgnomads]

We're not there right now! That's too bad. Hope you have an amazing time! Let me know if you need recommendations on things to do :)

[@manuelravize6013]

Y’all should connect with kinetic kennons they also live in PV and are really nice! They have a KZbin channel as well :)

[@gratefulgnomads]

I've actually written a blog post for them! I thought they left PV for Mexico City though...

[@luyzqint3760]

@@gratefulgnomads They are back in PV and they just bought a taco stand.

[@cadreamer98]

How much and how did you find your current place?

[@gratefulgnomads]

We found it through Airbnb. They have different prices for low and high season and based on length of stay. We have a blog post about finding quality rentals in PV: www.gratefulgypsies.com/long-term-rentals-puerto-vallarta/

[@ehtinetravel7992]

Hows the internet is it fast? Is it included in the rent ?

[@gratefulgnomads]

There is fiber optic available in many areas now, so the internet is generally quite good here. It's been included in the rent in all 3 places we've lived here so far. Hope that helps!

[@ehtinetravel7992]

@@gratefulgnomads thanks for your time to reply wish you have a wonderful year merci

[@JohnSmartColorado]

We have fiber optic coming into our condo and the speed (checked on speedtest.net) averages around 90 Mbps. I've been on many remote video calls with colleagues in the U.S. and never had a connectivity issue. I heard from a friend in another part of Mexico saying that he had difficulty with reliable service. But it seems pretty good in PV.

[@mdd1476]

How much rent bro?

[@gvbalajee]

I wanted to settle in Mexico, can you guide me

[@gratefulgnomads]

We're happy to give you some advice but we haven't actually settled ourselves. We spend 4-6 months of the year here and travel elsewhere for the rest of the year. My first piece of advice would be to make a list of places you might like to live and take a trip to check it out and see how you like it. :)

[@alexfranco3879]

Just go purple are friendly

[@NomadShifu]

Puerto Vallarta overall is a safe place, where you can enjoy fun in the sun, if you take a few simple precautions.

[@gratefulgnomads]

It sure is!

[@accomplishedtheory9502]

Did you ever feel unsafe in that apartment or the surrounding area?

[@gratefulgnomads]

Nope! We've never once felt unsafe :)

[@PvSPAPuertoVallarta]

Bienvenidos!!

[@gratefulgnomads]

Gracias!

[@rubentrejo9397]

I use Nvidia boradcas to cancel out the Vallarta noise when working

[@gratefulgnomads]

Thanks for the tip!

[@rubentrejo9397]

@@gratefulgnomads Let me know if it works for you.

[@johnnygross4415]

snoreling and fishing would be great things to do

[@gratefulgnomads]

Yep, those are very popular activities here!

[@orange70383]

This is frustrating, I used to love to travel to Central and South American countries, especially Bolivia, but on my last trip I had complications coming home at the Nogales border and now my passport is no more.

[@gratefulgnomads]

Sorry to hear that :(

[@joseposada7839]

Make sure you visit the old part of Puerto Vallarta .

[@gratefulgnomads]

Yes! It's beautiful and so colorful.

[@naomierkan]

How is the salsa dancing?

[@gratefulgnomads]

It's not really our thing but there is a Cuban bar on the Malecon that has live music and dancing when there isn't a raging pandemic.

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

Are you guys still living there?

[@gratefulgnomads]

We are in the US at the moment but are going back in November for a bit!

[@edgregory1]

Night of the iguana. The film that kick started tourism there.