Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Tips - Best of Romantic Zone! Where to eat/what to do/where to stay in PV MX

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is officially one of our new favorite cities in the world! We visited in February 2022. With so many things to see and do, great beaches, and places to stay, we will definitely be back to Puerto Vallarta in the near future!
We flew into Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), rented our car from City Rental Car, and had a great experience. If we’re being honest, we would love to have a rental property here one day!
In this video, we explore our favorite hidden gems of the Romantic Zone and talk about where to stay and what to eat and do. We plan to continue our annual visit to this wonderful city. Let us know your favorite places in PV!! :)
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Airbnb/Rental Car/Zones of Puerto Vallarta
3:18 - Shopping
5:40 - Restaurants
8:08 - Beaches
9:40 - Bargaining/Haggling
11:10 - Whale Watching
12:19 - Desserts
14:45 - Closing/Outro
Find more information about the city zones here:
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[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

We are so excited to go back to Puerto Vallarta in February again! What do you want to see more of the next time we go? Let us know!

[@toolrocks10]

Went twice last year. Going again June 18th, I know there are places in mexico with better beaches. But vallarta has a charm that hooked me. May even buy a place there soon. I notice you guys fly Southwest? Is that right? Didn't know they flew there.

[@krusty6246]

I’m glad you mentioned about not swimming with the Dolphins in an enclosed area. Dolphins should be free in their ocean not enslaved in a small pool. I agree about the fantastic food choices in town especially the street taco stands.

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Absolutely! We're passionate about protecting wildlife and eating good food :)

[@pearlsoriano610]

Thanks for mapping everything out, so helpful!

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

You're welcome!! Happy to help! Enjoy your trip :)

[@monicaflint1082]

This is awesome!!! 👏👏

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Thank you Monica!

[@RobinBuckleyPhotographer]

Love your vibe and information!

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Thanks Robin! Glad you liked it 😊

[@BlakePSmith-kc2jy]

Thanks guys!! Really appreciate you

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Any time! Enjoy your trip! :)

[@jairoserrano2549]

I came across your video on the Puerto Vallarta page on Facebook and just subscribed! We’re from Decatur, Alabama and love to travel also (my wife is a flight attendant) and Puerto Vallarta is one of our favorite destinations! I’m from Veracruz, Mexico and our biggest motivation to go somewhere is always the FOOD 😂😂 would love to chat with y’all more about traveling!

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Jairo! Thanks so much for subscribing! SAME we love food and are always excited to try new things all over the world! Tom ate a cricket there last year 😂

[@timelesstravelclub6240]

I see you Two And A Half Voyagers. You covered a lot! We appreciate the work. I agreed with about 95% of everything you said so bravo! Looking forward to future videos.

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Of course! Thanks for watching! :)

[@ginanelms72]

Thank you for the great and very informative video!

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eguerrero69eg]

I really like the way you explained things about Vallarta I have been there once and I liked a lot

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Thanks! We love it there! ♥️

[@lauriestrong9972]

This is a great video. I hope you make more!

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Thank you! There will be more soon :)

[@georgep1358]

Greetings from South Africa ,your video is so informative and I think I might just rent a car myself ,as you mentioned they pick you up

[@kazzyburton196]

Great video, visiting Puerto Vallarta later this year from England, will definitely visit some of your recommendations:))

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Thank you! Enjoy and let us know your favorite spots!! 😊

[@ElFantastico23]

Great information. I'm heading to Puerto Vallarta in about 2wks for the first time. Thanks for the tips!

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

You're welcome! :) Have fun!

[@wastenotwantnot6754]

This was very informative. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together. We're planning our first trip to PV in November. We have an Airbnb booked down in Boca de Tomatlan. It a beautiful secluded villa with its own dock and can only be reached by water taxi. That said, we're looking forward to going into town to explore and try out different restaurants. We fly Southwest all the time. I'd love to know how you convert points from credit cards too. I'm going to check out your food tour recommendation too. That's a great idea. Your baby girl is adorable! She must be such a joy. Happy and safe travels!

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Of course! Glad you found it helpful! That Airbnb sounds AMAZING! We will definitely have more videos coming soon about converting points for travel :) And thank you so much, Haven is the light of our lives! Safe travels to you also and enjoy your trip in November!

[@tomroycanada]

Thank you for taking the time and making the effort. Very useful tips, very simple, and the google maps in the description is a bonus.

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Of course! Thanks for watching! :)

[@billsmith2379]

Just ate at the taco stand. Muy bien!!! Thank you. The churro guy was closed so I will check it out another time

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Yum!! Hope you are able to get some churros next time! :)

[@billsmith2379]

@@twoandahalfvoyagers i did! And wow they were amazing I did not get to eat the breakfast burrito place because i did not have a mask with me 😷😷😷🙈

[@karenalvarez9300]

I'm going to PV in February for IVF, and this video is sooo informative!! Thank you so much!

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Of course! Best wishes to you on your travels and with your IVF

[@dennishassler605]

Mismaloya is a bit remote from the city given there's a long drive to and from town, so best to live in town and drive outside the town. If you have a car, it's okay; however, some stories about visitors that rent unreliable cars. It's best to drive there in your own car and enjoy visits along the way. I really like Santander Bank for exchanging into Pesos.

[@anjistephens5154]

We are like you! WE are not all inclusive people and we love immersing ourselves into the culture. WE will be visiting Puerto Vallarta our first time and decided to get a rental car. What type of car rental do you recommend. Do you recommend an SUV if you are traveling outside of puerto vallarta area or down to Mismaloya or diving to do a hike?

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

The roads weren't bad! We've been to Costa Rica where we HAD to rent a 4x4, but this was nothing like that. We had a sedan both times and didn't run into any issues!

[@DreamGirl650]

Classic Norris is made with goat. You can find it in some Mexican neighborhoods

[@SgtBrindAmour]

Thank you! Great review. Are you able to done specifically on what to book in terms of rental vehicles v. cab v. uber (do they have private car options?) v. transit? I hear many different things from different people so looking for some type of advice. We have six people in our party staying for 10 days so thinking about balancing convenience and cost. Thanks again! We are staying in conchas chinas.

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Of course! We use City Rental Car. It is a hole in the wall car rental company, but they have fantastic reviews and are super reliable. They pick you up from the airport and drive you down the road to their location where you pick up your car. There are rental car places at the airport, however we have noticed extremely high prices with them. We have used City rental car 2 times before and we actually have another trip in February with 7 people and are using them to rent a minivan. In regards to cabs and Uber, there are plenty of options for both. The downside to cabs would be language barrier, needing cash and reliability. The downside to Uber would be hoping there are enough drivers in your area at the time you need to be picked up. Since we have always rented cars here, we can only speak from experience in other countries with cabs and Uber. In my opinion, driving in Mexico is super simple, gas is reasonable and it gives you the ultimate freedom if you like to explore :)

[@irvinvazquez9936]

great video! we are going to Vallarta in June! do you have any tips for places to go with kids? I have a 2year old as well

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Absolutely! Our daughter was actually with us for everything in this video! I often carry her in a back sling! She loved the beaches and running around the Malecon listening to music and dancing! :) Have a great trip!

[@lawrenceshdow]

Birria is very often and traditionally made with goat when you are in mexico. So if you want beef just make sure you know thats what you are getting. Goat is good too.

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Yes! We've learned that since! The ones we tried were beef but we will have to try goat next time!

[@viralsheddingzombie5324]

I like swimming in the ocean with sea turtles.

[@antoniofuentes8131]

Those are the best churros un the world!

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

They really are!!

[@debrarouth855]

Link to Airbnb you stayed at? Loved your mapped area's!

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Here’s the link! 😊 A great little spot! abnb.me/I1FwwwtBbob

[@victoriazhu2185]

hi guys. thanks for the great video! very informative and inspiring. Would you please comment on the safety aspect for single female travelers? What to watch out especailly and what to avoid doing ect. Thank you

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Of course! This is Courtney! There were a few nights when I went out alone a few blocks down to a pharmacy, restaurant or store. There was never a time when I felt unsafe! Traveling solo in general, just always be aware of your surroundings, carry some sort of protection on you if possible (pepper spray, mace, etc) and keep your belongings tight against you in a crossbody bag/fanny pack/money belt. Know where your phone is and make sure it's always charged and you know local emergency numbers! :)

[@silentriver8488]

Thanks for the insight! Planning my first trip to Mexico. Would you say I need to know Spanish? What would you recommend in preparation for going ? Peace

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

I wouldn't say you NEED to know Spanish, but it is definitely helpful, and you can tell that the locals appreciate the effort! I would suggest it! We use Duolingo to stay semi-fluent in basic conversation! (hi, how are you, my name is ___, food and drink items, please, thank you, excuse me, where is the bathroom, etc :) )

[@jalal1521]

Liked ur videos, we need good bandb place in Puerta Vallarta, can u recommend some pls, we have been cheated before and looking for some legit places. Thx alot.

[@knux5796]

how long was your stay at pv? im not sure how long my trip should be but ive come across a lot of posts that say 3-4 days is a good amount.

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

5 days! It was perfect!

[@louisebeauchamp8161]

Any affordable,airbnb you would recommand in romantic zone?? What is the best place to rent a car in advance??thank you.

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Yes the links for the airbnb and rental car company are in the video description :)

[@joshs6333]

I've always wanted to know if Aqua Fresca is always safe to drink as an American or is there is some you need to stay away from. Seems unlikely all the water is distilled. Have you had any bad luck?

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

We had aguas frescas at 3 or 4 different stands, both times we were in PV, and didn't have any issues! Google says that they are generally made with purified water. If anyone would have stomach issues with this, it would absolutely be me!

[@jaydentoasian1991]

Hey it me jayden I am sure you remember me lol

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Hi Jayden!

[@georgep1358]

what rental company did you guys use ?I do not see the link

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

Here you go! www.citycarrental.com/puerto-vallarta-car-rental?PVRARP

[@lusmariaramirez4181]

Can you provide the name of the Airbnb. The link doesn't take me to the rental.

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

"Lovely house in town on the 1 st Floor." It is listed as an entire Condo and it is hosted by Agustin! The "Casa Los Escritores" Building. Sorry the link doesn't work! It works on my phone but not a desktop? Odd.

[@tlachaussie]

the taco tour you mentioned says 'pay what you want' what did you pay?

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

The 'pay what you want' taco tour allowed us to pick what we wanted to try from the menu and pay the vendors directly, then at the end we tipped our guide ~$60 USD/$1200 pesos.

[@joshs6333]

$60 each? Or total?

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

@@joshs6333 Sorry, $60 total!

[@andykal1137]

What part of year was it ?

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

We went February 13-17 :)

[@JDBulkSugar]

Where was the churro guy?

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

You can find all of the places on this map! :) www.google.com/maps/@20.5892426,-105.2483527,14z/data=!4m3!11m2!2scyvgjahvQgqimFEzXdCbjg!3e3

[@sherunswithscissors]

The whales come from quite a way north than Seattle.

[@antoniofuentes8131]

Birria si traditionaly made with chivo (goat). Beef is for gringos.

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

sorry the ones we had were beef :) we'll have to try the goat next time!

[@georgep1358]

is it also not better to rather book a more luxury hotel that has umbrellas and deck chairs

[@twoandahalfvoyagers]

We prefer Airbnbs for a few reasons. We like having a "homey" space rather than a hotel room. We have a 2.5 year old daughter, so it's just nice to have more room! We also like to stay in the local areas, and luxury resorts are never nearby. Just our personal preference on how we like to travel :)

[@georgep1358]

@@twoandahalfvoyagers yes i did see your little one with you folks ,I travel alone so I like to spoil myself at a good hotel and wake up to an awesome breakfast however I agree with you and if I choose to stay longer I would book a Airbnb although I never have

[@JazzyGinger1]

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[@kbkatherineb3944]

Those whales are from Alaska. Just sayin’.