Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Port Q&A
9 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico traveler questions & answers
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Q: hello need help!! ok so we are leaning towards no excursions. Are the store/shopping. site seeing like churches, sculptures etc. restaurants walking distance? desperately need help. thank you
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A: There is a lot to do within walking distance of the port. Really nice mall right across the street. Cantina on the same side of the street with a shopping area. You can catch a private or public transport to the Malecon which is a really short trip.... Tons of things to do in PV. Also a relatively new indoor mall right off of the ship.See More
Answered by billcravey on November 18, 2024
A: take a taxi to malecon..probably 7 dollars...ten minutes drive...walk to cathedral..shop at shops..walk over the river nice restaurants
Answered by karlbro99 on November 18, 2024
A: We are also self touring. Our plan is to cab to Plaza Hildago, and walk along the Malecon from there. Two churches, the walk of statues, the Naval Museum, and of course all the Malecon shops and restaurants are along the way. We're going to continue... down to Parque Hildago where there are lots of handcrafted mosaic benches. Finally we are doing a tequila tasting and cabbing back to the ship. I figured the walking portion to be about 1.5 miles. It's unfortunate our ship leaves so early, there's lot more that there's just no time for!See More
Answered by cagey53 on November 15, 2024
A: Correction..... The mosaic benches are Parque Lazaro Cardenas.
Answered by cagey53 on November 15, 2024
A: if your a Walmart nut, there is one within walking distance. we hired a taxi for a city tour had good time he dropped us off so we could walk the beach walk for shopping and drinks and met us at the end to finish the tour. he dropped one couple off... at Walmart.See More
Answered by dhandy48 on November 25, 2024
A: There is definitely stuff to do within short walking distance off the ship. HOWEVER, PV is one of my favorite ports with the best and absolutely breathtaking excursions. If it’s in the cards, I highly recommend an excursion.
Answered by jiwalk on November 20, 2024
Q: For Puerto Vallarta, what is the average cost of a taxi from port to the Romantic Zone or Malacone? Does anyone know if Uber is better than a taxi? How easy is it to find a taxi back to port?
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A: Based on a recommendation from my guide there, UBER is your best bet. They are inexpensive and you won’t get taken for a ride, which some taxi drivers will do. You know the route and how much it will cost beforehand, no games.
Answered by Jerrec on November 10, 2023
A: take a bus to town and then a taxi back.
Answered by suekIowa on November 11, 2023
A: We just took a taxi from port to Romantic Zone last Tuesday. It was $20 for 2 people. (not sure if that’s just average price?) It would have been more like $14 if we were willing to wait for a van to fill up with other people.... Then we got an Uber back from the Malecon to Walmart, across the street from the cruise port. It was 189 MX, so about $7.50 / $8.00 USD. There were lots of taxi drivers around though. They’ll ask you if you have a ride yet - no problem.See More
Answered by NeedToVacation on November 6, 2023
A: Las Caletas don’t forget water shoes. The sand can be a bit rough.
Answered by MaggienWill on May 22, 2023
A: We did the zip line adventure and had a blast!!! My kids were 20, 17 and 13. It was a longer drive then we expected but it was worth it, then they drop you off downtown to do some shopping if you want.
Answered by salsep74 on May 13, 2023
Q: What is the port like in Puerto Vallarta if we don’t do an excursion? Is there shopping, beach, restaurants, etc. in the port?
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A: walk out to the street and grab a taxi. agree on the price before you get in. go to the Romantic Zone and wander. great restaurants and shopping. walk the malecon. taxis will take dollars but you get a better price if you have pesos
Answered by suekIowa on April 25, 2023
A: There wasn’t a lot of shopping right in port next to the ship. I had a wonderful massage right at port. You can walk to Playa de Oro- Gold Beach. It’s apparently a 10-15 minute walk. We haven’t done that yet but might next time. I’ve seen on You... Tube how to walk there. There is a mall and Walmart close by across the street.See More
Answered by annyka on April 24, 2023
A: There is the shopping area at the port and then just outside and across the street is a mall. There is an excellent area south of the port, maybe a 20 minute taxi ride, called Centro. We went to a chocolate museum there and made chocolates to take ho... me. There was also a beach, shops, and restaurants. very walkable area.See More
Answered by jessicaflukey on April 23, 2023
A: Take the taxi into town, it is absolutely beautiful to walk around. Huge beach, shops, churches, places to eat, bursting with colour and photo opportunities. Do it, you won’t regret it
Answered by deboftheseas on April 24, 2023
A: the Hop on Hop off bus is fun,it goes all the way up into the mountains and to a nice beach with a restaurant and bar. Also there are several ziplining tour companies there if you're into that...
Answered by sunseekermama on April 23, 2023
A: We've done it twice pre covid and enjoyed it both times. Definitely a great and fun excursion. Not only was the show and dinner good but the boat ride to and from was a ton of fun.
Answered by jimmyleon on March 6, 2023
A: We did it last year and it was fabulous. Loved the boat ride to the island and the free drinks. The buffet was great and the show was awesome. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes the path is very uneven but beautiful.
Answered by BCKampf on March 7, 2023
A: Loved it! Our favorite excursion after 10 cruises. Authentic buffet. Night show great!
Answered by kentammy27 on March 7, 2023
A: Yes, great sunset cruise, show and dinner. We have seen it 2 times and would go again. VIP ticket is worth the extra cost.
Answered by maryzorb on March 7, 2023
A: We heard great things from other people on our cruise.
Answered by ElizabethOregon on March 7, 2023
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