1st timee 8/16-8/21

my friend and i planned a trip for aug. 16 and we are very excited. however, everyone we talk to tells us to be careful and not to leave the hotel. obviously we will be leaving to have a good time, but is it really that dangerous in puerto vallarta? we are two 20 year old girls just looking to go down there and have a good time. we are very responsible and i think we can take care of ourselves, but apparently other people think it is too much for us. i would really like to hear some opinions about us going if anyone has any!

aslo, if anyone can tell me what the weather is like and what fun things there are to do down there that would be great!

we are staying at the canto del sol if anyone knows anything about it, good or bad!

thank youu!

-ashley

Hi Ashley,
You will be fine in PV. Just be aware of your surroundings and remember that you are in a different country and you need to be curtious of their culture. If you are planning on going out and getting wasted....it does not matter where you are in the world, their are some creeps out there. Just be safe and remember to never leave your \"wing man.\" In August you can probably bet that it will be super hot. Check PuertoVallarta.net for more information. Never stayed at your resort, but you can bet that others will reply to your post soon.
Have fun and be safe.
Jane

Hi We stayed at Canto Del Sol 6/18-23 and it was a great hotel! You will have a lot of fun. There were many people there your age when we were there and always something fun going on at the pool. The food was good, drinks were plentiful, rooms were nice. It was very hot when we were there in June, so I imagine it will be the same in August. We felt very safe in PV. But use good judgement. Have a great trip!!! If you have any other questions you can send me a private message and I would be glad to answer them. Also check out the trip reports on this board, there are several on Canto Del Sol.

I find the ignorance of the people you have been talking to appalling and upsetting. Puerto Vallarta is safer than most American and Canadian cities of comparable size. If you stayed on your hotel grounds you would be missing a whole lot of interesting people and places.

The people who told you not to leave your hotel were ill informed. I strongly encourage you to get out and see the city. Leave the buffets of the hotel and eat some authentic Mexican cusine, shop, and soak in the magnificent culture.
The weather is probably going to be hot and humid. You may have a few rain showers but they usually do not last long and the rain is actually very refreshing.
I have been to PV several times and have never been worried about my safety. Use comon sense as you would anywhere. You will have a great time. Enjoy your trip.

thank you everyone so much for your advice! it helps! if anyone has anything else that would help me please let me know!

Thanks again!!

-Ashley

thank you everyone so much for your advice! it helps! if anyone has anything else that would help me please let me know!

Thanks again!!

-Ashley Go and have a fun filled vacation. and then bring back a trip report that will knock our socks off, how does that sound. Cheers....

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