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Hi gang...
First timer here..going to PV in March...any and all help will be rewarded with stacks of presents...!!! Well, maybe not, but sure
will appreciate it! Thanks, destinydave

Dont stay at the Melia - see my trip report

Seriously - Do ride the buses, just not late at night
Do take a tour
Do take a waterproof sunscreen
Dont go all inclusive if you stay in town, unless you never plan to leave the hotel...

ATM withdrawls are safer that cash or travelrs checks. I got 1000 pesos for 86 dollars.

Hope that helps

Dave,
Just enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
I would also agree about ATM withdrawals. Easy since they are all over and your fees are nominal.
As a first timer do take a Vallarta Adventures Safari tour (all day, maybe 60-70 $) well worth it. Their dolphin swim is a great experience too.
If you have kids pack some of their old clothes, books, toys in your suitcase to drop off at a local orphanage (Casa Hogar is very close to the airport-north) or give to your hotel maid. I did this last month on our trip. Not only do you feel good, but then you will have all that room in your suitcase for all the gifts you will give to me. Ha Ha Ha!
I stayed out near Bucerias, and although that was a great place, next time I will stay in closer to downtown and have a totally different experience.
Hope you have a great time!!
Ellen

Oh, as a first timer, try not to do everything in this trip.
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first of all RELAX just have good time... share your time with the people of Vallarta... you will find them warm and loving people... and if you treat them right with respect etc... you will not have a problem in the world down there... we have been coming down for 12 yrs now... and we just love the city....

Well Stew, I will confess I own more than my share of Mexican blankets and Puerto Vallarta beach towels!

We are leaving on Friday and staying at the Rio Jalisco. I had heard nothing good about it. What have you heard?