Puerto Vallarta Questions and Answers (FAQ)

Find answers to the most common questions about visiting, dining, transportation, nightlife, events, and living in Puerto Vallarta — based on years of local insight, firsthand experience, and trusted community knowledge.

What is Café de Olla?
Where can I learn more about the entertainers in Puerto Vallarta?
How to make a call using my cell phone in Puerto Vallarta?
Where are the markets in Puerto Vallarta?
Is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in Puerto Vallarta?
How much should I tip at a restaurant in Puerto Vallarta?
How much is rent in Puerto Vallarta?
What is the time zone in Puerto Vallarta?
What should I pack for my trip to Puerto Vallarta?
What do the flags colors mean on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta?
Would it be cheaper or faster to grab a taxi from the other side of the pedestrian bridge at the airport?
When is Puerto Vallarta Pride 2026?
Where can I see a show and enjoy live music in Puerto Vallarta?
Where should I stay in Puerto Vallarta? What are the best hotels?
What are the best art galleries in Puerto Vallarta?
Where is the boy on the seahorse statue in Puerto Vallarta?
Where is the Puerto Vallarta letters sign?
What is the Malecon? Where is it? What can I do there?
What phone number do I call in case of an emergency in Puerto Vallarta?
What should I expect to pay for a massage in Puerto Vallarta?
Are there all-inclusive hotels and resorts in Puerto Vallarta?
When do the turtles hatch in Puerto Vallarta?
When can I see whales in Puerto Vallarta?
What is Day of the Dead like in Puerto Vallarta?
Can I travel to Puerto Vallarta with my pet?
What is the best way to find an apartment or long-term rental in Puerto Vallarta?
What are the best months to fish in Puerto Vallarta?
What are popular neighborhoods in Puerto Vallarta?
What are churros and where can I find them in Puerto Vallarta?
What is agua fresca? Is it just fresh water?
What is a Michelada? What is a Chelada?
Should I negotiate prices in Puerto Vallarta?
Where can I book tours? What tours are available in Puerto Vallarta?
What’s the legal drinking age in Puerto Vallarta?
What is WhatApp?
What are the rules for bringing medications into Mexico?
How accessible is Puerto Vallarta for people with disabilities?
What are the current exchange rates for pesos?
What are the best restaurants in Puerto Vallarta?
Is Puerto Vallarta gay-friendly?
Is Puerto Vallarta family-friendly?
Do I need to learn Spanish before visiting Puerto Vallarta?
What’s the difference between Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta?
Is it OK to eat at the taco stands in Puerto Vallarta?
Is Puerto Vallarta safe?
How hot is it in the summer in Puerto Vallarta?
My cruise ship docks in Puerto Vallarta. What should I expect?
Where can I find the closest OXXO?
Where should I go for a minor medical needs in Puerto Vallarta?
What time are the fireworks each night that I see from the Malecon?
What are the best beaches in Puerto Vallarta?
Can you swim in the ocean in Puerto Vallarta?
Where can I exchange my dollars to pesos?
Does hurricanes occur in Puerto Vallarta?
When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
How long can I stay in Mexico with a U.S. or Canadian passport?
Do I need a Visa to visit Mexico?
Do I need a prescription to get medication at a pharmacy?
Are there public restrooms available at the beach and the Malecón?
Will my cell phone work in Mexico?
Where can I buy a local SIM card in Puerto Vallarta?
Is it safe to drink the tap water in Puerto Vallarta?
What is inDrive?
Can I take an Uber to and from the airport?
Are buses available in Puerto Vallarta? How much?
Are taxis readily available in Puerto Vallarta?
Are rideshare services like Uber available in Puerto Vallarta?
Can I pay at many places in US or Canadian dollars in Puerto Vallarta?
Should I convert money to pesos before arriving in Puerto Vallarta?
What should I expect when departing from the Puerto Vallarta (PVR) airport?
What should I expect when I arrive at the Puerto Vallarta (PVR) airport?