We’re livingcomplicated times, the Covid-19 pandemic does not end but we can feel positivethat we’re on the right path and a great nnumber of people is vaccinated andconscious about how to take care of themselves. Nevertheless, mental health isvery important too, a side of our lives that has been severely affected by thissituation and we have to treat it the same way we treat our body. This is why now,more than ever, we have to be careful of what we eat, have physical activitythat keeps us strong, and yes, make room for recreation and fun.
A trip is agreat way of restoring your strenght, distract ourselves and have a pleasanttime, something we all deserve. Although we know that this crisis has beenreflected in our wallets and we have to take good care of our money so we’llgive you 5 basic advices for you to save as much as you can and enjoy the tripyou’ve been longing for in Puerto Vallarta.
Search yourflight in advance
Searching yourflight at least two months in advance of your trip date it almost ensures youto find a price at least 30% lower. It’s also been discovered that you can findbetter prices in flights if you look on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Saturdays,especially in the night time.
Find a hotelroom with a kitchenette
A hotel roomwith a kitchenette will save you a lot of money on food. You can go to one ofthe many supermarkets in the city, buy what you like the most and cookbreakfast and dinner in your room, this way you’ll have only one meal outside,save money without having to give up onthe culinary marvels offered at the Puerto Vallarta restaurants.
Use publictransportation
We recommendthat if you want to save a large amount of money, you should use publictransportation and avoid renting a car. Bus service has improved notably inVallarta, most of them have air conditioning and there’s a great number ofunits that will get you to any part of the city in no time and they passfrequently. Don’t be afraid, it’s very hard for you to get lost, most of thetouristic attractions are along the same parallel line of the coast.
Avoidrestaurants for tourists
There are tonsof what they call “traps for tourists” in Pv, as well as in any other city inthe world, but you need to know how to identify them and avoid them becausethey usually don’t offer a good quality produce and they overcharge you for it,just giving you a facade of charm and folklore that makes you want to go in andknow the place. You should go instead to restaurants for locals, there are someextraordinary gems lost deep in the residential neighborhoods that willsurprise you.
Get your souvenirsat the local markets
We know that youwant to go shopping and get a memory of your great vacaction in Puerto Vallartabut if you want to save money, we recommend you to avoid the classic souvenirshops at the malecón with gifts made in China and get lost in the localmarkets, with real handcraft men that will offer you a real work of art for amuch lower price and a full Vallarta touch.
Now that youknow how to take care of your money, there’s only one thing left: your stay.For you to stay on the same path of savings we recommend you four options thatwill offer the best quality-price ratio in the market.
The Hacienda Buenaventura hotel offers rooms withcolonial decoration from $ 1,942 pesos per night in double occupancy, while theBuenaventura Grand $ 2,886 pesos for 2 people in an all-inclusive plan.
The Krystal Grand in Nuevo Vallarta offers you a spa,activities for children, restaurants and entertainment for incredible prices inits different types of rooms with discounts of up to 57%.
And if what you are looking for is to get away from thehustle and bustle of Vallarta and you are looking for a paradise of tranquilityand natural beauty, drive only 2 hours south and you will find the beautiful CabañasEl Cielito hotel, where you can enjoy ecotourism activities from $ 1,225 pesosper night with breakfast included.
Now that youknow these advices, money’s not an excuse anymore, we’re waiting for you inPuerto Vallarta!
