1. Do I need a passport to travel to Mexico?
2. Is it necessary to rent a car?
3. Where can I buy groceries?
4. What clothes do I need to bring?
5. What's there to do around here?
6. Are there good restaurants and
   places for evening entertainment?
7. Is the beach safe for kids?
8. Where are the golf courses?

Q.  Do I need a passport to travel to Mexico?

A. The US Department of State has announced a plan called the "Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative," designed to enhance border security, which will require people traveling between the United States and the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada to have a passport to enter or re-enter the United States. Citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Bermuda will be affected.

Beginning December 31, 2006, a passport will be required for all air and sea travel to or from Mexico and Canada. Canadian and Mexican citizens, and US citizens returning from Canada or Mexico, will be required to present a passport to enter or re-enter the United States.

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Q.  Is it necessary to rent a car?

A. No, the bus service is very good as a bus leaves every 15 to 20 minutes along the highway--just a block from Condo del Mar and heads directly into downtown Puerto Vallarta (via the many stops along the way).  You can easily take the bus to Punta De Mita or Destiladaros beach--about 30 minutes away.

Buses are privately owned and some look a bit funky but they get you where you want to go and you are woven into the Mexican fabric as you journey. Don't be surprised if an entertainer leaps on board to belt out a song about lost love and overdue rent. Mexicans tend to tip a few pesos whether the entertainment is Vegas caliber or not.

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Q.  Where can I buy groceries?

A. There are several good grocery stores in the area and you won't want to miss the Bucerias Sunday market where everything is available--from fruits and vegetables, to dried foods, to clothing and pharmacy items as well as electronics and more.  You could say the Bucerias Sunday market is an outdoor department store! 

"Anything" and Everything"  is available at the Bucerias Sunday market!
Pineapples, papaya, watermelon		Oranges fresh to market!
Watermelon, pineapples and bananas		Fresh oranges for juice--a real treat!
		Dried beans and pasta Fresh vegetables and fruits
Ghetto blasters, walkmans and electronics		Grocery items--cereals, tea, cookies and more!
A virtual outdoor department store!

You probably will want to stop on your way from the airport to pick up some supplies and we will provide that information with your final documents.  Unless you are on a special diet, most foods can be obtained in the Puerto Vallarta area. Be sure to bring along your Sam's Club Card as there is a new Sam's Club and Wal-Mart not far from the airport.

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Q.  What clothes do I need to bring?

A. Shorts, tee shirts and bathing suites. Long pants aren't necessary unless you really like dressing up for dinner.  There are only a few place in downtown Puerto Vallarta that have a dress code and require long pants--other than that a clean tee shirt and shorts will do.  January through March the evenings may get a little cool, so a sweater or lightweight jacket might be in order. If you plan to travel inland, the evenings are considerable cooler so long plants and a jacket should be packed.  As with any tropical area you could experience rain showers so it would be wise to pack a lightweight fold up umbrella.  Don't worry though, if you do get wet the sun will dry you off in no time!  Be sure to pack good walking shoes as the streets are paved with cobblestones and you won't want to twist an ankle.  Remember not to over pack--although everyone does!

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