JOYFULY

We are planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta, this would be our first time to Mexico's carriblean coast, so any advise, How safe is it to rent villas there or is staying at the resorts a smarter choice.
I appreciate your responses in advance!

cabron

You have your oceans or cities mixed up, Puerto Vallarta is on the Pacific ocean coast.
Villa, resort or hotel are all safe.

suze

As above, wrong coast for Puerto Vallarta!
;-)

If PV is really where you're heading, I just returned from a 10 day trip and perhaps can help.

As Cabron correctly states and I agree, Vallarta is a very safe city to visit. Renting a home, villa, apartment, staying at a local hotel or high-end resort... all are safe to do.

barnumbailey

Suze, did you post info. about your trip? I'm staying in Puerto Vallarta next month for a week and want to gather up all the tips I can!

suze

You mean a trip report? -lol?

I've never really done that before, but guess I could write something up.

Like I said, any specific questions, ask away... I'll help if I can.

JOYFULY

Okay, as my daughter put it I must feel like an idiot now. Well that goes to tell you we've never been to Mexico city or coast (either coasts), we have about one week in August and we're trying to decide where to go, which islands or coasts do you guys recommend. Are the waters in Pacific coast as nice as Carribean coast?

suze

No the Caribbean side has MUCH nicer beaches/water than the Pacific side.

August is terribly hot and rainy season in Puerto Vallarta. I would not recommend it (and I love PV) especially for your first trip to Mexico. I won't make a very good impression.

Stewbear

IN August I would ONLY go to the Mountain areas such as Guadalajara, The DF (Mexico City), Morelia/Patzcuaro/Uruapan or other fabulous places that are well worth the time.