We are going to Neuvo Vallarta in April of 2000. I understand that there is a water taxi that goes from NV to PV daily. Can anyone tell me the cost of it. Also, from looking on a map of Mexico, it looks like there is a toll bridge between NV and PV. Did I see that correctly or should I get my glasses checked? Thank you!

Dear Ken, Unfortunately there is no such water taxi from Nuevo Vallarta to Puerto Vallarta. There are regular taxis of course, or you can take the bus. At the moment the transfer time is a bit long, as the road is under construction, it is being expanded to a four-lane road. I suppose it will be ready by April next year, then it would be much faster, I guess you would probably have to drive about 25 minutes from Puerto Vallarta to Nuevo Vallarta or vice versa. <BR>The road is not a toll-way yet, but it will indeed be in the future, however, I am not sure if it will also be a toll way from NV to PV, or only from NV farther North ( I think the latter is the case ). <BR>Anyway, I hope this information is somewhat helpful to you. If it is your first time to Puerto Vallarta, make sure you take a short tour on the first day called 'Highlights of Puerto Vallarta'. After this one you will definitely know your way around ! <BR>Good lunck and send me an e-mail to [email protected] if you have any other questions. <BR>

Thanks for the info,Mary. Yes this will be our first trip to PV. Where would I book this "Highlights of Puerto Vallata" tour? Also, although I am trying to learn Spanish, how prevalent is the English language in the NV and PV areas?

We've been to PVR twice. First time stayed in the Marina and second time near Bucerias (just north of NV). <BR> <BR>The Marina has nice restaurants, but not much night life. Our resort in Bucerias had a disco, so we only went downtown once - to do a little shopping and to look around. <BR> <BR>There is local bus service that was N$7 (less than US$1). The ride is about 1/2 hour and bumpy from NV to downtown on the bus. But, it was an adventure and the drivers speak some English. You can't get lost in PVR - there is only one road! <BR> <BR>If you want to party, go downtown to Carlos 'n Charlies or one of the many night clubs. But, I suspect that your hotel will feed you well and you will stick around the resort most of the week. <BR> <BR>The beaches in NV are actually nicer than the coarse, dark sands of the PVR beaches. <BR> <BR>There is no need to learn Spanish if you are staying around PVR. Everybody speaks English. Plus, one picks up the lingo quickly. "Un cerveza por favor."

Not to be picky but it is "Una cerveza por favor". Watch the gender if you are going to attempt to speak Spanish.

<BR>Hi Ken , if you would like to book any tours at all, I would recommend you to have a look at the web-site of Royale Tours : http://www.royale-tours.com <BR> <BR>About the English in the area, most people as are taxi-drivers, shop attendants etc. speak and understand at least enough to be able to get you what you want. In the hotels, restaurants, and during tours, or well, any people working directly with the tourism, you will find that the people speak English rather well. I dont think you would have real problems with the language. <BR>Mexicans in Puerto Vallarta area are very friendly, helpful and patient, you will have a good time trying to understand and get understood. <BR>