sharlag
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I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
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Location: Kansas
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Post by sharlag on Jan 22, 2020 20:56:30 GMT
My sis wants to parasail and do a beach horseback ride.
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cakediva
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Making the world a sweeter place one cake at a time!
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Location: Fergus, Ontario
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Post by cakediva on Jan 22, 2020 21:21:04 GMT
Ok this is going back 25 years - but we had our honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta (ok Nuevo Vallarta just the other side of Puerto lol).
Our only excursion was a day shopping trip on a bus, and lunch was at this amazing seafood restaurant in the jungle. Their claim to fame was that it was where Predator was filmed.
This place had no electricity, so it was all grilled. We had THE best seafood lunch I think I've ever had.
That's all I've got!
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Post by malibou on Jan 22, 2020 21:23:47 GMT
I've got nothing, but wishes for a magnificent time. You deserve it.
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valincal
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Post by valincal on Jan 22, 2020 21:46:06 GMT
Walk along the Malecón...there are a lot of cool sculptures. The Church of our Lady of Guadalupe is very pretty and close to the Malecón. Downtown PV has some decent shopping and many good restaurants. Try to find one with a patio overlooking Banderas Bay...PV has spectacular sunsets.
You can ride horses up to a waterfall at Yelapa. They have parasailing in the bay there as well.
Have a great time! It’s a fun place to go.
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sharlag
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I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
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Location: Kansas
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Post by sharlag on Jan 22, 2020 22:11:56 GMT
We *DO* plan to walk the Malecon. One thing about the parasailing: for tandem (2 people on one line), the weight limit is 300 lbs total. So my sis and I won't be able to do it together.  |
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danceswithtrolls
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Location: Alberta, Canada
Jul 7, 2014 1:13:40 GMT
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Post by danceswithtrolls on Jan 22, 2020 23:28:03 GMT
Rhythm of the night was AMAZING!! Would totally do that again.
Vista Grill, now El Dorado Restaurant(according to google),had amazing views of the city at sunset / night. Food was great. Order a sexy coffee, the best part is watching them make it!
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milocat
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Location: 55 degrees north in Alberta, Canada
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Post by milocat on Jan 23, 2020 1:14:21 GMT
We've stayed in Puerto Vallarta once and Nuevo Vallarta 3 times. Gone to the Maeclon. The market in Bucerias when we were in Nuevo. We've booked some things directly through Vallarta Adventures. We've done Rhythms of the Night and also done the day excursion there, Las Caletas. San Sebastian tour, it was the full day but we had a really good guide who taught us so much sbout Mexico. My aunt and uncle drive down every winter and where there one year when we were and took us to Sayulita and San Pancho, they were nice but I wouldn't spend the time or money to do the tour.
We saw a turtle lay eggs on the beach and then some people release baby turtles into the ocean at dusk. Coincidentally on the same day. It was on the Nuevo side.
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Judy26
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Post by Judy26 on Jan 23, 2020 1:22:34 GMT
Many, many years ago we went on a whale watch that was incredibly fun. We saw whales breaching and the views were amazing.
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Post by pivibird on Jan 23, 2020 6:13:49 GMT
We’ve booked a couple tours through Vallarta Adventures when we’ve cruised the Mexican Riviera and likehked them.
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Post by scraphollie27 on Jan 23, 2020 6:30:16 GMT
Rhythm of the Night is a must see if you are going to do an excursion. If you are a craft beer drinker, Los Muertes brewery is just off the Malecon is fun.
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Post by tenacious on Jan 23, 2020 13:32:54 GMT
Las Caletas is a private beach you can only access through Vallarta Adventures. Look into that. It is very touristy, but, a gorgeous beach and a really fun day activity. We have been twice and loved it.
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Post by librarylady on Jan 23, 2020 13:53:56 GMT
My sisters did a camel ride.
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