Puerto Vallarta is a well-known tourist destination on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Once a quiet fishing village, PV is a magnet for North American ex-pats who have created a vibrant community here. There is festive night life and an inviting boardwalk with plenty of diversion. Sun-worshippers sprawl at the edge […]
Our itinerary was challenging. We would visit Mexico’s West Coast by beginning on its Caribbean Coast. We hopped a quick flight from WDC to Cancun, a common destination for “adventurous Americanos,” but this was a way station on our way to the Pacific. We checked into a “traditional” hotel in […]
“Excuse me señor. Can you tell me where you got the coffee?” The young woman speaks perfect, though heavily accented English. Eight eager faces representing 3 generations wait for my response. They are tourists like me and for the first time in 3 weeks I am providing (not requiring) guidance. […]