Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
In this episode: The FAQ is how to avoid blisters on your feet. The destination is Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The mistake is my friend who went hiking alone and regrets that now and the tip is about drinking fluids.
The FAQ is: Laura has a lot of blisters after she hikes. She asked me, “How can I avoid these blisters and enjoy my walks more?”
Answer: What’s a blister in the first place? A blister is a pocket of fluid between the upper layers of skin. The most common causes are friction, freezing, burning, infection, and chemical burns. Blisters are also a symptom of some diseases. The blister bubble is formed from the epidermis, the uppermost layer of skin. Don’t pop them or remove the skin. That will protect it.
Preventing blisters can be part of your routine.
Wear the right shoes, and clean socks. Moist skin blisters
more easily, so socks that manage moisture and changing socks often can prevent
some friction and moisture. Foot sweat can be a culprit, so the right socks can
be critical. Break in your walking or hiking boots in advance, too.
Put some tape, padding or moleskin on the blister points on feet to prevent them. You can also add these to the inside of shoes, which last even longer, through many changes of socks or insoles.
Today’s Independent Destination- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
One of the favorite destinations for a solo woman traveler is to venture into Mexico, to a city that is welcoming tourists, like Puerto Vallarta. Once the US/Mexican borders open again, this may be a good destination for you.
Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, which we will describe in a few minutes, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs.
My visit there was many years ago, and I hope to return soon. In the meantime,
my friend Sandy has supplied me with some good insights into what to do.
In this episode You will learn about The Saturday Markets, Shopping, and some
excursions you may want to take. Or you may just stay at your hotel or cabana and
rest. It’s all up to you.
I have some great memories of walking on the beach for what seemed like
miles. However, you can rent a car, take a bus or go by taxi to places you want
to see.
Are you interested in shopping? If so, you may check out the Saturday
Marketing Co-op Pulpito #127 between Amapas and Olas Altas Streets in Puerto
Vallarta for fresh breads, organic veggies, chili, flowers and arts and crafts.
Lunch here. It’s open from 9am to 1pm year-round. It’s in the Romantic Zone,
which is also known as the gay district.
There’s an old Town Farmer’s market, and the Esplanade is in the heart of Old Town.
The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe known locally as La Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, is a Catholic place of worship in Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is open daily, with services in English available on Saturdays and mass in both Spanish and English on Sundays. The Church, built between 1930 and 1940, was constructed on the original foundations of a chapel initially dedicated to Lady Guadalupe in 1901. The Church is dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, also known as the Virgin Mary. She is the patron saint of Mexico and is considered a religious symbol of Catholic faith and female empowerment.
Do you want to experience some small group cooking classes?
Chef Mavi will take your group of 2-6 to the various local markets to buy the ingredients i.e., fish market, veggie market, tortilla market and then you to her home for the cooking class. Chef Mavi <info@chefmavi.com
Plaza
Lazaro Cardenas, Puerto Vallarta 48310, Mexico
2019, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013
Puerto Vallarta List:
Vallarta
Torre:
Paseo de las Garzas
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48321
(322) 22
62024 frontdesk@vallartatorre.com
Eduardo Hernandez, Reservations Manager, mexicoathome@prodigy.net.mx
and ROSIE
**** PV Angels event calendar
: http://pvangels.com/events/month
Restaurants
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Café de Olla (no reservations)
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Barcelona Tapas (from Bobbin)
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Joe Jacks Fish Shack (our fav in
2019)
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cafe de artistes $$$$ but spectacular (hard to get
reservations)
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El Palomar –
fancy, view, outdoors, up on the hill, $$$$$
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El Brujo –
cheap, local, BEST SHRIMP (wrapped in bacon) I’ve ever had, on the local’s side of town. Not far from the tunnel $$ Make reservations
if during high season. SKIP THE BBQ sauce (also possibly the stuffing of
cheese). 250 pesos for each entree (2 plates plenty to feed 3
persons) 6 per plate, $100 cab fare
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Sonora Grill (In
the Marina, close to Starbucks and the liqueur store). Turn left at the Whale. Paso del la marina 121 Fracc. www.sonoragrillprime.com phone:
2213124
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Bachas: Mexican food – in the
marina. Avenida Paseo De La Marina
245, 48335 Telephone ($20 killer Margaritas)
(52)
322 222 2692 www.haciendasanangel.com
Miramar 336
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Bucerias
o
Miguels
(in the Plaza)
o
Adauto –
on the beach (we had lunch there with Walter)
Recommendations from other locals:
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Trios –
1 block from Cathedral in Old Vallarta (local place, closed Monday) recommended
by Kirk and Mavi
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Cenaduria Celia
in the Emiliano Zaparta area described by Mavi as “sinfully delicious”. Closed Monday
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La Ochinta
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La Tarossa de Roma (In Marina – deck over
water)
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Vitea – international
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Barcelona (tapa restaurant downtown)
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Ocho Tostadas (behind football field by
Sheraton)
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La Palapa (beach)
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Arches Wok (Thai) downtown
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Costa Chica restaurant (Seafood) I think
this was Mavi’s recommendation
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Dulce Alejandra Beltran Flores / Marsico’s
El Colequita. – recommended by mom’s
friends. In the Marina. Calle Popa s/n loc. 17. Condominio Marina del
Rey. 322-281-6181
To do:
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Mavi Graf and Kirk – Art Culinario - 322-221-0914(h), 044(322)135-8570(c),
www.arteculinario- mavigraf.com Marina
Sol #307M, Mastil #2 Puerto Vallarta,
Jalisco, Mexico zip 48314
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Sayulita (surfing town)
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Day trip to Waterfall at Yelapa
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Dinner Cruise with Rhythm of the night
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Waterfall day trip to Quimixto
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Fernando Vivanco – hobbiefernando@hotmail.com,
044(322)142-3920
Massage:
o
322-108-41-76, 322-184-1931 (2 60-minute
massages for $50 USD), includes a short foot massage or facial
o
Yego salon and spa. 044-322-77-99-165, yego_massage@hotmail.com Plaza Marsol local “K” entrada a la Terminal Maritima (walk down to the port
dock, turn right, walk into the little plaza on the right. It has moved to the 1st massage place on the
right.
o
2012 or 2013 - They charged us $25 for 70
min, including a foot and hand scrub. Or
2 massages, 70 mins each for $45. In
2014 they charged us $25 for an hour. In
2015 we paid $25 + 3 tip.
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Shopping:
o
Gauze clothes Maria of Guadalajara
(Corner of Morelos and Corona)
o
Another nice gauze shop in the Cruise Ship
market. Location # 44. Not open Sundays
o
Shoes / Sandals: closer to cathedral than Maria of
Guadalajara’s, on Morelos
o
Unicornio Boutique: Well priced and interesting jewelry. Gauze clothing items. Morelos 174. Telephone 222-4566
o
Thursday
Marina Market – 6 pm- 9 pm
§ Teresa
Moreno – she is also at Old Town on Saturday).
§ Some
Jewelry vendors prices better than
beach. Food vendors close to Main
Street.
§ lady selling Maria of Guadalajara’s
clothes
§ Get
dropped by taxi 3 blocks further than lighthouse and walk towards main
drag.
o
Market
in Sam’s Club parking lot – like stuff on beach w/ wider
selection & better quality /$
o
Saturday
Market: Old town farmers Market (9-2pm)t
§
www.carolinedelmar.com
is one vendor there on Facebook: Caroline del mar collective (I bought pants from her)
§ Teresa
Moreno – handmade dresses and bathing suite (TY-bikinis-y-mas@hotmail.com or Facebook
at TYBIKINISYMAS). She takes
measurements or an existing garment and recreates it in your fav print /
fabric. Dresses $550 pesos, bathing suits $30 USD
cell
322-137-0477, ty-bikinis-y-mas@hotmail.com
·
Art Brooms www.artbroomsmexico.com
o
Griffith+Mathura
(Creatively designed Jewels) dee1275@icloud.com
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Transportation
o
TAXI:
(Van) – Juan taxi 464 322 126 0608
o Franco 323-159-6609
Today’s Travel Advice Drink fluids.
It’s hard to go overboard on fluids, especially when it’s hot outside.
The best fluid is water, clean and fresh, but if that’s not a choice, you can use flavored drinks, soft drinks, and fruits like watermelon or vegetables like cucumbers to give you needed fluid when you are on the go and need a refreshing liquid. Stay away from caffeine and alcohol if you are outside and exercising.
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