Frommer's Portable Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo & Guadalajara

by Baird, David; Bairstow, Lynne

• ISBN13: 9780764564369
• ISBN10: 0764564366
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Frommer

Summary

Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. Written by an American journalist who lives in Puerto Vallarta, this concise guide is clearly the work of an author who knows her destination inside and out. You'll find candid reviews of the best resorts, inns, restaurants, and nightspots, all sprinkled with valuable tips on local culture, etiquette, bargaining, potential pitfalls, and much more. Enjoy the best beaches and outdoor adventures, then come along with us as we explore the cultural treasures and fantastic shopping in the intriguing city of Guadalajara . With accurate maps and a glossary of handy Spanish phrases, this concise guide puts the best of Mexico's Pacific coast at your fingertips!

Table of Contents

List of Maps	vii
Planning Your Trip to Mid-Pacific Mexico	1	(43)
The Region in Brief	1	(1)
Visitor Information, Entry Requirements & Money	2	(9)
When to Go	11	(5)
Holidays & Special Events	12	(4)
Active Vacations	16	(1)
Health, Safety & Insurance	17	(4)
What to Do If You Get Sick	20	(1)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	21	(3)
Getting There	24	(3)
Planning Your Trip Online	27	(3)
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource	29	(1)
The Pros & Cons of Package Tours	30	(3)
Getting Around	33	(11)
Changes to Mexico's Phone Numbers Announced	37	(1)
Fast Facts: Mexico	38	(6)
Settling into Puerto Vallarta	44	(29)
Puerto Vallarta Essentials	45	(9)
Fast Facts: Puerto Vallarta	51	(3)
Where To Stay	54	(8)
Where To Dine	62	(11)
Exploring Puerto Vallarta & Beyond	73	(38)
Beaches, Activities & Excursions	73	(14)
Art Along the Malecon	78	(9)
Shopping	87	(8)
A Huichol Art Primer: Tips for What to Buy	90	(5)
Puerto Vallarta After Dark	95	(5)
Side Trips From Puerto Vallarta	100	(11)
The Costa Alegre: From Puerto Vallarta to Barra de Navidad	111	(18)
Along the Costa Alegre (from North to South)	112	(7)
Barra De Navidad & Melaque	119	(10)
Manzanillo	129	(16)
Manzanillo Essentials	129	(5)
Fast Facts: Manzanillo	133	(1)
Activities On & Off the Beach	134	(3)
Where To Stay	137	(5)
Where To Dine	142	(1)
Manzanillo After Dark	143	(2)
Settling into Guadalajara	145	(19)
Guadalajara Essentials	146	(7)
Guadalajara Neighborhoods in Brief	149	(2)
Fast Facts: Guadalajara	151	(2)
Where to Stay	153	(5)
Where to Dine	158	(6)
Exploring Guadalajara & Beyond	164	(21)
What to See & Do in Guadalajara	164	(6)
Shopping	170	(5)
Guadalajara After Dark	175	(2)
Side Trips from Guadalajara	177	(8)
Tequila: The Name Says It All	180	(5)
Index	185	(1)
General Index	185	(9)
Accommodations Index	194	(1)
Restaurant Index	195