Adults
As
of January 1, 2007 everyone visiting Mexico will need a
valid passport
(also required for re-entering the US or Canada).
Citizens of most Western European countries are required
to have a valid
visa to enter the USA and a tourist card. A visa
to Mexico
is not required. Visitors from other countries
and non-citizen residents of the US and Canada
should
check with the Mexican Embassy (www.embassyofmexico.org)
for visa information.
Minor Children As
of January 1, 2007 children will need a valid passport.
If you are traveling with
minor
children,
you must have certified proof of their relationship
to you
and written, notarized permission from the parent(s)
not accompanying them. Check with the Mexican Embassy
for details.
Airport /
Airline Information
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is located
just 5 minutes south of Vallarta-Nayarit - about 10 minutes
from the resorts of Nuevo Vallarta. With both National
and International arrivals, this small but modern facility
offers much for the traveler. The terminal provides several
snack bars and drink counters, rental car agents, banks
for currency exchange, Duty-Free shops and tour information
booths. The parking lot offers short term and long term
parking. Shuttle service to and from the various hotels
and resorts in the area is available at the front door
and charter buses are provided for groups of travelers
through their respective travel agencies and are located
at the side doors. The airport also handles private jets
as well as general aviation.
Below is a list of the regularly scheduled and charter airlines with service
to Puerto Vallarta as well as the cities from which they offer direct flights.
COMMERCIAL
AIRLINES, U.S. |
ALASKA AIRLINES
Los Angeles (LAX)
San Francisco (SFO)
Seattle (SEA)
Portland (PDX
AMERICAN AIRLINES
Las Vegas (LAS)
Chicago (ORD)
Dallas (DFW)
FRONTIER
Denver (DEN)
UNITED AIRLINES
San Francisco (SFO)
Denver (DEN)
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US AIRWAYS
Las Vegas (LAS)
Los Angeles (LAX)
Phoenix (PHX)
San Diego (SAN)
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES
Houston (HOU)
Newark, N.J. (EWR)
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
Detroit (DTW)
Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP)
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COMMERCIAL
AIRLINES, MEXICO |
AEROLITORAL
Leon (BJX)
Guadalajara (GDL)
AVIACSA
Mexico City (MEX)
Monterey (MTY)
MEXICANA DE AVIACION
México City (MEX) |
AEROMEXICO
Hermosillo (HMO)
Los Angeles (LAX) Mexico City (MEX)
LINEAS AEREA AZTECA
Mexico City (MEX)
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CHARTER AIRLINES,
U.S. |
APPLE VACATIONS
Chicago (ORD)
Milwaukee (MKE)
Denver (DEN)
St. Louis (STL)
Newark (EWR)
MLT
Detroit (DET)
Minneapolis (MSP)
St. Louis (STL)
Dallas(DFW)
SUN TRIPS
Denver (DEN)
Oakland (OAK) |
FUN JET
Detroit (DTW)
Milwaukee (MKE)
Chicago (ORD)
Dallas (DFW)
Denver (DEN)
St. Louis (STL)
San Francisco (SFO) |
CHARTER AIRLINES,
CANADA |
AIR TRANSAT
Calgary (YYC)
Edmonton (YEG)
Halifax (YHZ)
Montreal (YMQ)
Regina (YQR)
Saskatoon (YXE)
Québec (YQB)
Vancouver (YVR)
Winnipeg (YWG)
Toronto (YTO)
SUNQUEST/CONQUEST
Toronto (YTO)
Montreal (YMQ)
WEST JET
Abbotsford (YXX)
Kelowna (YLW) |
SIGNATURE VACATIONS
Calgary (YYC)
Edmonton (YEG)
Montreal (YMQ)
Regina (YQR)
Saskatoon (YXE)
Toronto (YTO)
Vancouver (YVR)
Victoria (YYJ)
TOURS MONT-ROYAL
Montreal (YMQ)
Toronto (YTO)
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CHARTER AIRLINES,
MEXICO |
MAGNICHARTERS
Mexico City (MEX)
Monterrey (MTY) |
Airport / Property Transfers
The first challenge facing most visitors to Vallarta-Nayarit
is getting from the airport to their destination. There
are several options available from exclusive VIP transportation,
taxis
and rental cars all the way down to city buses. Taxi is
the most common form of transportation and can be had by
purchasing a ticket inside the airport at rates posted
at the ticket counter. A taxi from the airport to Nuevo
Vallarta will cost about 140 pesos or about US $15, depending
on the exchange rate. Rental cars can also be had inside
the terminal, rates vary by car and provider. Walking
out of the airport terminal and crossing the pedestrian
bridge
will
put you at the bus stop where you can catch a ride on a
city bus for about 12 pesos. this is not for the faint
of heart and you should definitely know where you are going
before selecting this option. Several of the VIP options
are listed below.
Click here for complete rental car
information
Private Transfers
Private transportation for those who wish an extra level of service once they
arrive, good for those coming off of long flights.
Includes
- Professional “meet & greet” service.
- Round trip transfer to / from airport / property using
air-conditioned vehicles.
- Services of a destination Representative during your
stay.
Rental
Car Info
Visitors arriving in Mexico sometimes want their own transportation,
which will allow them to explore at their own pace and
choose which side trips meet their fancy. If you want to
rent a car, you can do so on this site, combining convenience
and flexibility with late model cars of all sizes and types.
Click on the link to take you to our car reservation page.
Auto Insurance Requirments
Proof of ownership and Mexican Insurance are required
for driving in Mexico and there are limits on the number
of motorized vehicles (RV's motorcycles, etc.) you may
bring into the country. As laws governing driving and accidents
are not the same as in the US or Canada, it is a very good
idea before traveling to get information from your Automobile
Club or from the Mexican Embassy or Consulate
in your country.
Company |
Location/Address |
Advantage Rent A Car |
Airport |
Alamo Rent A Car |
Airport |
Budget Car Renta |
Airport |
Clover Rent A Car |
Centro Comercial Villa Vallarta Local 28A (across
from Hotel Mar Elena Las Glorias) |
Dollar Rent A Car |
Airport |
First Class Car Rental |
Blvd. Fransisco Medina Ascencio 2492 (Marina Vallarta) |
Gecko Rent A Car |
Héroe de Nacozari No. 15, Bucarias |
MagnoCar Renta de Autos |
Av.Fransisco Medina Ascencio 1002 (in front of Sheraton) |
National Car Renta |
Airport |
Prestige Rent A Car |
Amapas 229 Col. Emiliano Zapata (in front of Tropicana) |
Quick Rent A Car |
Av.Fransisco Medina Ascencio 1712 |
Bus Routes
Marina Vallarta The yacht club and all the hotel's in the
Marina area like Marriot, are covered by only one bus
route; and it comes around every 20 minutes approximately,
in order to identify the correct bus you have to read
the front upper part, and look for "Marina Vallarta",
the fare is $4.00 pesos. Their initial point of start
is at Pino Suarez in downtown and they cover the route
in 35 minutes one way.
Nuevo Vallarta Departs from the Medina bus station located
at Brasil street No.1410 between Guatemala and Brasilia
just before the stadium sports park in the downtown area.
Every 20 minutes takes down the Brasilia street and then
Francisco Medina Ascencio, main avenue along at determined
bus stops. The ride cost $10.00 pesos to Nuevo Vallarta
and takes 30 minutes approximately.
Punta de Mita Punta de Mita, Bucerias, Cruz de Huanacaxtle,
Valle. All this towns in the Nayarit state are covered
by the Medina buses, with the same route as "Nuevo
Vallarta", you can go to the bus station in Brasil
street to go back to all this destinations.
Mismaloya Boca This bus is a south side route that covers
all the hotel's located south of downtown, like Conchas
Chinas, Camino Real, La Joya de Mismaloya and the town
Boca de Tomatlan. The route start at Constitucion and Basilio
Badillo corner, taking the highway 200 south. Takes about
45 minutes ride to Boca, de Tomatlan. Cost is $5.00 pesos
and this route starts at 6:30 A.M. until 10:00 P.M.
Pitillal There are two ways to get to Pitillal town. The
old route goes along the Francisco Villa Boulevard and
usually these buses are green, if you're looking for areas
like Gaviotas or The public Library, this is the route
to take. The newer way is trough the Blvd. Francisco Medina
Ascencio, where all the major hotels are located and turns
right at the corner in front of the Terminal Maritima,
these buses are blue and white. The ride cost $4.00 pesos.
Hotel Zone Many of the routes goes along these important
zone, specially when they are coming back to the starting
point in downtown, just make sure it say "CENTRO",
which means it goes straight to the Malecon and leaving
you at the Old Town. The cost is $4.00 pesos.
The Marina "The Marina" may refer to the Maritime
Terminal where cruise ships dock (and where the Office
of Immigration is located) or to the beautiful Marina Vallarta,
a little farther north, with its upscale hotels, shops
and harbor for private boats. There is also the Plaza Marina,
a large modern shopping mall anchored by a large supermarket.
When taking a taxi or a bus, be sure to be clear about
which one you want to go to. Only the small white buses
marked "Marina Vallarta" enter the Marina and
go all the way to hotels there.
Long Distance Buses
There is a modern bus terminal (central camionera) just
north of the airport serving all passenger lines to
other cities and there are many places in town to buy
tickets
for long distance bus trips. If you are going south,
ask when buying your ticket where you can catch the
bus other than at the terminal.
Trains
Trains may be taken from Nogales, south of Tucson, to
Tepic or Guadalajara, each a few hours bus ride from
the Puerto
Vallarta area. Direct bus service is available from Tijuana
and Nogales with connections from other border towns.
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