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Transportation To and Around Nayarit

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.

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.

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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 Requirements

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.

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

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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