Barter System still in place in PV
by mazatlanfan
The vendors on the beach in PV are usually the cheapest route to get your goods. They have lots of clothes etc.. Silver is cheap too...But they say it is not the best silver but I try to look it over and I have got some good stuff on the beach.. They sell t-shirts, blankets etc too. The more you buy at once the better deal you get... I went together with a lady I met at the resort I was at and we always got good deals!!! I The Beach is what I miss when I leave Mexico. The sound of the ocean waves, the smell of the salt water and the sand I miss it all!!!
I miss the people I meet when I go and I always make more friends...The vendors are interesting and funny!!!! They will say anything to make a sale...
SHOPPING
by Skye_Miles
For your silver buys, I would highly recommend visiting Roberto. He has a small stand located in the small park in Los Muertos - a short distance down from Daquiri Dicks Restaurant and before Burros Bar. Roberto used to work on the beach and has become very popular with return visitors. He has quality silver and if he does not have what you are looking for, he will find it! He usually wears a big cowboy hat.
Tipping goes a long ways
by Mindy_J
Even when "all gratuities included" at a resort (and I laugh), think twice about not tipping. If you like waiting 10-20 minutes to be noticed for a drink that's fine.. but tipping 1.00usd a round gets you noticed.
Food and Water Safety
by Skye_Miles
Nearly every single hotel-accomodation has a purified water system. All ice and water in restaurants will be purified. Food also. Normally, what happens is that people arrive to PV, bake on the beach all day drinking beer after beer, hit the happy hours with snacks, eat new and heavy and spicey food, dance in the discos til the wee hours doing tequila shots, wake up in the morning sick and then blame the water! Their bodies are in shock! The sun and alcohol can be a lethal combination so take it easy, especially the first few days! If you feel more comfortable with bottled water brushing your teeth, etc then go for it. You will see nearly everyone walking around with bottled water and it is available everywhere. I would not recommend drinking water from the water fountains in the streets though. Otherwise, you should be fine.
for the beach
by susiemargare
you need expendable sandals for walking on the beach; the sand is VERY hot. a hat is also very useful, on the beach or downtown (otherwise, you risk serious sunburn). a hat cuts down on the squinting too, even with sunglasses.
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Three sizes of portable beds with bedding.
Going towards the town church
In front of a sand sculpture
Streetside/Oceanside dining, Paradise Burger Cafe
