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GENERAL INDEX Banderas Bay Trading Company (), 127 ARP, 28 A , 9–10 Abbreviations, 65 Constantini (Puerto Vallarta), 130 Above and Beyond Tours, 26 Bar Copenhagen 77 (), Accidents, minor, 60–61 205 Accommodations, 32–33. See also Barra de Navidad, 2, 153–160 Accommodations Index Bazar Hecht (), 202 Barra de Navidad, 156–158 Beaches. See also entries starting chains, 54–55 with “Playa” Guadalajara, 183–187 Barra de Navidad, 154 Manzanillo, 168–172 Manzanillo, 165–166 out-of-the-ordinary, 49 Puerto Vallarta, 106–109 tips on, 53–58 Beaded pieces, 123 Vacations, 49 Beer Bob’s Books (Barra de Navidad), Agustín Parra (Tlaquepaque), 202 156 Airfares, 30–32, 41–42, 44 Bianco (Puerto Vallarta), 130–131 Airlines, 39, 42, 58–59 Birding, 166 Airport security, 40–41 Boat tours Airport taxes, 59 Barra de Navidad, 154 Air Tickets Direct, 42, 44 Manzanillo, 168 Air tours, 111–113 Puerto Vallarta, 109–110 Vacations, 49–50 Boca de Tomatlán, 107 Alfarería Tlaquepaque Books, recommended, 63–64 (Puerto Vallarta), 126 Bribes and scams, 23–24 Vacations, 50 Brisas & , 54 American Express, 9, 70 Bucerías, 81, 138–141 Guadalajara, 181 Bucket shops, 42, 44 Puerto Vallarta, 83 Bullfights, 117 traveler’s checks, 11 Business hours, 65–66 American Plan (AP), 57 Bus travel, 47, 62–63 America West Vacations, 50 Ameri-Med, 22 AMTAVE, 52 Año Nuevo, 13 Caletas, 110 Apple Vacations, 50 Cameras, 66 ArteCOPYRIGHTED de las Américas digital,MATERIAL 36, 43 (Puerto Vallarta), 126 Candlemas, 13–14 Art galleries, Puerto Vallarta, Canopy tours, 114 124–126 Car accidents, minor, 60–61 Ash Wednesday, 14 Car breakdowns, 60 ATMs (automated-teller machines), Car documents, 44–46 10–11 Carlos O’Brian’s (Puerto Vallarta), 131 Auto insurance, 46 Carnaval, 14 Car rentals, 33, 61–62 12_588974 bindex.qxd 9/14/05 7:19 PM Page 218

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Car travel, 44–46, 59–62 Día de San Pedro, 14–15 Casa Canela (Tlaquepaque), 202 Digital cameras, 36, 43 Casa de la Cultura (), 174 Disabilities, travelers with, 26–28 Casa de las Artesanías (Guadalajara), Doctors, 66 198 Dolphins, swimming with, 117–118 Casas de cambio,9 Drug laws, 66–67 Cellphones, 36–39 Drugstores, 67 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20 Hot Line, 4 Economy class syndrome, 21 Children, families with. See Families Ecotours, Puerto Vallarta, 113–114 with children El Cubilete (Guadalajara), 205 Christine (Puerto Vallarta), 133 Elderhostel, 28–29 Christmas, 16 ElderTreks, 29 Christmas Posadas, 16 Electricity, 67 Cigars, 128–129 El Faro Lighthouse Bar Cinco de Mayo, 14 (Puerto Vallarta), 132 Citizenship, proof of, 4 ELTExpress, 42 Classic Custom Vacations, 50 El Tigre golf course (Nuevo Vallarta), Climate, 13, 83 116 Clothing, Puerto Vallarta, 124 El Tuito, 111 Club Paco Paco (Puerto Vallarta), 135 Embassies and consulates, 67–68 Club Roxy (Puerto Vallarta), 132 Emergencies, 68–69, 84 Colima, 174–175 Emergency care, 22 Conchas Chinas, 81 Emergency evacuation, 22–23 Consolidators, 42, 44 Emporium by Collage Consulates, 67–68, 84, 181 (Puerto Vallarta), 133 Consumer assistance, Puerto Encuentro Internacional del Vallarta, 83 (Guadalajara), 194 Continental Plan (CP), 57 Entry requirements, 4–5 Continental Vacations, 50 Escorted tours, Manzanillo, 166 Copper Canyon, 113 Etc. Beach Club (Nuevo Vallarta), 137 Coral Reef Surf Shop (Bucerías), 139 European Plan (EP), 57 Corsica (Puerto Vallarta), 124–125 Costa Alegre, 1–2, 147–160 Credit cards, 11–12 Families with children, 24–25 Crime, 23–24 Dolphin Kids program, 117–118 Cruise ships and lines, 47 Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, 16 Culinary Adventures, 52 Females traveling alone, 30 Currency and currency exchange, Festival of the Virgin of Guadalupe, 94 8–9, 84 Fiesta Americana, 54 Currency sign ($), 10 Fiesta Inn, 54 Customs regulations, 5–7 Fiestas de Octubre, 15 Fiestas de Octubre (Guadalajara), 195–196 Dance clubs, 132–135 Film, flying with, 43 Day of the Dead, 15 Film Festival of the Americas Deep vein thrombosis, 21 (Puerto Vallarta), 94 Dentists, 66 Fishing De Santos (Puerto Vallarta), 133 Manzanillo, 166–167 De Santos Boutique (Puerto Vallarta), Puerto Vallarta, 114–115 124 FlyCheap, 42 Día de la Santa Cruz, 14 FMT (Mexican Tourist Permit), 5 Día de los Reyes, 13 12_588974 bindex.qxd 9/14/05 7:19 PM Page 219

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Folk art and handicrafts Hilo (Puerto Vallarta), 133 Guadalajara, 199–200 Holidays and special events, 13–16 Huichol Indian, 122–123 Holy Cross Day, 14 Puerto Vallarta, 126–127 Holy Week, 14 Four Seasons , golf course Horseback riding, Puerto Vallarta, 116 at, 115 Hospitals, 84 Frequent-flier clubs, 44 Guadalajara, 182 Frommers.com, 31 Hoteles Camino Real, 54 Funjet Vacations, 51 Hoteles Krystal NH, 54 rentals and swaps, 55 Huichol Collection (Puerto Vallarta), Galería AL (Arte Latinoamericano; 122 Puerto Vallarta), 125 Huichol Indians, 113, 122–124, 199 Galería del Calzado (Guadalajara), 200 Galería des Artistes (Puerto Vallarta), ICan, 28 125 Independence Day, 15 Galería Pacífico (Puerto Vallarta), 125 Information sources, 2, 4 Galería Uno (Puerto Vallarta), 126 Insect repellent, 20 Gallería Dante (Puerto Vallarta), 126 Instituto Cultural Cabañas Galleria Omar Alonso (Guadalajara), 198 (Puerto Vallarta), 125 Insurance, 17–18, 42 Garbos (Puerto Vallarta), 135 auto, 46 Gasoline, 59–60 car rental, 62 Gay and travelers, 25–26 International Association for Medical Puerto Vallarta clubs, 135 Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT), 20 Global Lifeline, 22 International Gay and Lesbian Travel GOGO Worldwide Vacations, 51 Association (IGLTA), 26 Golf Internet access, 33–36, 69, 84 Barra de Navidad, 156 Guadalajara, 182 Manzanillo, 167–168 Manzanillo, 165 Puerto Vallarta, 115 InTouch USA, 38 Gourmet Festival, 16 INTRAV, 29 Gourmet Festival (Puerto Vallarta), 94 Isla Navidad , 153 Grand Bay (Barra de Navidad), IVA (value-added tax), 8 golf course at, 168 Greyhound-Trailways, 47 Guadalajara, 2, 176–206 J & B Salsa Club (Puerto Vallarta), accommodations, 183–187 134 climate and dress, 181 Jewelry and accessories, 128 consulates, 181 Juárez, Benito, Birthday of, 14 layout of, 178–179 Jungle , 105 neighborhoods in brief, 179 restaurants, 188–193 shopping, 199–205 it Kat Club (Puerto Vallarta), 131 sights and attractions, 194–199 K special events, 194–196 transportation, 180 La Bodeguita del Medio traveling to, 176, 178 (Puerto Vallarta), 131 visitor information, 178 Labor Day, 14 La Cantina de los Remedios (Puerto Vallarta), 132 Health concerns, 19 La Casa del Feng Shui Health insurance, 18 (Puerto Vallarta), 126 12_588974 bindex.qxd 9/14/05 7:19 PM Page 220

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La Casa del Habano (Puerto Vallarta), Markets 128 Guadalajara, 198 La Casa del (Puerto Vallarta), Puerto Vallarta, 118, 120 128–129 , 112 Laguna de Cuyutlán, 166 MedicAlert identification tag, 21 Laguna de Las Garzas, 166 Medical insurance, 18 La Mantarraya Golf Course Melaque, 153 (Manzanillo), 167 Mercado Libertad (Guadalajara), Language, 69 198, 200 Language classes, Guadalajara, 182 Mexcaltitan, 113 La Rosa de Cristal (Tlaquepaque), 201 Mexicana Vacations, 51 Las Animas Beach, 108 Mexican Embassy, 4 Laura López Labra Designs Mexican Government Tourist Board, 4 (Puerto Vallarta), 124 Mexican Tourist Permit (FMT), 5 Legal aid, 69 Hot Line, 2 Liberty Travel, 51 Micky’s No Name Cafe Lienzo Charro de (Puerto Vallarta), 135 (Guadalajara), 198–199 Modified American Plan (MAP), 57 Like Water for Chocolate, 65 Money matters, 8–12 Liquor laws, 69 “Montezuma’s revenge,” 19 Los Arcos, 109 Mosaique (Puerto Vallarta), 128 Los Balcones (Puerto Vallarta), 135 Movies, 65 Los Flamingos Club de Golf, 115 Museo de Arqueología del Occidente Lost and found, 69–71 de México (Guadalajara), 198 Lost-luggage insurance, 18 Museo de la Ciudad (Guadalajara), Los Veneros Beach Club, 109 199 Lucy’s CuCu Cabaña and Zoo Museo de las Artes de la Universidad (Puerto Vallarta), 127 de Guadalajara, 199 Museo de las Culturas del Occidente (Colima), 174 Mail, 71 Museo Pantaleón Panduro Manzanillo, 1, 161–175 (Tlaquepaque), 201 accommodations, 168–172 Museo Regional de Guadalajara, 197 beaches, 165–166 Museo Río Cuale (Puerto Vallarta), layout of, 162, 164 119 , 168 Museum of Archaeology and History nightlife, 174 (Manzanillo), 168 outdoor activities, 165–168 restaurants, 172–173 shopping, 168 National Ceramics Fair and Fiesta, 14 transportation, 164 Nevado de Colima, 175 traveling to, 161–162 Newspapers and magazines, 85 Mar de Sueños (Puerto Vallarta), 124 Guadalajara, 181 Mariachi Festival, 15 New Year’s Day, 13 Mariachi Loco (Puerto Vallarta), 132 New Year’s Eve, 16 , 205 NH Krystal Vallarta, 130 Marietas Islands, 108, 109 Nightlife Marina Vallarta, 80 Barra de Navidad, 160 accommodations, 86–88 Manzanillo, 174 beaches, 108 Puerto Vallarta, 129–135 restaurants, 94–95 Tonalá, 205 shopping, 119–120 Nikki Beach (Puerto Vallarta), 134 Marina Vallarta Golf Club, 115 Now, Voyager, 26 12_588974 bindex.qxd 9/14/05 7:19 PM Page 221

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Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church climate, 83 (Puerto Vallarta), 118 consulates, 84 Nuevo Vallarta, 80–81, 137–138 consumer assistance, 83 hospitals, 84 Internet access, 84 October Festivals, 15 layout of, 80–81 Olinala (Puerto Vallarta), 127 nightlife, 129–135 Olivia Cruises & Resorts, 26 organized tours, 109–113 One World Workforce, 52 outdoor activities, 113–118 Online Vacation Mall, 51 pharmacies, 85 Open Air Expeditions, 52–53 post offices, 85 Organized tours, Puerto Vallarta, restaurants, 93–105 109–113 safety, 85 Over-the-counter drugs, 20 shopping, 119–129 side trips from, 136–146 special events, 94 Package tours, 47–51 strolling through, 118–119 Palacio del Gobierno (Guadalajara), transportation, 81–83 196 traveling to, 78–79 Papantla Flyers, 119 visitor information, 79–80 Parasailing, 118 Puerto Vallarta Film Festival, 15–16 Parish of Nuestra Señora de Punta Mita, 2, 81, 109, 141–142 Guadalupe church, 118 Parque Agua Azul (Guadalajara), 198 Passports, 5, 71–72 Querubines (Puerto Vallarta), Playa Anclote, 108 127–128 Playa Audiencia, 165 Quetzalcoatl Fountain (Guadalajara), Playa Azul, 166 197–198 Playa Destiladeras, 108 Que Viva Mexico, 65 Playa Las Brisas, 165 Quimixto Beach, 108 accommodations, 169 Quinta Real Grand Class Hotels and restaurant, 172–173 Resorts, 55 Playa Los Muertos (Playa Olas Altas or Playa del Sol), 107 Playa Miramar, 165 Ranch Disco Bar (Puerto Vallarta), Playa Mismaloya, 81, 107 135 Playa Piedras Blancas, 108 Rancho Altamira, 110–111 Playa San Pedrito, 165 Regional Ceramics Museum Plaza de Armas (Guadalajara), 196 (Tlaquepaque), 201 Plaza Las Glorias, 54–55 Restaurants. See also Restaurants Plaza Tapatía (Guadalajara), 196 Index Pleasant Mexico Holidays, 51 Barra de Navidad, 158–160 Police, Guadalajara, 182 Guadalajara, 188–193 Post offices jungle, 105 Guadalajara, 182 Manzanillo, 172–173 Puerto Vallarta, 85 Puerto Vallarta, 93–105 Prescription medications, 22 Revolution Day, 16 Puerco Azul (Puerto Vallarta), 127 Rhythms of the Night Puerto Vallarta, 1, 76–146 (Puerto Vallarta), 130 accommodations, 85–93 RoadPost, 38 American Express, 83 Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres arriving by plane, 79 (Guadalajara), 197 beaches, 106–109 12_588974 bindex.qxd 9/14/05 7:19 PM Page 222

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Telephones, 207 Safari Accents (Puerto Vallarta), 127 Tenacatita Bay, 151 Safety, 22–24, 182 Tennis, 118 Sailing, Puerto Vallarta, 116–117 Tequila, 112 San Blas, 110 Tequila (drink), 206 Sanborn’s Mexico Insurance, 46 Tequila (town), 206 San Sebastián, 145–146 Tete Arte y Diseño (Tlaquepaque), Santa María de Gracia, church of 202 (Guadalajara), 197 The Basilica of the Virgin of Santiago Peninsula (Guadalajara), 199 accommodations, 169–172 The Palm Video & Show Bar restaurant, 173 (Puerto Vallarta), 134 Satellite phones, 38–39 Three Kings Day, 13 Sayulita, 143–145 Tierra Tlaquepaque, 202 Scams, 23–24 , 74 Scuba diving Tipping, 74 Manzanillo, 166 Tlaquepaque, 179 Puerto Vallarta, 113 shopping, 200–202 Seasons, 13 Toilets, 74 Senior travel, 28–29 Toll roads, 60 Señor Frog’s (Puerto Vallarta), 134 Tonalá, 180, 203–205 Serafina (Puerto Vallarta), 128 Museo Nacional de Cerámica, Sergio Bustamante (Tlaquepaque), 204–205 202 nightlife, 205 Shipping your purchases, 202 Tourist information, 2, 4 Shopping Tours Guadalajara, 199–205 organized, 109–113 Puerto Vallarta, 119–129 package, 47–51 Tlaquepaque, 200–202 Town and Country, 51 Silver scam, 120 Transportation, 58–63 Single travelers, 29 Travel agencies, 106 Small Vallarta (Puerto Vallarta), 120 Travel Companion Exchange (TCE), 29 Society for Accessible Travel & Traveler’s checks, 11 Hospitality (SATH), 27 Travelers’ diarrhea, 19 South Swell Mex Surf Shop Travel insurance, 17–18, 42 (Barra de Navidad), 154, 156 Trek America, 53 Special events and holidays, 13–16 Trip-cancellation insurance, 17–18 Special-interest trips, 52–53 STA Travel, 42 St. Peter and St. Paul’s Day, 14–15 Vacation Hot Line, 49 Studio Cathy Von Rohr Vallarta Adventures, 53 (Puerto Vallarta), 126 Value-added tax (IVA), 8 Sunset cruises, Manzanillo, 168 Video, flying with, 43 Suntrips, 51 Visitor information, 2, 4 Surfing, 154 Vista Vallarta Golf Club, 115 Viva (Puerto Vallarta), 128 Voladores de Papantla, 119 , 112 Volcán de Fuego, 175 Taxes, 73 Taxis, 62 Puerto Vallarta, 81 Water, drinking, 75 Teatro (Guadalajara), 197 Water taxis, Puerto Vallarta, 83 Telephone, 73–74 Weather, 13 12_588974 bindex.qxd 9/14/05 7:19 PM Page 223

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Western Union, 70 Hotel Molino de Agua Whale-watching tours, 110 (Puerto Vallarta), 90 Wheelchair accessibility, 26–28 Hotel Playa Los Arcos Wi-Fi, 34–35 (Puerto Vallarta), 90–91 Women travelers, 30 Hotel Presidente InterContinental (Guadalajara), 183 Hotel Sands (Barra de Navidad), 158 Yarn paintings, 123 Hotel Plaza , 136–137 (Guadalajara), 187 Yelapa Beach, 108 Hotel Sierra Manzanillo, 170–171 Yelapa Yacht Club, 137 Karmina Palace (Manzanillo), 171–172 Las Alamandas, 148–149 La Villa del Ensueño (Guadalajara), Zapopan, 179 186 Zoo (Puerto Vallarta), 134–135 Marival Grand & Club Suites (Nuevo Vallarta), 137–138 Paradise Village (Nuevo Vallarta), 138 ACCOMMODATIONS Plaza Los Reyes (Guadalajara), 187 Brisas Las Hadas Golf Resort & Plaza Tucanes (Manzanillo), 172 Marina (Manzanillo), 170 Premier Hotel & Spa (Puerto Vallarta), The Careyes Hotel, 150 88–89 Casa Las Brisas (Punta Mita), 142 Puerto Vallarta Quinta Real, 86 Casa Tres Vidas (Puerto Vallarta), 91 Quinta Don José (Guadalajara), 187 Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, Quinta María Cortez (Puerto Vallarta), 91–92 92–93 El Aposento Hotel (Guadalajara), 186 Quinta Real (Guadalajara), 183–184 El Pabellón de San Sebastián, 145 Sun Resorts Locos El Tamarindo (Tenacatita Bay), (Tenacatita Bay), 152 151–152 Velas Vallarta Grand Suite Resort Fiesta Americana (Guadalajara), (Puerto Vallarta), 86–87 184–185 Verana (Yelapa), 93 Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta, 88 Villa Amor (Sayulita), 143–144 Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Villa Ganz (Guadalajara), 184 (Punta Mita), 141–142 Westin Regina Resort Grand Bay Hotel Wyndham Resort (Puerto Vallarta), 87–88 (Barra de Navidad), 156–157 Hacienda Jalisco (San Sebastián), 145–146 RESTAURANTS Hacienda San Angel (Puerto Vallarta), Adobe Fonda (Guadalajara), 188–189 89–90 Adobe Grill (Puerto Vallarta), 99–100 Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Centro Archie’s Wok (Puerto Vallarta), 102 Histórico (Guadalajara), 185 Arrayán (Puerto Vallarta), 100 Hotel Barra de Navidad, 157 Barcelona Tapas (Puerto Vallarta), 99 Hotel Cabo Blanco Benedetti’s Pizza (Manzanillo), 173 (Barra de Navidad), 157 Benitto’s (Puerto Vallarta), 95 Hotel Cervantes (Guadalajara), 186 Bigotes II (Manzanillo), 173 Hotel Colonial (Manzanillo), 169 Café des Artistes/Thierry Blouet Hotel Delfín (Barra de Navidad), 158 Cocina del Autor (Puerto Vallarta), Hotel de Mendoza (Guadalajara), 185 95–96 (Tomatlán), Café Kaiser Maximilian 147–148 (Puerto Vallarta), 101 Hotel Lagunita (Yelapa), 136 Café Madrid (Guadalajara), 191–192 Hotel La Posada (Manzanillo), 169 Cafe Magaña (Bucerías), 140 12_588974 bindex.qxd 9/14/05 7:19 PM Page 224

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Café Max (Puerto Vallarta), 94–95 Las Palomas (Puerto Vallarta), 97 Café San Angel (Puerto Vallarta), 104 La Taberna de San Pascual Chez Nené (Guadalajara), 188 (Puerto Vallarta), 99 Chico’s Paradise (Puerto Vallarta), 105 La Toscana (Manzanillo), 173 Daiquiri Dick’s (Puerto Vallarta), 96 La Trattoria Pomodoro Ristorante de Santos (Puerto Vallarta), 97 (Guadalajara), 191 Don Pedro’s (Sayulita), 144 Le Bistro (Puerto Vallarta), 102 El Duende (Guadalajara), 189 Le Fort (Bucerías), 140 El Manglito (Barra de Navidad), 158 Legazpi (Santiago Peninsula), 173 El Nogalito (Puerto Vallarta), 105 Los Itacates Restaurant El Planeta Vegetariano (Guadalajara), 192–193 (Puerto Vallarta), 94 L’Ultima Spiaggia (Sayulita), 144 El Sacromonte (Guadalajara), 189 Mañana (Puerto Vallarta), 108 Espresso (Puerto Vallarta), 103 Mariscos Progreso (Guadalajara), 191 Fajita Republic (Puerto Vallarta), 104 Mark’s (Bucerías), 141 Hostería del Angel (Guadalajara), Mar y Tierra (Barra de Navidad), 159 189–190 Porto Bello (Puerto Vallarta), 95 Hotel Delfín (Barra de Navidad), Red Cabbage Café (El Repollo Rojo), 158–159 104–105 I Latina (Guadalajara), 190 Restaurant Bar Ambar Karen’s Place (Bucerías), 140 (Barra de Navidad), 159 La Chata Restaurant (Guadalajara), Restaurant Bar Ramón (Barra de 192 Navidad), 159 La Destilería (Guadalajara), 190 Rito’s Baci (Puerto Vallarta), 97–98 La Esquina de los Caprichos Roca del Mar (Manzanillo), 172 (Puerto Vallarta), 99 Rollie’s (Sayulita), 144–145 La Fonda de la Noche (Guadalajara), Seamaster (Barra de Navidad), 192 159–160 La Fonda de San Miguel Trio (Puerto Vallarta), 98 (Guadalajara), 190–191 Vitea (Puerto Vallarta), 100–101 La Palapa (Puerto Vallarta), 103 Xitomates (Puerto Vallarta), 98–99