I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Getting a local SIM card in Puerto Vallarta/Guadalajara
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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How's the daytime scene there compared to the Philippines?
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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How's the food there compared to Thailand?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to book your hotel in advance.
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to book your hotel in advance.
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This matches my experience. Puerto Vallarta/Guadalajara is great value for money.
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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