Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
PV Malecon area — still the best area in Puerto Vallarta/Guadalajara?
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Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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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 good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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 good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.
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Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.
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Did you feel safe using taxis?
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