Trip Report - Puerto Vallarta Feb - Mar 2008 - Page 3

Rissask · 04-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Cocotel

Thanks for posting the links - sure brings back great memories. Doesn't look like it's changed much, either.

Sure doesn't does it! Still as rustic as ever.

I love that beach there at Mismaloya, the water is so clear and blue green. I heard the Dreams hotel near there is pretty cushy.
I love that area north of PV but we still want to stay down south there sometime, at Boca de Tomatlan or somewhere. (I think Marty PMed me about that years ago?

) Or take the bus south to Barra de Navidad/Melaque (jevans or Marty-have you been there?).

ncmarg · 04-02-2008

Awesome pictures! Thanks for the great TR

jevans · 04-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rissask

Sure doesn't does it! Still as rustic as ever.

I love that beach there at Mismaloya, the water is so clear and blue green. I heard the Dreams hotel near there is pretty cushy.
I love that area north of PV but we still want to stay down south there sometime, at Boca de Tomatlan or somewhere. (I think Marty PMed me about that years ago?

) Or take the bus south to Barra de Navidad/Melaque (jevans or Marty-have you been there?).

Barre/Melaque have grown over the last 20 years but are still great towns:
some pictures here I think. I stayed in a bungalow on the beach for 15 dollars in 1989 in Barre.

http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...ix-past-2.html

and here:

http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...s-stories.html

mooski · 04-02-2008

I went to PV 1984... wow we went to mismolaya beach that was pre hotel!!!! just a beach! man 24 years ago......... is 45 old?

Rissask · 04-02-2008

thanks for the link, jevans, I will check out that more later at home...omg we were having pretty much the exact same discussion in that thread, good memory I have

(no mooskie- 45 is NOT old

)
sorry Marty- carry on- Day 6 yet to come!!!

jevans · 04-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rissask

thanks for the link, jevans, I will check out that more later at home...omg we were having pretty much the exact same discussion in that thread, good memory I have

(no mooskie- 45 is NOT old

)
sorry Marty- carry on- Day 6 yet to come!!!

yes we were. we have had quite a few discussions on the pacific side of mexico.

MartyC · 04-02-2008

Skipping ahead to Day 6

I skip ahead because there’s only so much you can say about laying on the beach, reading a book, soaking up the sun and staying hydrated, i.e. buckets of ice cold cervesa.

Day 6 is moving day number two, back to the Hotel Eloisa for a three night stay. On check-in I find that this reservation has not been corrected and I am still Martin Morales. No problem, but I want to upgrade the room to one on the outside of the hotel, with natural light, air conditioning, and maybe even a TV. After some discussion among the desk clerk and a manager (I assume) we get the desired upgrade and pay the additional $390 pesos. A deal at twice the price.

Because this is another moving day, we decide to skip the beach and go in search of some new restaurants or bars. We found a lovely restaurant, Le Bistro, on Isla Rio Cuale, where it is happy hour all day long and they serve great Margaritas and Pina Coladas. We would return to this restaurant later in our stay to have lunch on Tina’s birthday.

Day 7

Today, it’s breakfast at Freddy’s Toucan and then we’ll catch the bus to Mismaloya, one of our favorite places to spend the day on the beach. Mismaloya is the place where the movie Night of The Iguana was filmed. This movie and Elizabeth Taylor are what put the area on the vacation map. A little known fact, the movie Alien vs. Predator, was filmed on the other side of the highway in the jungles of Mismaloya. There isn’t much else at Mismaloya on the beachside of the highway, a few condo’s one AI resort and four beach bars where you will be treated like kings and queens. A day at Mismaloya will cost us $12 Pesos for the bus each way and about $250 Pesos for beer and food. The sun sand and intermittent entertainment is free for all to enjoy.

The bus to Mismaloya.

The original John Houston’s Restaurant. It was apparently started by director Houston’s personal chef after the filming of Night Of The Iguana.

MartyC · 04-03-2008

Day 9 (another fast forward)

This is moving day number 3. Today we are off to the Hotel Tropicana for three nights. We’re looking forward to this as we have heard good things about the hotel and have never stayed here. Once again check out time at the Eloisa and check in time at the Tropicana don’t mesh and we have another day of no beach and a lot of walking around. We finally check in and the room is OK. Nice view of the poof and the beach but the bed is a little hard, in fact at first I thought the mattress was actually a sheet of plywood. It wasn’t but you could have fooled me.

Some shots in and around the Tropicana.

This is the beach in front of the “Blue Chairs” resort taken from the roof of the Tropicana. Note the sea of humanity.

Day 11

Another trip to Mismaloya today. We will walk along the beach to the Hotel Lindo Mar for breakfast. They serve the best breakfasts and the view is beautiful. The walk takes us through Conchas Chinas, a very nice area full of condos, private casa’s and beautiful little beaches. After breakfast we’ll go up to the highway and jump on the bus, another $12 Pesos for bus fare. This day in Mismaloya is very much like the last. A perfect day on vacation. Here are a few shots of the Conchas Chinas area.

That’s the Lindo Mar restaurant in mid frame, perched on the rocky shore.

Jacko · 04-03-2008

Sweet! Thanks!

Mamacita · 04-03-2008

OMG! I think I'm in love! I grew up on the Pacific coast and as much as I'm excited about Playa, I think our next trip might have to be the Pacific side! Great report Sr, Morales!!!!

jamesblonde · 04-03-2008

I just have forgotten how much I love PV!!! It's been nearly 6 years since we've been back. We must do it soon. Thanks for the memories.

MartyC · 04-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacko

Sweet! Thanks!

I don't think you can beat a PV sunset. They have one just like this enery night. Now Playa sunrises are pretty spectacular too!

MartyC · 04-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesblonde

I just have forgotten how much I love PV!!! It's been nearly 6 years since we've been back. We must do it soon. Thanks for the memories.

Thanks for your comments. It is a great part of Mexico and a great city. Lots of terrific bars and so many restaurants.

Arnie · 04-04-2008

Marty,
When you were walking to the Lindo, how did you get around the rocks at the southern end of the old Camino Real? I don't remember a beach there.

Thanks & a great report!

TAPPY · 04-04-2008

Wow - great pictures, thanks for sharing them.

Maybe I need to look at PV for this summer, there are some really good deals online right now.

04-02-2008	#37 (permalink)
MartyC reposado Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 1,039	Skipping ahead to Day 6 I skip ahead because there’s only so much you can say about laying on the beach, reading a book, soaking up the sun and staying hydrated, i.e. buckets of ice cold cervesa. Day 6 is moving day number two, back to the Hotel Eloisa for a three night stay. On check-in I find that this reservation has not been corrected and I am still Martin Morales. No problem, but I want to upgrade the room to one on the outside of the hotel, with natural light, air conditioning, and maybe even a TV. After some discussion among the desk clerk and a manager (I assume) we get the desired upgrade and pay the additional $390 pesos. A deal at twice the price. Because this is another moving day, we decide to skip the beach and go in search of some new restaurants or bars. We found a lovely restaurant, Le Bistro, on Isla Rio Cuale, where it is happy hour all day long and they serve great Margaritas and Pina Coladas. We would return to this restaurant later in our stay to have lunch on Tina’s birthday. Day 7 Today, it’s breakfast at Freddy’s Toucan and then we’ll catch the bus to Mismaloya, one of our favorite places to spend the day on the beach. Mismaloya is the place where the movie Night of The Iguana was filmed. This movie and Elizabeth Taylor are what put the area on the vacation map. A little known fact, the movie Alien vs. Predator, was filmed on the other side of the highway in the jungles of Mismaloya. There isn’t much else at Mismaloya on the beachside of the highway, a few condo’s one AI resort and four beach bars where you will be treated like kings and queens. A day at Mismaloya will cost us $12 Pesos for the bus each way and about $250 Pesos for beer and food. The sun sand and intermittent entertainment is free for all to enjoy. The bus to Mismaloya. The original John Houston’s Restaurant. It was apparently started by director Houston’s personal chef after the filming of Night Of The Iguana. __________________ Our 2008 PV trip report is here. Our 2009 trip report is here.

04-04-2008	#44 (permalink)
Arnie beachaholic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glencoe IL. Posts: 258	Marty, When you were walking to the Lindo, how did you get around the rocks at the southern end of the old Camino Real? I don't remember a beach there. Thanks & a great report! Last edited by Arnie; 04-04-2008 at 01:48 PM..

04-02-2008	#32 (permalink)
ncmarg way into it Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: nc mountains Posts: 140	Awesome pictures! Thanks for the great TR

04-02-2008	#34 (permalink)
mooski life=playa Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WA Posts: 528	I went to PV 1984... wow we went to mismolaya beach that was pre hotel!!!! just a beach! man 24 years ago......... is 45 old?

04-02-2008	#35 (permalink)
Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 49,560	thanks for the link, jevans, I will check out that more later at home...omg we were having pretty much the exact same discussion in that thread, good memory I have (no mooskie- 45 is NOT old ) sorry Marty- carry on- Day 6 yet to come!!!

04-03-2008	#38 (permalink)
MartyC reposado Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 1,039	Day 9 (another fast forward) This is moving day number 3. Today we are off to the Hotel Tropicana for three nights. We’re looking forward to this as we have heard good things about the hotel and have never stayed here. Once again check out time at the Eloisa and check in time at the Tropicana don’t mesh and we have another day of no beach and a lot of walking around. We finally check in and the room is OK. Nice view of the poof and the beach but the bed is a little hard, in fact at first I thought the mattress was actually a sheet of plywood. It wasn’t but you could have fooled me. Some shots in and around the Tropicana. This is the beach in front of the “Blue Chairs” resort taken from the roof of the Tropicana. Note the sea of humanity. Day 11 Another trip to Mismaloya today. We will walk along the beach to the Hotel Lindo Mar for breakfast. They serve the best breakfasts and the view is beautiful. The walk takes us through Conchas Chinas, a very nice area full of condos, private casa’s and beautiful little beaches. After breakfast we’ll go up to the highway and jump on the bus, another $12 Pesos for bus fare. This day in Mismaloya is very much like the last. A perfect day on vacation. Here are a few shots of the Conchas Chinas area. That’s the Lindo Mar restaurant in mid frame, perched on the rocky shore.

04-03-2008	#39 (permalink)
Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 30,889	Sweet! Thanks!

04-03-2008	#40 (permalink)
Mamacita life=playa Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 719	OMG! I think I'm in love! I grew up on the Pacific coast and as much as I'm excited about Playa, I think our next trip might have to be the Pacific side! Great report Sr, Morales!!!!

04-03-2008	#41 (permalink)
jamesblonde añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South of Seattle Posts: 8,253	I just have forgotten how much I love PV!!! It's been nearly 6 years since we've been back. We must do it soon. Thanks for the memories.

04-04-2008	#45 (permalink)
TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,148	Wow - great pictures, thanks for sharing them. Maybe I need to look at PV for this summer, there are some really good deals online right now.

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