Mexico 2012 RV Trip - Day 71 - March 6, 2012 Punta Perula - Puerto Vallarta

We were on the road by 8am today on our way to Puerto Vallarta. One big disadvantage to getting an early start is we drove through fog for quite a while. There are lots of rivers and low-lying areas and when you combine that with the high humidity, the fog was thick. The road to Puerto Vallarta was also winding and rough with some construction. Once you get into Puerto Vallarta, RVs, trucks and buses have to get onto the “laterals” which are like frontage roads but with lots of stop and go. We managed to negotiate all of them correctly and made a stop at the Wal-Mart for supplies and groceries.

All things considered, we made the 95 mile trip and shopping in pretty good time, arriving at Nacho’s Trailer Park by 12:30. We are paying $250 pesos ($19.50USD) per night, without electric. It was higher if we use their electric! As we drove into town we noticed workmen sprucing up the bridges. We loved the bright green paint!

Pulling into Tacho Trailer Park we noticed several iguanas. They are quite large and can climb trees very quickly! There are lots of RVs here also – most of them have been here for the winter. 

After getting set up we took the scooter and went into the Centro to walk along the malecon (seafront walkway). There were two cruise ships in, so there lots of “gringos” besides us here. It was fun to see the funky sculptures and sand castles along the beach. 

We strolled along and passed over the Río Cuale and spent some time among the handicrafts stalls in the Municipal Crafts Market.

   

It was fun seeing all of the different sculptures.

Water-inspired art, and funky stuff, too!

A little further down the malecon we looked over at the beach area and saw this woman making balanced rock formations. She had a “propina” (tip) box out so we gave her a couple pesos to take pictures.

As we headed back north we took a side trip about three blocks from the malecon to see the old church. It was really pretty on the outside, but the inside was not nearly as ornate as many of the other churches we have seen.

GPS 20.65697°N, 105.23244°W