What a great way to celebrate the 4th of July in Puerto Vallarta but to attend the The Red, White…read moreand Rhapsody in Blue extravaganza at Act 2 PV. Plus it was the grand opening of the Casanova's outside terrace named for my world famous dog Casanova. Both Casanova and myself showed up early to enjoy David Duvall playing the piano in Mary Ann's Ovations lounge. We visited the Casanova Terrace and had a delicious bacon wrapped barbequed hot dog and a beverage. Back inside we enjoyed more music. Then at 7PM we went to see David Maiocco in Casa Karma's Red Room starring as Liberace. What a show. Not only does he have a striking resemblance to Liberace but he is world class pianist. I've never heard a piano sound so incredible. Both Casanova and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. The evening was capped off with Marsha's delicious variety of homemade cookies and a 50/50 Raffle, both benefiting the Elevator Fund. We can't thank David Sabella and Cate Valcic enough for putting together another fantastic evening of entertainment. They are working so hard to make Act 2 PV the entertainment showplace of Puerto Vallarta. Applause and Congratulations to them both!

My very first experience of Rocky Horror Picture Show was live at Act II (I know... how the heck…read morehave I never seen this in my 30-something years?!) It was fantastic!! Buying tickets at the box office is a simple and smooth transaction. Then head over to the bar for a cocktail before the theater doors open. My group had premium tickets so we were seated first in the best section. Once inside we were served more drinks before the show and during intermission. The actors were fantastic and quite talented. The seats comfortable and production excellent for a small local theater. The show was hilarious and interactive. Such a fun time!! There are so many wonderful shows playing here and I hope I get to see more!

Sadly, this business closed in 2024. It was a great location for breakfast alongside the river and…read morefree entertainment on the upper bar level during evening hours.

So sorry if my guess at Aunt's Pearls age is off, but I'm gonna say Aunt Pearl is a 50 something…read moreyear old man dressed like your 1960s gramdma. Think Aunt Bea in Mayberry. Aunt Pearl "travels by bus all the way from Tuna, Texas" This is a popular Saturday event. We were early and the line was already forming. If I remember correctly, BINGO cards are $200 each. We had a sizable party and our group won some pretty cool stuff. One friend won a flower arrangement and between us all, we won a free menu item from El Sofa Cafe, a ticket for a brunch show at Incanto and an admission ticket for a show at the Palm. AND another friend split the jackpot. Today, students from a nearby dance school performed for the crowd. Proceeds from the afternoon BINGO event were donated to the school. If you are looking for an off the wall, quirky activity with friends, Aunt Pearl is sure to deliver!

This is an outstanding Spanish language school, taught by Maestro Melchor Cortez, and assisted by…read morehis lovely wife, Marta. They use the Warren Hardy method which is a very comprehensive and logical program with lots of repetition and homework so the information really has a chance to sink in. Melchor and Marta make learning Spanish fun and are very patient and kind. The classroom atmosphere is casual and non threatening and I can honestly say I always looked forward to going to class. On a personal level, I just completed three consecutive levels (2, 3 and 4) and cannot believe how much my Spanish improved. I have been doing Duo Lingo for 8 years and previously completed Rosetta Stone but it wasn't until I enrolled in this program that I really began to understand the language and its structure. I cannot say enough good things about this school and highly recommend it if you are serious about learning Spanish.

Excellent teaching method. The owner/teacher has decades of experience and speaks perfect English…read more The classes move fast with plenty of homework. You will need to take this seriously but that's perfect if you really want to learn Spanish. Note: they moved in 2019 to a new location. They are now on Calle Brasil (not Viena). The new location is closer to Centro.

Mavi Graf does great cooking classes, I have taken several, but she will also come to your…read morecondo/home and prepare a meal for you. It's so relaxing to spend the evening in and watching Mavi and her assistant cutting and chopping and mixing and then you get to taste! She'll answer all your questions and even make you a special cocktail. Oh, and does all the cleanup. Check out her website and if a private chef is anything you've thought of doing, I couldn't recommend anyone better.

A fantastic experience! Mavi is informative and fun. From making our purchases at various markets…read moreto creating the dishes in her lovely home, the afternoon was filled with laughter and the joy of cooking together.

Excellent foodie experience and one of the absolute best we've had in 20 years of travel. Other…read morereviews describe the food prepared and the home and cuchina. The wood fire roasted salsas and tortillas we made were simply over the top. Rosie and Emma created a fun, educational, and yummy day for us. Groups can be as large as 10, but today it was just the 2 of us. Highly recommended!

We had the BEST time with Rosie and her family. Highly recommend this experience for authenticity…read moreand multigenerational fun. Communication with Lorna (Rosie's daughter) was easy, and booking simple. The meeting location was conveniently located across from the cruise ship port. Rosie was easy to spot, and welcomed us warmly. The market tour portion of the day was a highlight, as we saw a tortilla machine and tasted a delicious tamale. The van to get us to both the market and to Rosie's (and back) was safe and well maintained. Upon entering Rosie's home, we were immediately awed by the beauty. She lives in such a gorgeous inviting home, that is perfectly set up to accommodate her tour. Participation was easy, directions clear, food delicious. Everyone in our party, from the 13-year-old to the 70+ year old grandparents enjoyed the experience. We would absolutely go back the next time we are in Puerto Vallarta.

We have had the privilege to go surfing with David and Giovani and keep coming back for more. They…read moreare so fun, and interested in the adventures with you! I cannot wait for our next trip. We come to Sayulita just so we can have surf adventures with them. Muchas gracias amigos.

We took lessons with David last weekend and had the most incredible experience. He and his…read morecolleague were kind, funny, knowledgeable, and took the time to teach two novices how to get up (many times) to ride some waves! We will be returning for his surf camp and will be bringing our 5 year old along to learn. If you're on the fence- this is your team! There are many options in Sayulita but I wouldn't look any further than this amazing group!

Kids had never surfed before and were unsure and nervous at first but by the end, they were so…read moreconfident and caught so many waves and can't wait to go back. He made my kiddos feel so welcome that they wanted to say goodbye on our last day. We took 5 lessons plan and loved it so much we added another lesson. Totally worth it.

I was a beginner surfer (age 66) and took lessons for a few days. Gato gave great onshore…read moreinstruction and then paddled out with me and again gave great assistance and instruction catching my first waves. Learned a lot and looking forward to working with him again. Highly recommend.

I studied with Bob Burridge ar the art school held by Bob and Monica Masla. they are perfect hosts…read more the experience was immersion in painting in a small fishing village. beauty was everywhere. the food was vegan and delicious. I recommend do this now,

Bob and his staff at the casa provide a unique and memorable setting for art workshops and 'off the…read morebeaten path' vacations. Boca de Tomatlan is an easy 1hr drive from the Puerta Vallerta airport but the trip here takes you back in time to the way life used to be in Mexico. Be prepared for an upscale rustic immersion experience.

If you're looking for images that feel authentic, artistic, and deeply personal, Ave Sol…read morePhotography is outstanding. I run Villa Tayrona, a boutique wedding venue near Puerto Vallarta, and always recommend Ave Sol Photography because I know that our guests will be thrilled with their work. Every image is full of warmth, beauty, and emotion, with a timeless quality that never feels posed or forced. These are images that will be treasured generations from now.

I cannot even begin to describe how amazing Eva and Jessica are. We did our engagement shoot with…read morethem in Bucerias when we visited our wedding, and we instantly felt like we were in good hands. We had such a good time in a relaxed setting and the photos turned out amazing. We just got married in Nuevo Vallarta in May and got our photos back within 1.5 weeks. They are AMAZING!! Eva and Jessica caught every moment of the day to perfection and the photos are stunning! We feel like we are right back there! We have shared with our friends and family and they can't believe how wonderful these photos are. Thank you SO MUCH Eva and Jessica for capturing the best day of our lives!

I popped in to WildMex with my 2 kids (11 & 13) to see if there was any chance they could get a…read moresurf lesson at La Lancha. Front desk staff was impressively friendly, explained how it all works, and somehow managed to immediately get them a private instructor even though they appeared super busy. Sunshirts/rashguards were available to borrow but I'm glad kids had their own. Paschalis (Pascal) their teacher was AMAZING! Absolutely overflowing with enthusiasm and encouragement. He chose the right waves and got the kids going on them, so all they really had to do was pop up. Beach was busy with instructors and beginners, but Pascal was completely focused on my kiddos. They had a blast and I had even more fun watching the smiles! Lesson was 2 hours, with about 1.5hr in the water. The beach is beginner friendly. Lesson includes the surfboard. There's also a photographer at the beach and I'd definitely recommend budgeting to buy the photos. For 2 kids, with their own teacher, the lesson was $85/ea and pics were $55 for 1st kid and $15 for 2nd we got 36 fabulous photos. They had so much fun, we're going back for another lesson today!

My daughter had a wonderful last 2 days doing 1on1 instruction with 'Quinty' at Wildmex La Lancha…read more She had an absolute blast learning and spending time with Quinty while catching waves! Quinty even gave her a little education on her home country of the Netherlands. What a great experience to surf in Mexico while learning a little Dutch culture. She's a high energy instructor with an even higher surf IQ so please don't hesitate to book a lesson with her if you want to make the most of your La Lancha surf sessions. She's also very protective and observant while instructing, ensuring the safest learning environment for your friends and loved ones. ALL of the WildMex instructors are top notch, but my kiddo has already stated that she will only work with Quinty as long as she's available :) Thanks to the entire team at WildMex for making this surf holiday so memorable!