Taxi services in Puerto Vallarta and in Nuevo Vallarta are not dependable. In addition, they only accept cash and do not accept credit card. If you intend to use local taxi services, make sure you have pesos in small denominations because they often can't provide change.
Using local taxi services on a weekend may be impossible. I made the mistake of going to a local pharmacy. I called a taxi to get back home, only to be told there are none available.
Fortunately, the staff at a local restaurant were able to get me a cab to get home. It was 30 degrees Celsius outside and very humid. The fact that I am 69 years s old and have a disability did not seem to matter.
For the most part, if you can get a taxi, the service is good. That's why I am posting two stars and not one. read more