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Gay Puerto Vallarta Guide - Services: Auto Rentals,
Gyms, Healing Arts, Internet, Massage, Etc.
 

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Gyms  Healing Arts   Internet Services   Massage   Medical Services
 Spanish lessons   Supermarkets/Department stores   Books about Vallarta   Important phone numbers


Rentals & Lodging
Vallarta Condos
Gay Hotels - B&Bs
Vallarta Villas

Gay Travel Guide
Art Galleries
Cafes, Internet
Calendar of Events
Community Groups
Diving & Eco Tours
Gay Clubs and Bars
Gay Beach
Gay Cruise and Tours
Gay Links, etc.
Getaways
Gyms
Law and Custom
Lesbian Vallarta
Malecon
Map
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Quick Tourist Tips
Restaurants
Services
Shopping
Straight Clubs & Bars
Tourist Information
Vallarta Photos

the naked boy on his seahorse - puerto vallarta's symbol by Rafael ZamarripaAuto Rentals
When renting a vehicle in Puerto Vallarta, make sure that you accompany the service agent to inspect the vehicle for any problems or damages before you drive away and when you return. Most agencies offer insurance, which is a good idea to have while driving in Mexico. Most of the companies listed below rent cars, jeeps and suburban vans and include insurance, tax and 200 or more kilometers in their prices, but be sure to check. DV suggests renting a vehicle to explore Mismaloya, Boca de Tomatlan or Chico's Paradise to the south or Bucerias, Punta de Mita, Sayulita and San Francisco to the north of Vallarta.
Prestige - South Side - 229 Amapas.  Tel: 222-6506 and 223-1683.  Woman-owned and operated, with amiable service. They can deliver the car to your door.  Daily 8am-2pm, 4pm-7pm 
Alamo - Central - 660-A Paseo Diaz Ordaz.  Tel: 223-1057.
Avis - North Side - At the International Airport.  Tel: 221-1112.
De Alba - South Side - 194 Aquiles Serdan.  Tel: 222-3066.
Dollar  - North Side - 1732 Francisco Medina Ascencio.  Tel: 223-1354.
Hertz  - North Side -  At the International Airport.  Tel:  221-1473.
National - North Side -  Airport Highway Km 1.5.  Tel: 222-0515.

Graphics/Web Design
Colores Communication - Downtown.  Tel: 044-322-116-9487
Caring for your image...together.  Based in Puerto Vallarta, Colores Communication is an agency focused to work with companies in their growth and consolidation in the market. Offering strategy, design, graphic design, copywriting, translation, photography, printing services, and lending professional expertise to providing essential communication services to all Puerto vallarta businesses. For further info contact Steven Lord at www.colorespv.com

Gyms
Acqua Day Spa and Gym - South Side - 450 Constitucion at Francisca Rodriguez. Tel: 223-5270.  Gym, various types of massage, acupressure, facial and body treatments, manicure and pedicure. Spa membership includes sauna, steam room, towel service, showers and lockers. Approx. $12 US per day or $45 per week.  Mon-Fri, 7am-9pm and Sat, 7am-5pm.
American Gym - North Side - Francisco Medina Ascencio at 2.5 km. Tel: 224-4704.  Aerobics, free weights, weight machines. Mon-Fri, 7am-10pm and Sat, 7am-6pm.
Curves - South Side - 146 Pulpito.  Tel: 222-8621.  Popular gym and weight control spa for women.  Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm and 4pm-6pm
European Health Spa - Marina.  Tel: 221-0770.
Gold's Gym - North Side - Plaza Las Glorias, Pablo Picasso street. Tel: 225-6671.  Offering life fitness, hammer strength, iron grip and cardiovascular equipment. Also with aerobics, tai chi, yoga, pilates, lift training, sauna, jacuzzi and a chiropractic center.  Mon-Fri, 6am-10pm; Sat, 7am-7pm; Sun, 9am-3pm.
Qualton Spa - North Side - Francisco Medina Ascencio at 2.5 km. Tel: 224-4446.  Herbal, salt and mud treatments, massages, facials, steam, jacuzzi, sauna, gym with 24 paramount machines and free weights, aerobics and yoga classes, tennis court.  Mon-Fri, 7am-10:30pm; Sat, 7am-9pm.
San Franciscan Hotel - South Side - 213 Pilitas street at Olas Altas. Tel: 222-6473. The gym has approx. 26 free weight machines, treadmills and cycles. Price includes towels, locker and purified water. $10 per day, weekly rates available.  Daily, 9am-6pm.
Total Fitness Gym - Marina - #1 Timon street.  Tel: 221-0770.  Woman-only facility run Elisa Tovar, a long-time physical fitness instructor, offering a wide variety of classes, including athletic circuit, body building, belly dance, Caribbean dance, meditation, yoga and 18 different types of aerobics.  Mon-Fri, 6:30am-9:30pm; Sat, 8am-2pm.
Westin Regina Spa - Marina - At the Westin Regina Hotel, 205 Paseo de la Marina Sur. Tel: 221-1100.  One of the most complete and luxurious in town from the reports I have received.
 

Healing Arts - Spas, etc.
Luz de Gracia Menendez  - Central - 1074 Costa Rica, Col. 5 de Diciembre. Reiki and Polarity therapy. Luz has been my therapist; a true healer and highly recommended. Tel: 222-5153.  contact: luzdegracia@yahoo.com

Blue Massage Spa - South Side - 411 Olas Altas interior #3, upstairs and 128 Rodolfo Gomez. Massage, facials, treatments, packages; 8 masseurs; home service available. Gay owned and operated. Daily, 8am-8pm.  Tel: 223-2292, 222-6034, 113-0132 or cell: 044-322-888-7511
Ralph Spa - South Side - 108 Rodolfo Gomez (across from the San Marino hotel). Massage, facials, pedicures, manicures and waxing. Home service available. Gay owned and operated.  Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm  Tel: 223-1899 and Cellular: 044-322-131-1026

Alkaemia Massage - South Side - 258 Francisca Rodriguez. Bodywork with classical swedish, deep tissue, Whatzu and Thai. contact Tatiana also for excellent Acupuncture. Gay-friendly and non-sexual.  Tel: 223-4678, Cellular: 044-322-429-6685.
Body and Soul  - South Side - 266 Aquiles Serdan. Tai chi, yoga, massage, aromatherapy and retreats. Tel: 222-6710.
Metamorfosis  - South Side - 159 Francisca Rodriguez.  Tel: 222-6162.
Oriental Healing - South Side - 277 Basilio Badillo.  Acupuncture, massage and Bach flower remedies with licensed acupuncturist Robin Manoogian, trained in New York.  Tel: 222-1449.

Terra Noble Art and Healing Center   - Tulipanes No. 595, Fraccionamiento Lomas de Terra Noble.  Tel: 222-5400 and 223-3530. Arts center located on the highest plateau in central Vallarta.  Clay, sculpture and painting workshops, yoga, tai chi, therapeutic massages (including aromatherapy, reflexology and shiatsu), body clay treatment, healing therapies such as Reiki and polarity therapy, as well as a sweat lodge. terranoble.com
Vallarta Chiropractic Center - Central - 200 Jesus Langarica.  Tel: 223-0081 and 223-0084.  Traditional chiropractic care by Dr. Oscar Margain, who was trained in the US at Palmer College.

YOGA
Yoga Vallarta - South Side - 325 Basilio Badillo near Insurgentes.
  Tel: 116-5809
The largest yoga studio in Puerto Vallarta. Classes are taught by a team of bilingual teachers. All levels welcome. Hatha, Ashtanga, Mysore, Pilates, Vinyasa Flow, Kundalini and Mat Pilates group classes.
Davannayoga - Centro - 542 Matamorros. Cell: 044-322-147-7008
Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Morning Yoga (Pranayama, Asana and Meditation), Evening Yoga (Sivananda style evening yoga), Children's Yoga, Pre-Natal Yoga, and Yogic Arts.
Anya4Yoga - South Side - Brisas del Mar Hotel/Torre Malibu, 1.5 km. Highway to Mismaloya.  Tel: 223-4514
 

Internet Services, Internet Cafes
Ciber Milenium  - South Side - 370 Francisco Madero, Tel: 222-1770 and Downtown at 335 Libertad, Tel: 222-0611.
Inexpensive internet access with thirteen computers, public fax, scanner, games. 10 pesos/hour Mon-Sat, 9am-10:30pm and Sun, 10am-10pm.
Cyber Smoothie  - South Side - 111 Rodolfo Gomez.  Tel: 223-4784.
Located at the Hotel San Marino hotel, with ten computers for surfing the internet, high speed DSL, fax and telephone services, as well as a selection of delicious smoothies, juices, sandwiches, salads and coffees. Popular. Owner Leonardo Tejeda is a certified massage therapist, cellular: 044-322-294-2565. Gay owned.  Daily, 9am-9pm
Eclipse Cyber Cafe  - Downtown - 426 Morelos, Tel: 222-1755; also North Side - Centro Comercial Villas Vallarta, Hotel Zone near the Plaza Las Glorias, Local D-14, Tel: 224-7137.
With 8-10 computers at each location, with color printer, fax services, scanner and software programs.  Mon-Sat  9am-10pm
InterNet Bar  - North Side - Plaza Neptune Local E-1 in the Marina Vallarta.  Tel: 221-0229.  Serving breakfast, sandwiches, coffee, deserts and Mexican food.
NetStop  - Downtown - 671 Morelos.  Tel: 222-3367.  Small but cozy Cyber Cafe with fax, scanning and printing and of course coffee.
PV Cafe.com  - South Side - 246 Olas Altas.  Tel: 223-3308.  One of Vallarta's main cyber cafes with full bar and eatery, seven computers, fax, wireless internet and long distance calling. Outdoor sidewalk seating available and they serve sandwiches, salads, ice cream and desserts. Recently moved to a new smaller location just down the street from their previous spot. Pleasant ambiance with good food and drink.  Daily, 7am-midnight
PV Net Cyber Cafe  - North Side - 1692 Blvd. Francisco Medina.  Tel: 223-1127. One of Puerto Vallarta's local internet providers, with some 55 flat screen monitors with high speed internet access at the main office, located cross from the Sheraton hotel. The internet service at 10 pesos per hour. Open 24 hours a day.

Laundry
Lavanderia Pulpito - South Side - 141 Pulpito.  Washing and ironing, with home delivery.  Mon-Sat, 8am-7pm
Quinter Lavanderia - South Side - 217 Francisco Madero.  Tel: 222-0158.  Washing and ironing.  Free pick up & home delivery.  Gay owned.

Massage

Medical Services
Many good doctors, chiropractors and dentists practice in Puerto Vallarta, most of whom were trained in Guadalajara or Mexico City. They usually charge reasonable rates.

Dr. Maria Guadalupe Lewgot - General practitioner and specialist. Speaks english fluently. Her office is at the Medasist Hospital, 236 Manuel M. Dieguez.  Tel: 223-0444.  Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm.

Dr. Oscar Margain - Chiropractor - 200 Jesus Langarica downtown and in the Marina at Timon Street Office 'D'.  Traditional chiropractic care by Dr. Margain, who was trained in the US at Palmer College; over 24 years experience. Recommended.  Tel: 223-0081, 223-0084 and 209-0999.
Dr. Leonard Sugarman - Chiropractor.  236-A Insurgentes. Tel: 223-3845. Traditional chiropractic care. Mon, Tues, Weds and Fri, 9:30am-1pm and 5:30pm-8:30pm; Sat, 9:30am-1pm.
Dr. Basil Aduid - Chiropractor.  Office inside Gold's Gym, Hotel Zone. Tel: 293-3571 and 221-0516.

Dr. Francisco Rincon - Dentist. Speaks english. Dental Care office on the South Side at 135 Pulpito.  Tel: 223-4182 and Cell: 044-322-289-3151.
Dr. Ana M. O'Conner - Dentist.  Speaks english. Office is at the Plaza Caracol, 3rd floor, upstairs from Soriana department store.  Tel 224-7539

Pamela Thompson - Registered nurse fluent in Spanish, English and all medical terminology, she knows the medical facilities in town well and acts as a communication link between doctors and patients and their families. She has been very helpful to many locals and visitors alike. Email: pmt15@hotmail.com and Cellular: 044-322-107-7007

Hospitals
Ameri-Med - Marina - Plaza Neptune.  Tel: 226-2080, 221-0023. 24 hours.
CMQ Hospital - South Side - 365 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 223-1919.  24 hour pharmacy and emergency room.
Medasist Hospital - South Side - 236 Manuel M. Dieguez.  Tel: 223-0444 or 223-0656.  24 hour emergency room.
San Javier Marina Hospital - Marina - 2760 Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio.  Tel: 226-1010.

trying to break pinata at the beachMovie Theaters
Click here for the current listing of the movies at the three Puerto Vallarta theaters listed below. All are modern and play first run U.S. movies, usually with subtitles in Spanish. 30-46 pesos.

Cinemark - North Side - Plaza Caracol, 178 Avenida de Los Tules.  Tel: 224-8927. Recently constructed, with ten screens. 32-38 pesos admission.
MMCinemas - North Side/Marina district  - Centro Comercial Galerías Vallarta, 2920 Francisco Medina Ascencio. Tel: 221-0095. Recently constructed, with nine screens. 30-46 pesos.
Cinepolis - Pitillal - 1642 Avenida Francisco Villa. Tel: 293-6763. The largest theater in town, with 14 screens.  34-44 pesos.
 

Natural Foods Store
AgroGourmet - North Side - Avenida Francisco Medina 2820-A (across from the Marina Terminal).  Tel: 221-2656
Natural and organic fruits, cereals and grains, vegetables, herbs, fine cheeses, pastas, teas & spices and other fine products. Mon-Sat, 8am-8pm; Sun, 10am-4pm

Private Home Tours - International Friendship Club
Take a tour through some of Puerto Vallarta's and Banderas Bay's most beautiful homes and villas. Sponsored by the International Fellowship Club (IFC), the donation goes to the various Vallarta charities outlined above. Meet at Andale's on the Bay at 513 Olas Altas street at Rodolfo Gomez street, Weds to see 4 homes for 3 hours, at $35 USD; and Thurs to see 2 homes and the Vallarta botanical gardens, 5 hours total, at $50 USD. Bus departure at 10:30am, returns at 2pm. Ticket sales opens at 9am on tour day, there are no advance reservations. For further info call Tel: 222-5466 or email pvifc@ifcvallarta.com

For the North Shore Home Tour meet at La Paz Restaurant, Marina Vallarta, one block past Amerimed Hospital, Tues only. Bus departure at 10am, returns at 3pm. Tickets on sale from 8:30 am. $55 US or 550 pesos and includes lunch. Tel: 222-5466. Tours run from November through April. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a camera. I have received good reports. Website: ifcpv.com/home-tours and Email: hometours@ifcvallarta.com

Sauna/Men's Spa
Maganza Spa  - downtown Pitillal - 266 Hidalgo. Tel: 224-4841. Vallarta's only sauna/bathhouse, with jacuzzi, steam room, pool, gymnasium, massage, restaurant and bar. Men only. One block from the Gutiérrez Rizo supermarket. Mon-Thurs, 11am-11pm; Fri and Sat, 11am-12am; Sun, 5-10pm

Spanish Lessons
If you want to learn some Spanish while you are here, or if you live here, you can get in touch with Melchor Cortes's Spanish School Vallarta, The only Vallarta school using the famous Warren Hardy Spanish school materials. Tel: 224-8917, website: spanishschoolvallarta.com  Senor Melchor was my teacher way back when, he's excellent and he has over 20 years experience. Or you can contact Leonardo Tejeda, who teaches individuals or groups, beginners to advanced students; learn in the comfort of your home or hotel; contact Leo by email at leomar@usa.net or Tel: 223-4784. Or the University of Guadalajara extension here in Vallarta, Tel: 223-2082 or for further info contact them by email at cepe_puerto_vallarta@yahoo.com.mx

Supermarkets/Department Stores
Casa Ley - Central - 1150 Avenida Mexico.  The main supermarket downtown, with appliances, clothing etc. upstairs.  Open 24 hours.
Gutiérrez Rizo - South Side - 136 Constitucion. Tel: 222-0222 & 222-1367.  The main supermarket on the South Side.  6:30am-10:30pm
Soriana - North Side - Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio, in Plaza Caracol.  A huge department and grocery store in Puerto Vallarta's principal shopping mall.  Clothes, appliances, hardware, food.
Lans - Central - 867 Juárez.  Tel: 223-2829.  Modern department store in downtown Vallarta, with brands such as Ralph Lauren, Dockers, Adidas, Levi's
Plaza Marina - North Side - Large shopping center on the north end near the Marina.

Books about Puerto Vallarta
Here are several books that contain valuable tourist information about Puerto Vallarta and its environs:


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On November 2, the Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead, to remember those who have died
and on this day return for a visit.  Altars are constructed on which flowers, sweets,
photos and other offerings to the dead are placed.  The public altar at City Hall
shown in the photo above commemorates Donald Colosio, who was
assassinated while running for President of Mexico in 1994.

The Day of the Dead tradition appears rooted in pre-Hispanic beliefs that the spirits of the dead
went neither to a heaven or hell, but wandered for years before entering Mictlan, the "land of the dead".
Exact traditions vary throughout Mexico due to its 60 or so indigenous groups.  In some areas relatives burn incense over the altars, in other communities people light bonfires in their house doorways to guide the dead home.  Some Mexicans have all night vigils while others arrange an afternoon meal at the gravesides of their departed relatives.  These gatherings are often festive and solemn by turn.
 
 

Emergency/Important Phone Numbers

Consulates in Vallarta
American - Tel: 222-0069,  Fax: 223-0074
Canadian  - Tel: 222-5398,  Fax: 222-3517
British Embassy - Mexico City - Tel: 01-5-207-2449

Important Phone Numbers
Police - Tel: 060 and 222-0123
Emergency/police/ambulance/fire - Tel: 060
City Hall - Tel: 223-2500
Consumer Affairs (PROFECO)  -  Tel: 225-0000
Immigration Main Office  - Tel: 224-7653, 224-7719, 224-7970
Immigration Airport  - Tel: 221-1380 
Tourist Information  - Tel: 222-0242 
Secretary of Tourism -  Tel: 222-0243

Medical - Hospitals and Clinics
Red Cross - Tel: 222-1533
Ameri-Med  -  Tel:  221-0023;  221-0024 
CMQ Hospital  - Tel: 223-1919 
Medasist Hospital -  Tel: 223-0444;  223-0656
Regional Hospital  - Tel: 224-4000
Servicio Medico de la Bahia  - Tel: 222-2627
Pamela Thompson - Cellular: 044-322-107-7007

Pharmacy (all open 24 hours)
Farmacia California  - Tel: 225-0635
Farmacia Guadalajara  - Tel: 222-0101
CMQ  - Tel: 222-2941

Credit Cards
American Express  - Tel: 223-2955 or
toll free 01-800-221-7282, collect 01-801-964-6665
Banamex (VISA, MasterCard)  - Tel: 01-800-706-6600
Carnet  (MasterCard)  - Tel: 01-800-366-3100
Diners Club  - Tel: 01-800-500-3000

Helpful Dialing 
To call direct to the US or Canada dial 001 + area code + local number
To call direct within Mexico dial 01 + area code + local number
To call Puerto Vallarta from the US or Canada 011 + 52 + 322  +  local number 
To call International, Operator Assisted, dial 090 
To call direct International dial 00 + country code + area code + phone number

Airport 
Tel: 221-1380, 221-1325

Airlines
Aeromexico  - Tel: 224-2777;  221-1204 
Alaska  - 221-1352;  01-800-252-7522
American   - Tel: 221-1799;  221-1927 
America West  - Tel: 221-1333
Canadian  - Tel: 221-1212
Continental  -  Tel: 221-1025;  221-1096
Delta -  Tel: 221-1986; 01-800-902-2100
Mexicana -  Tel: 221-1040
 

Misc.
Animal Protection Association  - Tel: 224-4126
Friends of the Animals - Tel:  222-0586
Motor Vehicle Dept. -  Tel: 224-8484
 
 
 
 
 

 


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