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Nightlife Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Here's a guide to and reviews of many of the straight bars, discos, nightclubs, antros, entertainment joints, pubs and sports bars in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico if you want to check them out or have to decide on fun places or where to party. This page does list most of the frequented and best Puerto Vallarta nightlife hot spots for drinks, music, partying, dancing and sports watching, and gives their locations and phone numbers. The most bustling and popular bar, music and club scene is the general downtown-El Centro malecon strip which includes such hangouts as Hilo, Mandala, Senor Frogs, and La Vaquita, the newest party spot downtown, which is right next door to the Zoo. So three of the best and hottest downtown venues: Mandala, the Zoo and La Vaquita are lined right up next to each other on Diaz Ordaz street. Additionally, two new clubs-restaurants-discotheques/discotecas on the Vallarta malecón, Glam and Punto V, are upscale locales, have been picking up business and will surely be even more popular by the time Puerto Vallarta spring break rolls around. The restaurant-bar La Bodeguita del Medio presents excellent live Cuban and salsa music; La Dulce Vita Italian restaurant has jazz, Weds and Fri only; La Chata, El Andariego and La Destileria restaurants offer mariachi music; while BeboTero, Paradise Burger and Senor Frogs have live rock music on a regular basis, and Wing's Army has live rock, ska, and reggae. Bebo Tero is perhaps the top choice for late night rock n roll, drinks and views of the PV malecon boardwalk. Locals and tourists used to hang out on the malecon across from Carlos O'Brian's for socializing and people watching; now crowds hang around nightclub Mandala and the Zoo bar. On the north side in the Hotel Zone/Marina, the popular places to hang are Collage entertainment center and classy Christine club.  There's also high energy nightlife party scenes in El Centro/downtown at La Regadera (with karaoke) and De Santos (restaurant-club) on Morelos street, one block up from the Malecón. The second area of straight nightlife in PV is the located in the South Side area of Old Town, south of downtown across the Cuale River. Centered along Ignacio Vallarta street near gay clubs Manana and Paco's Ranch (formerly Club Paco Paco), you can find live music & a fun times at Club Roxy, Mariachi Loco and El Torito sports bar, as well as a fair number of smaller cantinas and watering holes in that general vicinity. Or head over a few blocks closer to los Muertos beach to Nacho Daddy for music, or Olas Altas street to Andale, an South Side favorite for 30 years now. From what I see and hear I would rate Mandala, the Zoo, La Vaquita, Punto V and BeboTero as the current hot and top spots downtown for nightclubbing and a good time, but Señor Frog's and La Bodeguita del Medio are also popular and often crowded as they serve food and alcohol and have dancing-entertainment-music. I also make note of most of the Puerto Vallarta strip bars/gentlemen's clubs with adult entertainment under the listing below for Prestige Mens Club. The drinking age in Mexico is 18, though a number of places don't card carefully. The bars and cantinas serve alcohol until 2am while dance clubs will go on until 4am-6am. The Puerto Vallarta nightlife party scene in the discos and nightclubs has a late start, coming alive around 11pm or even later and going into the wee hours, and of course weekends are the most popular time to go out, drink, have fun, find some romance, and dance the night away. Nightlife tips: I recommend checking prices before ordering, keep good track of your drinks, and count your change - in a word, watch your tab; it's best to pay in cash when served. Please try to be generous in your tipping at all bars and Puerto Vallarta restaurants as wages here are relatively low. Vallarta in general is a casual and laid back travel destination, so most clubs don't have much of a dress code, except perhaps for the several that say no shorts, no caps, no t-shirts; basically dress up a bit the way you would when going out in the States. Some of the clubs have cover charges, ranging from 100-400 pesos. And, yes, the PV downtown malecon area along with other tourist locations in this beach town are safe to walk around and enjoy, day and night.  Andale - South Side/Zona Romantica - 425 Olas Altas.  Tel: 222-1054 Andale's bar is on the first floor, which can be quite crowded and loud during the winter months with its music and dancing. The sidewalk restaurant has seating as well on the 2nd and 3rd floors overlooking Olas Altas street, serving 8am-11pm. Recently celebrating 30 years, Andale is one of Pto. Vallarta's oldest family owned restaurant bars.  Daily, 8am-2am Bar Oceano - Central/Malecon - 565 Paseo Díaz Ordaz, upstairs. Tel: 222-0959 Cantina overlooking the malecon with one of the oldest, more famous and celebrated histories in Pto Vallarta as Elizabeth Taylor, Burton, Peter O'Toole and director John Huston used to drink and socialize there in the '60s and '70s. Still popular with locals.  Daily, 11am-1am

Brando's Bar - Marina district - Marina del Rey locale #11.  Tel: 221-2721
Sports bar in the Puerto Vallarta Marina.  Daily, 2pm-2am

Burros Bar - South Side - 401 Olas Altas at Lazaro Cardenas Park.  Tel: 222-0112
Long established, relaxing and casual beach bar for drinks and people watching and a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reasonably priced. Bar Los Burros has been a waterfront venue on Los Muertos beach since 1992. Happy hour 5pm-7pm.  Daily, 9am-10pm

Carlos O'Brian's - El Centro - 786 Paseo Diaz Ordaz.
Closed and sold in 2009. This coveted PV downtown spot is now occupied by the recently completed nightclub-bar-restaurant Punto V.

Casa Blake's - North Side/Hotel Zone - Plaza las Glorias locale #14.  Tel: 293-2397
Mike and Sue Blake's sports bar and restaurant featuring hockey (NHL & WHL), football (American and Canadian), golf, baseball, Nascar, NBA and "the best in pay-per-view". Their menu includes salads, fish, chicken, Italian and other dishes.  Mon & Tues, 4pm-1am; Weds-Sun, Noon-1am.

Champions Sports Bar - Marina - #5 Paseo de la Marina at Hotel Marriott.  Tel: 226-0000, 226-0017
Located in the Hotel Marriott Casa Magna. Featuring two of the largest giant screens in town nearly 5' by 8' and some 21 yes count them 21 flat screen televisions showing a multiple variety of sports programs. Serving tourist American foods such as burgers, sandwiches, pizza, appetizers and tacos until 1am and alcohol until closing. For the TV sports junkie; good reviews.  Daily, 11am-2am.

Christine Disco - North Side - Ave. de las Garzas at the Krystal Hotel.  Tel: 224-6990, 226-0700
Large discotheque dance club on the north side of Puerto Vallarta, Christine's has a capacity of around 1,200 partygoers (photo at left). Recently remodeled with a complete change in the interior of the night club along with an upgraded sound system, laser and light show and VIP rooms. Classy and trendy. Cover charge of 400 pesos Thurs, Sat and Sun, though women get into Christine club free on Saturday until midnight. Cover of 100 pesos on Fri, open bar option other nights. christine-vallarta.com.mx  Thurs-Sun, 10pm-4am

Cheeky Monkey - Central - 556 Paseo Diaz Ordaz at Corona, upstairs.  Tel: 222-8938
Italian restaurant and bar on the second and third floors above the malecon boardwalk, with balcony views of Banderas Bay. Pasta, sandwiches, salads & subs. People mostly go here for the cheap beers and one dollar margaritas, malecon people watching and the splendid Puerta Vallarta sunsets. Ask for Cristobal/Christopher as your waiter. Closed mid-July to mid-Sept.  Daily, 11am-10pm

Club Nitro - North Side/Hotel Zone - Avenida de las Garzas 3.  Tel: 226-6800, 226-6868
Part of and located in front of the Crown Paradise Hotel. The disco hosts evening productions that may include Broadway themes or Mexican fiestas, 9pm-10:30pm, and then after the shows the place becomes a discoteca-bar, 11pm until 2-3am.

Club Roxy Rock House - South Side/Zona Romantica - 217 Ignacio Vallarta.  Tel: 177-2683, 044-322-222-7627
Club Roxy Rock House is the only rhythm and blues venue in Puerto Vallarta, also playing rock and reggae, with nightly music by the house or guest band. Often a lively crowd, especially when the bands get jamming on the weekends. The line up changes, so call for details. Banderas News reported "The house band is fabulous, playing popular and obscure blues, rock, samba, salsa, reggae and jazz tunes worthy of at least a few spins on the dance floor." Pool table, and some snacks served. Music starts late, 10-11pm until 3am during the week and until 4:30am on the weekends. No cover.  Daily, 9pm-6am

Collage - Marina - Proa Street, local #1, interior.  Tel: 221-0505
Largest nightlife entertainment center in Puerto Vallarta with a bowling alley, pool tables, snack bar, video games and a large discotheque/bar area, Puerto Vallarta Collage disco boasts having served 2,500 clients and 28,000 beers and cocktails some nights. The huge disco/discoteca with dance floor and stage features pop, rock, salsa and new wave. Tuesday is popular at Collage for the foam party and wet t-shirt night with open bar. Casual dress. Cover varies but usually around 400 pesos; hotels often offer a comp.  Tues-Sun, 9:30pm-4am

Cuates y Cuetes - South Side/Los Muertos - 101 Francisca Rodríguez at pier Los Muertos.  Tel: 223-2724
A restaurant-bar on Puerto Vallarta los Muertos beach, included here as it often has good live jazz/salsa/light rock/reggae music in the evenings for happy hour sunset until around 11pm. Very popular for sunset/happy hour, 6pm-8pm.  Daily, 8am-11:30pm

de Santos - Centro - 771 Morelos.  Tel: 223-3052, 223-5326
Mediterranean international cuisine from Spain and Italy in a chic environment. After dinner this downtown Puerto Vallarta restaurant becomes a straight discoteca/disco nightclub scene. House DJ spins a combo of flamenco, mood, lounge and jazz music for meals and later. With club locations in Guadalajara and New York City. Word has it that one of the owners of De Santos is a member of Mexico’s most famous rock group, Mana. Dinner daily, 5pm-1am; Music begins around 11pm-4am.

El Barril - Centro - 225 Guerrero at Juarez.  Tel: 223-2155
Downtown Puerto Vallarta cantina with cheap beer and street-side views of busy Juarez street. Mostly locals.  Mon-Sat, 1pm-2am

El Faro - Marina Vallarta - 245 Paseo de la Marina.  Tel: 221-0541, 221-0542
Lighthouse cocktail lounge with guitar/easy listening music, open seating and panoramic views overlooking much of the Puerto Vallarta Marina from the 110 foot tower. Full bar and wine list. Crowded at sunset.  Daily, 5pm-1am

El Torito Sports Bar & Grill - South Side/Old Town - 290 Ignacio Vallarta.  Tel: 222-3784
Sports bar and restaurant with seven satellites and twenty-five televisions (straight central!) with capacity for some 250 sports fans and revelers. Showing all NCAA, NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB, UFC and NASCAR. El Torito sports bar is known in town for their BBQ ribs and chicken wings. Ladies night, Tues, Fri and Sat with cover and open bar. Since 1982.  Daily, 11am-2am

Glam - Central - 460 Morelos.  Tel: 223-5567, 223-5435
One of Puerto Vallarta's newest upscale downtown combination disco-restaurant-club/antro (photo left), Glam is located where the No Name Cafe used to be. Three levels, 8 different terraces for seating and plenty of TV screens, dance floor lighting and music. Sun-Weds from 10pm-1am is open bar for women/ladies. Fri and Sat nights cover 200 pesos. Daily, restaurant and bar, 8am-11pm; Disco, 9pm-6am

Hard Rock Cafe - Centro - 652 Paseo Diaz Ordaz.  Tel: 222-2230
Serving American dishes and seafood. Memorabilia here includes pictures from Linda and Paul McCartney, a Ringo Starr suit and guitars from Bo Diddley, Carlos Santana and Sting; since 1990. Live music rock and roll sometimes.  Daily, 11am-2am

Harry's Bar - South Side - 328 Lazaro Cardenas.  Tel: 222-4024
British pub and pub-restaurant. Menu includes burgers, fish 'n chips, shepherds pie, shrimp 'n chips, calamari and scampi, with food served from 7pm-3am. Pool table, wifi, music and an open air second level. Run by a young Brit ex-pat; good reviews. Live country and blues music on occasion. Thursday is ladies night and girls drink free 10pm-12am. Happy hour, 3pm-5pm and 8pm-10pm.  Mon-Sat, 2pm-4am; Sun, 2pm-Midnight

High - South Side/Romantic Zone - 329 Lazaro Cardenas.  Tel: 044-322-126-5204, 222-8868
An after-hours late night dance club bar discoteca. If you like to party until daylight this may be the place for you. Electro house, euro house, funky and garage house, techno house, soulful and tribal house. Lots a house music! 50% discount 11pm-4am. Dress code: no shorts, caps/gorras or sandals. Cover.  Wed-Sat, 11pm-7am/closing

Hilo - Centro/Downtown - 588 Paseo Diaz Ordaz.  Tel: 223-5361
One of the most popular Puerto Vallarta night clubs (photo left), "hip, hot, great sound system, cool décor". Hilo, La Vaquita, Mandala and the Zoo are probably the most crowded downtown nightlife entertainment venues, though the new upscale nightclubs-restaurants Punto V and Glam will give them all some competition especially during Puerto Vallarta spring break. Popular with a well-off twenty-thirty something nightclubbing crowd; since 2003. Dress code: no shorts, t-shirts (without sleeves) or hats. Cover charge on weekends.  Daily, 4pm-4/5am

J&B Salsa Dancing Club - Hotel Zone - 2043 Blvd. Francisco M. Ascencio, Km 2.5.  Tel: 224-4616, 223-3609
Latin-Caribbean based music, with salsa, cha cha, cumbia, merengue and samba, and sometimes the DJ plays oldies from the 70s and 80s. Live bands on the weekends, Fri and Sat nights starting around midnight and they primarily play cumbia and salsa. One of Puerto Vallarta's finer live music and dance spots. Fodor's guide called J&B "the best club in town for dancing to live salsa."  Mon-Sat, 10pm-6am

La Bodeguita del Medio - Centro - 858 Paseo Diaz Ordaz.  Tel: 223-1585, 223-1586
Cuban cuisine in the upstairs and downstairs dining areas with pleasant views of the malecon boardwalk and Banderas Bay. Live traditional Cuban music, salsa, boleros and rumbas from around 9:30pm to midnight or so. Popular and swinging. Locations also in Cozumel, Guadalajara, Mexico City and Playa del Carmen.  Daily, Noon-3am

La Mo Vida - South Side/Romantic Zone - 281 Insurgentes.  Tel: 223-2200
Local bar and cantina with latin and banda music. La MoVida is located next to the Guadalajara pharmacy.  Daily, 8pm-6am

La Regadera - Central - 666 Morelos.  Tel: 221-3970, 044-322-148-1612
Cantina, karaoke bar and downtown dance club. La Regadera is best known and popular with local and Mexican tourists as the top karaoke bar (one of the few in PV), with some 7,000 songs in english and spanish to choose from and a dozen large plasma screens.  Weds-Sat, 9pm-4am

La Revolucion Sports Bar - Centro - 245 Matamoros at Guerrero.
Tony Colin's sports bar and restaurant. Interior bar area with several TV screens for sports watching and an outdoor patio for dining and conversation. La Revolucion is one of the oldest cantinas in PV; free snacks with drinks.  Daily, 7am-2am

La Vaquita - Centro - 620 Paseo Diaz Ordaz.  Tel: 222-9281, 222-8281
The newest night club bar along the Puerto Vallarta boardwalk malecon. La Vaquita provides comfortable seating, chic decor and a live DJ that has been keeping them busy since opening in late December 2009. So now three of the best and hottest downtown Puerto Vallarta nightlife venues: Mandala, the Zoo and La Vaquita are lined right up next to each other on Diaz Ordaz street. Las Palomas restaurant completes the line-up on that city block.  Daily, 7pm-6am

Mariachi Loco - South Side - 254 Lazaro Cardenas.  Tel:  223-2205
For a change of pace and some real local flavor, try this restaurant and show bar with live Mariachi, the native music of the state of Jalisco. Not as popular as it once was. Mexican dishes, shrimp, spare ribs and fish filet. Mariachi shows Mon-Weds, 10:30pm and Thurs-Sun, 11:45pm

Mandala - Central - 640 Paseo Diaz Ordaz.  Tel: 223-0977, 223-0966
A new hip high-tech Puerto Vallarta club, restaurant & video bar, Mandala is next door to the Zoo and where Club 69/Mogambo used to be located (picture at left). Quite popular with the tourist and upscale crowds for its Hindu style-concept interior and its Spanish pop and electronic music selections. Has a Sky lounge rooftop for drinks and the view. Mandala draws a large people watching crowd on the malecon too. Flashy; recommended. Cover at times.  Daily, 6pm-6am

Monchis Sport Bar - South Side - 245-A Lazaro Cardenas.
Local watering hole and Pto. Vallarta sports bar for over 15 years. "Forget the big-chain tourist joints and sketchy local dive bars and stop in to Monchis for a ridiculously cheap icy cold Corona or Pacifico...The friendly gang here likes to casually drink, laugh and swap local gossip." Satellite coverage on two small screens of NASCAR and professional sports.  Daily, 9am-1am

Nacho Daddy - South Side - 180 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 223-0838
"Mex-Tex" cuisine in a large dining area, a popular sports bar area with six 42" televisions screens and all with a lively atmosphere at night. Nacho Daddy is the newest addition to the growing number of restaurants and night spots on the famous PV Restaurant Row. Live rock music, Thurs-Sat, featuring Joe 'King' Carrasco/special guests.  Daily, Noon to midnight

O'Rourke's Pub - South Side - 485 Olas Altas.  Tel: 044-322-183-8130
New neighborhood bar-pub and restaurant with drinks and Mexican food in the Romantic Zone.  Tues-Sun, 10am-1:30am

Paradise Burger - Centro/Malecon - 740 Paseo Diaz Ordaz, upstairs.  Tel: 223-2328
All American fare with some Mexican specialties added in to spice things up, and a great location oceanfront in the middle of the Puerta Vallarta malecón. Usually has live rock and roll with the band The Black Beans during the winter tourist season, Thurs-Sat, 10pm-2am.  Daily, 10am-2am

Party Lounge - Central - 993 Avenida Mexico, upstairs.  Tel: 223-9406
Downstairs it's take out beer by the liter from 1pm; upstairs with a pleasant outside sitting area under several palapas with views and music video entertainment. DJ often spinning music from the 70s and 80s. Located across from Hidalgo Park just before the Malecon when coming in from the main northern Hotel District.  Daily, 8pm-4am

Prestige Men's Club - North Side/Hotel Zone - 2033 Blvd. Francisco M. Ascencio.  Tel: 225-6941, 224-7768
Gentlemen's club in Puerto Vallarta with adult entertainment. Other mens strip bars with table/lap dances include Aquah Strip & Lingerie Club at 2600-A Blvd. Francisco Ascencio in the Marina, a new venue, couple and bi-female friendly, Tel: 221-2071; Candy's Girls in Marina Vallarta (near Plaza Neptune) at 2940-A Avenida Francisco M. Ascencio, Tel: 221-0633; Candy's Girls Bahia VIP in Nuevo Vallarta-Bucerias, Tel: 329-296-5257; Hysteria Table Dance at 126 Ave. Libramiento, Tel: 222-8040; Mirage Show girls on Ave. Francisco Ascencio across from Plaza Las Glorias; and Taboo, 3558-A Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio near Plaza Marina, Tel: 209-0004. Call these table dance joints for information on hours, prices, private dancers/VIP lounges and other details. FYI, watch your tab, best to pay when served. Cover. Usually these Puerto Vallarta mens strip/escort clubs are open daily from 6pm or 8pm until 6am

Punto V - Central - 796 Paseo Diaz Ordaz.  Tel: 222-1444, 222-1445, 223-0977
Puerto Vallarta's newest upscale combination bar-restaurant-discotheque in the location where the long-standing Carlos O'Brian's used to be. With somewhat the similar design and overall appearance as the two other new nightclubs on the malecon, Glam and Mandala, Punto V apparently has the same owners. Outside street-side seating on the terrace for dining or up on the Sky Lounge rooftop for drinks and the view; inside for dancing and entertainment. Lovely decoration and tones, and that chandelier! Classy place. My impression is that Punto V restaurant and disco in Puerto Vallarta is more successful as an upscale restaurant than as a nightclub. Often 200 pesos cover for the club.  Restaurant daily, 11am-1am; Disco, 11pm-5/6am

Que Pasa - South Side - 625 Aquiles Serdan at Cardenas.  Tel: 223-4006
Gringo neighborhood bar with daily food specials (turkey dinner on Sunday), high definition satellite TV for sports events and pool tournaments on Mon and Weds. Open mike night on Fri at 5pm; Live country and/or rock music, Weds-Sat at 8pm.  Daily, 11am-2am

Senor Frogs - Downtown - 518 Morelos at Galeana.  Tel: 222-5171
This restaurant and international night club chain with its lively atmosphere, especially on the weekends, recently moved over to downtown from the South Side-Zona Romantica. Big drinks, ample food portions and loud music make Senor Frog's a favorite with the younger set and families who stop in for food during the day. Just off the malecón. Often crowded; eats served until midnight; live rock and roll Tues, Fri and Sat, 10pm-2am.  Daily, 10am-1am but Tues, Fri, and Sat with open bar they stay open until 4am

Steve's Sports Bar - South Side/Romantic Zone - 286 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 222-0256
Lots of conversation, drinks, simple food, board games and sports on the 8-10 televisions in one of the most popular Puerto Vallarta sports bars. "Vallarta's NASCAR headquarters. American and Canadian satellite systems show NFL, CFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, NCAA basketball and Formula 1 racing". Located across from Memo's Pancake House breakfast joint on the Puerto Vallarta "Restaurant Row".  Daily, 11am-2am

Wing's Army - Centro - 484 Morelos, upstairs and South Side - 345 Basilio Badillo.  Tel: 222-3464
Restaurant and bar chain specializing in chicken wings and other fried and BBQ American dishes (formerly knowns as Viejo Vallarta). At times featuring local bands in the evening playing rock, ska, reggae from 11pm-3am, usually Thurs, Fri and Sat. Located across the street from the Boy on the Seahorse statue on the Malecon. Wings Army locations also in Cabo, Guadalajara, Mazatlan and Cancun.  Restaurant daily, 12pm-11pm; Bar, 12pm-3am.

the Zoo - Central - 630 Paseo Diaz Ordaz.  Tel: 222-4945, 044-322-117-8769
Great sounds and a cool ambiance make the Zoo bar/antro (photo left) one of the best nightclubbing and dance spots in Puerto Vallarta. The party music is a combination of techno, hip hop, dance, Latin, reggae and pop and the DJ at Zoo Bar nightclub knows how to mix 'em good. Very nicely remodeled in March 2010; recommended. Cover charge on weekends 100 pesos.  Bar opens 12 noon with some light food; music starts daily, 8pm-5/6am.

Z'Tai - Central - 737 Morelos.  Tel: 222-0306
Restaurant, lounge and garden that spans 1/4 a city block from front to back. Three different concepts combine a stylish Pacific Rim International restaurant, a Zen like garden, and an oceanfront view Minimal Bar lounge upstairs overlooking Banderas Bay. Entering from the malecón is the ZBar, an upstairs lounge with chill-out music, bay views and comfy banquettes to relax on. Inside is an open air garden area that serves cocktails as well as an array of Asian-inspired dining and snacking options, accompanied by electronic music at a level still open to conversation. Seating is casual and spans several elevations, overlooking Zen gardens and flowing ponds. At the opposite end (Morelos street entrance) there's a dining area with a/c.  Daily for food, 6pm to 2am; bar service until 4am.

Further information and Puerto Vallarta nightlife reviews can be found here: Yahoo Travel - Nightlife Entertainment in Puerto Vallarta and more recommended hangouts from here: All Vallarta Message Board - Bar and Restaurant Reviews and there's always Trip Advisor and Nightlife in Puerto Vallarta by Student Travel at About.com to check out. Perhaps the best overall local PV entertainment calendar of daily events is at Rick and Sarah Hepting's helpful The Puerto Vallarta Scene (PV events, entertainment, art), and one of the best websites with recent photos of fun revelers having a great time at many of the straight night spots is on Vallarteando (eventos, antros, bares, fotos - in Spanish).

Remember, the info provided in the Gay Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide was considered accurate when posted but changes occur, so you may wish to confirm any details directly with the businesses in question before planning your time out. Travel advice: As in all of Mexico, I recommend that you check drink and food prices before ordering, always keep good track of your bill, pay in cash whenever possible (avoid use of credit cards) and be sure to count your change regardless of which places you go out to to party, eat or dance. Please be generous in your tipping as wages in Mexico are low; tip rate is same as in the USA. Here for some excellent PV travel tips - vacation advice.

Note: The Pto. Vallarta, Mexico nightlife scene has changed considerably over the last few years. Along the malecon, Club 69/Kahlua and Mogambo were sold together in 2007 and soon replaced by the now quite popular Mandala discotheque-bar. Senor Frog's moved over from Carranza street on the South Side to its current excellent locale where Planet Hollywood was years ago. Carlos O'Brian's was replaced by the sleek new nightclub-restaurant Punto V and the beautiful old No Name Cafe building (like O'Brian's) was demolished in 2009 and the chic restaurant-disco Glam now occupies that coveted Puerto Vallarta downtown location. The young crowds used to hang out on the malecon across from Carlos O'Brian's to socialize, drink and watch the passers-by; now folks tend to congregate across from club Mandala and the Zoo bar.