Explore Puerto Vallarta Like A Local With Your Digital Guide: The Vallarta Guëra

Explore Puerto Vallarta like a local

With Pocket Guëra, Your Online Travel Guide to the Best Hidden Gems & Local Hotspots in PV

Puerto Vallarta Self-Guided Walking Tours

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Do Knowledge Barriers Stop You

from exploring Puerto Vallarta on your own?

"I don't know the language..."

"I don't know where to go..."

"I don't know the customs..."

"I don't know the best option..."

Do You Want To Feel Confident

to explore Puerto Vallarta like a seasoned local?

"Best taco stand? Two streets over..."

"There's a restroom on the way..."

"We can catch the bus over there..."

"Let's get an umbrella at the beach..."

Let Pocket Guëra Show You The Way

to the best hidden gems & local hotspots in downtown PV!

Puerto Vallarta Self-Guided Walking Tours

7 SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS

Stocked with a variety of up-to-date, thematically curated sweet spots, hotspots, hidden gems and local haunts, each walking tour features: linked Google maps, language cheatsheets, ordering and exploration recommendations, interesting detours, and local insights to ensure maximum comfort at each stop.

LOCAL RESIDENT GUIDANCE

From price expectations to opening and closing hours, street locations to linked maps and general information, my tours give you everything you could possibly need to feel comfortable and safe exploring the depths of PV. And since it's a web app, there's no need to download anything to your phone, saving you space for all the selfies you take along the way!

VISITOR INFORMATION

Quickly find answers to your hottest questions with the Visitor Information guide, available inside the main dashboard of your Pocket Guëra account. Have a question that isn't answered already? Send it to me using the "Ask a Guëra" form in your account to get a direct answer from me within 24 hours.

EXPAT INFORMATION

If you're planning to make the move down to PV, you need the Pocket Guëra Expat Pass which gives you access to everything I know about moving to and living in Vallarta. From neighborhood insights and rental information, to how and where to pay your bills and how to find a SIM card, socializing, traveling, getting residency, and so much more!

For Less Than The Cost of 1 Tour Ticket

you can take the whole crew on 7 unique adventures,

search my exclusive treasure trove of reviews & alternatives,

& access my collection of visitor or expat knowledge!

$22

/WEEK

Visitor Pass

A $200/Person Value

For vacation visitors who want a complete resource for all things PV vacay.

PURCHASE

WHAT YOU GET:

7 Walking Tour Itineraries

"The Street Food Sampler"

"The Family Fun Time Treasure Hunt"

"Parade of the Besties"

"Bang 4 Your Buck"

"Wheezin' The Juice"

"Somos El Barrio: 5 de Diciembre"

"Art Crawl"

The Visitor Information Guidebook

Accommodation Tips

Local Etiquette

Transportation Guide

Entertainment & Excursion Guide

Exclusive Vallarta Guëra Visitor Content

Local Business Reviews

Search Hidden Gems by Neighborhood

Search Local Hotspots

Micro-Itineraries

A $200/Person Value
For Only

$22

/WEEK

$66

/MONTH

Expat Pass

A $800/Person Value

For expats and retirees who want to fully acclimate to living the PV lifestyle.

PURCHASE

WHAT YOU GET:

EVERYTHING IN THE “Visitor Pass” PLUS...

The Expat Information Guidebook

How to Rent in PV

Digital Nomad Tips & Tricks

Daily Living Lifestyle Hacks

Tech Support Guidance

Where & How to Shop

Bill Pay Guidance

Finding & Building Community

Exploring the PV Outskirts

A $800/Person Value
For Only

$66

/MONTH

I WANT TO HELP YOU

Explore PV with Confidence

I've been living in Puerto Vallarta for the past 11+ years and in that time, I've tried it all - the good and the bad from food and excursions, to tech support and lease agreements.

I created Pocket Guëra for two reasons: 1) to help you overcome any stress, anxiety, fear, or confusion you may have about what to do, see, say, eat, and see in downtown Puerto Vallarta, and 2) to introduce you to the best local businesses and experiences that you likely wouldn't have found if not guided to it.

As a female American expat, I remember the discomfort of facing knowledge barriers and confidence hurdles as I sank roots into my new home. The taste of every bad food choice, the lost time to every lackluster excursion.

Whether you avoid exploring PV because you're afraid or nervous or shy or anxious, or because you've been given prejudices or preemptive concerns, or because you just want to stick with that resort life, my goal is the same: I want to empower you to discover the local side of PV!

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FIND ANSWERS TO THE MOST

Frequently Asked Questions

Not quite! Pocket Guëra is a "web app," which means it functions like an app (buttons that take you places, organizational flow, etc.) without needing to be downloaded to your phone.

I created it like this for two reasons: 1) nowadays most people have access to data and wifi while they're exploring PV, so it's no longer imperative that this information be delivered on a wifi-free platform, and 2) you'll have more space on your phone for taking selfies and videos without one more app taking up precious space!

Yes and no...

Currently, Pocket Guëra is only accessible via wifi since it's a web app. If you have a cell service plan when you arrive, then you'll be able to browse the web just fine.

However, if you don't have a data plan when you arrive, then you can use the wifi service at your place of accommodation - or at a nearby cafe or restaurant - to explore Pocket Guëra and prepare for your outing ahead of time if you do not have a data plan for your phone.

GLOWING REVIEWS FULL OF

Love for Pocket Guëra

"I freaking LOVE Pocket Guëra!!!"

- Jessie Willert

"I just moved to PV and this guide helped me find an apartment, pay my bills, get settled, meet new friends, EVERYTHING!"

- Jason Thompson

"So helpful. Made my trip to PV so easy."

- Heather Capton

"This guide is WAY more comprehensive than I expected. And the ability to message you directly was a game changer. Thanks for the quick turnaround and great advice for billiards!!!"

- Sam S. Fawne

"PG is the best guidebook I've ever purchased for PV. Well done!"

- Richard H. Parcell

"This is intricate! The maps tatlinked to everything was so helpful. And we loved the itineraries. So much fun!"

- Leanne Paulson

"I've been coming to PV for over 15 years and this guëra took me to taco stands that I've never tried. Impressive."

- Gerry Smyth

"Thanks for making my nomad experience in PV top-notch! I never had to second-guess, do excessive research, or wander aimlessly. I felt guided and confident the entire month I was there."

- Diane L. Matthews