This is one of our easiest daytime Puerto Vallarta Tours and is geared for "Seasoned Citizens." 

 

This 3 hour Pitillal tour will meet at a major landmark just outside the downtown area of Pitillal - very easily reached by bus, taxi, or uber.  Starting time is 10 am.   

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Pitillal today is a colonia (neighborhood) of Puerta Vallarta.  It started out over a hundred years ago as a riverside rancho several miles upriver from the Bay.  Over the past several decades Puerto Vallarta engulfed Pitillal however it retains its small-town feel. 

 

The major draw of Pitillal is the traditional food restaurants and street stalls at much lower prices then found in the tourist areas of Puerto Vallarta.  It is laid out in a grid pattern.  For a good 7-10 block square, it is made up mostly of traditional family owned shops.  During the tour the leader will set a slow pace as we glance into many different shops as the guide discusses general prices, bargaining strategies, favorites stores etc. 

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We will stop into a number of important shops of particular interest to tourists - not selling the typical tourist trinkets but high-quality Mexican products such as clay and hand painted dishes, wood tortilla presses, stone molcajetes (grinding mortal,) hand crafted wood toys, etc.  

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We will also have the opportunity to shop at other stores for daily items such as clothing, shoes, candy, fruits, vegetables - well almost anything is available in Pitillal - and at a much better price then found in the tourist areas of Puerto Vallarta.  Our guide will help ensure you receive the local price - not the tourist price found in Puerto Vallarta.  

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The guide will also stop at least 4 of our favorite food vendors where you will get the opportunity to enjoy at least 4 different food items such as birria tacos, volcans, etc,  You will also learn about the history and cultural relevance of these items.  The guide will also present a lecture on the history of tortillas, salsas, tacos, agua frescas and their importance to Mexican culture.   

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Restroom opportunities are endless.  Stores and Tiendas are everywhere.  

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We will conclude the tour around 1 pm in the center of Pitillal near the bus.  The guide will help make sure all know how to get back to their lodging weather they choose a bus, taxi or even to stay longer in Pitillal for more shopping putting into practice the tactics and recommendations that the guide espoused over the course of the tour.  

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 ESSENTIALS

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• Walking Difficulty: Easy  (some broken uneven sidewalks, step-ups)

• Meet at 10:00AM just outside Pitillal at a major landmark - exact location will be in your email confirmation​ and very easy to find.  

• We conclude the tour at 1 PM.

• Wear comfortable walking shoes and have water or other hydration. 

• Consider purchasing an umbrella for sun or rain during the tour as well as a quality shopping bag to hold your purchases.  Guide will show you where and the best price.  

• Bring Pesos for shopping - many of the smaller merchants do not take cards.  

• Price is $49.50 USD pp  Children (12 and under) $39.50 USD. 

• Includes at least 4 food items such as tacos or volcans, agua fresca samples.  Additional samples may also included.  

• Price does not include customary tip for the adventure leader.  

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