Visiting Puerto Vallarta - Part 40

THINGS TO DO :- Puerto Vallarta Food Tours

Well if you are into food then look no further you have hit the jackpot. There is no just one but two operations here competing for your business and both have something to offer. So really you owe it to yourself to check out both of them. You know you want to.

PuertoVallartaFoodTours is an internet based business that does exactly as their name suggests. The business is run by Lindsay and her husband Paul. This is a fabulous food tour operation and this couple and their very knowledgeable guides provide a 3 hour walking tours of the city. The tour takes participants to various restaurants and taco carts which are real hidden gems. Every stop in Puerto Vallarta that is highlighted during the tour has been carefully selected. All together the 9 restaurants chosen for food tastings offer the best examples of the region’s flavourful and unique cuisine. During the tour route, the passionate and friendly guide shares a great wealth of information about Puerto Vallarta’s history, people and unique landmarks. Along with savoury bites at every stop along the tasting route, you will have the opportunity to experience the beauty and vibrancy of Puerto Vallarta and its food scene through the eyes of a local. Just be sure to arrive very hungry to really get the most out of this one. The ticket price used to be $50USD per person, but that was a couple of years ago, and all the food tastings are included in the price of the tour. Gratuities for your guide are not included so please remember to review the tipping guide.

VallartaEats is another internet based business and was started by expat Eric Wichner to offer visitors to Puerto Vallarta the opportunity to eat like a local. Over the years, he and his team of expert foodies Memo, Ana Luisa, and Martha have led tour participants through the cobblestone streets of Puerto Vallarta to share their knowledge of the city which includes its food, culture and rich history. Restaurants visited on the tour are all within the Romantic Zone and Colonia Emiliano Zapata, which are both situated in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Currently, two tours are offered with a third that should be ready be the time you read this. The current two are; “Signature Taco and More” which is a 3 to 4 hour walking tour of about 1. 5 miles that stops at 10 to 12 locations and costs around $60 USD, and “Mole, Pozole and More” that lasts 3 to 4 hours and visits 4 to 6 locations on the 1-mile tour route at a cost of $65 USD. The third tour that is planned is called “Totally Taco” and will soon be added to the line-up. This tour will appeal to the serious taco lovers. The combined tastings on each of these tour routes are the equivalent to one large meal. The tours here are limited to 6 people but they will accommodate larger groups with a little notice. Again please remember that gratuities for the tour guides are not included in the tour ticket prices.

Continued in part 41.