As you probably know Puerta Vallarta is situated on the same parallel as the Hawaiian Islands. It is 2300 square kilometers, has a population of 250,000, an average of 300 sunny days and 82 degrees Fahrenheit temperature. Mismaloya is the sight where they filmed the Ava Gardner movie "The Night of the Iguana".

   Money: The currency used in Puerta Vallarte is the peso. One Cdn.$ = (Approx.) 5.7 Pesos. There is a money exchange at the airport in P.V. and there are many places in town. The kiosk across the street from the Tourist Info office in the main plaza in town usually has good rates. The Hotel next door to our condo will exchange dollars for pesos but their rate is usually less favourable. You cannot exchange money at the Condo. It is suggested that you take around six hundred pesos down with you to cover your expenses that first day.

   The taxi drive from the airport to the condo is approximately 150-200 pesos (sometimes negotiable). Ask at the Taxi stand at the airport if anyone speaks English, this certainly can be of help on your first trip. Most taxi drivers will take you to the Super Mercado GR (the main grocery store) on the way in. This should be established before you leave the airport and a price arrived at. The stop will be negotiated into the price. Re tipping... tip drivers for extra help or service otherwise the price you agree upon should be O.K. Make sure you are taken to the CONDOMINIUM de Mismaloya not to be confused with the Hotel of the same name around the corner.

   When you arrive at the Condominio de Mismaloya you will be welcomed by our friendly reception staff. If, in the event your room is not yet ready they will watch your luggage. We always have bathing suits or shorts in our carry on luggage. There are washrooms at the pool on level one where you can change and relax. There is also a little restaurant "Maria Bonita's" where you can have a snack while you wait. This restaurant is a cash only establishment as are all of the restaurants associated with the hotel next door. At the hotel they always ask for your room number so you just tell them you are not staying at the hotel and therefore are using cash. Restaurants affiliated with the hotel are Houston's, Night of the Iguana, and the restaurants in the hotel itself. There is also a little store no the main floor of the hotel where (for cash) you can buy juice, milk, bread, etc. Their prices are a little higher than the grocery store in town.

   At the Condo we have 25 personnel on the site all through the year which gives you an idea of the quality our can expect. Since we have year-round personnel we are interested in renting during our summer also. Summer temperatures are only slightly higher than winter and the days are much longer of course.

   Transportation via taxi to and from downtown is approximately 60 pesos. However, the local bus runs right in front of the condo and the cost to town is (at present) 3 pesos.

   The Condominium Resort is compiled of three buildings numbered 7, 6 and 5. There are separate front gates for all the buildings however building 5 is where the reception desk is. When you check in you are escorted to your room where everything will be in order, clean with the air conditioning on for your initial comfort. There are two air conditioning controls - one in the bedroom and the other in the living area. The condo also has three ceiling fans for those who enjoy natural air conditioning. There is always a breeze off of the ocean and many guests enjoy all of their meals on the private balconies. We ask that you make sure the air conditioning, lights, television, etc. are turned off when you are away from the unit.

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