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movin2themex2005
Joined: 16 Nov 2004
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Location: AB, canada
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 Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2004 4:50 am Post subject: Puerto Vallarta region? |
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Hello all,
A friend and I recently graduated with degrees in English Lit  , and we're hoping to travel Mexico more extensively than we have in the past and maybe teach a little English along the way.
We both have teaching experience in the classroom, and have been to the Puerto Vallarta region a couple of times on vacay, but it never seems long enough, so we're itchin to go back. 
We're hopefully looking to set up a little north of Vallarta in Bucerias, but most of the accomodation websites/listings we have thus far come across pertain to luxury vacation rentals...which are a little out of our price range  . I've found a couple of websites, but they're not great.
If there is anyone out there in the land of the forum who knows of a rental website or perhaps even an individual who is game to rent furnished for a few months in early 2005, I'd really appreciate your input.
It's hard to get things done from here. I have some friends in Bucerias scouting out rental apartments for us as well, but the more info we have going down, the better.
As a side note....I worked a tragically hip concert last night in Calgary....for all you Canucks out there (and hip fans in general), I've never seem them in better form. Long live the Hip  .
Danie |
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Ben Round de Bloc
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2004 1:06 pm Post subject: Re: Puerto Vallarta region? |
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| movin2themex2005 wrote: |
| . . . we're hoping to travel Mexico more extensively than we have in the past and maybe teach a little English along the way. . . . most of the accomodation websites/listings we have thus far come across pertain to luxury vacation rentals...which are a little out of our price range . . . . It's hard to get things done from here. I have some friends in Bucerias scouting out rental apartments for us as well, but the more info we have going down, the better. |
It's highly unlikely that you're going to find any ads for rentals that you can afford on the Internet anywhere in Mexico. Besides, I personally wouldn't want to rent the type of place you can afford without seeing it and meeting the landlord first. I think your best bet is to check into an inexpensive hotel -- or a hostel, if you're into that type of accommodation -- and figure on staying there for perhaps a week to 10 days to give yourselves time to look for a more permanent place to rent. If you're used to renting in countries like the U.S. or Canada, I think you'll find that it's a rather different ball game in many ways here in Mexico. |
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movin2themex2005
Joined: 16 Nov 2004
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Location: AB, canada
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| Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2004 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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hey,
Thanks for the advice. The closer we get to leaving the more practical that sounds. I'm leary of renting something from here anyways. I'd definitely like to see the place before I take possession of it.
Any personal experience with accomodations in the area? Hostelling is definitely an option.
Cheers,
danie |
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cybercutie
Joined: 19 May 2004
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Location: Calgary, Canada
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the update on the Hip! I was sad I couldn�t go...it�s good to hear they are still in fine form!!! |
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delacosta
Joined: 14 Apr 2004
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Location: zipolte beach
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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Yah man the Hip rule! I saw them in a small club way back, they tore the roof offa the joint.
I'd say they're almost as good as the Rheostatics... |
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Guy Courchesne
Joined: 10 Mar 2003
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Location: Mexico City
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 4:34 pm Post subject: rental in PV |
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| If you PM me, I can help you locate a cheaper place to rent in and around PV...out of the way of tourism. It's easier than most people think. |
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tara_lee_anne
Joined: 11 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 7:56 pm Post subject: Check this out |
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This is the online version of the classifieds in Puerto Vallarta called "mano a mano" If your spanish is good then you should be able to read it no problem, but they also have ad's in english. I've seen quite a few cheap, furnished rentals advertised there.
http://www.manoamano.com/
Good luck. I just returned from PV on Saturday and have my resume at a school for a position starting in August (so I am keeping my fingers crossed!!!) |
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tara_lee_anne
Joined: 11 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:05 pm Post subject: Also.... |
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Also, you may want to check out this website:
www.allvallarta.com and go to the message board. This board is full of people who currently live in Puerto Vallarta or travel there constantly. So they are full of advice about the best areas to live in, best places to eat, places to stay away from, etc. Seriously, a wealth of information to be found.
Tara
Edited to say on the website there are also people who often post about cheap apartments that are available for long term rentals so it's worthwhile checking out. They will usually send you pictures as well if you request them. |
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movin2themex2005
Joined: 16 Nov 2004
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Location: AB, canada
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks a bunch y'all,
The info will be readily put to use.
I'll let you know how the search goes
...glad to hear there's a Hip fan or two out there...as Neil says, "keep on rockin in the free world"...
danie |
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