🏙️Mexico
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta offers Pacific charm and expat community - guide to Mexico's romantic coastal town.
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Population
695,000
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Highlight
Pacific coast paradise with romantic charm
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Country
Mexico
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Air Quality
Moderate
Pacific coast resort town with romantic charm, mountains, beaches, and established expat community
Quick stats
Cost Index
42/100
Rent (1BR center)
$500–1,500/month
Median Salary
$6,000–18,000 gross
Internet
50–200 Mbps
Safety
Generally safe
Transport
Buses, taxis, walking
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
Zona RománticaCentroMarina VallartaVersallesEmiliano ZapataAmapas
Key Sectors
TourismHospitalityReal EstateRestaurantsHealthcareRetail
✓ Advantages
- •Beautiful Pacific coastline and beaches
- •Large established expat community
- •Romantic old town with cobblestone streets
- •Mountain and ocean outdoor activities
- •Good healthcare facilities
- •Year-round pleasant climate
! Considerations
- •Tourist crowds and seasonal pricing
- •Limited job opportunities outside tourism
- •Hurricane season risks
- •More expensive than inland Mexico
Puerto Vallarta FAQs
Good for retirement?
Excellent - established expat services, quality healthcare, beautiful setting, but costs higher than other Mexican destinations.
Romantic destination benefits?
Outstanding - beautiful sunsets, cobblestone streets, mountain/ocean views, but tourist focus affects authentic local culture.
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