Mexico Travel Essentials

Useful finds for a smoother trip.

Personally used and carefully reviewed services and resources for Mexico travelers, beginning with Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. Use what fits your trip and always confirm current pricing, availability, and terms directly with the provider.

Built for real travel

More useful than another generic packing list.

This page will grow selectively, not endlessly. We will add recommendations when we have direct experience, credible evidence, or a strong reason to believe they make Mexico travel easier.

It is available to any traveler. You do not need to book accommodations through Vidanta Stays to use these resources.

Before You GoInsurance, luggage, groceries, passports, official travel basics, and trip preparation.
Stay ConnectedeSIMs and practical communication tools.
Getting AroundAirport transportation and local mobility.
Explore the DestinationReliable destination context and local planning resources.
ExperiencesActivities, excursions, and attractions.
Puerto Vallarta & Nuevo Vallarta

Begin your vacation without a grocery-store detour.

Our first Before You Go recommendation is one I use personally and book well in advance.

Return to the Puerto Vallarta + Nuevo Vallarta/Nuevo Nayarit guide

Recommendation status: Personal recommendation. This is not a paid placement or affiliate relationship.
Personally Recommended by Lisa

PV Shopping for You

Why spend your precious vacation time grocery shopping when you could be enjoying the resort?

I personally use and highly recommend Melissa with PV Shopping for You. She takes care of your grocery shopping and delivers everything to Vidanta’s transportation center. From there, resort staff handle delivery to your room.

Arriving before your room is ready? No problem. The resort will hold all of your groceries until your accommodations are ready, including keeping refrigerated items in cold storage. Once your room is ready, resort staff deliver everything to you.

My advice: book early. Melissa’s calendar fills quickly. I reserved her in October 2026 for my May 2027 vacation. That is how far ahead I plan.

Contact Melissa directly:

This recommendation is based on my own experience. Melissa operates independently of Vidanta Stays and the resort. Contact her directly for current availability, pricing, service details, and arrangements.

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