Correos de México exists, but almost nobody relies on it for anything beyond a utility notice. Here's how mail and packages actually reach people in Puerto Vallarta — private mailboxes, couriers, and the WhatsApp coordination that fills the gap.
Viviendo en Puerto Vallarta
There's no routing number here — just an 18-digit CLABE and a real-time transfer system called SPEI. Here's which apps expats actually use to move money, how the fees compare, and what changed with the 2026 remittance tax.
Puerto Vallarta has a real bench of bilingual and international schools, but tuition, timing, and what "bilingual" actually means vary a lot from one school to the next. Here's what expat families need to know before enrolling.
The Pacific hurricane season runs May through November and 2026 is forecast above normal — here's what that actually changes about daily life in Puerto Vallarta, and how residents actually prepare.
Puerto Vallarta's tap water is treated better than most Mexican cities, yet almost nobody drinks it straight from the faucet. Here's the garrafón system explained and what a filtration setup actually costs.
Telmex, Totalplay, or Izzi? Here's what installation actually takes, what you need to sign up, and why your connection still might drop the first rainy afternoon.
In a real emergency, dialing 911 in Puerto Vallarta doesn't guarantee an English speaker on the line — here's what to do instead, and which hospitals and numbers to know before you need them.
Puerto Vallarta's timeshare pitch is well-rehearsed and the pressure is real — here's how the approach works, the lines that actually end it, and your legal right to walk away even after you've signed.
US and Canadian auto policies mean nothing under Mexican law. Here's what a real Mexican policy costs, what coverage you actually need, and how it's tied to your Temporary Import Permit.
Voluntary IMSS, private international coverage, or paying out of pocket — what each path actually costs in Puerto Vallarta, what it covers, and which hospitals take which option.