Puerto Vallarda is all that you wondered about the buses

There are some better ways to know a city than the seat of the bus. In Puerto Vallarda, the seat may be a slightly cracking and amazing noise, but it comes with a pre -line of everyday life in one of Mexico’s most beloved coastal cities. Just 10 pesos is a ride, which speaks of the best bargain in the bay.

If you go to Puerto Vallarda, or settle new, all you need to know this humble and efficient public transport network is here.

First things first: Where is the bus stop?

Puerto Vallarda’s bus stops are often more concept than structure. Although some were marked by a small sign or dim shelter, many were simply disappearing – or not at first. Local residents know the drill: Collect and wait in the familiar corner. Your best bet is that a small group of people stand together, especially near the intersections. That’s your mark.

In colonia (the surroundings distance from the tourist zone), the system is slightly flexible. The buses are stopped everywhere waiting for someone to wait: in a corner, in the middle of the road, or from the sidewalk. The raised hand does not guarantee that the bus will stop, but deliberately point out the road in front of you and you can get lucky.

Welcome to the ship: what to expect

Yes, there are new buses in Puerto Vallarda. They are adults. Many clean, operated by natural gas, are technically air conditioning, although A/C is operated. Still, they won the metal boxes of the last year. However, depending on the way, you can be blessed by riding these bad time capsules.

Charges are flat: 10 pesos get you anywhere in the city. Pro -Tip: When you enter the ship, go faster to your seat. Drivers will never wait for you to settle before you shoot it. The first few rows – mostly yellow painted – the elderly, disabled or pregnant, the remaining bus is a fair game.

Ways: Centro, Tel and beyond

Surprisingly, it is amazing to lead the bus system if you know what to look for. Buses have signs that represent their general route in their front windows. If you are going from the hotel zone to the city, catch the buses marked as “Centro”. It ends with a snake city and ends in Sona Romantica.

Would you like to go fast to Sona, except for the congestion of the El Centro? Take the buses marked as “dell”. This path provides a view on the mountains and the backstrings of Vallarda as theoretically quick riding, except through the mines of Towntown. Most tourists will never see. It is debatable whether or not to pass through the tunnel due to transport and speed bumps. I have never finished it personally.

If you are towards Mismaloya or Boga de Domatlan to the south, go to the terminal of Constitusian and Basilio Bodyl. Buses are regularly departed and spend 10 standard bessos. These are your rides at the Puerto Vallarda Zoo – descend at the Barcelo Hotel in Missmalya – or to sleeping villages.

And goes up above

Looking for the Botanic Gardens or Cool Mountain Town L Duto? Those buses depart from Akukate and Basilio Padillo. Expect to pay 40-50 pesos for the ride and plan for at least 50 minutes.

A few local curse

Let’s talk about the airport. If you are traveling in the light, avoid expensive taxis and go to the pedestrian bridge outside the terminal. Local people gather on the airport side to catch the buses to the south. Avoid any buses that say Bitch If you are not in the mood for a beautiful alternative through Vallarda’s backdreet.

If you have to take a taxi, use the pedestrian bridge to overcome the highway, where there is a string of yellow taxis. These taxis are often cheaper than you get directly at the airport.

If you have no time and agenda, hop on any bus and keep the ship until the end of the line. For 10 pesos in every way, you will be treated for the real piece of local life. It would not be sexy, but it would be memorable.

To find your way

Website Rutasvallarrta.com It tells you to help you search paths by the target, but in my experience, the map is often broken. Google Maps do the best job that tells you where to go. You can hear a local.

If you visit you can find ways set on the website rutasvallarrta.com/rutasBut you need to know the start and the final point of the entire line to find out where you want to go. The use of Google Maps is very efficient.

Once you hang the buses, they are a wonderful way to explore the city like a resident. Also, fortunately, the city is not so big and you will be far away from where you want to be. If everything else fails, Uber is always a flat.

Meien drill A New York Native, he wrote about Mexico for the last 15 years. Puerto Vallarda is his home site when he is on the road to work mostly. Follow his travels on Instagram Ardrillinjourneys Or by his blog trillinjourneys.com.