PV and Rhythm of the Night (what to do in AM)

[slimbyspring]

Curious what others have done before Rhythm of the Night.  We get to PV at 9AM and excursion meets around 3:00.  Any suggestions (other than shopping) to do before the excursion?  Beach?  Other ideas of what people of combined with it.

[Hlitner]

If you have never been to PV, than we have a very basic suggestion which assumes you are physically able to stroll (no hurry) a little more than a mile.  Take a taxi (you can use a taxi from within the port or walk outside and get a local taxi) into town (about 3 miles) and ask the driver to drop you by the Rosita Hotel (everyone knows this place).  You than start walking along the water on the Malecon.  You can admire the various sculptures you encounter, browse shops, stop for a drink/food, etc.  The area is very safe (just take normal precautions against pick pockets) and there will be plenty of other folks around (both gringos and Mexicans).  As you get near the small river (Rio Cujale) you can explore the small island, the nearby flea market, etc.  Cross the pedestrian bridge (over the Rio Cujale) and you will enter the Romantic Zone (Old Town) where you can continue walking, exploring, eating, drinking, shopping.  There are lots of eating venue (on and off the beach) where you can enjoy some lunch before heading back to the port for your excursion.  You would want to grab a taxi (back to the port) by 2pm (at the latest) which will get you back to the port in time to meet your excursion.    This particular self walking tour does also give you an opportunity if you want to stop along the beach (in the Romantic Zone).  There are bars/restaurants that have chairs, loungers, etc. on the beach where you can relax with a drink or lunch.  If you want to dip your feet in the sea, bring along a towel and you can just grab a spot on the beach and take a dip (the best swimming area is on the south side of the Romantic Zone past the pier.

 

Hank

[Mike45LC]

Hank's answers are always great, but for some reason, he did not mention the cathedral!!

 

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is a church just off the walk (the Malecon) that he told you about.  As you walk south, you will see the government building and the Plaza De Las Armas on your left.  Cut through the Plaza and you will come to the Church.  It is a few blocks uphill from El Malecon. (The climb might help the "slim by spring" goal!  But it is not enough to work off even one cruise ship dessert!!)  The church is one of my usual stops.

[Hlitner]

1 hour ago, Mike45LC said:

Hank's answers are always great, but for some reason, he did not mention the cathedral!!

 

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is a church just off the walk (the Malecon) that he told you about.  As you walk south, you will see the government building and the Plaza De Las Armas on your left.  Cut through the Plaza and you will come to the Church.  It is a few blocks uphill from El Malecon. (The climb might help the "slim by spring" goal!  But it is not enough to work off even one cruise ship dessert!!)  The church is one of my usual stops.

Whip me with a noodle :).  My bad and should have mentioned the Cathedral (a very easy deviation as one walks along the Malecon). 

 

Hank

 

 

[Ine]

6 hours ago, Mike45LC said:

Hank's answers are always great, but for some reason, he did not mention the cathedral!!

 

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is a church just off the walk (the Malecon) that he told you about.  As you walk south, you will see the government building and the Plaza De Las Armas on your left.  Cut through the Plaza and you will come to the Church.  It is a few blocks uphill from El Malecon. (The climb might help the "slim by spring" goal!  But it is not enough to work off even one cruise ship dessert!!)  The church is one of my usual stops.

It is not a cathedral, but a church!  

What is the difference between a church and a cathedral?

The cathedral is a much larger place of worship than a church and is run by a bishop. A church is run by a group of clergymen or priests. The bishop usually resides on the cathedral premises.

Edited September 20, 2022 by Ine

[slimbyspring]

16 hours ago, Hlitner said:

If you have never been to PV, than we have a very basic suggestion which assumes you are physically able to stroll (no hurry) a little more than a mile.  Take a taxi (you can use a taxi from within the port or walk outside and get a local taxi) into town (about 3 miles) and ask the driver to drop you by the Rosita Hotel (everyone knows this place).  You than start walking along the water on the Malecon.  You can admire the various sculptures you encounter, browse shops, stop for a drink/food, etc.  The area is very safe (just take normal precautions against pick pockets) and there will be plenty of other folks around (both gringos and Mexicans).  As you get near the small river (Rio Cujale) you can explore the small island, the nearby flea market, etc.  Cross the pedestrian bridge (over the Rio Cujale) and you will enter the Romantic Zone (Old Town) where you can continue walking, exploring, eating, drinking, shopping.  There are lots of eating venue (on and off the beach) where you can enjoy some lunch before heading back to the port for your excursion.  You would want to grab a taxi (back to the port) by 2pm (at the latest) which will get you back to the port in time to meet your excursion.    This particular self walking tour does also give you an opportunity if you want to stop along the beach (in the Romantic Zone).  There are bars/restaurants that have chairs, loungers, etc. on the beach where you can relax with a drink or lunch.  If you want to dip your feet in the sea, bring along a towel and you can just grab a spot on the beach and take a dip (the best swimming area is on the south side of the Romantic Zone past the pier.

 

Hank

Thanks for the suggestions!  Saving this for our trip 🙂