Hiking and Peaks in Puerto Vallarta
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Hiking and Peaks in Puerto Vallarta
Anyone have any suggestion on hikes in PV? I will be with the family, but have grandparent assistance, so looking for both family friendly and soul crushing. Would love to get to the top of a peak or 2 that have views of the ocean. Thanks...Mike
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Re: Hiking and Peaks in Puerto Vallarta
Plenty of hikes in El Yunque to peaks and waterfalls. Cueva Ventana is a nice hike too. A bit touristy but very cool.
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Re: Hiking and Peaks in Puerto Vallarta
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Re: Hiking and Peaks in Puerto Vallarta
I recommend the Palo Maria hike. It's not a peak with ocean views, but you follow the riverbed up to some natural pools and waterfalls. It's not far at all, maybe a mile in to get to the first one if I remember correctly. The first one is okay - scramble up past it and it gets really beautiful (and you can swim in them). We didn't have all the time in the world, so we only did the first 3. They are one after another though, from what I've heard, so go as far as you like!
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I am guessing you saw PV and read P.R.CaptainSuburbia wrote: ↑Thu Nov 14, 2019 12:58 pm Plenty of hikes in El Yunque to peaks and waterfalls. Cueva Ventana is a nice hike too. A bit touristy but very cool.
I liked hiking in the El Yunque rainforest.
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Mexican authorities refused to release autopsy reports, then refused to release the body, then simply gave the family a box of ashes. Draw your own conclusions.
I agree with CaptianSuburbia. Go hike in the El Yunque Rain Forest
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Re: Hiking and Peaks in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Rico isn't really much different than Mexico when it comes to crime rates:Wentzl wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 7:58 pmI am guessing you saw PV and read P.R.CaptainSuburbia wrote: ↑Thu Nov 14, 2019 12:58 pm Plenty of hikes in El Yunque to peaks and waterfalls. Cueva Ventana is a nice hike too. A bit touristy but very cool.
I liked hiking in the El Yunque rainforest.
I still miss Judge Sharon Shuteran, District Court in Telluride, who came home dead from Mexico.
https://www.denverpost.com/2012/06/02/j ... ies-at-58/
Mexican authorities refused to release autopsy reports, then refused to release the body, then simply gave the family a box of ashes. Draw your own conclusions.
I agree with CaptianSuburbia. Go hike in the El Yunque Rain Forest
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Re: Hiking and Peaks in Puerto Vallarta
Yeah, statistics don't lie.
I have been to both places several times. I will visit Puerto Rico again. Mexico, not any time soon. I could fill several pages about why.
But here is a fun true fact. When I encountered local law enforcement in El Yunque, he handed me a cup of wild strawberries he spent the morning gathering.
Guess what the cop in Mexico gave me?
Just one person's first hand experience.
Isn't that why we read these discussions?
I have been to both places several times. I will visit Puerto Rico again. Mexico, not any time soon. I could fill several pages about why.
But here is a fun true fact. When I encountered local law enforcement in El Yunque, he handed me a cup of wild strawberries he spent the morning gathering.
Guess what the cop in Mexico gave me?
Just one person's first hand experience.
Isn't that why we read these discussions?
Shorter of Breath and One Day Closer . . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZXKgl8turY
"Social Justice" = Injustice
Progressives are Oxy-morons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZXKgl8turY
"Social Justice" = Injustice
Progressives are Oxy-morons
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Re: Hiking and Peaks in Puerto Vallarta
Haha can't believe I read that wrong . I'm going to PR in a few days so I guess it was on my mind .Wentzl wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 7:58 pmI am guessing you saw PV and read P.R.CaptainSuburbia wrote: ↑Thu Nov 14, 2019 12:58 pm Plenty of hikes in El Yunque to peaks and waterfalls. Cueva Ventana is a nice hike too. A bit touristy but very cool.
I liked hiking in the El Yunque rainforest.
I still miss Judge Sharon Shuteran, District Court in Telluride, who came home dead from Mexico.
https://www.denverpost.com/2012/06/02/j ... ies-at-58/
Mexican authorities refused to release autopsy reports, then refused to release the body, then simply gave the family a box of ashes. Draw your own conclusions.
I agree with CaptianSuburbia. Go hike in the El Yunque Rain Forest
Some day our kids will study Clash lyrics in school.
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Re: Hiking and Peaks in Puerto Vallarta
Haha can't believe I read that wrong . I'm going to PR in a few days so I guess it was on my mind .Wentzl wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 7:58 pmI am guessing you saw PV and read P.R.CaptainSuburbia wrote: ↑Thu Nov 14, 2019 12:58 pm Plenty of hikes in El Yunque to peaks and waterfalls. Cueva Ventana is a nice hike too. A bit touristy but very cool.
I liked hiking in the El Yunque rainforest.
I still miss Judge Sharon Shuteran, District Court in Telluride, who came home dead from Mexico.
https://www.denverpost.com/2012/06/02/j ... ies-at-58/
Mexican authorities refused to release autopsy reports, then refused to release the body, then simply gave the family a box of ashes. Draw your own conclusions.
I agree with CaptianSuburbia. Go hike in the El Yunque Rain Forest
Some day our kids will study Clash lyrics in school.
Nothing drives people crazy like people drive people crazy.
Save Challenger Point
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Re: Hiking and Peaks in Puerto Vallarta
I have visited Puerto Rico three times and Mexico eight times. I would definitely visit Mexico again, but I have no desire to spend time in the border towns and I feel I'm getting climbed out there (though I need to do some climbs in the Baja).
What?Guess what the cop in Mexico gave me?
I'm old, slow and fat. Unfortunately, those are my good qualities.