Felix Zarate's guest appearances

Felix Zarate

Puerto Vallarta Travel  Show Podcast

Gary Beck

James Buckley

Gary Thompson

Howard Johns

Hedda Lettuce

Pamela Fuller

Nacho Daddy

Tim Longpre

Robina Oliver

Steven Tenney

Sharon Reynolds

Tequila Rush

El Tuito

Natasha Moraga

Rhonda Zarate

OwlTail

What is Required to Obtain Temporary Residency, Permanent Residency, Work Visas and Student Visas in Mexico?  What if you want to become a Mexican Citizen? An interview with Mexican Attorney Lic. Felix Zarate in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico about Immigration from the United States and Canada to Mexico. Also, the Puerto Vallarta Craft Beer Festival Comes to The Cuale Island to Benefit the Art Center   Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa Group of Restaurants. Those are La Palapa, The El [caption id="attachment_194" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] Dorado Restaurant, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic Vista Grill with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa you can enjoy that same view of the Los Muertos Pier all day long for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! This week we have a very special guest, Lic. Felix Zarate, my friend and Mexican Attorney of Zarate and Law Associates here in Puerto Vallarta, [caption id="attachment_287" align="alignright" width="227"] Lic. Felix Zarate[/caption] and we are going to be talking about immigration but not to the US or Canada, no, we are talking about immigrating to Mexico, but first let’s see what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, the 15th of November, 2017.   It seems Craft Beer is making a splash in paradise lately with several in Puerto Vallarta Proper. We spoke with one local brewpub, Reid and Miranda at Monzon Brewing Company. Well, as I mentioned last week, there is a craft beer festival planned for this weekend and I told you I would bring on my buddy Edgar to talk about it so let’s go to Puerto Vallarta and hear about it from my amigo Edgar Cisneros… [caption id="attachment_1876" align="aligncenter" width="615"] Craft Beer Festival PV[/caption] Like Edgar said, there’s so much happening in the local Mexican craft beer world today. Like I said, we have Monzon, There’s Los Muertos Brewery, Cervecería Yambak from Sayulita, Cervecería Nebulosa from Brazil, Cervecería Los Cuentos in Puerto Vallarta,  The Beer Box Prime in Puebla,  Cerveza Minerva from Guadalajara, Euro Cervezas in Mexico City, all these great breweries. I have all the links to their Facebook pages in the shownotes of this episode so check them out. Great Craft Beers here in Mexico! Who Knew?      https://www.facebook.com/Cerveceria-YamBak-220273431366326/  https://www.facebook.com/Cerveceria-Minerva-Puerto-Vallarta-140614419296847/ https://www.facebook.com/thebeerbox.prime/ https://www.facebook.com/EuroCervezas/ https://www.facebook.com/MonzonBrewing/ https://www.facebook.com/lmbcfvilla/  https://www.cervezaartesanalmexicana.mx/cervecerias-artesanales/los-cuentos Last week I was telling you about an email I got from listener Skip. I have a long show so I just want to answer one of his questions here and it has to do with buses and transportation and it goes like this…. Your podcasts have given me a huge list of options for dining - most of them in the Zona Romantica. In Feb 2018 we are staying in Nuevo Vallarta.  It was a tradeoff for a great 3/3 oceanfront condo on Airbnb.  On day 1, I plan to figure out the bus system from Nuevo to Walmart in PV (thanks to JR). Can a person walk to the Romantic Zone from Walmart? I have been on the malecon and to the Cathedral but have never yet seen the Los Muertos pier. It seems that most of what I want to see and do is on Basilio Badillo or Lazaro Cardenas or near by there. Ok, this is a good opportunity to review the bus system and getting around on buses in Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. … You can get links to this information with maps and more in the shownotes at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com. http://visit-vallarta.com/essentials/transportation/bus-routes-and-bus-fares/ Thanks for the questions Skip, I have more answers to your questions coming up next week, I promise. Also, Skip was kind enough to send me his pick for one of the ten most unusual things a person should try to do while in Puerto Vallarta, and so if any of you want to pitch in your ideas, come on, and send me some. Thanks’ Skip! Skip understands what this podcast is all about. Write in you guys. It’s easy to do just go to the Contact Us tab at the top of the website and click and send me a message. Okay! Let’s get to our guest… We hear all the time about how Mexicans can’t wait to get out of Mexico and move north but how often do you hear about North Americans, more precisely Americans and Canadians, wanting to move, or at least become Temporary or Permanent Residents of Mexico? According to census information, there are over one million Americans, US citizens living in Mexico, over 125,000 Canadians at least part of the year. Some of the Americans are in Mexico illegally. Imagine that! I got an email from listener…who wanted to hear about the process of obtaining temporary residency. I told her that I would have my favorite attorney in Puerto Vallarta come on board and talk a little about what's going on today with immigration to Mexico. So I called Lic. Felix Zarate, he is my favorite Mexican Attorney, and he agreed to come on the show and talk a little about the immigration process. He invited me to his condo in Vallarta to talk so let’s go there right now…. We hear all the time about how Mexicans can’t wait to get out of Mexico and move north but how often do you hear about North Americans, more precisely Americans and Canadians, wanting to move, or at least become Temporary or Permanent Residents of Mexico? I got an email from listener…who wanted to hear about the process of obtaining temporary residency. I told her that I would have my favorite attorney in Puerto Vallarta come on board and talk a little about what's going on today with immigration to Mexico. Listen to The Podcast I love Felix. He really knows the law in Mexico. Let’s review what we learned and I want to expand on what Felix told us with information I got from the Mexican Consulate locally here in Los Angeles. I’m going to address both Canadians and Americans here and I will have links to all of the information I’m going to give you, right in the show notes to this episode of the Podcast that you will find at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com. Links For Canadian Mexican Visas   Canadian Visa application form  Canadian Temporary Resident Visa  Canadian Permanent Resident Visa  Student Temporary Resident Visa  List of Fees  List of All Visas   https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/leamington/index.php/non-mexicans/visas/115-temporary-resident-visa Link For US Citizen Mexican Visas   US Temporary Resident Visa Application Form Retired income holder (temporary) Permanent Resident Visa (Retired) Student Temporary Resident Visa List of All Visas  https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/index.php/visas?id=460 I love Felix. He really knows the law in Mexico. Let’s review what we learned and I want to expand on what Felix told us with information I got from the Mexican Consulate locally here in Los Angeles. I’m going to address both Canadians and Americans here and I will have links to all of the information I’m going to give you, right in the show notes to this episode of the Podcast that you will find at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com. Well, that should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Next week stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more.  Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there.  I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. So, thanks to Lic. Felix Zarate, my favorite lawyer in Puerto Vallarta, and thanks to Edgar Cisneros Check out all the things we talked about in the shownotes of  this episode of the show at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com. So thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos! Click Here for Contact for Felix Zarate

What is Required to Obtain Temporary Residency, Permanent Residency, Work Visas and Student Visas in Mexico?  What if you want to become a Mexican Citizen? An interview with Mexican Attorney Lic. Felix Zarate in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico about Immigration from the United States and Canada to Mexico. Also, the Puerto Vallarta Craft Beer Festival Comes to The Cuale Island to Benefit the Art Center   Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the <a href="https://www.lapalapapv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Palapa Group of Restaurants</a>. Those are <a href="https://www.lapalapapv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Palapa</a>, The <a href="http://www.eldoradopvr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">El</a> [caption id="attachment_194" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]<a href="http://puertovallartatravelshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/20170123_180139.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption] <a href="http://www.eldoradopvr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dorado Restaurant</a>, and at night for dinner The El Dorado transforms into the ever so romantic <a href="https://www.vistagrill.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vista Grill</a> with those dramatic views of the Los Muertos Pier all lit up at night in beautiful colors. Of course, at La Palapa you can enjoy that same view of the Los Muertos Pier all day long for breakfast, lunch or dinner, seated with your toes in the sand right at the water’s edge. It’s so romantic, it’s so Puerto Vallarta my friends! This week we have a very special guest, Lic. Felix Zarate, my friend and Mexican Attorney of Zarate and Law Associates here in Puerto Vallarta, [caption id="attachment_287" align="alignright" width="227"]<a href="http://puertovallartatravelshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/unnamed-1-1.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Lic. Felix Zarate[/caption] and we are going to be talking about immigration but not to the US or Canada, no, we are talking about immigrating to Mexico, but first let’s see what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta this week, the 15th of November, 2017.   It seems Craft Beer is making a splash in paradise lately with several in Puerto Vallarta Proper. We spoke with one local brewpub, Reid and Miranda at Monzon Brewing Company. Well, as I mentioned last week, there is a craft beer festival planned for this weekend and I told you I would bring on my buddy Edgar to talk about it so let’s go to Puerto Vallarta and hear about it from my amigo Edgar Cisneros… [caption id="attachment_1876" align="aligncenter" width="615"]<a href="http://puertovallartatravelshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Craft-Beer-Festival-PV.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Craft Beer Festival PV[/caption] Like Edgar said, there’s so much happening in the local Mexican craft beer world today. Like I said, we have Monzon, There’s Los Muertos Brewery, Cervecería Yambak from Sayulita, Cervecería Nebulosa from Brazil, Cervecería Los Cuentos in Puerto Vallarta,  The Beer Box Prime in Puebla,  Cerveza Minerva from Guadalajara, Euro Cervezas in Mexico City, all these great breweries. I have all the links to their Facebook pages in the shownotes of this episode so check them out. Great Craft Beers here in Mexico! Who Knew? <a href="http://puertovallartatravelshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Brewmaster-poster-1.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://puertovallartatravelshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1.2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://puertovallartatravelshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1.3.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Cerveceria-YamBak-220273431366326/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Cerveceria-YamBak-220273431366326/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Cerveceria-Minerva-Puerto-Vallarta-140614419296847/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/Cerveceria-Minerva-Puerto-Vallarta-140614419296847/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebeerbox.prime/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thebeerbox.prime/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EuroCervezas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/EuroCervezas/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MonzonBrewing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MonzonBrewing/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lmbcfvilla/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/lmbcfvilla/</a> <a href="https://www.cervezaartesanalmexicana.mx/cervecerias-artesanales/los-cuentos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.cervezaartesanalmexicana.mx/cervecerias-artesanales/los-cuentos</a> Last week I was telling you about an email I got from listener Skip. I have a long show so I just want to answer one of his questions here and it has to do with buses and transportation and it goes like this…. Your podcasts have given me a huge list of options for dining - most of them in the Zona Romantica. In Feb 2018 we are staying in Nuevo Vallarta.  It was a tradeoff for a great 3/3 oceanfront condo on Airbnb.  On day 1, I plan to figure out the bus system from Nuevo to Walmart in PV (thanks to JR). Can a person walk to the Romantic Zone from Walmart? I have been on the malecon and to the Cathedral but have never yet seen the Los Muertos pier. It seems that most of what I want to see and do is on Basilio Badillo or Lazaro Cardenas or near by there. Ok, this is a good opportunity to review the bus system and getting around on buses in Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. … You can get links to this information with maps and more in the shownotes at <a href="http://www.puertovallartatravelshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.puertovallartatravelshow.com.</a> <a href="http://visit-vallarta.com/essentials/transportation/bus-routes-and-bus-fares/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://visit-vallarta.com/essentials/transportation/bus-routes-and-bus-fares/</a> Thanks for the questions Skip, I have more answers to your questions coming up next week, I promise. Also, Skip was kind enough to send me his pick for one of the ten most unusual things a person should try to do while in Puerto Vallarta, and so if any of you want to pitch in your ideas, come on, and send me some. Thanks’ Skip! Skip understands what this podcast is all about. Write in you guys. It’s easy to do just go to the Contact Us tab at the top of the website and click and send me a message. Okay! Let’s get to our guest… We hear all the time about how Mexicans can’t wait to get out of Mexico and move north but how often do you hear about North Americans, more precisely Americans and Canadians, wanting to move, or at least become Temporary or Permanent Residents of Mexico? According to census information, there are over one million Americans, US citizens living in Mexico, over 125,000 Canadians at least part of the year. Some of the Americans are in Mexico illegally. Imagine that! I got an email from listener…who wanted to hear about the process of obtaining temporary residency. I told her that I would have my favorite attorney in Puerto Vallarta come on board and talk a little about what's going on today with immigration to Mexico. So I called Lic. Felix Zarate, he is my favorite Mexican Attorney, and he agreed to come on the show and talk a little about the immigration process. He invited me to his condo in Vallarta to talk so let’s go there right now…. We hear all the time about how Mexicans can’t wait to get out of Mexico and move north but how often do you hear about North Americans, more precisely Americans and Canadians, wanting to move, or at least become Temporary or Permanent Residents of Mexico? I got an email from listener…who wanted to hear about the process of obtaining temporary residency. I told her that I would have my favorite attorney in Puerto Vallarta come on board and talk a little about what's going on today with immigration to Mexico. Listen to The Podcast I love Felix. He really knows the law in Mexico. Let’s review what we learned and I want to expand on what Felix told us with information I got from the Mexican Consulate locally here in Los Angeles. I’m going to address both Canadians and Americans here and I will have links to all of the information I’m going to give you, right in the show notes to this episode of the Podcast that you will find at <a href="http://www.puertovallartatravelshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.puertovallartatravelshow.com</a>. Links For Canadian Mexican Visas <ul> <li><a href="https://intranetdgsc.sre.gob.mx/images/stories/lineamientos/SOLICITUD_VISA_EN_JUL_15.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Canadian Visa application form</a></li> <li><a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/leamington/index.php/non-mexicans/visas/115-temporary-resident-visa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Canadian Temporary Resident Visa</a></li> <li><a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/leamington/index.php/non-mexicans/visas/114-permanent-resident-visa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Canadian Permanent Resident Visa</a></li> <li><a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/leamington/index.php/non-mexicans/visas/117-student-visa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Student Temporary Resident Visa</a></li> <li><a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/leamington/index.php/non-mexicans/consular-fees" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> List of Fees</a></li> <li><a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/leamington/index.php/non-mexicans/visas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> List of All Visas</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/leamington/index.php/non-mexicans/visas/115-temporary-resident-visa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/leamington/index.php/non-mexicans/visas/115-temporary-resident-visa</a> Link For US Citizen Mexican Visas <ul> <li><a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/images/PDFs/Solicitudes/Visa-Ingles.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> US Temporary Resident Visa Application Form</a></li> <li><a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/index.php/visas?id=499" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Retired income holder (temporary)</a></li> <li><a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/index.php/visas?id=459" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Permanent Resident Visa (Retired)</a></li> <li><a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/index.php/visas?id=458" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Student Temporary Resident Visa</a></li> <li><a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/index.php/visas?id=460" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">List of All Visas</a></li> </ul> <a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/index.php/visas?id=460" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/index.php/visas?id=460</a> I love Felix. He really knows the law in Mexico. Let’s review what we learned and I want to expand on what Felix told us with information I got from the Mexican Consulate locally here in Los Angeles. I’m going to address both Canadians and Americans here and I will have links to all of the information I’m going to give you, right in the show notes to this episode of the Podcast that you will find at <a href="http://www.puertovallartatravelshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.puertovallartatravelshow.com</a>. Well, that should do it for this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. Next week stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta Mexico, with travel tips, great restaurant and excursion ideas and more.  Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to <a href="http://vallartainfo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vallartainfo.com</a>, JR’s website and reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come on-board and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again, contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Remember I made it easy for you to do just that with each episode I create. But if you haven't been to my website, you really need to have a look there.  I have the links to the places we talk about, interesting pictures and the more all right there in my blog-posts and show-notes for each episode of the show so check them out for sure if you haven't already all-right? All right. So, thanks to Lic. Felix Zarate, my favorite lawyer in Puerto Vallarta, and thanks to Edgar Cisneros Check out all the things we talked about in the shownotes of  this episode of the show at <a href="http://www.puertovallartatravelshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.puertovallartatravelshow.com</a>. So thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos! <a href="http://www.felixzaratelawyer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here for Contact for Felix Zarate</a>

Getting  Mexican Residency in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Attorney Lic. Felix Zarate

Download Episode!   Finding Your Happy Home in Puerto Vallarta Mexico Also Updates on Safety in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. How to Stay Safe and Not be a Statistic. Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be to introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the La Palapa group of restaurants,  La Palapa and The Eldorado Restaurant on the Southside of town, right down on the beach in Puerto Vallarta and if you play your cards right you can catch Alberto Perez singing and playing the Somba de Puerto Vallarta just like I did the other night, while enjoying dinner under the stars, toes in the sand at the waters [caption id="attachment_890" align="alignright" width="150"] Rhonda Zarate, Find Your Happy Home[/caption] edge. So romantic, so Puerto Vallarta. I Just love Puerto Vallarta folks. Today we are going to be talking about buying property in Puerto Vallarta, but first, let’s see what is happening on the ground  This week in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, the week of March 20, 2017 First an update on the Airport ATM machine situation. Remember, they are in the throes of airport renovation in Puerto Vallarta and the bank affiliated ATM machines located in the lobby of the airport where you buy your travel voucher for your taxi or van to your hotel or lodging, as of right now, not been reinstalled and put online yet, so you know what that means, it means that you need to buy some pesos at home and bring some with you, or you will need to exchange the bare minimum at the airport, till you can get to a bank attached and affiliated ATM machine once you have settled into your room and are ready to get into the swing of things. And if you don’t, know what I’m talking about, you need to listen to my podcast episode  2 packing tips, money exchange tips and airport arrival tips, and episode 3 what to expect when you arrive at the Puerto Vallarta airport.  You can listen to the podcasts or read my show notes, either way you can find all of that at www.Puertovallartatravelshow.com.  Puerto Vallarta Web Cams And speaking of the website, Check out my webcam page. I watched a brilliant PV sunset last night from my iPad in Los Angeles. Really!  You can [caption id="attachment_735" align="alignright" width="300"] Puerto Vallarta Web Cams[/caption] too. You just need to go to puertovallartatravelshow.com and click on the Puerto Vallarta  Webcam tab at the top of the page, and check out all of the cool webcams I have listed there. I also have a link on the same page where you can check the time of the sunset in Puerto Vallarta. Scroll down to the Langostinos picture, click it, give it time to upload, and you will be rewarded by a beautiful, breathtaking Puerto Vallarta Sunset. Right from the comfort of your very own Barcalounger.  Pretty cool! Check it out and get your Puerto Vallarta Sunset, tonight! Safety Tips For Puerto Vallarta Now, just a quick word about safety in Puerto Vallarta. We have talked a little about keeping safe here in paradise, and this week, the  US State Department issued a warning to Americans to avoid Easter break in some cities in Mexico due to the dangers of being in the crossfire of Mexican drug violence. Here’s the thing, I have never felt unsafe in Puerto Vallarta. Never. That being said, stuff happens. In any city on this planet you can encounter dangerous people. These are people who wake up in the morning, looking for trouble. Some are opportunists, some are drug addicts, some are just bad people, but you can encounter these types anywhere, all over the world. Now don’t let me get you all paranoid and stuff, luckily, these bad people are few in numbers but they are out there. If you are planning on coming down for Spring Break, or just coming down any time to have a good time in Puerto Vallarta, here are some important tips to keep you safe.  Keep your valuable jewelry at home. No fancy watches, no fancy gold chains. Leave your diamond rings at home. Buy a plain polished silver [caption id="attachment_691" align="alignright" width="300"] Puerto Vallarta Local Customs, The People and Traditions[/caption] wedding band or something to put in place of that Rock of Gibraltar your sweetie bestowed upon you that memorable day. If you don’t have a plain band, buy one in Mexico. On the beach. It will cost you less than $20. So leave your jewels and gold at home. Don’t leave your cell phone lying around on a bar or on your table. Thieves have been known to snatch or place items on top of the phone while trying to sell you something, and then lift it as they leave. Remember, your cell phone is a computer, it’s your lifeline, it’s your camera, your map your everything so keep an eye on it. And Speaking of maps, download and print all of JR's maps and you won't need your phone and you will find those at www.vallartainfo.com, JR's website. Never leave your drink unattended. Be in control of your beverage ladies and gents. If you get up to dance, bring your drink with you. If you go to the head, finish it or bring it with you. If you can’t keep an eye on your beverage, and it doesn’t have to be alcoholic, you are putting yourself in some danger. There’s people out there, bad duchy people who drop date rape drugs in drinks. Plain and simple. It happens all over the world and even here so be smart, watch your beverages, adult or otherwise. If at all possible, avoid using credit cards to pay for meals, bar tabs, okay, just about everything with the exception of your hotel charges, and in that case, the resort or hotel has your number on file at the desk and does not get into the hands of the servers. Don’t hand the servers your credit card. Folks, just listen to those other podcasts I talked about earlier and try to pay in pesos. And even though I tell you to carry pesos with you, keep the amount low. Bring just slightly more money that you think you will need for that night or day, and no more if at all possible. Don’t walk around intoxicated night or day folks, but especially at night. You will be a target for the bad element and the cops. And speaking of cops, there is occasionally a bad element thrown in that mix so try to stay off the streets late at night. Don’t be withdrawing pesos from the ATM machine at 2 in the morning. You will be a target. And take cabs from the club to your hotel, please, just saying. It’s cheap. Just do it.    Okay enough of this scary stuff. As I said earlier, I have never felt unsafe here in Puerto Vallarta and I suspect that if you follow these tips, you will feel exactly the same. Now, on with the show.. In the first episode of the Puerto Vallarta travel Show I forewarned you that my real job is that of a Real Estate Agent. That being said, I have an [caption id="attachment_893" align="alignright" width="300"] Rhonda and Felix Zarate[/caption] interest in how property is bought and sold all over the world and because I, like so many others who have visited paradise, have often wondered where I would live if I lived here in Puerto Vallarta, I went in search of agents who were like me and my wife. People who were dedicated to the craft, and to their clients. Agents who go that extra mile for you. Agents who are not only interested in the commission, but in the best results for their sellers and buyers. So I went out and found 4 agents, all different styles and personalities but all dedicated to getting the best for their client and understanding what the needs are and delivering each and every time. [caption id="attachment_886" align="alignleft" width="300"] Find Your Happy Home[/caption] You will be listening to Rhonda Zarate of Find Your Happy Home Realtors.  She is a Real Estate broker and works with her husband, Lic. Felix Zarate, who is an attorney and a great guy. No lawyer jokes please. So let’s go to my apartment in Puerto Vallarta and listen to the interview we’re going to be talking about buying property in Mexico, and especially in Puerto Vallarta. Listen to the Podcast Outline to Follow... Now you understand why I wanted you to meet these two people. If you would like me to introduce you to them personally, that is if you are looking to buy a home in PV, email me and I will hook you up. If you just want to make an appointment with them, just go to my show notes for this episode at www.puertovallartatravelshow.com, and I will have her contact information for you there. Let her know you found her on the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. She will talk with you,  listen to your real estate needs, and she will set you up on a home search custom designed for you, and you will be that much closer to moving to paradise. And isn’t that what we all really want? Paradise? Well we are through for today. I hope you enjoyed our talk with Rhonda and Felix Zarate.  Next week stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta and my next show. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to Vallartainfo.com, JR’s website and [caption id="attachment_891" align="alignleft" width="180"] Find Your Happy Planner[/caption] reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come onboard and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. So, thanks to Rhonda and Felix Zarate, check out their photos and contact information in my show notes at [caption id="attachment_889" align="alignright" width="200"] Felix and Rhonda Zarate[/caption] www.puertovallartatravelshow.com.  And thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos!  Vallartatribune Find your Happy www.felixzaratelawyer.com www.rhondazarate.com The Happy Brokerage

<a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/puertovallartatravelshow/Rhonda_and_Felix_Zarate_1.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download Episode!</a> Finding Your Happy Home in Puerto Vallarta Mexico Also Updates on Safety in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. How to Stay Safe and Not be a Statistic. Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be to introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That music you were just listing to is performed by Alberto Perez, the owner of the <a href="http://www.lapalapapv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Palapa group of restaurants</a>,  <a href="http://www.lapalapapv.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Palapa</a> and <a href="http://www.eldoradopvr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Eldorado</a> Restaurant on the Southside of town, right down on the beach in Puerto Vallarta and if you play your cards right you can catch Alberto Perez singing and playing the Somba de Puerto Vallarta just like I did the other night, while enjoying dinner under the stars, toes in the sand at the waters [caption id="attachment_890" align="alignright" width="150"] Rhonda Zarate, Find Your Happy Home[/caption] edge. So romantic, so Puerto Vallarta. I Just love Puerto Vallarta folks. Today we are going to be talking about buying property in Puerto Vallarta, but first, let’s see what is happening on the ground  This week in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, the week of March 20, 2017 First an update on the Airport ATM machine situation. Remember, they are in the throes of airport renovation in Puerto Vallarta and the bank affiliated ATM machines located in the lobby of the airport where you buy your travel voucher for your taxi or van to your hotel or lodging, as of right now, not been reinstalled and put online yet, so you know what that means, it means that you need to buy some pesos at home and bring some with you, or you will need to exchange the bare minimum at the airport, till you can get to a bank attached and affiliated ATM machine once you have settled into your room and are ready to get into the swing of things. And if you don’t, know what I’m talking about, you need to listen to my podcast episode  2 packing tips, money exchange tips and airport arrival tips, and episode 3 what to expect when you arrive at the Puerto Vallarta airport.  You can listen to the podcasts or read my show notes, either way you can find all of that at <a href="http://www.Puertovallartatravelshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Puertovallartatravelshow.com</a>. <a href="http://puertovallartatravelshow.com/index.php/puerto-vallarta-webcams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Puerto Vallarta Web Cams</a> And speaking of the website, Check out my webcam page. I watched a brilliant PV sunset last night from my iPad in Los Angeles. Really!  You can [caption id="attachment_735" align="alignright" width="300"] Puerto Vallarta Web Cams[/caption] too. You just need to go to <a href="http://puertovallartatravelshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">puertovallartatravelshow.com</a> and click on the Puerto Vallarta <a href="http://puertovallartatravelshow.com/index.php/puerto-vallarta-webcams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Webcam tab</a> at the top of the page, and check out all of the cool webcams I have listed there. I also have a link on the same page where you can check the time of the sunset in Puerto Vallarta. Scroll down to the Langostinos picture, click it, give it time to upload, and you will be rewarded by a beautiful, breathtaking Puerto Vallarta Sunset. Right from the comfort of your very own Barcalounger.  Pretty cool! Check it out and get your Puerto Vallarta Sunset, tonight! Safety Tips For Puerto Vallarta Now, just a quick word about safety in Puerto Vallarta. We have talked a little about keeping safe here in paradise, and this week, the <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/mexico-travel-warning.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> US State Department issued a warning</a> to Americans to avoid Easter break in some cities in Mexico due to the dangers of being in the crossfire of Mexican drug violence. Here’s the thing, I have never felt unsafe in Puerto Vallarta. Never. That being said, stuff happens. In any city on this planet you can encounter dangerous people. These are people who wake up in the morning, looking for trouble. Some are opportunists, some are drug addicts, some are just bad people, but you can encounter these types anywhere, all over the world. Now don’t let me get you all paranoid and stuff, luckily, these bad people are few in numbers but they are out there. If you are planning on coming down for Spring Break, or just coming down any time to have a good time in Puerto Vallarta, here are some important tips to keep you safe. <ul> <li>Keep your valuable jewelry at home. No fancy watches, no fancy gold chains. Leave your diamond rings at home. Buy a plain polished silver [caption id="attachment_691" align="alignright" width="300"] Puerto Vallarta Local Customs, The People and Traditions[/caption] wedding band or something to put in place of that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_of_Gibraltar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rock of Gibraltar</a> your sweetie bestowed upon you that memorable day. If you don’t have a plain band, buy one in Mexico. On the beach. It will cost you less than $20. So leave your jewels and gold at home.</li> <li>Don’t leave your cell phone lying around on a bar or on your table. Thieves have been known to snatch or place items on top of the phone while trying to sell you something, and then lift it as they leave. Remember, your cell phone is a computer, it’s your lifeline, it’s your camera, your map your everything so keep an eye on it. And Speaking of maps, download and print all of JR's maps and you won't need your phone and you will find those at <a href="http://vallartainfo.com/the-bay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.vallartainfo.com</a>, JR's website.</li> <li>Never leave your drink unattended. Be in control of your beverage ladies and gents. If you get up to dance, bring your drink with you. If you go to the head, finish it or bring it with you. If you can’t keep an eye on your beverage, and it doesn’t have to be alcoholic, you are putting yourself in some danger. There’s people out there, bad duchy people who drop <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date_rape_drug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">date rape drugs</a> in drinks. Plain and simple. It happens all over the world and even here so be smart, watch your beverages, adult or otherwise.</li> <li>If at all possible, avoid using credit cards to pay for meals, bar tabs, okay, just about everything with the exception of your hotel charges, and in that case, the resort or hotel has your number on file at the desk and does not get into the hands of the servers. Don’t hand the servers your credit card. Folks, just listen to those other podcasts I talked about earlier and try to pay in pesos. And even though I tell you to carry pesos with you, keep the amount low. Bring just slightly more money that you think you will need for that night or day, and no more if at all possible.</li> <li>Don’t walk around intoxicated night or day folks, but especially at night. You will be a target for the bad element and the cops. And speaking of cops, there is occasionally a bad element thrown in that mix so try to stay off the streets late at night. Don’t be withdrawing pesos from the ATM machine at 2 in the morning. You will be a target. And take cabs from the club to your hotel, please, just saying. It’s cheap. Just do it.</li> </ul>   Okay enough of this scary stuff. As I said earlier, I have never felt unsafe here in Puerto Vallarta and I suspect that if you follow these tips, you will feel exactly the same. Now, on with the show.. In the first episode of the Puerto Vallarta travel Show I forewarned you that my real job is that of a Real Estate Agent. That being said, I have an [caption id="attachment_893" align="alignright" width="300"] Rhonda and Felix Zarate[/caption] interest in how property is bought and sold all over the world and because I, like so many others who have visited paradise, have often wondered where I would live if I lived here in Puerto Vallarta, I went in search of agents who were like me and my wife. People who were dedicated to the craft, and to their clients. Agents who go that extra mile for you. Agents who are not only interested in the commission, but in the best results for their sellers and buyers. So I went out and found 4 agents, all different styles and personalities but all dedicated to getting the best for their client and understanding what the needs are and delivering each and every time. [caption id="attachment_886" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="http://www.rhondazaraterealtor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Find Your Happy Home[/caption] You will be listening to Rhonda Zarate of <a href="http://rhondazarate.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find Your Happy Home Realtors</a>.  She is a Real Estate broker and works with her husband, <a href="http://www.felixzaratelawyer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lic. Felix Zarate,</a> who is an attorney and a great guy. No lawyer jokes please. So let’s go to my apartment in Puerto Vallarta and listen to the interview we’re going to be talking about buying property in Mexico, and especially in Puerto Vallarta. Listen to the Podcast Outline to Follow... Now you understand why I wanted you to meet these two people. If you would like me to introduce you to them personally, that is if you are <a href="http://www.felixzaratelawyer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>looking to buy a home in PV, email me and I will hook you up. If you just want to make an appointment with them, just go to my show notes for this episode at <a href="http://www.puertovallartatravelshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.puertovallartatravelshow.com</a>, and I will have her contact information for you there. Let her know you found her on the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. She will talk with you,  listen to your real estate needs, and she will set you up on a home search custom designed for you, and you will be that much closer to moving to paradise. And isn’t that what we all really want? Paradise? <a href="http://rhondazarate.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Well we are through for today. I hope you enjoyed our talk with Rhonda and Felix Zarate.  Next week stay tuned for more on the ground reports from Puerto Vallarta and my next show. Until then, remember, this is an interactive show where I depend on your questions and suggestions about all things Puerto Vallarta. If you think of something I should be talking about, please reach out to me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending us your message. And remember, if you are considering booking any type of tour while you are in Puerto Vallarta, you must go to <a href="http://vallartainfo.com/the-bay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vallartainfo.com</a>, JR’s website and [caption id="attachment_891" align="alignleft" width="180"]<a href="http://rhondazarate.com/find-your-happy-planner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Find Your Happy Planner[/caption] reserve your tour through him, right from his website. Remember the value for value proposition. His experience and on the ground knowledge of everything Puerto Vallarta in exchange for your making a purchase of a tour that you would do anyway, you’re just doing it through him as a way of saying thank you. It costs no more than if you were to use someone else so do it. Really. And when you do take one of these tours, email me about your experiences. Maybe you can come onboard and share with others what you liked or didn’t like about the tour. Again contact me by clicking on the Contact us tab and sending off a message. And once again, if you like this podcast, please take the time and subscribe and give me a good review on iTunes if you would. That way we can get the word out to more and more people about the magic of this place. So, thanks to Rhonda and Felix Zarate, check out their photos and contact information in my show notes at [caption id="attachment_889" align="alignright" width="200"] Felix and Rhonda Zarate[/caption] <a href="http://www.puertovallartatravelshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.puertovallartatravelshow.com</a>.  And thanks to all of you for listening all the way through this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel Show. This is Barry Kessler signing off with a wish for you all to slow down, be kind and live the Vallarta lifestyle. Nos Vemos amigos! <a href="http://www.vallartatribune.com/category/columns/finding-your-happy-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vallartatribune Find your Happy</a> <a href="http://www.felixzaratelawyer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.felixzaratelawyer.com</a> <a href="http://www.rhondazarate.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rhondazarate.com</a> <a href="http://www.rhondazaraterealtor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Happy Brokerage</a>

Buying Property in Puerto Vallarta Mexico with Rhonda Zarate and Lic. Felix Zarate