My wife and I live in Milwaukee, WI and have been traveling to Mexico and other Caribbean destinations since 1987. In 2010, we started to seriously look into purchasing a property to escape the Wisconsin winters—a few weeks per year. We looked in Panama, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and ultimately in Mexico.
We visited Puerto Vallarta in 2007. We stayed at one of our neighbor’s condo in Conchas Chinas and absolutely loved it. After a trip to Puerto Rico in 2014, we became frustrated with not finding a property that had the “old world charm” we desired. So, we started searching in PV based on our memorable experience years ago.
Today, we own two properties in PV (A studio in Amapas overlooking Los Muertos Beach; HomeAway Listing #3922382 and a 1 Bedroom freestanding villa next to the iconic church, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe; VRBO Listing #742876). We have great neighbors at both properties.
Located on the shores of Bahia de Banderas, Mexico's largest bay, Puerto Vallarta is an incredible vacation destination. This once small fishing village is now a charming resort area that is the perfect mélange of modern amenities and historic traditions.
Picturesque colonial and whitewashed buildings, cobblestone streets, red Spanish tile roofs and secret passageways is what makes Puerto Vallarta so special to us.
Others agree…Puerto Vallarta has been voted the friendliest city in the world by Condé Nast Magazine, the best place to retire by The American Association of Retired Persons and the best Mexican Vacation destination by
We, personally, selected the area as our second home because it provides a wonderful opportunity for our sons to learn about and immerse themselves in the amazing culture Puerto Vallarta has to offer. The food, language, customs and celebrations continue to provide education and enjoyment each and every time we visit…It is also where, one day, we plan to spend our retirement (sadly, as our boys are young, no time soon…).
-Adrian & Jennifer