Puerto Vallarta ATV (Mary Curry)
Admittedly I was a bit nervous coming in to today. We would be ATVing as a family with 2 brand new drivers- my 74 year old mom and my 18 year old daughter. I wasn't sure of the safety standards in Mexico and worried that my mom might have trouble operating the ATV or negotiating the city streets as I knew we would be departing from the center of town.
I needn't have been worried. Mom decided that ATVs are the best (and wants one for home!). We traveled out through the city and the guides stopped traffic (thankfully.. since Puerto Vallarta traffic rules seem to be that the car that can get their first gets to go) as we worked out way to the smaller suburbs along cobblestone streets. We passed by several beautiful neighborhoods with bright colored homes, stray dogs, and kids playing in the alleys. My daughter loved experiencing this less touristy side of Puerto Vallarta where locals were hanging out their laundry or gathering at a small cafe.
Puerto Vallarta ATV (Mary Curry)
Past the local neighborhoods the guides led us to the highway out of town and we got a (thankfully brief) opportunity to try out the speed of our ATVs on the freeway. We made our way along to the Sierra Madre Mountains just out of town and a dirt track that lead up to a hacienda. Puerto Vallarta ATV (Mary Curry)Puerto Vallarta ATV (Mary Curry)
Once at the hacienda we took a break from the dusty trail to enjoy some drinks and a free tortilla making class. ATV hacienda stop Sierra Madre Mountains (Mary Curry)
My daughter and I both tried our hands at making the tortillas and then got to enjoy them with some incredibly fresh salsa. I was amazed that the young woman assisting in the cooking class remembered exactly which tortilla we each made and specifically handed us our own creations. Making Tortillas Puerto Vallarta (Mary Curry)
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Lorretta
1 week ago
Mary was super helpful and patient. Answered every question and with candor (answers of “Everything’s equally great” aren’t helpful! 😎).
TMort
1 week ago
The trip planner I worked with, Jane, was excellent. She had travelled to Antarctica twice and was the voice of experience as she explained travel options to me. I've travelled internationally for many years for many years for business and pleasure including a number of adventure trips. It is a delight to work with such an experienced planner. I've used Adventure Life for three trips, Costa Rica, Galapagos and upcoming, Antarctica. I highly recommend them.
Chuck Snavely
1 week ago
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