Lindo Mar Adventure Club Puerto Vallarta

[macmanrider]

I set a search on ebay, watched red week, and also here, and it took several months before a unit came up for sale. There is a Facebook group for owners, 'under a palapa at lindo mar' ... You could ask to join and then see if someone wants to sell. There are still weeks for sale directly from the timeshare too.

Should have been dish soap under the sink. They will bring you some if you need it. The housekeeping staff will also do dishes for a very small fee. There's a request card in the kitchen you fill out and give to the front desk.

Thanks for the information.

 

[Galo]

Andy, you really scored. 902 is the largest of 3 penthouse and it is on the the top floor with an incredible view. It is amazing - the premiere room! I have been lucky enough to trade into 902 twice. Now we own two weeks at Lindo Mar (1 bedroom floating weeks.). Have you been to PV before? I have a guide that I keep adding to each time we visit. I can email it to you if you PM your email to me. Lindo Mar is a very sweet resort. Small and colonial Mexican style. Calberry and I met on TUG and then in person at Lindo Mar a long time ago and are still in touch.

Hello. New to this forum and am going, first time, to PV and staying in Lindo Mar. Can you send me the Guide you are compiling? Much appreciated. Don’t know how to PM

 

[bjones9942]

Just a quick fyi ... if you click or hover on the users name to the left of the post, you'll get an option to 'Start Conversation'. That let's you send a private message.

Update to my previous information - Maria Elena's replacement has left and I'm not sure who the new concierge is now, AND Claudia (front desk manager) just had a baby, so I'm pretty sure she's not there at the moment. Whiskey Kitchen moved - they're now in a neighborhood in town that can be easily reached via taxi

Galo - when were you going and what kind of things did you want to see?

 

[Galo]

Just a quick fyi ... if you click or hover on the users name to the left of the post, you'll get an option to 'Start Conversation'. That let's you send a private message.

Update to my previous information - Maria Elena's replacement has left and I'm not sure who the new concierge is now, AND Claudia (front desk manager) just had a baby, so I'm pretty sure she's not there at the moment. Whiskey Kitchen moved - they're now in a neighborhood in town that can be easily reached via taxi

Galo - when were you going and what kind of things did you want to see?

Good morning. Thanks for the assist. I am going July 8-15, 2023.

I only get “Follow” or “Ignore “ when I click on the name or picture. I am interested on 1) nearby beaches, 2) casual and tasty restaurants, 2) outdoor activities (snorkel, ATV tours, local sights), 3) local/artisan markets, 4) local “Mercados” - with local breads, fruits, vegetables, etc. thank you.

 

[bjones9942]

Good morning. Thanks for the assist. I am going July 8-15, 2023.

I only get “Follow” or “Ignore “ when I click on the name or picture. I am interested on 1) nearby beaches, 2) casual and tasty restaurants, 2) outdoor activities (snorkel, ATV tours, local sights), 3) local/artisan markets, 4) local “Mercados” - with local breads, fruits, vegetables, etc. thank you.

Ah ... perhaps when your 'newbie' status changes you'll see the 'start conversation' option!

The Lindo Mar has a section of beach that is virtually private. Not too many people walk the beach in that area, and there are rocks on either side that define a nice little section. The couple of vendors who come down will set up shop on one of the rocks - if you want to shop you can go over to them. The restaurant at the property, La Playita, has a decent enough menu ... but it hasn't been changed in several years so I'm getting tired of it. Happy hour is worth it - but the margaritas are VERY strong, and don't taste it. Other good restaurants in town are Archie's Wok (asian fusion), Tuna Azul (seafood), Cuates y Cuetes (Méxican), and Café des Artistes (very upscale - not casual). I also like the rotisserie chicken at both el Pechugón and Pollo Feliz.

Cuates y Cuetes has beach seating, and a webcam on their website that I connect to when I need a Puerto Vallarta fix. It's a good option for people watching for a couple of hours.

There's a pirate ship tour, Rhythms of the Night (like a mini cirque du solei with a buffet dinner), zip lining, and my favorite - skydiving with Skydive Vallarta. The concierge has a lot of options - stop by their desk off the 7th floor lobby. There's also the zoo, and the botanical gardens. The buses to both stop just down from the Lindo Mar.

The mercado (fruits/veg/meat) is the Mercado Emiliano Zapata, and the one with tourist trinkets/arts/crafts is the Mercado Río Cuale. What you don't find at the mercado río cuale you might find in the shops on the isla río cuale.

Going at that time of the year you'll encounter some of the restaurants popular with tourists from Canada/USA closed for the 'low' season. The ones I mentioned will all be open though - as will everything not directly in a 'tourist' area. If I were you I'd either take the Vallarta Eats tour, or I'd pay a cab driver a few pesos to take you to five of his/her favorite taco stands.

Enjoy your trip!