Puerto Vallarta Travel Show Podcast

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This is an interactive show where I invite my listeners to give their thoughts and opinions about all things Puerto Vallarta. I interview the movers and the shakers in town, from restaurateurs, to Resort owners and hotel operators. I interview local artists, local personalities, wedding planners, to…

Barry Kessler


    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 256 EPISODES

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    The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show Podcast is an absolute gem for anyone interested in the beautiful destination of Puerto Vallarta. Hosted by Barry and his guests, this podcast offers a wealth of information and entertainment that will have you itching to visit Puerto Vallarta. With each episode, Barry takes you on a journey through the vibrant streets, stunning beaches, and delicious cuisine of this Mexican paradise. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, there is always something new to discover on this podcast.

    One of the best aspects of The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show Podcast is Barry's passion for the city and his dedication to providing valuable content. His love for Puerto Vallarta shines through each episode as he shares stories, interviews local experts, and provides insider tips and recommendations. Barry's enthusiasm is infectious, making you feel like you're having a conversation with a close friend who genuinely wants to help you have the best experience possible in Puerto Vallarta.

    Another standout feature of this podcast is its variety of topics covered. From exploring different neighborhoods to trying out local restaurants and activities, Barry covers it all. He also frequently interviews locals who share their insights and experiences, giving listeners a deeper understanding of the city's culture and traditions. This diverse range of content ensures that there's always something new to learn and keeps the podcast fresh and engaging.

    However, one potential downside of The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show Podcast is its focus solely on Puerto Vallarta. While this may not be an issue for those specifically interested in this destination, it may limit the appeal for travelers looking for more general travel advice or information about other locations in Mexico. Additionally, some listeners may prefer a more structured format with specific segments or themes in each episode.

    In conclusion, The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show Podcast is an outstanding resource for anyone planning a trip to this breathtaking coastal city. Through informative interviews, insider tips, and entertaining storytelling, Barry brings Puerto Vallarta to life in each episode. Whether you're a long-time fan of Puerto Vallarta or have yet to discover its magic, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the culture, beauty, and charm of this Mexican paradise.



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    Latest episodes from Puerto Vallarta Travel Show Podcast

    La Casa Del Habano, Authentic Cuban Cigars in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 97:20


    Gerry Cohen has been selling Cuban Cigars in Puerto Vallarta for 25 years at his cigar Oaisis La Casa Del Habano in Centro Puerto Vallarta

    CPS News With Jessy and Brent English Language TV News in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 105:11


    Brent originally from Austin Texas, does a weekly English language news show with his cohost Jessy Ruiz where they deliver to their viewers the local Puerto Vallarta news, including local sports, special events and even tips for the expat English speaking community in Puerto Vallarta.

    Let's Pho PV Vietnamese Kitchen in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 72:13


    An interview with Chef and Creator of Let's Pho PV Vietnamese Kitchen, Charlie Huynh at his Puerto Vallarta Location of Let's Pho.

    Angels for Mexico Helping Outfit and Train Firefighters in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 117:07


    An interview with Christena Callaghan Founder and CEO of Angels For Mexico. A charity organization in Canada that sends firefighting equipment and trains Mexican firefighters in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

    Bar Hopping, Happy Hours, Taco Stands and Cheap Eats and More in Puerto Vallarta with Kevin and Inge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 75:47


    Kevin and Inge McGuinness share their love of Puerto Vallarta by giving visitors information about Happy Hours, bar hopping, local craft beers, taco stands, cheap eats, local hikes and more using Facebook Groups.

    Restaurant Adobes in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 91:40


    Restaurant Adobes in Puerto Vallarta is a Casual yet Romantic Restaurant Serving Delicious Mexican Cuisine and  International Dishes Chef Vicente Montes Has worked at Many Iconic Vallarta Restaurants like Cafe des Artistes, Le Bistro and The River Ca

    Le Bistro Jazz Cafe in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 75:10


    Le Bistro Jazz Cafe in Puerto Vallarta is a stunningly beautiful French bistro on the Isla Cuale. Dine in elegance riverside to live music at this classic restaurant restored with care by Grupo La Palapa. Also an interview with volunteers Lisa and Billy, at RISE, a children's shelter in Puerto Vallarta.  Also the story of Juan Diego.

    Vallarta Cares An Important Charity Helping The Needy in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 92:45


    Formerly Vallarta Food Bank, Vallarta Cares Also Provides Basic Medical and Dental Services, Clean Water, English Classes and More to Qualifying Families and Individuals in Puerto Vallarta , Mexico

    El Torito Sports Bar & BBQ House in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 64:37


    El Torito Restaurant is an Iconic Vallarta Bar-b-q and Sports Bar in Marina Vallarta, Ghost Tours in Puerto Vallarta with Vallarta Ghost Walk, and Tour Vallarta Murals with Vallarta Art and Mural Walk

    The International Friendship Club and Vallarta Home Tours in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 70:25


    This week we are going to meet some very dedicated Volunteers with an organization called International Friendship Club, or in Spanish, Club International de la Amistad, who's main goal is to  raise money for Cleft Palate surgery, for children in the community. The International Friendship Club raises charity funds by giving tours of some of the finest homes in Puerto Vallarta. 

    Restaurant Jardin de Humo in El Tuito and The Gusto Lounge, a Dive Bar in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 96:07


    Jardin de Humo Restaurant in El Tuito, an hour drive from Puerto Vallarta. They specialize in BBQ and smoked meat dishes Plus a bar with atmosphere. Then visit a real dive bar in Cinco de diciembre in Puerto Vallarta, The Gusto Lounge. Meet Sergio Acosta

    Fish in Mayto or Rent a Quad with Rooster Fish Safari Maito, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 83:13


    Book a Fishing Adventure or a Quad in Mayto with Granger at Roosterfish Safari Granger Russo, Talks About a 1,200 year old Indian Village he Discovered in Mayto, an Archaeological Treasure The Vallarta Garden Club Has a New President, Sunny Rossi

    Irmas Bar and Grill in Paso Ancho, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 85:29


    Colonia Paso Ancho, Up River From the Romantic Zone, Puerto Vallarta. Irma serves Mexican, American & Canadian Comfort Food and Daily Specials Puerto Vallarta History Folklore: Silver, Smokey the Cowboy and The Quinta Maria Cortez With Otto Andriadis

    Restaurant Gorditas Rellenas Lolita in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 88:59


    eats I'll be taking you to a cute traditional Mexican restaurant in the Cinco de Diciembre neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta Called Gorditas Rienllos Lolita. They have great food and a really cute story about the day the circus came to Puerto Vallarta.

    Qulture Restaurant Bar and Art Co-Op And Happy Hours in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 83:58


    Qulture  Restaurant Bar and Art Co-Op in Puerto Vallarta Has Great Happy Hour Specials Food and Entertainment Try Street Food with Manny and His Food Tour Company, Spicy Vallarta Food Tours Puerto Vallarta Has a Card Club Called Coco's Bridge Club. 

    Hotel El Rinconcito in Mayto, South of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 102:57


    Hotel Rinconcito is a beautiful property built on an almost deserted  Beach on Playa Mayto. 2 hours south of Puerto Vallarta. The Hotel El Rinconcito serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at their lovely on site restaurant. Also 2 bars on the property serving all kinds of drinks. We hear about the history of the hotel from owner Fernando Hererra who's dad discovered the place years ago. Also an interview with Machi at Machi's Bar BQ in El Tuito, and Matty and Jesse have a new place in El Tuito as well, Salud Restaurant and Bar. You can rent Salud Restaurant out for a party or event. Vallarta news and more...

    Vallarta Tequila Tastings in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 90:38


    Edgar Rivas is a mezcal taster and is going to give us a real lesson on Tequila, Mezcals and the local moonshine here in the Vallarta Area, Raicilla. You will love Edgar. We have some local Vallarta news as well

    The Tunnel Bar at Las Terrazas with Allan Carswell in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 114:05


    Meet Canadian Expat Allan Carswell,  Actor, Entertainer, Director, Builder and Entrepreneur Living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Allan Carswell Donates His Time to RISE, a Local Children's Shelter in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Pop-up Art Shows by Hecho a Mano PV in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Take a Trip up to Pueblo Magico Mascota, Jalisco and Hotel Encanto de la Sierra From Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 97:54


    Pueblo Magico Mascota is Just a Short 2 and a Half Hour Drive From Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Hotel Encanto De La Sierra is a Lovely 4 Star Hotel Centrally Located within Walking Distance of Important Sites in Mascota, Jalisco

    Puerto Vallarta Entertainment With Kevin Anthony II and an Open Microphone Podcast Meet-up at Nacho Daddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 109:56


    Talented Singer and Entertainer in Paradise Kevin Anthony II Talks About His Life in Puerto Vallarta Theater and Entertainment Venues in Addition to His New Real Estate Career

    La Huerta BBQ and Bar and Grill in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 85:39


    This week we are visiting some old friends who have moved to new locations and new friends who have moved to old locations. We'll meet Jesus Adolfo Garcia Plascencia, one of family at La Huerta BBQ, where El Rio BBQ used to be. Jesus will give us a little bit of history of the place, so stay tuned. We also had a chance to listen to the band, The Stixx while we were at La Huerta for the afternoon. I got Fher Aguilera, their drummer and vocalist to sit down with me to talk about the band and their upcoming schedule. We will be visiting Carlos Rodriguez, the owner of The Circle Bar, an old time bar that just moved to the Rio Cuale. Then we head up into the upper reaches of the Romantic Zone to visit with Tom Findley at Bar Frida 4.0. , so another old bar moving to new digs there.

    Vallarta Food Band and Hurricane Lydia Relief Efforts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 69:33


    A visit to Vallarta Food Bank to discuss needs and wants in Puerto Vallarta following hurricane Lydia. Also This week Vallarta celebrates beer at the Beermaster's Festival at Parque Hidalgo in Cinco de Diciembre

    Boca de Tomatlan in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Roundtable Wants and Needs 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 97:09


    A group of American and Canadian Expats Discuss The life they live in the Village of Boca de Tomatlan, South of Puerto Vallarta. They talk about the needs in the community.

    Daytrip to Qumixto by Panga to Andy Bar and Restaurant El Volador

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 62:47


    This week we head south to the little seaside village of Quimixto. We are going to take a ride with our buddy, friend of the show Super Mario. Captain Morga, from Boca de Tomatlan down to Quimixto, which is just south of Playa Las Animas.

    Savante Fine Cuisine in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 80:58


    This week on The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show Podcast we visit with Michael Tolleson Robles, Artistic, Autistic Savant, and owner of Galleria Robles in Downtown Puerto Vallarta. We go upstairs from the Gallery to his new restaurant Savante, Fine Cuisine,

    Underwater Photography in Puerto Vallarta with Samuel Resendiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 90:00


    Samuel Resendiz is an Underwater Photographer Born in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Specializing in Photography in The Bahia de Banderas, Mexico's Largest and Deepest Bay.

    Lix Ice Cream Puerto Vallarta and an Open Mic with YouTubers Ada and Stefan Living Simply in Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 94:08


    This week on The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show Podcast we visit with Kathleen and Todd Atkins from Lix Homemade Ice Cream. We talk about their 3 location and some new items coming to their menú. Then we chat with Ada and Stefan, YouTubers in Vallarta...

    Jean's All American Hamburgers in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 67:47


    Jean's All American Hamburgers is Located in Plaza Marina along the main drag in Puerto Vallarta. Jean's serves hamburgers and cheeseburgers, French fries and even melt in your mouth brisket.

    Whiskey Kitchen Versalles and La Martina Art in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 69:28


    Whiskey Kitchen new location in Versalles and then we meet artist Viviana Nolberque who paints Murals and art made with recycled wood pallets. Vallarta turns 105.

    Restaurant La Casa de Las Orquideas Colonia Ixtapa Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 77:38


    At Casa de Las Orquideas You Will Dine in an Outdoor Garden, Surrounded by Beautiful Orchids

    Hire Naya Homes to Manage and Rent Out Your Puerto Vallarta Condo or Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 92:27


    Naya Homes can manage your Puerto Vallarta Property. We talk with Humberto Pacheco about their services. Also we visit The Vallarta Food Bank to Talk about their new free medical clinic and about many services for the needy in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Mismaloya Grill Restaurant and Bar in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 74:22


    The Mismaloya Grill serves lunch and dinner overlooking the historic Playa Mismaloya, just 30 minutes south of downtown Puerto Vallarta.

    Learn to Dance Salsa and Tango in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 64:46


    Learn to Dance the Salsa or The Tango in a Puerto Vallarta Nightclub with Dance Instructor Israel Andalon. Israel also gives hiking tours. Hike to a Beach or Waterfall During the Day and Dance the Tango at Night with Israel Andalon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.  

    Pacific Vape Shop in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 118:20


    Pacific Vape Shop PV is Known as "The Locals' Vape Shop" Serving Puerto Vallarta locals and Visitors Alike, Since 2016 . At Pacific Vape Shop Puerto Vallarta, English and Spanish are Spoken Fluently for the Best Customer Service Experience

    Emily's Story From Tech to Writing in Puerto Vallarta

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 65:20


    Emily Murray is an American Expat living in Puerto Vallarta, Doing Freelance Writing, Blogging, Teaching Yoga and Experiencing Life in Mexico

    Blakes Restaurant and Bar in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 68:16


    An interview with the owner of Blakes Restaurant and Bar at Puerto Magico in Puerto Vallarta. Also Mitch Regehr from Cacao Magico discusses a new mailing service from Vallarta to Canada and the US, Ship By Mail.

    Hotel Mercurio LGBTQ Friendly Hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 67:47


    The Hotel Mercurio is a LGBTQ Friendly 28 Room Hotel in The Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico The Hotel Mercurio, Puerto Vallarta is Recognized for Excellent and Friendly Service, Exceptional Value, Gourmet Breakfast and Unbeatable Location ...

    The Isla Cuale Cultural Center and The Amigos of Isla Cuale, The Green Heart of Puerto Vallarta

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 107:38


    Kika Gomez and Ernesto Garragos are Local Vallarta Artists Who Teach and Organize Classes and Workshops on Isla Cuale Expats Sunny Rossi and Mitch Kushner Talk about Volunteering to Help Restore The Isla Cuale in Puerto Vallarta with The Amigos de la Isla

    Pat's Plates, Expat Help for Vehicle Registration and Driver's Licenses in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 102:09


    Buying a Used Car in Mexico and Having it Properly Registered is Tricky, Pat's Plates can Help Can You Keep Your Car Purchased in The US, in Mexico? Pat's Plates Can Help you in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit Vallarta news and more.

    La Tienda Grande Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 94:58


    Rising Star Chef Salvador Carrillo is Cooking Fabulous Mexican Fusion at His Restaurant La Tienda Grande, in Puerto Vallarta Chef Salvador Carrillo Opens His Newest Vallarta Restaurant, Masame, in Colonia Versalles, Puerto Vallarta

    Have a Special Occasion Cake Baked For You in Puerto Vallarta at Sweet Treats by Rosie and Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 91:35


    Celebrating a Special Occasion or Event in Puerto Vallarta and Need a Cake? Richard at Sweet Treats By Rosie & Me Can Help Richard at Sweet Treats by Rosie and Me Bakes, Decorates, and Delivers Cakes and Treats for All Occasions in Puerto Vallarta, Me

    Tour The Hidden Beach of Islas Marietas With Off The Grid Mexico Tours

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 99:48


    Off The Grid Mexico Tours and Excursions Takes you to the Marietas Islands and The Hidden Beach, or Trail Hikes to Waterfalls and Beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Also Join in an Open Microphone Meet and Greet Podcast at Restaurant San Lucas

    ChocoBanana Restaurant in Sayulita Nuevo Nayarit Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 96:24


    ChocoBanana Restaurant in Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico Has Been Serving Breakfast and Lunch To Locals and Tourists For Decades Owner Tracie Willis Started Selling Chocolate Frozen Bananas on Vallarta Beaches in The 90's

    Michael Tolleson Robles, Autistic Savant Artist at Galeria Robles in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 90:48


    Michael Tolleson Robles let's his "Autism do The Painting" As he Creates Museum Worthy Art at Galeria Robles in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Michael Tolleson Robles Picked up a Brush 10 years ago, and found he could Produce Gallery Quality Art with No Training

    It's a Podcast Called Cowork Life With AJ & Zizi in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 108:50


    This week I interview AJ and ZiZi and talk about Life as an expat in Mexico and their podcast Cowork Life with AJ and Zizi

    The Joan Houston Show With Bob Bruneau and Joan Houston at Incanto in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 91:43


    Singer Joan Huston and Pianist Bob Bruneau Perform Weekly During High Season at Incanto in Puerto  Vallarta, Mexico Singer Joan Houston, Cousin of Whitney Houston,  Entertains Vacationers, Expats and Locals Visiting and Living in Puerto Vallarta

    Day Trip to Bucerias, Nuevo Nayarit Mexico and Artsi Galeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 98:37


    Meet Expat Artist Alec Wilson Owner of Artsi Galeria in Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico Have Artsi Galeria Bring Art Directly to Your Vallarta Home A Visit to The Oldest Restaurant in Bucerias, El Chivero Restaurant and Bar

    SEPEPSA Private Security Systems in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 71:40


    Private Security for Hire in Puerto Vallarta with SEPEPSA Security Systems Hire Private Security for Your Event in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with SEPEPSA Security Service Secure Your Home or Condominium in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with a Modern Alarm System

    Dentistry in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with PerioDent Dental Clinic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 76:38


    Dentist German Sylva Lomeli Talks Dentistry in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico at His Dental Clinic PerioDentPV Then an interview at restaurant Fonda El Cucon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Erik Calderon Your Private Driver in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 96:03


    Meet Your Own Private Driver in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Discover Magical Towns within Driving Distance to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Guests Elle and Russel Talk About Buying a Used Car in Guadalajara and the Towns They drove to From Puerto Vallarta

    Arte Vallarta Museo in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 65:52


    An interview with Nathalie Herling Director at the newest Museum in Puerto Vallarta called Arte Vallarta Museo. Nathalie also has a Greek restaurant in Vallarta called Eclecticos, and an art studio and supply house called Art Vallarta.

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