Yes, it’s definitely safe in Puerto Vallarta. They don’t report the crime rates here like they do in the States, so you just have to go by what you sense or how you feel. Obviously, just like anywhere else in the world, Puerto Vallarta is now becoming a major city so you still have to have common sense. Don’t be walking around at 3 in the morning drunk and falling asleep on the side of the road. That is usually when you hear about somebody getting mugged. The crimes...
I am not an expert on this but my perception is that illegal drug trafficking is not a big problem in Portugal because Portugal doesn’t appear to be a major drug distribution network for drug smugglers. I do believe that there are some issues around drugs in some high schools and so this is something that they are trying to combat but it really isn’t a big issue in Portugal as a whole. The Road from Nayarit, through Puerto Vallarta, to Lake Chapala and a Great, Big House for 60% Less Than a Tiny Hotel Room
When doing a road trip anywhere, and especially in Mexico, the ability to improvise and adapt are traits that come in handy. Case I point: unfortunately, our much-anticipated plans to visit Puerto Vallarta fell through, so we would have to content ourselves with a “drive through.”In the lavish and lovely garden area in the front of what had been our Lo de Marcos home for eight days of various parts serenity, adventure, discovery and enjoyment in the greater Nayarit...
