Puerto Vallarta Travel Show Podcast

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By: Barry Kessler

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, tour operators, Real Estate agents, expats, shop owners, you name it! Join my friends and me as we take you on a trip down south of the border. Discover the magic of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!

Puerto Vallarta Suffers a Day of Violence
03/13/2026

Puerto Vallarta Suffers a Day of Violence Following The Death of CNGJ Jalisco New Generation Cartel Head El Mencho.

Puerto Vallarta Makes a Quick Recovery and Returns To Normal Operations Following One Day of Violence.

Interviews With Vallarta Residents Who Witnessed The Roadblocks and Fires During Vallarta's Black Sunday Cartel Action.


Country Music in Puerto Vallarta Mexico with The Duncan Shadrack Band
02/13/2026

This week we are going to talk to a country musician in paradise. You are going to meet Duncan Shadrack, who is from Kentucky in the good old USA. Duncan sings and plays guitar, and his bandmates Manola the drummer, Esteban the standup bass player and Angel on the fiddle found a snappy name for the band, they called it The Duncan Shadrack Band.


El Rey Bar and Grill and The Office PV Serve up the Hospitality in the Versalles Neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
12/18/2025

This week we are going to the Versalles Neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta to visit two restaurants and sport bars owned by Lawrence Goodwin and his wife Reanna. They are El Rey Bar and Grill PV and The Office PV, just three blocks away from each other. These two places are very popular hangouts in Versalles where one day it's a football game the next day, depending on the day it could be a drag show. Lawrence also is very deep into the tequila culture, and he will tell you about his tastings. Lawrence is the Agave Abogado.


Doing Good Deeds in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
11/29/2025

This week you are going to meet two extraordinary ladies, one from the US, her name is Kim Easter and the other is Dale Bouayadi, Dale's from Canada. I learned so much from them about different organizations that help the needy in Vallarta who are the most vulnerable. And how anyone with the will, and a good heart, and the will, and the time can do good deeds on their own terms for the community and help whomever they choose to help.


Soco's Place a Mexican Style Breakfast Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
11/14/2025

Soco's, restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, they serve good old fashioned traditional Mexican breakfast dishes as well as some north of the border favorites. It's a family affair at Soco's. We'll be talking with Socorro, Soco for short as well as her son, Sergio about their very popular restaurant.


Rancho Santiago Salon de Events and Rock and Roll With The Lovers in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
10/12/2025

This week we are going have a little fun with a local Vallarta band who have been really busy rocking the town during the off season, and are warming up for their 4th year of stealing the hearts and souls of their fans, it's the band called The Lovers.


Gaby's Restaurant and Bar and Cooking Classes in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
08/23/2025

An interview with Chef Julio about the History of Gaby's Restaurant, the food, and his Puerto Vallarta cooking classes.


The Romantic Wok Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
07/07/2025

Thhis week we visit the Romantic Wok Restaurant. They serve Thai and Chinese Street food fresh, right out of their dueling woks stationed in front of their sweet cozy romantic restaurant, on calle Jacarandes in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta. You will meet James Sabatini and his business partner Eddie Aguilar.


Restaurant Salchidogo and Jean's Hamburgers Hotdogs and Burgers in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
06/10/2025

This week we have a sweet story with a happy ending. We are going to be meeting Brian Scott Carey and his partner Phillip Wier-----who are the owners a gourmet hotdog restaurant on Basillio Badillo in Zona Romantica,  Salchidogo. Brian and Phillip just brought one of Vallarta's favorite hamburgers, Jean's Classic Burgers from Plaza Marina, to their hotdog restaurant in the Romantic Zone Making it Salchidogo and Jean's Classic Hamburgers. A match made in heaven.


La Casa Del Habano, Authentic Cuban Cigars in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
05/19/2025

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
04/22/2025

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
04/06/2025

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
03/25/2025

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
03/03/2025

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
02/17/2025

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


Restaurant Le Bistro in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
12/10/2024

Restaurant Le Bistro 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
11/16/2024

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
11/01/2024

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
10/09/2024

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
09/28/2024

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
09/19/2024

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
09/09/2024

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
08/14/2024

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
05/28/2024

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
04/17/2024

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 R...


Vallarta Tequila Tastings in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
03/06/2024

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
02/07/2024

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
01/22/2024

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
01/01/2024

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
12/05/2023

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...


Vallarta Food Bank and Hurricane Lydia Relief Efforts
11/18/2023

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
11/06/2023

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
09/23/2023

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
09/10/2023

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
08/23/2023

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
07/28/2023

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
06/21/2023

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
05/30/2023

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
05/11/2023

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
04/21/2023

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