Barry Kessler

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, 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!

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Barry Kessler

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Society

Latest episode

Jun 19, 2026

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Episodes

Day Trip From Puerto Vallarta to San Sebastian Del Oeste and Montebello Italian Restaurant 02.12.2018

This week we are cutting out of Puerto Vallarta for a day trip to San Sebastian Del Oeste, a historic mining town about an hour and a half drive from Puerto Vallarta and a visit to Montebello Italian Restaurant.

The Candy Man on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Salvador Estrada, Marathonista 23.11.2018

Salvador Estrada Sells Candy and Cigarettes from his wheelchair on the Malceon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Salvador has a great story which will inspire you!

Getting a Massage in Puerto Vallarta at Felipe's Therapeutic Spa 16.11.2018

An interview with Felipe Reyes who is a massage therapist in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He owns a massage studio called Felipe's Therapeutic Spa. Also have fun doing a moonlight paddle-board paddle from Mismaloya to Los Arcos, and more.

Bar la Playa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 08.11.2018

Bar la Playa is one of Puerto Vallarta's most popular Bars located on the South-side of Vallarta. This week I interview Owner Alex Ivan Moctezuma who tells us The Secret For a Great Bar.

Archie's Wok in Puerto Valarta, Mexico, an Interview with Cyndi Alpenia 02.11.2018

Cyndi Alpenia is the Owner of Archie's Wok in Puerto Valarta. Her Husband Archie was a personal chef to The Famous Director John Huston at his home south of Vallarta at Las Caletas. Cyndi tells us about their restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Archie's Wok.

Dia De Los Muertos Celebrations in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 2018 25.10.2018

Everything You Need To Know About Dia de Los Muertos, Day of the Dead Celebrations in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Hurricane Fears as Willa Comes Close to Puerto Vallarta. Meet and Greet at Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse.

Tile Park Puerto Vallarta, Parque de Los Azulejos Season Two 18.10.2018

Tile Park PV, also known as Parque De Los Azulejos is beginning it's second season, tiling Lazaro Cardenas Park in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I interview the creator of the project, Natasha Moraga.

Open Microphone Meet an Greet at Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse 08.10.2018

This week a Meet and Greet at Kelly's Pour Favor in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I interview Samantha Alpern of Glod Leaf Smoke Shop, celebrating their 6th year in Vallarta, Bob McQuaig, Dwight Wilson and more Vallarta friends. Listen to the podcast for great travel and restaurant tips for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Having Fun in Puerto Vallarta with Sharon Reynolds 28.09.2018

Sharon Reynolds Has Been Visiting Puerto Vallarta For Many Years and Her Experiences are Quite Varied. She has Stayed at Many Different Properties in Vallarta, and eaten at Many Great Restaurants.

The Marina Vallarta Thursday Night Market in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 21.09.2018

Thursday nights during the high season, November thru May, there is a giant marketplace at The Marina Vallarta with over 150 vendors and booths selling food, handicrafts and more. Many of these vendors are expats, creating items to sell.

Superior Tours Vallarta, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 14.09.2018

An interview with Astrid Van Dam, Owner of Superior Tours Vallarta, a Transportation Tour Company serving Vallarta and all of Mexico. Custom tours, airport pick-up, day trips north and south of Vallarta.

Mariscos Cisneros Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 07.09.2018

An interview with the owner of Mariscos Cisneros Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Marcos Cisneros. We talk about the food and history. Then meet chef Jorge Hoil. He can be your personal chef in paradise. Then we talk with the boys from Tacos El Cunado.

Andale's Bar and Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 31.08.2018

An interview with Jorge Zambrano, owner of Andale's Restaurant and Bar in Puerto Vallarta. He tells us about the history of Andale's and the work he does with the Rotary Club to help the community.

Artists on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 23.08.2018

A conversation with Artist Anastacio Tolentino Vargas, and a guy who makes hats from palm leaves, Jose, Mr. Palms. He weaves hats especially for you.

Sell It All and Retire in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 16.08.2018

Many Americans and Canadians Have Chosen Puerto Vallarta Mexico, as an Affordable and Safe Place to Retire. This Week I Interview Barbara Ann Renee who Moved to Puerto Vallarta 3 Years Ago From California. Barbara Ann Tells us How She Keeps Busy Retired.

Your Own Private Driver in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Jose Chamaco Castillo 09.08.2018

An interview with Jose Chamaco Castillo a Private Driver in Puerto Vallarta. Also JR Talks about Sailing White Cloud II, and a Canadian Woman is Eletrocuted in Puerto Vallarta.

A Day Trip to Bucerias From Puerto Vallarta to Karen's Place, Restaurant 27.07.2018

This week I talk with wedding planner Karen Blair of Karen's Place in Bucerias. Karen has been planning weddings in Bucerias for 18 years. We talk about how she helps brides have the perfect wedding planning from thousands of miles away.

The Babel Bar on Cuale Island in Puerto Vallarta 20.07.2018

The Babel Bar on Cuale Island in Puerto Vallarta has Great Food, drinks and is in a Lovely Riverside Setting.  I Interview Owner Arancha Asensio. Also, Russian Intrigue in Mexico?  The Assassination of Leon Trotsky and connections to Frida Kahlo

Buying Swimsuits in Puerto Vallarta at La Sirena Reina, an Interview with Robina Oliver 12.07.2018

Robina Oliver is an American Expat who Sells Women's Swimwear in Downtown Puerto Vallarta. She sells Plus Size Ladies Swimsuits to locals and Tourists.  Great Puerto Vallarta Travel Tips too. Plus, and interview with Edgar Rene Luna Chan, Known as Ra

Los Muertos Brewing Company in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 04.07.2018

An interview with Conner Watts, the  Owner of Los Muertos Brewing and Brew Pub, Puerto Vallarta's Original Craft Brewery located in the Emiliano Zapata Neighborhood in Old Town Vallarta. He has a great story about brewing beer in Puerto Vallarta,Mexico

Warique Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta with Marcos Cruz Garcia 22.06.2018

An interview with the Manager of Warique Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, A visit with Roberto from Roberto's Silver on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

The Hive Studio Galleria in Puerto Vallarta with Misael Ivan Lopez of PV Street Art 14.06.2018

Misael Ivan Lopez is a Muralist and Artist in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Misael runs The Hive Studio Galleria, where local artists display their art. He also runs the Adopt a Mural Project. Read about them at PVstreetart.com.

Vallarta 101 Tours with Memo Lira 06.06.2018

Memo Lira has a Tour Business in Puerto Vallarta Called Vallarta 101. He gives Historic Walking Tours, Taco Tours, Food Tours, Tours of Vallarta Neighborhoods and more. We Talk About His Favorite Places to Eat and About his Tours Also, Should you Bring a Carbon Monoxide Alarm with you to Mexico? [caption id="attachment_3290" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Vallarta 101 Tours[/caption] Listen to...

Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico an Interview with Owner Andreas Rupprechter 31.05.2018

An interview with the owner of Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant, Andreas Rupprechter. We talk about how he arrived in Puerto Vallarta from Austria, and the history and menu of one of Vallarta's Most Popular Restaurants. Also, Puerto Vallarta Celebrates their 100 year anniversary as a Municipality. Plus, an interview with Benjamin, the Shoeshine Man on The Malecon. [caption id="attachment_3210" align="...

Puerto Vallarta Sculptor Jim Demetro Tells Us about His Sculptures, Bronze Casting Techniques and Demetro Galeria 25.05.2018

Jim Demetro is One of Puerto Vallarta's Most Prolific Sculptors. He has Created works in Bronze such as Vallarta Dancers, The Washer Woman and Ándale Bernardo The Burro Project. For Puerto Vallarta's 100 Year Celebration, Jim Demetro will Unveil His Latest Creation, a Bronze Called The Fishermen.   Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Pride Week, Restaurant week, and prepares for the 100 Year Centennial Cel...

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