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

Fun Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Marty and Ian 18.05.2018

A Meet and Greet for The Puerto Vallarta Travel Show at Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse. Meet Marty Juel from Indiana. His Lions Club is bringing an eyeglass exchange to the Lions Club of Puerto Vallarta. Then we talk with Ian Tait From East Vancouver British Columbia. He has been coming to Puerto Vallarta since 1972. Both Marty and Ian tell us about their favorite Restaurants, and things...

Sailing a Sailboat From Seattle Washington to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Captain Kirk and Heidi 09.05.2018

Have you Ever Thought it Would be Fun to Sail a Sailboat from the West Coast of The United States to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? I interview two Adventurers, Captain Kirk and Heidi Hackler who with Their Two cats, Sailed to Marina Vallarta and now Live Aboard Their Sailboat, Due West, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. [caption id="attachment_3049" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Sailing a Sailboat From S...

Fredy's Tucan Restaurant and Roberto's Superb Seafood in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 02.05.2018

This week I have two Interviews with very special people in Puerto Vallarta. One is Fredy Garcia, You know him as Fredy from Fredy's Tucan, and the other is Roberto Castellon, the Owner of Roberto's Puerto Nuevo Superb Seafood, both on the Southside of Puerto Vallarta   [caption id="attachment_2978" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Fredy's Tucan and Roberto's Superb Seafood[/caption] Listen To Th...

Nacho Daddy Restaurant and Bar and the Boutique Community Theatre in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 26.04.2018

Nacho Daddy Restaurant is Known For its Expat Friendly  Service and Activities, and the Boutique Community Theater, a Real Grass Roots Neighborhood Theatre. We Talk with Sean Moore and Tammy Carruthers Prust, Owners of Nacho Daddy Restaurant and Bar, and Catherine Caldera From the Boutique Theater in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Trave...

El Rio BBQ and Moro Paraiso Restaurants, Along The Rio Cuale in, Puerto Vallarta 18.04.2018

The towns of Paso Ancho and Paso Del Guayabo are just minutes up the Rio Cuale by Bus or Taxi from Downtown Puerto Vallarta. We visit two restaurants,  El Rio BBQ and Bar, and  Moro Paraiso, Restaurant and Bar Listen to The Podcast [caption id="attachment_2876" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] El Rio BBQ and Bar, Paso Ancho, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico[/caption]   Hello fellow travelers, welcome this...

Vallarta Co-Work and The Digital Nomads of Puerto Vallarta 12.04.2018

The internet has made things like working from home an option for lots of people out there. Many businesses allow employees to perform part or all of their work from their own homes, right? Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be able to go anywhere in the world, anywhere you like, like Puerto Vallarta for example, and do your job from there? [caption id="attachment_2835" align="alignce...

Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse in Puerto Vallarta 04.04.2018

J.R. returns after an absence from the show and we are going to talk about Street Dogs and bugs, then I have two interviews from JR's Meet and Greet at Kelly's Pour Favor Saloon and Cookhouse. One with a couple of listeners Todd and Ginette from Canada, and the other an interview with the owner of Kelly's Pour Favor, another Canadian Kelly Gauthier, but first, let's see what's happening in Puerto...

Act II Entertainment Stages in Puerto Vallarta, an Interview with Danny Mininni 28.03.2018

An Interview with Danny Mininni, Owner of Act II Entertainment Stages in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We Talk about His Lovely Theater and What It's Like to Run a Business in Puerto Vallarta. Semana Santa in Puerto Vallarta is in Full Swing and Learn how to Make Aguas Frescas Listen to The Podcast [caption id="attachment_2719" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Act II Entertainment Stages Puerto Vallart...

Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta with Mavi Graf of Arte Culinario 21.03.2018

This week, I have a couple of interviews, one with Christopher Mattocks at Lighthouse Specialty Foods on Lazaro Cardenas, on the South Side of Puerto Vallarta,  and my featured guest Mavi Graf of Arte Culinario and we will be talking about her and her cooking classes and all about herself, but first, what's happening this week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico March 21st, 2018.   Listen to The Show   [ca...

Sylvie Scopazzo and Tours Du Jour Mexico in Puerto Vallarta 15.03.2018

An interview with Canadian expat Sylvie Scopazzo. A tour guide and Rock and Roller in Puerto Vallarta. Sylvie Runs Tours Du Jour Mexico. She does walks to the cross and many unusual guided tours and more. Also meet Moises Guardado Jimenez, Owner of Senor Talavera, in Puerto Vallarta   Listen To The Podcast [caption id="attachment_2626" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Sylvie Scopazzo[/caption] Hel...

Casa Isabel in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, an Interview with Isabel Manore 08.03.2018

Isabel Manore is the owner of Casa Isabel.  We talk about her Boutique Hotel on the Hill Overlooking Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.     Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and maybe even yours, Puerto Vallarta Mexico. [caption i...

Lucy's CuCu Cabana in Puerto Vallarta, an Interview With Gil Gevins 28.02.2018

Gil Gevins is an author and Co-Owner of Lucy's Cucu Cabaña, in Puerto Vallarta, a Shop Specializing in Mexican Folk Art. Much of Their Inventory is from Remote Villages Throughout Mexico. Gil tells us about life in Mexico, his love of writing books, and Lucy's Cucu Cabaña.   Listen to The Podcast [caption id="attachment_2541" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Gil Gevins, Lucy's CuCu Cabana[/captio...

The Road From El Tuito to Mayto by Taxi 21.02.2018

In Part 2 of the Day Trip From Puerto Vallarta to El Tuito and Mayto. I take a Taxi From El Tuito to Mayto and Tehuamixtle, on Pacific Coast of Mexico. The Taxi Driver is Javier Avila, Born and Raised in Mayto and I interviewed him on The Road to Mayto. Listen to The Podcast [caption id="attachment_2496" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Javier Avila, Taxi to Mayto[/caption] Hello fellow travelers...

A Day Trip From Puerto Vallarta to El Tuito 15.02.2018

An interview with Maria C. Santander of Galeria Coppelia, in El Tuito Mexico. Also an interview with Matty and Jesse Jamez, owners of La Joya de Tuito, a Bed and Breakfast in El Tuito, Cabo Corrientes, Mexico. El Tuito is a quaint pueblo south east of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.   Listen to The Podcast [caption id="attachment_2388" align="alignright" width="387"] Maria C. Santander[/caption] This wee...

Corazón de Niña, an Orphanage in Puerto Vallarta, México 07.02.2018

Corazón de Niña is a home that provides a nurturing family environment for at-risk girls and boys of all ages in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Melissa Canez, the Co-Founder of Corazón de Niña,  has found her calling, helping these young people by providing a loving, caring  home for these kids so that they can make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others. Listen to the story!   Listen t...

Rock and Roll in Puerto Vallarta with La Trez Cuartoz 01.02.2018

Puerto Vallarta has some great bands, and La Trez Cuartoz is one of them. Mario Hernandez Torres, Fernando Aguilera, and Luis Chabeloko are talented musicians who know how to Rock and Roll.     Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation desti...

The Medicine Man of Puerto Vallarta, Freddy from Farmacia Olas Altas 24.01.2018

 Federico Lopez Casco, is the Medicine Man of Puerto Vallarta. Freddy  is the Pharmacist from the famous Farmacia Olas Altas, right in the middle of the South Side of Vallarta.   Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Barry Kessler and I am just so happy to be introducing you to my favorite vacation destination, and may...

The Muffin Man and The Most Honest Bandito on The Beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 18.01.2018

  Jose, The Muffin Man on The Malecon in Puerto Vallarta tells us about his job. Then an interview with Jose Luis Castellon Ramos, Known as The Most Honest Bandito on The Beach. He sells tours and has a great story. Also an interview with listener Ray D'Ascenzi from Chicago.   Listen To The Podcast   Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episode of the Puerto Vallarta Travel show. I am your host Ba...

Discover Puerto Vallarta From the Air. Paramotoring Over Puerto Vallarta with Dan Dimov 28.12.2017

Dan Dimov is a Wedding Photographer in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He Talks about his other love, Paramotoring. He teaches Travelers how to Parasail in Puerto Vallarta. Tandem flying as well as lessons. Dan combines his photography talents with his love of flight. Watch videos of Dan Dimov flying over Puerto Vallarta, and San Pancho, Mexico. [caption id="attachment_2171" align="aligncenter" width="76...

Vacation Rentals in Puerto Vallarta Mexico with Tim Longpre of PVRPV 20.12.2017

When you come to Puerto Vallarta, there are many options of places to stay. Some choose Airbnb. Others go the more traditional route and stay at one of the fine hotels or resorts in Vallarta. Others look to various websites for the less traditional places, like condominiums and Villas for rent.  Tim Longpre' from PVRPV was a suggestion from JR who told me that if I wanted to talk to one of the lar...

Traveling With Kids in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with David and Lucia 13.12.2017

Traveling to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Children is Easy with Proper Planning and the Right Information, There are Many Activities in and Around Puerto Vallarta to Keep Children Busy and Happy. I have an interview with listeners David and Lucia Garcia from Miami, Florida. They tell us about all of the fun activities available in Puerto Vallarta. Ziplining, Swimming with Dolphins, snorkeling, kay...

Mexican Insurance For Expats in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 06.12.2017
La Troza Beach Resort and Grupo La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 29.11.2017

An interview with Sofia Boettner, Marketing Director of Grupo La Palapa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We talk about the amazing Luxury Private Beach Resort, La Troza. We also talk about La Palapa, the Vista Grill and El Dorado Restaurants.   Also the 12 Day Celebration and Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the history behind the Holiday   Listen to The Podcast Hello fellow travelers, welcome t...

Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta with Ecotours de Mexico Puerto Vallarta 22.11.2017

Whale Watching in Puerto Vallarta Along the Bahia de Banderas begins around the first week of December. We interview Astrid Frisch Jordan of Ecotours de Mexico, Puerto Vallarta and find out about the humpback whale migration to the bay. Also, Revolution Day Celebrations in Puerto Vallarta, listeners questions answered and more.   Listen to The Podcast     Hello fellow travelers, welcome this episo...

Getting Mexican Residency in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Attorney Lic. Felix Zarate 15.11.2017

What is Required to Obtain Temporary Residency, Permanent Residency, Work Visas and Student Visas in Mexico?  What if you want to become a Mexican Citizen? An interview with Mexican Attorney Lic. Felix Zarate in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico about Immigration from the United States and Canada to Mexico. Also, the Puerto Vallarta Craft Beer Festival Comes to The Cuale Island to Benefit the Art Center   L...

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