Your Ultimate Guide: How to Get to Punta Mita

Alright, so you wanna go to this Punta Mita place, huh? Lemme tell ya how to get there, the way I’d tell my own grandkids, ya hear? No fancy talk, just plain and simple.

First off, you gotta get yourself to somethin’ called Puerto Vallarta. Sounds fancy, but it’s just a place with an airport. They call it the Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, but don’t let that big name scare ya. It’s the closest airport to this Punta Mita, about 19 miles or so, which is, lemme see… maybe like an hour’s drive if you’re not speedin’ like those city folks.

Flyin’ there is the easiest, most folks do it that way. Once you land in Puerto Vallarta, you gotta figure out how to get to Punta Mita. Now, you got choices, just like when you’re pickin’ tomatoes at the market.

You can drive yourself if you got a car or rent one. Just follow the signs, I guess. I ain’t never driven there myself, but folks say it ain’t too hard.
You can take a taxi. But them taxi fellas, they like to charge ya extra if you look like you don’t know nothin’. So, before you even hop in, you gotta haggle with ‘em. Tell ‘em you ain’t payin’ more than 50 or maybe 100 bucks, dependin’ on where exactly you’re goin’ in Punta Mita and what time of day it is. Don’t let ‘em fool ya, they always start high.

Now, you might be askin’ yourself, “Is this Punta Mita place even worth the trouble?” Well, let me tell ya, from what I hear, it’s real pretty. Nice weather, like summer all year round, and beaches that look like them postcards they sell at the store. And fancy places to stay, if you’re into that kinda thing. Plenty to keep you busy, so you won’t be sittin’ around twiddlin’ your thumbs.

I heard some folks say Punta Mita is different than that Cabo place. Cabo, they say, is drier and cooler, especially at night and durin’ November. So, if you like it warm and sunny, Punta Mita might be your cup of tea.

And if you’re lookin’ for things to do when you get there, don’t worry. There’s all sorts of stuff. You can go on tours, see the sights, or just lay on the beach and soak up the sun like a lizard on a hot rock. They got folks who set up these tours, so you don’t have to do it yourself. Just pay ‘em some money, and they’ll take care of ya. I hear tell they got somethin’ called “whale watching,” which sounds mighty interestin’. Big ol’ fish, jumpin’ outta the water! They say lots of folks go there for vacation, so it must be somethin’ special. Lots of people book online now, saves you the trouble of standin’ in line, which is good, ’cause my old bones ain’t made for standin’ too long.

So, there you have it. That’s how you get to Punta Mita, the way I see it. Fly to Puerto Vallarta, then drive or take a taxi. And don’t forget to haggle with them taxi drivers, they’ll try to take advantage of ya if you let ‘em. Just be smart, and you’ll have a grand ol’ time in Punta Mita. Safe travels, and don’t forget to send me a postcard!

Remember to always be careful when you’re travelin’, especially in places you ain’t never been before. Keep your eyes open, and don’t talk to strangers unless you gotta. And most importantly, have fun! That’s what vacations are all about, ain’t it?

Now go on and enjoy your trip to Punta Mita. It sounds like a real nice place, and I hope you have a wonderful time. Just remember what I told ya, and you’ll be just fine.