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Carnival Panorama Destination Food Tour | Puerto Vallarta | Mazatlán | Cabo

Bill & Lisa's Food and Travel
Bill & Lisa's Food and Travel
Casual
👁️ 41K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 23:45

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

A family traveling on the Carnival Panorama explores three different Mexican ports of call, focusing on local food and activities. In Puerto Vallarta, the group visits a local spot for beef tacos and fresh fruit juices, noting the fenced-in nature of the port area. Upon arriving in Mazatlan, the travelers sample flavored tequilas and participate in a popular hop-on bus tour. They also visit a local marketplace to try various pastries and sandwiches before enjoying a seafood meal at a shrimp factory, where they recommend the coconut shrimp and shrimp cocktails. The final stop is Cabo San Lucas, where the group experiences a very short port stay due to an early ship departure time. During their limited time in Cabo, they enjoy local beer, fresh ceviche, and a fish spa treatment. The creators conclude by advising travelers to stay hydrated in the heat and to be mindful of early departure schedules when visiting these destinations.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Panorama
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Panorama
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourCasual Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Other · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

these are really hot yeah it just came off the uh yeah the flat top there

those tacos were slamming i loved it they're delicious everybody loved it too first time

it's such a great city but it is what it is we had a good time

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring U.S. dollars for places that don't take credit cards
Drink a lot of water because it's hot and humid
Shops and restaurants in Cabo open between 10 and 11 AM

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what to do at port stopsFollow the video's recommendations for food and tours
Weather affecting plansBe flexible; if it rains, do port shopping or eat local tacos

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best places to eat in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas?
QWhat is the port area like in Puerto Vallarta?
QWhy does the ship leave Cabo San Lucas at 1:30 PM?

Topics Covered

Port Destination3½ Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cabo San Lucas3 Happy Bacon
Mazatlán3½ Happy Bacon
Top: hop-on bus tour ($35)
Puerto Vallarta4 Happy Bacon
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