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MEXICAN RIVIERA: Mexico Cruise Port Guide

Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
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👁️ 13K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 15:35
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloOther · Fall · 7 nightsFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I couldn't help but feel incredibly excited at the prospect of cruising on board a princess ship from the Port of Los Angeles

The day was just perfection and the weather could not have been better

I absolutely love exploring a city on foot taking a turn here or there and discovering new places sites and attractions

Mazatan is a terrific City I'd even recommend spending more time here if possible

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use Uber as an alternative to local taxis to avoid negotiating fares and carrying cash
Pack sunscreen, swimwear, and a towel for swimming spots
Keep belongings secure and stay aware of surroundings in tourist areas
Use an eSIM for affordable phone internet access while traveling
Avoid engaging with pushy street vendors by not making eye contact

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety in tourist areasKeep belongings in front or front pockets, stay out of large crowds, avoid secluded neighborhoods at night
Navigating local transportationUse Uber instead of taxis to avoid negotiating fares and carrying local currency
Dealing with street vendorsAvoid eye contact and walk straight ahead if not interested in buying

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does a day in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta look like on a Mexican Riviera cruise?
QWhy should someone try this cruise itinerary?
QWhat practical tips are there for exploring Mexican Riviera ports?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cabo San Lucas4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Locally operated scenic cruise
Los Angeles4 Happy Bacon
Mazatlan4½ Happy Bacon
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Here's everything you need to know about a Mexican Riviera cruise. Discover what a day in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta looks like and why you'll want to try this cruise for yourself. 🛳️ Search, compare and book your next cruise here: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au Disclaimer: I cruised on this voyage with other journalists, as an invited guest of Princess Cruises. This review is wholly mine. I was not paid, nor was I instructed on what I could or could not cover in my material. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛳️ My website hosts one of the world's most powerful cruise search engines where you can research and even book your next cruise or land holiday. Take a look here: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ☕️ I don't charge for any of my content or hide things behind a paywall. If you'd like to help support my work, you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/thecruiseandtravelguy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📲 eSIM Provider (Affiliate Link - no extra charge for you, but I earn a small commission on each purchase which helps support my channel - thank you!): https://simsdirect.com.au/?ref=jqszpmdn&utm_campaign=affiliate_network&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=GoAffPro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛒 Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♣️ Join my private Facebook group for cruise deals, tips and advice - the more members we have, the better we’ll get! www.facebook.com/groups/CTGdeals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🤳🏼 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/thecruiseandtravelguy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👕 Support the channel by purchasing merchandise here: https://thecruiseandtravelguy.myshopify.com Music by Master Planned Music 0:00 Introduction 1:49 Port of Los Angeles 3:49 Cabo San Lucas 7:06 Mazatlan 9:44 Puerto Vallarta 11:38 Climate 12:02 Safety & Getting Around 12:41 Tips 13:30 Should You Do It?