Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Tours Delivered,
Since Oct 30, 2025
1.0
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Guide #77916
Hi, I'm Gia! Puerto Vallarta has been my family’s home for generations, which means I didn’t discover this city. I inherited it. I grew up hearing the stories behind ordinary places, learning which streets held secrets, and understanding Vallarta as something far deeper than what appears on the surface. At the same time, I spent much of my childhood in Ottawa, Canada, living in a completely different world. Moving between the two gave me a rare perspective. I know Vallarta intimately, but I also understand the thrill of discovering it for the first time. That balance shapes every private experience I design. For the past few years, I started my own tour company because I wanted to share the Vallarta I actually know. Not just beaches and margaritas, but the unique rythms, hidden corners, and local stories that make this city feel alive. Since then, I’ve spent countless days exploring with travelers who arrived as strangers and left feeling like they had unlocked a secret version of the city. I enjoy art, philosophy, and music, and I appreciate the beauty in the vibrant, the mundane, and the details most people miss. Vallarta rewards curiosity. The more you pay attention, the more it reveals. Between the food, art, landscapes, and people, Vallarta has so much to offer, and I want every guest to walk away feeling they’ve seen the city for all of its beautiful nuances. Travel is deeply transformative, and I would love to be that link to help you create memories that will last long after our tour is over!
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4 reviews
Our walking tour with Gia was one of the absolute highlights of our time in Mexico! She was so friendly and engaging, and her knowledge of the city really brought everything to life. We loved how she mixed history, local culture, and personal recommendations throughout the tour. She also went above and beyond by helping us find great souvenirs and taking us to some...
Gia was great. Smart, knowledgeable and engaging. She created a tour that covered all the common tourist area but also got us away from there, into the more local and authentic neighborhoods of Puerto Vallarta. We learned about how the local folks live, learn and of course eat! How the food was amazing. Bring an appetite and a bit of a sense of adventure. You will love...
Had such a fun time with Gianel! A PV local, she is knowledgeable on the local food scene and brought us to such great spots that we most likely would not have found on our own! Enjoyed every taste and bite. She also brought us to get local drinks per our special request. Each stop had interesting history and tidbits that we enjoyed listening to. Gianel brought PV, its...
My husband and I travelled with our 2 twenty-something daughters over Christmas. We really enjoyed Gia's tour and would highly recommend! Gia was very informative and showed us many sites/structures that we have walked by before but had no idea the rich history. The stops were fun and optional. We chose to have some Gorditas at the first stop that were amazing. We didn't...