Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Tours Delivered,
Since Nov 29, 2023
4.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #57512
Meet Manny: Your Fighter Pilot turned Flavor Guide! ✈️🌮 Enchanted to meet you! I’m Manuel, but my friends call me Manny. If you’re looking for a guide who is 1/3 Mexican, 1/3 Canadian, and 1/3 American (with a splash of Spanish soul), you’ve found your man. From Fighter Jets to Food Gems: My life has been one wild ride! I trained as a fighter pilot in the Mexican Air Force, earned an MBA in Barcelona, and built a career in Canada. I’ve traveled the globe, but my heart (and my stomach) always brings me back home to Puerto Vallarta. Why Tour With Me? Growing up in the Sierra Madre mountains, I didn’t just learn the trails; I learned that being a guide isn't about reciting dates—it’s about connection, culture, and non-stop laughs. The "Manny" Perspective: Because I’ve lived in your world and mine, I know exactly what makes Vallarta "weird" and "wonderful" to a visitor. I bridge the gap between cultures like nobody else. The Mission: My goal is to show you the "Secret Vallarta" through the eyes of a local, with the precision of a pilot and the passion of a foodie. The VIP Treatment: I’m a professional host, not just a driver. I focus 100% of my attention on you. Whether we hop in your vehicle or I arrange a private chauffeur, my hands are free to point out the hidden details, hand you the best tacos of your life, and ensure your family has the time of their lives. Ready for takeoff? I personally guarantee an adventure full of discovery, wonder, and a very full stomach. Let's make some memories!
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26 reviews
We had such a great time with Manny - he was absolutely delightful, spoke fluent English (including incredible knowledge of unexpected idioms), and taught us so much about Mexican culture and the history of Puerto Vallarta. We ate some delicious food and visited some fascinating sites along the way that we would never have found or even considered on our own. I was...
This was a great tour! We enjoyed Manny's company and knowledge of the area. It was great to see more of the area than around our resort. Would highly recommend!
A great day and a great tour guide. Manuel was not only extremely informative, but also a very interesting and pleasant person to spend the day with. With only a day in Puerto Vallarta we were able to see and experience both the tourist areas and a bit of real life in the city. Couldn't have been more pleased with the tour.
It couldn’t have been any better.. Manny was a gentleman and is full of information of the local scene. We did not want the cookie cutter variety tour that you can do yourself, and off the beaten path and into the local community is what we wanted and he nailed it. Great tour, great man and one for the memory book. He is a must meet and book guy.