Manny responded promptly, great transportation, very knowledgeable about the area and history. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire time and highly recommend him!
Private tour in Puerto Vallarta Manuel H
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Meet Manny: Your Fighter Pilot turned Flavor Guide! âïžđź Enchanted to meet you! Iâm Manuel, but my friends call me Manny. If youâre looking for a guide who is 1/3 Mexican, 1/3 Canadian, and 1/3 American (with a splash of Spanish soul), youâve 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. Iâve 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 didnât just learn the trails; I learned that being a guide isn't about reciting datesâitâs about connection, culture, and non-stop laughs. The "Manny" Perspective: Because Iâve 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: Iâm 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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Buckle up! If youâre new to my ancestral home, consider this your official VIP orientation. As a former fighter pilot, I donât just "show" you the city; I navigate it with precision, humor, and a localâs radar for the best vibes. This is my "Manny-festo": skip the tourist traps and dive into the heart of the real Mexico! The Mission: High-Altitude Views: Weâll hit the highlights, then climb to secret vistas that will leave you breathless (and make your Instagram followers jealous). The "Real Mexico" Radar: Weâre diverting from the crowds to authentic communities like Pitillal. This is where the magic happensâno filters, just pure culture. The Flavor Payload: Warning: Do not eat breakfast! Weâre targeting the "holy grail" of tacos, fresh churros, and artisanal candy. And yes, there will be Tequilaâitâs the law! Bring walking shoes and an appetite the size of the Sierra Madre. Iâm a proud Vallartan by birth; I guarantee this will be the highlight of your trip. Ready for takeoff?
Manny responded promptly, great transportation, very knowledgeable about the area and history. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire time and highly recommend him!
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!
It couldnât 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.
Manny is a top-notch guide in and around the city of Puerto Vallarta. It seemed as though he knew everybody! We saw much of the area that only locals know and we were introduced to places that tourists would never see let alone experience. His talk on the history of PV was informative and facinating. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
If you are lucky enough to score a tour with Manny Hernandez . . . You are lucky enough! Seriously, he was a font of information on the history, the culture, the cuisine of PV. One of the main reasons we travel, is to get to know the true local environment. We got that in spades, all served with his kindness and delightful sense of humor. He treated us to a chocolate tasting, a tequila tasting, and found us a local restaurant with the freshest seafood for lunch. We would never have discovered it without him. (But he wouldnât allow us to buy his lunch!). The timing of our cruise was so close to the Day of the Dead celebration, and he gave us a lesson on its true meaning. If you are thinking of booking with Manny, you had better hurry up and do it, or you will miss out on a fabulous experience, because he will already be booked!
Our tour with Manny was beyond great. There is no comparison with the shore excursions offered by the cruise line. It was just the four of us with Manny and his driver, instead of a bus load of tourists, with some guy with a microphone. We went way off the beaten path, and were able to see and hear about the real Mexico. Manny is very intelligent, articulate, fun, and very proud of his heritage. We talked about how amazing our experience was for the rest of the cruise. Our only regret is we can only give him 5 stars. We highly recommend Manny and hope to some day visit again
Extraction: Door-to-door pickup. Sit back as we fly toward our first target. The Village Briefing: We start in a traditional village to dish on the "Good, Bad, and Ugly" history of PV. Survivor Challenge: Time to test your nerves! Weâll cross a swaying Hanging Bridge over the river. Keep your eyes peeled for wild crocodiles sunbathing belowâtry not to look like lunch! Grave Discussions: At the Cemetery, Iâll reveal why we Mexicans celebrate death with parties and sugar skulls. Art & Appetite: Weâll hit the MalecĂłn "Museum," the Chocolate Museum (yes, samples are mandatory), and the lush Cuale Island for artisan treasures. Beachside Fuel: Lunch in a hidden Gem sure to please. Hollywood Gossip: Weâll explore Gringo Gulch to hear the scandalous tales of Elizabeth Taylorâs "Love Bridge" and her fiery romance with PV. Safe Landing: Full stomach and mind? Iâll drop you back at your base.
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For 4 Passengers: New luxury SUV Geely EX3, seats 4 comfortably. For larger groups or a larger van, please contact me directly and I'll customize the tour for you.
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