PV safety in outdoor activities

[kcowan]

PV is definitely more free-wheeling than anyplace north of the RGV. We have seen a swimmer killed by a waverunner right in front of his hotel and a pedestrian killed by busses drag racing on the main street in the Romantic Zone.

You have to be ready to make the mind switch when you get to PV and look after yourself because there is no oppressive government legislating safety.

Always look down when you are walking around PV sidewalks (and sometimes also look up if you are taller than the average native). Be very careful crossing streets even if a car or bus has stopped for you. When swimming outside a protected (roped) area, keep your wits about you at all times. When taking advantage of the many adventures available, make sure you are properly equipped (helmets, boots, elbow pads, lifejackets, etc.). No one will provide these as a result of regulations.

Enjoy the free-wheeling nature of PV (like home 40 years ago) but do it smartly.

[tojol57]

Thanks Keith... excellent comments and thoughts... everybody needs to remember they aren't in Kansas anymore. and it sure as heck isn't Oz either... another reminder too, if you wouldn't go down a dark alley or street in your local area or at a major NA city, then don't do it down in Puerto Vallarta either....

have a great time people... remember to keep your wits with you, don't check your brains at the luggage counter for Miami when the rest of you are going to Puerto Vallarta...

Tom

[smitty]

Excellent post Keith . The elevated sidewalks , crowds and brutal street traffic are always a concern for me. A slight jostle and you are a speed bump for a bus . Factor in alcohol (drivers and pedestrians ) general distraction due to sight seeing and a very reckless driver attitude - a very dangerous mix. Be extra careful when you are a pedestrian . If you think you have the right of way , you are wrong .

I can honestly say my wife almost walked into an open manhole opening in Acapulco (not PV I know) . Like Keith says look where you are walking . The elevated streets in PV get very slippery with precipatation and street gunk . Remember you will be walking on cobblestone streets - even with sensible shoes they are difficult to traverse .

Advice from a cautious Canuck be safe and enjoy your vacation.

PS What does RGV mean ?

[katnsocal]

quote: lifejackets, etc.). No one will provide these as a result of regulations.
*************************************************************

Come on guys, !!!! All boats ARE required to have onboard one life jacket per person, YES there ARE regulations. 99% of the time the customers REFUSE to wear them. So once again it is being responsible for your own safety. Anytime you see our boat running you will see lifejackets out for every person, they might not be wearing them (their choice) but they are out. We have given up trying to wrestle our customers to the floor and stuff them in the life jackets, we need our strength to help them get the fish in the boat that they catch.