What should I pack when moving to Puerto Vallarta?
We asked people living in Puerto Vallarta to list three things they wish they had brought and three they wish they had left behind. They responded...
"In response to the comment about the absence of quality cosmetics in Mexico, I suggest looking for No. 7 products. I have seen them in the pharmacy in old town and I believe La Comer carries the product as well," wrote a member who made the move to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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"I wish I had brought modern a/c units with dehumidifiers built in, but electricity is outrageously priced and on a tier system," explained one expat living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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What should I pack when moving to Puerto Vallarta?
If you live in Puerto Vallarta, newcomers to Puerto Vallarta would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of InternationalTravel.ai and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and InternationalTravel.ai, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

