Have fun & create

lasting memories

Have a photographer capture all the fun!

 

WHO WE ARE

  • A local guides co-op that will take you on a journey through mexican culture, food, and fun cultural facts.
  • Travelers just like you, fun, knowledgeable, friendly with diverse and rich backgrounds that will enhance your experience.
  • Foodie and photographer locals proud of our heritage, eager to take you to places that most visitors miss.
  • Avid hunters for new places in the food and drink scene of Vallarta away from the tourist spots.
  • The only Local Guides Co-op in Puerto Vallarta.
  • We are the new kids on the block with lots of experience leading tours. Together we guided more than 7.5K guests before coming together in this project developed with love just for you.

WHY JOIN US

  • We offer unique and different experiences in Puerto Vallarta. The perfect balance between walking, eating, learning, and fun.
  • You´ll get back home with the best souvenir from your experience, photos from the tour, photos that both you and us will take.
  • We support and practice fair businesses with mom and pops shops and eateries.
  • You will enjoy the intimacy of a small group.
  • We study and travel constantly to enhance the experience of each tour created.
  • We´ll take you away from the touristy areas to explore other places and faces of Mexico.

 

Go back home with captures to cherish forever

Think of our tours as a Walking City Tour with good food, useful info to navigate Vallarta´s food scene and iconic places, fun cultural facts, and a private photographer.

 

CULTURAL FOOD TOURS

We spend approximately 3.5 hours walking around selected neighborhoods of Vallarta visiting several mom & pops street food stands and local eateries well known by locals but often missed by visitors.

You will taste a variety of mexican dishes and tacos.

Go back home with courtesy photos from your tour. Gallery.

TACO TOUR IN OLD TOWN

RUNS EVERY FRIDAY

$55 USD | limited to 7 guests

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FOOD TOUR ADVENTURE IN PITILLAL

RUNS EVERY SATURDAY

$55 USD | limited to 7 guests

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CULTURAL FOOD & PHOTO TOURS

Get easy to follow tips to improve your vacation photos right away.

Join us in the perfect  mouth-watering and cultural adventure in PV.

Everyone is welcome.

Photography skills are not required.

Bring any camera or a smartphone.

You get courtesy photos from your tour. Gallery.

people & trades of Mexico

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

$55 USD | limited to 7 guests

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ICONS AND TRADITIONS OF MEXICO

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

$55 USD | limited to 7 guests

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PHOTO TOURS

Bring your camera and go back home with beautiful photos from Puerto Vallarta and vicinities.

Your guide will walk the group through routes that have been carefully planned to get the best of light, locations and activities happening during each outing.

You will learn about different aspects of our culture depending on the route you choose and you will get easy to follow tips to improve your composition.

Everyone is welcome regardless of photography skills.

We deliver courtesy photos from your tour. Gallery.

 

 

Tuito, quaint rural mexico

Mexican breakfast & photography excursion

RUNS ONCE A MONTH

$75 USD | limited to 8 guests

BOOKED OUT

 

PEACE & LOVE IN SAYULITA

Street art photo walking tour and breakfast

RUNS ONCE A MONTH

FREE | limited to 8 guests

BOOKED OUT

 

CITY PHOTO SHOOT TOURS

Leave your camera at your hotel and join us for a fun stroll through iconic places in Puerto Vallarta.

A photographer will make sure to capture what you wouldn´t other wise in a selfie.

Our photos capture the esscense of Mexico at selected spots in Downtown and Old Town of Vallarta.

We will have cocktails at some of the stops, could it get any better?

 

 

ART WALK & MURALS OF VALLARTA

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

AT 5PM

DOWNTOWN

$55 USD

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FIESTA MEXICANA & COCKTAILS

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

AT 5PM

DOWNTOWN

$ 85 USD

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take better photos

Bring your smartphone, and we´ll show you how in 10 minutes.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Come with friends and family, and enjoy Vallarta in a unique way.

A FOODIES DELIGHT

Discover hidden gems with authentic mexican tastes.

CULTURAL CONTEXT

We spice up every bite with stories dear to mexican hearts.

BEST VACATION SOUVENIRS

We´ll shoot your experience with a candid story telling touch.

w h a t    p e o p l e    s a y    a b o u t   o u r    t o u r s

Star, you are absolutely incredible [...]

what you bring is just so much heart, passion and magic. [...]

I was overwhelmed by your incredible generosity, knowledge, grace and fantastic vocabulary. [...]

Vienda M.

 Our family voted the Old Town Taco Tour [...]   our best activity during our 5 day stay.

Star´s knowledge of the local history, culture, people, and places  was outstanding.

The tour was very personable. We felt like VIP´s. Thanks Star.

Autrey P.

Just did a photo tour with Star and WOW, it was amazing!!!

She is knowledgeable about the city, region, country, history, mythology, culture, customs [...]

She was engaging, interesting, and full of stories that wove together a beautiful tapestry on this tour [...]

Caryl D.

PHOTO TRIPS

On September 2018 we´ll have a 4 day photo trip to Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende, two of several very photogenic cities in Mexico.

We´ll release all the info soon so you can save your spot. The Photo Trip will be limited to 7 people to ensure an intimate experience.

Basic knowledge of photography is required. Learn more...

 

BOOK A PRIVATE PHOTO SHOOT TODAY

¨MEMORIES MADE TOGETHER LAST A LIFE TIME¨

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Meet star

 

She´s an architect who decided to take a ¨short¨ break  and began leading food tours.

Fast forward 3.5k guests and she is hooked into sharing our heritage in a fun and unique way.

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¨Being the small-independent guys allows us all the freedom to share with you a wide range of experiences¨

¨Don´t be a tourist, be a traveler¨

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