here when they really need a taxi, like going to a hospital or important appointment. The taxis, too many for the town, so very competitive, will not stop for a local, because a tourist may be around the corner and they know they will tip. Please do tip your wait staff at bars and restaurants, they only make an average of 100 pesos for an 8 hour shift! Unbelievable I've seen tourist not leave a tip at all ! Shame on you! Other Drinks Puerto Vallarta is in the state of Jalisco which happens to be the birthplace of Tequila. Once a drink looked down upon by middle class Mexicans (drinkers in the USA consume far more than in Mexico), it has now gained in popularity. In part due to the production of a much higher quality product, there is now on the market a Tequila in a crystal bottle for $1,000.00 US. A very successful marketing campaign, but without the necessary forethought to increase the planting of Agave, caused a shortage of the raw material and prices have gone up and up. Now, of course, everyone is growing this valuable plant and in about 8-10 years, when all the plants become mature, there will be a glut on the market and prices will take a dive. We have in Puerto Vallarta now a combination bar/coffee bar/store that specializes in these high quality Tequilas and they offer you a FREE taste from a selection of about 30 different brands. Their