Puerto Vallarta Dress Code

Loose, light fabrics are favored in this climate. In Puerto Vallarta, daytime wear is cool and casual with suits not required for business. Some people prefer to be slightly dressier for the evening. Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended for enjoying the sun.

Greeting Someone in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is very friendly and greetings are generally informal. Most people address each other by their first names and in business, a handshake is the norm.

Puerto Vallarta Business Hours and Banking

In Mexico, most offices are open from 09:00 to 17:00 or even 19:00, Monday to Friday. Most people leave for the afternoon meal around 14:00 and take between 1 and 2 hours. The Mexican government normally works from 10:00 to 20:00 (if not later) lunch is usually one hour sometimes two and is taken somewhere between 14:00 and 17:00. All banks are open from 09:00 to 13:30, Monday to Friday.

Puerto Vallarta Smoking

Mexican restaurants are keen to offer areas that cater for those who smoke and those who don't, with some operating complete No-Smoking policies. In business, it is advisable to refrain and take cues from the host.