AK2MX18
1/21/2017 13:58 EST
We are coming to PV in May on our fact finding trip. We're 99.9% gonna move to PV.
Here's my really stupid question:
We can adapt to the warmer weather during the day time and want to acclimate. BUT, I'm sure the nights are going to give us some trouble. We want to steer clear from air conditioners, as this will delay, if not warp the adaptation to warmer weather.
Was thinking about buying a cooling mattress pad to help us sleep.
Given we come from Alaska.
Any helpful feedback?
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nelsonokelmgmailcom
1/21/2017 14:25 EST
We came from Colorado at 6000' three years ago. Very little humidity in CO! We adapted quickly and only use fans. It depends partly where in town you are located. We are on a hill in 5 didiembre and usually have a good breeze. It also depends on attitude. If you REALLY want to suffer you will be able to. We do not find the climate here punishing!!! Good luck. We are loving PV!
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sparksmex
1/21/2017 15:23 EST
I live on the beach 4 hours south of Vallarta. Only use fans summer and winter. There is a ceiling fan in every room.
Much cheaper than AIR also
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AK2MX18
1/21/2017 15:24 EST
nelsonokelmgmailcom: Thanks for your perspective. We are experiencing a record snow and cold here in Anchorage. Been here for nearly 30 years (me) and 45 years (my husband, who, also lived in Fairbanks and the North Slope for a lot of those years) so adapting to ANY PLACE warmer than here will be challenging. Again, thanks.
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JohnPS
1/21/2017 17:41 EST
Consider places like Ajijic or San Miguel de Allende, which are at higher altitude. Absolutely no need for air conditioning there, and in the winter very little heat is used - at least in Ajijic. And considering the amount of cold you're accustomed too, I really doubt that you'd want any heat in winter there.
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AK2MX18
1/21/2017 19:14 EST
JohnPS: My life consisted of 30 years in Phoenix, 30 years in Anchorage. My husband and I both agreed the tropics would consume the last 30 years! We are definitely looking for warm!
Appreciate the consideration for a cooler climate.
We plan to do a month-to-month rental until we find something more permanent.
Seemed like good advice to follow from this forum.
Everyone has been more than helpful with feedback. Again, thanks to all.
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JohnPS
1/21/2017 23:02 EST
Just keep in mind that PV feels much hotter than Phoenix, due to its high humidity. I lived in the Mississippi Delta for decades before moving to Palm Springs. 100° in the Mississippi Delta with high humidity is more miserable than 118° in Palm Springs dry heat. So keep that in mind when try to you compare PV to Phoenix. I can't imagine being in any of these places without air conditioning in the summet.
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JohnPS
1/21/2017 23:03 EST
You must also consider health risks - the possibility of heat stroke when you're not used to the heat. So be careful.
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AK2MX18
1/22/2017 10:07 EST
JohnPS: Thanks so much for the feedback. We are anticipating such weather changes, and heat stroke is something I'm familiar with. Thanks for bringing that topic up. Others may not be on top of this health issue.
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RVGRINGO
From: Mexico
1/22/2017 13:13 EST
You will adapt quite easily to the new temperature patterns, but may have more trouble with that big yellow clock in the sky, which will see to be very erratic, compared to the one in AK. :)
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SkyMan
1/22/2017 14:25 EST
If "adapting" to a warmer climate is of concern to you....you might want to think away from the coast....spend some time in the Lake Chapala, Ajijic area...as it is at about 5,000 ft. altitude & away from the humidity.
Nice area...I have been there, visiting a friend who spends "season" there". Ajijic has a lot of expiates during "season".
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AK2MX18
1/23/2017 11:08 EST
RE: The big yellow clock in the sky: at least in Mexico during the summer, the 'clock' sets in the evening, where as, in Alaska, it doesn't!
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EmtMango
2/7/2017 05:25 EST
I too, live in Anchorage and in PV in the winter. We have a two bedroom place near the Marina in PV with great views of the city. Generally, it's some getting used to, even in November when it's still almost 98 degrees. It takes about a month (maybe two), though I have to have at least some AC at night. My concerns are realized in July and August especially, when its 98+ almost daily, and well into the fall. I've been in Palm Springs when it was over 100, and PV was too hot & humid for me. So what I do is go when I am able to handle it best - November through April, with a border jump to renew visa for a couple days. Make sure you get your Costco Mexico card, as the U.S. Version doesn't work there. This winter, we are heading to the Romantic Zone of PV so we aren't bussing into downtown all the time. It's one of our favorite places in town. Oh, and if you plan your calendar stay, and don't stay out longer than 179 days, you can still file your PFD annually. Maybe we'll catch up on the Malecon some time. Cheers!
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RVGRINGO
From: Mexico
2/7/2017 11:57 EST
Costco cards are valid anywhere, if the clerk knows that he must push the international button.
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AK2MX18
2/8/2017 11:04 EST
EmtMango: I am not surprised to hear from another Alaskan! We can certainly get together when my husband and I come to PV. We talk about how our wardrobe will be completely different: my husband retired from Slope work, we have some Slope parkas/gear to offload!!
I do appreciate how the weather will be different. I welcome the warmth.
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EmtMango
2/10/2017 04:26 EST
Gotta love our Slopers! Congrats! Oh, I packed out in cargo pants with zip legs to shorts once I hit LAX and only wore a light shell even though it was snowing when I left. But I didn't want anything heavier in PV. So on return, it worked out fine, layers wise. About your slope gear; I'd Craigslist it before you leave. You'll find someone who needs it. Or on FB - join either the ANC or MatSu Buy-Sell-Trade group and list it there. You could always eBay it, too. All of it will sell. I got my Canada Goose Parka ($1,200) on eBay for $250, and you know all about CG gear as a Sloper. Maybe consider keeping it in storage until you return. You may find you'll use it at some point. Though I entirely understand never using it again. My biggest loss: paperbacks get ruined in PV due to the humidity. And I took a suitcase full. Lesson learned: Bring a handful of paperbacks and Kindle the rest. Lastly, hard side suitcases only. The humidity ruined three of my soft side cases - moldy. Last lastly: renting in PV? Pay to have the exterior and interior of tour rental sprayed for scorpions every three months. Cost: about $350 MXN Pesos (about $15 USD) as the peso is at 22:1 right now. Spray. We had 7 scorpions in two months in one place and none in another. Spray. And be there when they spray to make sure it's done. Even at the base of your beds as we had one scorpion come out of the wall and then behind my pillow one night. Trust me when I say a scorpion will absolutely ruin a Valentine's Day date night lol. Another friend had two scorpions hanging off her bath towel and they got onto her hair after a shower. I don't do well with scorpions. There's a couple visuals surely to stay with you. ;-0
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AK2MX18
2/17/2017 13:13 EST
EmtMango: Copy on the Craigslist, EBay, etc.
As for scorpions: They can ruin any day!
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