Why Tru Vallarta
Because moving to Puerto Vallarta is different from vacationing here.
I’m Bella, and TRU Vallarta didn’t start as a business. It started with me trying to get answers about my own move to Puerto Vallarta.
There’s plenty of information about moving to Mexico, but finding straightforward, Puerto Vallarta-specific advice without someone trying to sell you something is surprisingly difficult.

NO SALES AGENDA
Just honest answers.
We’re not showing you neighborhoods because we need to sell you a condo.
We’re not steering you toward a particular development, service provider, or property because there’s a commission waiting at the end.
Our job is simple: help you understand Puerto Vallarta so you can make smarter decisions for yourself.
BEEN THERE. DONE THE PAPERWORK.
TRU Vallarta was created by me and I made the move herself.
Immigration. Residency. Housing. Banking. Everyday life. Figuring out who to call, what things should cost, what advice to ignore — and discovering that what works elsewhere in Mexico doesn’t always translate perfectly to Puerto Vallarta.
That lived experience is the foundation of TRU Vallarta.
You don’t need another internet expert. You need someone who knows Vallarta.
DON’T GET GRINGO’D.
Moving somewhere new means you don’t always know what things should cost — or when you’re being quoted the special newcomer price.
We help you understand what’s normal, what’s negotiable, what questions to ask, and when something simply doesn’t make sense.
Because learning everything the expensive way is highly overrated.
REAL LIFE. NOT VACATION VALLARTA.
Puerto Vallarta looks pretty simple when you’re here for seven days.
Living here is different.
Which neighborhoods actually fit your lifestyle? What should rent really cost? How does residency work? Banking? Healthcare? Utilities? Transportation? Finding a long-term rental? What happens when the rules you found online don’t match what happens locally?
We talk about the Puerto Vallarta you actually live in — not just the one you see from a resort.
ASK BELLA
Real questions from consultations
Real questions asked by my clients about moving to Puerto Vallarta and living here — answered honestly by someone who actually lives here. From neighborhoods and rentals to immigration, money, dating, daily life and the things Facebook groups will give you 456 comments about





