Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Making Lifelong Friends in Puerto Vallarta

Tony Balam and Armando Diaz have been friends for over 50 years . Tony was born in Puerto Vallarta 59 years ago, while Armando came from Cabo Corrientes with his family at seven years of age . I have known both of them for over 30 years as we were part of the same posse when I first lived in PV years ago .

Armando's family rented a casita from Tony's father across the street from where now is the the restaurant El Torito in Emiliano Zapata . These Pata Saladas became fast friends , body surfing at Olas Altas beach , attending primary . . .

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