Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - While it may seem a bit early to start talking about buying a Christmas tree, those who are spending the holidays in their new home or condo in Puerto Vallarta for the first time need to know that cut trees are a hot commodity in this city.

In fact, Christmas trees are generally only available for two to three weeks in Puerto Vallarta, as they usually sell out by the end of the second week of December.

Costco always offers a beautiful selection of Christmas trees that are large and bushy and best suited to larger homes and villas in Puerto Vallarta. If you have a condo or a home with smaller dimensions, visit Home Depot, Soriana, Walmart, Ley or Mega Comercial for trees that may be a better fit for your space.

Because you need to buy early, remember to keep your tree watered, out of direct sunlight and away from air-conditioners and fans to help keep it from drying out.

And, of course, there is always the option to purchase an artificial tree. In our experience, the three stores that offer the best selection and highest quality artificial Christmas trees in Puerto Vallarta are Home Depot, Costco and Liverpool.

So, get ready to deck the halls a little sooner than you may have thought, because in Puerto Vallarta, the early elf gets the tree.

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Since 1997, Wayne Franklin and his team at Tropicasa Realty have been a trusted name in Puerto Vallarta real estate. Tropicasa Realty is the region's representative for "The Leading Agents of the World" and with over 100 years of combined experience in real estate, all agents of the company are affiliated with AMPI. Wayne Franklin or any member of his knowledgeable team can be contacted in-person at their Romantic Zone Office - Pulpito 145-A at Olas Altas. While in PV they can be reached at (322) 222-6505 or by calling 866-978-5539 (Toll-Free) from the U.S.

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