The first time I visited Mexico I was overwhelmed by the rich, colorful tapestry of life. I originally came to Puerto Vallarta as part of the Outreach International volunteer program in 2003. It's been nearly 10 years since I first set eyes on Bahia de Banderas, It is now a place I call home.
Fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg once said “When you figure out your suitcase, you figure out your life” and efficient packers know it to be true. With airline restrictions getting ever tighter and baggage allowances getting ever smaller, there has never been a better time to...
With more than 3 000 000 Americans diagnosed with Celiac Disease and gluten allergies, more and more people are now following a gluten-free diet. And wheat-free visitors and residents in Puerto Vallarta will find that eating gluten-free is easier than expected. Mexican food includes a lot...
The Puerto Vallarta Marina has always been a popular neighborhood due to the numerous stores, restaurants and spas in the area as well as boating activities, a beautiful 19 hole golf course and private medical care facilities located in the heart of the neighborhood. But new plans are in...
Are you always looking for the next adrenaline rush? Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding Banderas Bay area is a great place for exciting outdoor adventures both on land and at sea. But if your idea of a real thrill involves getting airborne, you can find high-flying activities here...
Right in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, just off the iconic Malecon overlooking the waters of Banderas Bay, is the lovely, shady Rio Cuale Island, a hub of shopping, dining and cultural activities in the city. The bustling marketplace is an ideal spot to find Mexican handicrafts such as hand...
With summer almost here in Puerto Vallarta and the promise of warmer weather in sunny Banderas Bay, it’s a great time about thinking about how to keep your four-legged friend comfortable and healthy during the heat. Here are a few easy summer pet care tips: · Don’t leave Fido...
It can be difficult to find the time to create the perfect design style for your second home in Puerto Vallarta or in the surrounding Banderas Bay area from your primary residence abroad. So many new tropical home owners turn to interior designers to help make their vacation residence...
Sun damage not only makes our skin look much older than it really is, but unsafe sun exposure accounts for 90% of skin cancers. So practicing sun smarts just makes good sense and protecting yourself from harmful UV rays can be easy and quick so you can enjoy your time outdoors. Cover...
Tequila and Kahlua are the first drinks that most people associate with Mexico, but wine drinkers will be pleasantly surprised to discover that there is a wide selection of both Mexican and international wines available in Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding areas The grocery stores like...
Puerto Vallarta has a wealth of nightlife options and if you’re feeling lucky, make a visit to one of the many modern casinos in the city. There currently five casinos in Vallarta: Yak, located at Plaza Peninsula, Emotions, located in the Galerias Shopping Plaza, Casino Vallarta,...
Painting your new Puerto Vallarta home is probably the most impactful way to change the look and feel of your house. New paint can make rooms appear larger or cozier, brighter or more subdued, tropical or sophisticated based on the colors and techniques that you apply. And painting...
The weather in Banderas Bay is beautiful year round but, as residents know, the June through October months bring late afternoon rain that keeps the lush jungles green and beautiful. But what’s great for the plants isn’t always great for your home, so now is the perfect time to think...
Studies have shown that learning new skills or pursuing pastimes in later years not only revs up your mental agility but also adds to general overall happiness. And as the Banderas Bay area is one of the world’s most popular retirement destinations it is not surprising that there is an...
There’s no reason why gentlemen shouldn’t get treated to a little pampering once in a while and with so many great spas around Puerto Vallarta, it’s easy for men to take a little time for themselves and relax. In Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town, Lizardo’s Barbershop and Spa has just...
One of the little luxuries that I love is coming home to find my refrigerator filled with tropical fruits that have been thoughtfully cut and put into Tupperware by my housekeeper. I’m not even sure that she knows what a huge treat it is for an expat from cold Canada to have all those...
Ask what the best fine-dining restaurant in Puerto Vallarta is and most will cite Café des Artistes by Chef Thierry Blouet. But housed in the same location, on the second floor, you will find the spectacular Cocina de Autor, the Thierry Blouet experience for those in the know. The room...
MEXLend, the reputable Mexican mortgage brokerage firm, has recently announced three new loan options making it easier than ever for foreigners to finance real estate in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay. After US dollar lending options became unavailable in large bands like Compass, BBVA and...
It’s here! Semana Santa has arrived and with it thousands of national and international tourists will be flocking to our beautiful beaches, wild nightclubs and packing the Malecon while enjoying Spring Break. But some full-time residents of Puerto Vallarta may be looking for a more...
One of the reasons that Puerto Vallarta is such a popular choice for real estate buyers is that in addition to the amenities and excellent rental income potential that you would expect to find in a world-class resort area, are many little towns and villages that are close enough to Vallarta to...
By the very nature of their name, hard-to-find ingredients can be hard to find and in Puerto Vallarta, they can be almost impossible to get your hands on. But savvy shoppers know that there are a few great places around town to get those specialty and imported food items. The Soriana and...
Semana Santa, the Easter celebration in Mexico, is not only religious time for Mexican families but an important vacation period as well. This year Semana Santa occurs from March 24th, Palm Sunday, to April 1st, the day after Easter Sunday; although most students and many workers will take a...
Home accessories are what take your interior design to the next level and give a finished look to your home. And homeowners in Banderas Bay can find many unique and beautiful home décor options to fit almost any budget and decorating style. Talaquepaque located in the downtown heart of...
Tacos in Mexico really have very little in common with their American ground beef, iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese and sour cream counterparts. But as most residents of Puerto Vallarta will tell you, tacos are one of the most delicious parts of the Mexican culinary experience. You...
Finding your perfect piece of Puerto Vallarta real estate is just the first step in making your new Banderas Bay home truly your own. Your interior design is what will turn your new house into a home and Holden Furniture and Design can help you create your own beautiful tropical...
It is that time of year again when the glossy and glamorous film stars gather in LA with ridiculously expensive accessories and immaculate outfits to receive and present the 85th Academy Awards. We are a little slow on the uptake here in Mexico to get to see these great films prior to the...
So, where does Pope Benedict VXI's surprise resignation leave the Catholic church now? At his election at the ripe old age of 78, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was one of the oldest popes in history to secure his pontiff. His near 8 year reign has also been fraught with tensions raised by the...
If you aren't familiar with Catholic traditions you might well be wondering what many Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors are doing walking around with ash on their foreheads. Whatever you do, don't offer to wipe it away! Worshippers mark the season of Lent by fasting and...
Exploring the more authentic side of Puerto Vallarta just became a whole lot more delicious with the launch of the Taste of Pitillal Food Tour from the very popular Vallarta Food Tours. Vallarta Food Tours was launched in 2011 by American expat and Puerto Vallarta foodie, Lindsay Prime Mayer,...
Last weekend I returned with all the family to the north shore beach resort of San Pancho (San Francisco), a little fishing village just north of Sayulita. We stayed at the Costa Azul Hotel right at the end of the beach on the far side of town. Although the hotel has seen better days and is...
If you're in Bucerias this month or indeed can make the trip there, this 4th annual festival is well worth a visit. Running until Jan 25th entry is free and you can see the chalk artists skillful creations, purchase yummy food, drinks & treats, check out local crafts and listen to the live...
For all those of us who are moving, will move or who are thinking long and hard about it, the wait is over. Cajas y Empaques de Vallarta has finally arrived to assist us with our moving needs, both big and small. Packing and shipping boxes of all shapes, sizes and weights to national and...
Vallarta´s latest Real Estate New Development aptly named The Park, right on the corner of Plaza Lazaro Cardenas Park and Pino Suarez, is under construction. The demolition began last week with the removal of the existing building, formerly a hotel and more recently small commercial rental...
I'm often asked about closing processing here in Mexico. One similarity with our Northern neighbours in fact is the mainstream use and acceptance of the need for an Escrow. For the record, an Escrow is a neutral third party that essentially holds the funds of a sale in trust until the...
The long anticipated beachfront condos project in lower Conchas Chinas is nearing the finishing stages. Sayan's concept was inspired by its young Developer Gaston Gutierrez from Guadalajara following a visit to the tropical jungle of Bali. The theme is of wide open spaces, lush green...
As I am often asked about Real Estate closings and how they differ from our northern neighbours, I think it is important to note that the most striking difference is the Notary Public. Here in Mexico the Notary has an elevated function and is ultimately legally and morally responsible for the...
So, as we near the end of 2012 I'll try not to get too nostalgic or sentimental as yet another year whizzes on by. As we near the end, I look back in wonder as Puerto Vallarta really evolves before our very eyes. Our town has come through an election year with an inspiring result indicating...
After a 2 year wait and plenty of exasperation it looks as though the newly renovated, revamped Los Muertos Pier in Puerto Vallarta will be ready for 2013! The Pier project was taken over by the Federal government following its loss of funding when the Malecon revitalization took...
Not being content with their original model unit in the V399 development, DecoDesigners were hired by the Developer of Amapas 353 to furnish the model. And furnish it they did! What I love about their style is the use of texture and original accessories that really make the units pop. They...
Just when you thought you had to leave your favourite ingredients, spices, sauces and treats at home, Casa Gourmet has opened to remedy all that. The new store is in Old Town Puerto Vallarta on Ignacio L. Vallarta within the Riviera Molino Plaza (when you come over the bridge into old town they...
Last weekend I rekindled my love of the south shore beaches of Vallarta. A trip to Las Animas is a superb way to spend your Sunday (and if you don’t work, any day of the week!) Taking our car (but you can easily take the bus) south along Highway 200 viewing the green mountains and curvy roads...
Living in Puerto Vallarta all year round, you tend to get used to the high season hustle and bustle and December is no exception. December itself is a great month to be in Vallarta.From December 1st at 4pm the annual “peregrinaciones” begin to our Cathedral Guadalupe in the center...
To travel with your dog or cat to Mexico you'll need to show a valid original and copy of a Health Certificate issued by an approved official vet or by a private vet in the country of origin. It needs to be on official letterhead and have the vet's license number printed on it. These...
This past Friday, Amapas 353 held their Grand Opening Party up on the gorgeous rooftop terrace at the project. Now in the final stages of construction, the complex is almost ready for its lucky owners to take occupancy. Built in a modern style with some really well designed spaces,...
The new project by the Developer of V399, has now been released on general sale. The waiting list gave them a total of 8 sales and there are currently 31 units left. As new condos in that particular section of old town are scarse, it being populated already with 20 year old plus construction,...
The association for downtown Vallarta (Asociación Vallarta Centro AC) has joined forces with the municipality and tourism offices to stage a bi monthly Mexican fiesta right in the centre of the downtown area at Lazaro Cardenas park plaza just by Daiquiri Dicks. The first event is November...
So, we have heard of medical tourism but as it happens the term 'medical' can also stretch to 'dental'. Puerto Vallarta is also known amongst locals and visitors for its quality dental care and excellent bilingual services. The savvy travellers have known for some time that just taking a...
Luckily enough for those of us who live here or who visit Vallarta, there are a great many opportunities to take part in Pilates. Whether a complete novice, a returning pupil, or at intermediate or an advanced level, there are options available for any of the above. It is easy to join...
This year has seen the publication of a new set of immigration laws for Mexico. Although discussed over a year ago, they will soon be put into effect in mid November. People with Fm2 and Fm3 status will continue to use their current visas until they expire, they will not be suddenly...
There is a new kind of buzz in PV today... The season is coming! Just when we are feeling the air start to cool off, the humidity drop to a more bearable degree and only need two showers instead of four a day....we know it is coming! The streets are starting to get busier, the...
This year the Old Town Farmers Market is set to be even busier. With a new, easier, wider and more appealing location inside the kindergarten Emiliano Zapata on Pino Suarez between Carranza and Basilio Badillo, the market inset to attract record numbers of shoppers. More than 50...
I am often asked what the healthcare is like here in Puerto Vallarta. Having had my daughter here locally and an operation to remove my tonsils I have firsthand experience! The answer actually is that it is top notch. Of vital importance to any destination with travellers from other parts of...
The price of beachfront land need not always be prohibitive for buyers. Recent sales in the hotel zone and in Mismaloya show 1 bedrooms just over $100,000 USD for a well appointed furnished ocean view unit with views.The drawback of beachfront is that most of the units have higher monthly...
Many of us have heard all the rumblings about Philippe Starck and his outlandish design concepts but what it is like to live in Icon Vallarta!? I asked one of its residents what she thought about all the hype and whether it lives up to the dream… On arrival to the complex, the friendly...
The first guests can now check in to the brand new Hilton Hotel located next to Icon condos in the hotel zone. The sign was erected last week on the main boulevard. This marks the opening of the Hilton’s first all-inclusive hotel. With 259 luxury rooms and suites now open,...
Some excellent news this week for all of us culture-starved Vallarta locals and visitors… the Municipal Theatre here in Puerto Vallarta has struck a deal with the world famous Metropolitan Opera in New York City. This eagerly awaited deal will allow us to go to the local theatre and...
For the first time last week I decided to head out on to the water with a friend of mine to try out Paddle Surfing. All the range now here in Vallarta and in many places across the globe I am sure. Not really knowing what to expect, as not being a surfer or sailor…I was pleasantly...
E-readers have made a huge impact on how people read and are steadily increasing in popularity. But for some, holding a book in your hands and turning each page is an important part of the reading experience. And for those in Banderas Bay, there are several options for finding...
The year-round sunny weather in the Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit area and the beautiful beaches and wealth of outdoor activities here make it so easy to spend most of your time outdoors. But all that sun exposure can take serious toll on your skin when it comes to premature aging...
Old Town Puerto Vallarta most recent development is under construction and is reaching the finishing stages. Signature has been a long time coming but it is finally making its own splash on the real estate market in Vallarta. With a superb location in the heart of Olas Altas offering easy...
I’m often asked what is more costly in the long run, having a home with no monthly maintenance payments but with your own maintenance to do or a condo with a monthly bill that runs all year whether you are there or not. The response isn’t an easy one and unfortunately it cannot be...
During this month of Mexican nationalism, featuring the “grito de indpendencia” celebrations on night of September 15th marking Mexico’s Independence, a local company, Mijo! Brands has begun a community wide project asking locals, nationals and foreigners who all reside in Mexico, what it...
The amazing success of the new development in old town Vallarta, V399 is now apparent for all to see. With just 4 units left to be sold out of 59, it has surpassed the buyers’ expectations in quality and design. The remaining units are now being offered at a discount, meaning you can still...
Along with the city’s recent improvements of the Malecon, the widening of the sidewalks in old town and the renovation of the Los Muertos Pier, the Gringo Gulch Pedestrian Bridge, now completed, means walking around our town along the river has just got a little easier. The modern bridge...
The newest project to be announced in old town Vallarta is Vallarta 177, located on the corner of Amapas and Pilitas street, just half a block from Los Muertos beach behind the Tropicana Hotel. From the Developers of V399, the very successful project in old town that has only 4 units left...
If you’re stuck for something to do and feel like a day out of Puerto Vallarta why not take a trip over to the village of Yelapa, nestled in between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Without any road connections, Yelapa can only be accessed by...
So many of my travel memories revolve around great meals and Puerto Vallarta is no different. But I really wanted to get off the guidebook “grid” and discover the real taste of the city. So I was excited when I discovered Vallarta Food Tours which promised that I could “eat...
Puerto Vallarta is definitely full of surprises, from its colorful places to its delicious gastronomy, there is always something new. For those who enjoy trying local drinks and food, you should try Tuba: an exotic beverage popular in Mexican coastal destinations. The process of its production...
For 48 weeks a year the PEACE programs operate very successful free spay neuter clinics in the Bay of Banderas. The focus is to obviously sterilize as many stray or owned animals as possible, given that this seems to be the only option to reduce the number of stray dogs...
To my delight I have found out that Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit areas will be expo-ing at the Canadian company MexiGo! Travel and Trade expo, to be held in September at the Vancouver Convention Center. PV Pulse reported that the Joel Hansen, Director of Business Development at...
Now this is exciting news! Especially for me, a real bona fide amateur golfer… now even I might be tempted out on to the green, at least now I could work on attaining some skills before being let loose on the course. Jack Nicklaus has become a household name as one of the best players the...
The delightful event A Taste of La Cruz was hosted at the main plaza in the town of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (Benito Juarez plaza) a couple of weeks ago. It was a gathering of local restaurants and many local artisans that are fond favorites of shoppers at the local craft fairs and...
As a Londoner myself it is an exciting time of year for me…The City of London for the London 2012 Olympics could not have hosted the event without being able to showcase its historical landmarks and city sites. Spectators from all across the globe will be able to combine their favorite...
There is certainly some hype for the upcoming Olympic Games London 2012 that begin this week on July 27th and most of it justified… what makes London 2012 so different from other previous Olympic hosts is that the whole city is being used for Olympic Venues. It is said that...
According to our Multi List System (MLS) stats, the real estate market here in Puerto Vallarta has considerably improved since 2011. It is important to note that our downturn occurred several months after the initial problems began in the US housing market, and even took almost a year...
The UK Tourist agency Visit Britain, signed a Memorandum of Interest with the Mexican Ministry of Tourism this summer. The agreement focuses on increasing the amount of promotion given to Mexico in the UK and therefore its aim is to increase tourism numbers. The signing, coming directly after...
The high flying British entrepreneur and charismatic Virgin Atlantic company owner, Sir Richard Branson, arrived yesterday at the international airport of Cancun dressed to the nines in a mariachi outfit! This marks the beginning of the newest direct flights from Europe direct to...
In the news again (aren’t they always) are the Kardashians. With the latest arrival to the famous family being Kourtney Kardashian’s second baby, a little girl, Penelope, born today in Los Angeles. Watch out World… we have another Kardashian girl to contend with… Maybe they will...
If the recent celebrity divorce announcement between the movie star Tom Cruise and his wife of 5 years Katie Holmes hasn’t put you off the idea of marriage altogether then maybe an idyllic destination is the answer! Puerto Vallarta is the location chosen by a growing number of...
The global Hotel chain Hilton Hotels is working hard to finish their newest Hotel right here in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The Hotel Hilton Puerto Vallarta is currently in the last stages of construction in the Hotel Zone right next to the NH Hotel Kristal and Icon by Philippe Starck. The Hotel...
Looking for a big catch? Well, Vallarta has what you need. From June to November is when the warmer waters of the Pacific are a great place to head for the big catch. All year round the waters of the Banderas Bay are home to snapper, yellow fin tuna, mahi mahi, sailfish, marlin and sierra but...
The movie currently being filmed in Puerto Vallarta, I Brake for Gringos, already in its sixth week of filming, is reported to be generating a whopping $50 million pesos income for the region. This statistic was recently released by the Film Commissioner for Vallarta, Christian Gomez, when he...
Summer Scavenger Hunt what a great idea to have fun and benefit the community, are you getting involved? PVRPV is teaming up with Pasitos de Luz to offer an afternoon of fun in Vallarta’s downtown on July 21st 2012. Teams of four should sign up with PVRPV, several companies are already on...
It is that time again, once every four years that the countries in Europe go nutty over 11 men on a pitch with a football (of the round variety). This European Football championshimp is being hosted by Poland and Ukraine and has received thousands of visitors to watch the games live in the...
The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club teams up with the Botanical Gardens and local businesses to promote a greener environment and a uniform look to Vallarta’s trees. Businesses along Olas Altas in old town Vallarta were contacted by the PV Garden Club last week to sponsor planter boxes...
The Lazaro Cardenas Park in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta is getting a makeover, got green fingers and time to spare?A day in the Park, on Saturday, June 16th hosted by the PV Garden Club and a team of local volunteers will be a fun event to help replant trees and...
Great news for our theater-goers of Vallarta, finally a professional team will be providing residents and visitors with quality theater productions at affordable prices. The newly established ACT II ENTERTAINMENT recently announced that for the season 2012/2013...
Located right in the heart of the most picturesque area of Puerto Vallarta, El Centro, and only a few steps from Café Des Artistes, Si Señor and Pipi’s is this charming small, locally run and owned restaurant Mama Rosa, true testament to local Mexican cuisine. This weekend I...
Selva Romantica is an anomaly in the old town Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Market.Selva stands out by being one of very few buildings with almost a 90% vacation rental occupancy rate and having one of the highest prices per m2 in the bay. With studio units selling in the mid 200k range, 1...
New, sleek finishes near the beach in Old Town Puerto Vallarta? Usually an oxymoron but not anymore… Just steps from Los Muertos Beach and the Blue Chairs Resort, this architectural newcomer Amapas 353 is steadily making its mark on the landscape. The structure of six levels of condos for...
The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay began on May 19th and is set to continue for 70 days. Many inspirations individuals from the UK have been nominated to carry the flame along this special journey. One of these runners was nominated for her time and dedication to New Life Mexico, a...
Many buyers have been thrilled with their condo purchases in the V399 real estate development in Puerto Vallarta. The setting just a few blocks from the beach and around the corner from Basilio Badillo (restaurant row) makes the location extremely appealing. We’ve seen new projects embrace...
This year’s eagerly anticipated culinary showcase kicks off on May 15th 2012. Thirteen new restaurants participating for the first time, taking part alongside some old favorites, making a whopping total of 45 restaurants offering 3 course meals from as little as $189 pesos.A perfect...
What superb news brought to us by none other than the travelers themselves. This is the real opinion given by real travelers. “Set against the gorgeous backdrop of the Sierra Madre Mountains, Puerto Vallarta is popular with travelers seeking a romantic escape”. The site then discusses...
Sushi may or may not be your thing but a visit to Kashi Sushi could please even the greatest skeptics of this popular cuisine. Set up in a very modest, unpretentious, friendly (theme is black, white and red) environment, Kashi Sushi has recently expanded to take over two commercial spaces...
New Life Mexico has launched a campaign this week to help provide desperately needed school supplies and health and hygiene items for some of most vulnerable children in Vallarta . Health and Hygiene talks on handwashing, teeth cleaning and body hygiene are taking...
If you didn’t already know it, now it is official. Vallarta is the most romantic destination in Mexico! Puerto Vallarta has been voted “the most romantic place in Mexico” by online readers at www.about.com . Voting began between February and March and the results have been collected,...
This week I rekindled my love for everything French…it was a job easily done with a visit to La Cigale. A French Restaurant located just a few steps from the entrance from our Guadalupe Church on Calle Hidalgo in El Centro. The infectious warmth of the owners Chef Juan Sebastian...
Mexico celebrates Children’s Day (El Día del Niño) every year in April. It is a lovely tradition and also helps raise awareness for the more needy children in our vicinity. This year, why not help out others less fortunate and take part in several events that have been scheduled in...
This year Riverfest 2012 is at El Rio BBQ!The El Rio BBQ Restaurant is hosting a benefit event forPasitos de Luz (see address here) on Saturday, April 28 from 12pm to 7pm.In this luscious tropical setting you’ll be treated to excellent service, food...
A huge thank you needs to go out to all the volunteers and staff involved in the recent whale rescue in Bucerias at the end of March. Mexican authorities, the Mexican Navy and Vallarta Adventures teamed up to perform the capture and release that saved this whale’s life. A stranded Pygmy...
The first annual Old Town Cultural Festival was held last week on Park Lazaro Cardenas in the heart of Old Town Vallarta. Tourists, locals and nationals alike gathered around the stalls and displays. It was an excellent turnout and many local artisans and restaurants participated making the...
If you have been to the Malecon of Puerto Vallarta lately you will surely have noticed the wonderful flying display given by the “Voladores de Papantla” (the Papantla Flyers). They have had a presence on our Malecon since 2004 but have now taken up residence on the north end of the new...
Vallarta has been selected to be the host of this year’s World Economic Forum for the region of Latin America in 2012. The focus behind the meeting is to discuss social, economic and political priorities affecting this region and discuss viable solutions for issues that can affect economic...
Great news for Clubbers, Tiesto will be performing here in Vallarta for the Electro Beach 42-day music extravaganza over the Spring Break period. The Dutch DJ and record producer has had numerous hits worldwide and has been featured with well known artists such as Mobe, Busta Rhymes &...
When speaking to the Mexican Stock Exchange this month the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Mr Richard Fisher, told his listeners that Mexico is in much better economic shape than the United States. In the speech he stated; “Mexico is actually doing better than the United States...
So you have seen the signs all over town and been witness to the many public works that have been getting underway for this great event but what is it you may ask? The Tianguis Turistico is a very important event for Puerto Vallarta and Mexico as a whole.Delegates representing the country’s...
Clean Attitude Puerto Vallarta 2012 On March 17th a superb show of support was shown by local residents and companies to promote a Clean Vallarta. Groups of residents, young and old, took to the streets and the beaches here in Vallarta to clean up trash, sweep the streets and collect debris...
Last week was the much anticipated live piano concert at Teatro Vallarta “Diez Pianos Extravaganza”. A double billing Sunday performance delighted the PV crowd who attended. As well as the wonderful 10 pianists other notable individual musical performances were from Luis Ortega, the...
The eight day kite surfing competition kicked off on March 10th. Some of the world’s best kite surfers are set to attend this exciting event on our Puerto Vallarta shores. As part of the Regatta Copa Mexico the competitors will be surfing downwind from La Cruz to Bucerias....
A new Indian Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. Located just off the new Malecon around the corner from the Bodeguita del Medio on Allende Street (number 144) is a delightful little gem of a find offering a taste of India. Only recently opened, this yummy...
If you are in the mood for something unique, special but still affordable, look no further than Chantel Mann’s stalls at the markets in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit . Chantel Mann is originally from Washington State and was raised by parents in the antique business, so is...
2012 is proving to be an exciting season for the new Mexican star in the NBA. Gustavo Ayon, from Nayarit, has shown huge strength this year as an NBA Rookie with the New Orleans Hornets, coming from several seasons playing in Spain with Fuen Lambrada.Amazingly, this player visited...
Vallarta is ready to host this year’s Tourism Fair, which has been held in Acapulco since its inauguration. Tourism is of huge importance to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit and represents the third biggest income for the country as a whole, behind oil and remittance (sent from...
The annual Sailing Regatta Copa Mexico is to return again to the north shores of Banderas Bay in Nayarit. This year’s schedule is from March 2nd to 10th, 2012 and will see more than 10 different nations represented in the numerous participating sail boats. The events are set to...
Despite the hammering of negative press from the mouths of TV pundits and news readers across the border, there are new stats that speak volumes about how enticing a place Mexico really is. Just look at the figures released by the Mexican Tourism Board, SECTUR, showing that 2011 was a...
This month marked the historic election of Josefina Vazquez Mota as the PAN (National Action Party) candidate in the upcoming general elections to be held later this year. In the Mexican political system, Presidents stand for one single term (6 years) and cannot be reelected. This means that...
Phew! Finally…some good news for drivers, passengers and children in Puerto Vallarta. Vallarta has decided to finally implement some new traffic laws that are going to see safety increased on our roads. A new law introducing fines for traffic offences will go a long way to help educate...
The 4th annual Vallarta Mardi Gras celebration is coming. On Feb 18th from 9pm Vallarta’s own Carnaval will begin at Parque Hidalgo, winding down the Malecon on to Basilio Badillo and then ending on Olas Altas at approx midnight. This excellent event has been gathering fans...
The news was delivered this week that Whitney Houston, known globally for her powerful voice and her tumultuous marriage to Bobby Brown was found dead in a Hilton Beverly Hills hotel room. Houston was highly acclaimed for a string of number one hits such as “Saving All My Love For You”,...
This coming Feb 17th from 9pm will host a superb charity event in aid of Pasitos de Luz (Mamas Unidas por la Rehabilitación de sus Hijos AC) at the newly opened Strana club on the main Avenue Fco Medina Ascencio. It will be a fun fashion show with 80% of the funds raised going directly...
Coming new to the MLS a cute little building Edificio Brasil offering 3 studios and 3 loft suites. Granite counters and modern finishes, 1 bed, 1 bath. Ocean view units, private roof top terraces Just a block from the beach behind the Sheraton hotel and a short walk into downtown Vallarta....
New Life Mexico, a very small, grass roots charity operating here in Puerto Vallarta and its surrounding areas has launched a campaign this week to help provide desperately needed school supplies for some of Vallarta’s most vulnerable children. For a full list of the school supplies being...
A fabulous event is coming up on Feb 6th here in Vallarta promoting the medical services available for our retiree, ex pat and English speaking community.It is a totally free event and no reservations are necessary, but it is certainly an event you are going to want to keep in your diary.There...
CRATE Interiors added another property to their list of Banderas Bay Models, with the addition of 2 model suites at the downtown V399 project. A fully turnkey operation or a pick and chose, mix and match concept, CRATE offers something for everyone. The guide price is $11,000 USD for the...
Fancy a reasonably priced delicious fresh cooked Italian meal?Well, I recently discovered you need look no further than Pan Y Que? This relatively new restaurant is fast becoming an excellent dining alternative to more expensive Italian restaurants in downtown Vallarta. Conveniently...
On Friday evening the newest downtown development Vallarta 399 Condominiums opened its doors to celebrate the Project completion. Just 12 months after the initial V 399 Ground Breaking Party, this week’s Grand Opening followed in its footsteps and was also a great success. Hosted by the...
An interesting blog we want to share with all of you.By Mike Hager, Postmedia News January 6, 2012 Snowbirds say they will continue to flee the West Coast's cold, wet winters for the small coastal villages of Mexico despite the murder of two British Columbia residents this week. Robin Wood,...
Vallarta’s Romantic Zone welcomes a new development to its area, right on Amapas street. Located just behind the Meza del Mar Hotel, which is currently undergoing and ambitious makeover to receive more guests and update its facilities, this will be a welcome new addition to an...
Strolling along the Malecon this morning I noticed for the first time ever that the city is offering free bikes and strollers for kids! What a fabulous idea! Families with children seemed to be delighted at the new brightly colored arrivals and can now be seen scooting down the boardwalk....
It is official, 2011 saw a huge amount of “A” list celebrities arriving to our beautiful shores. Just this December 18th the latest star to be spotted was none other than Charlie Sheen who spent time here on a family vacation and was even snapped swimming with the dolphins with the Vallarta...
If you are like many of us who seem to have trouble keeping New Year’s resolutions, maybe we need to make it simple and get back to basics. Why not try some of the helpful tips to ease yourself into the New Year with a clear conscience! · Leave your car at home. Better for the...
On December 13th the development V399 and Applegate Realtors hosted the December AMPI Vallarta chapter’s monthly meeting up on the rooftop of the newly completed Project. The new project right in the heart of downtown Vallarta´s Romantic Zone on Ignacio L Vallarta and Manuel M Dieguez (see...
On December 8th 2011 an annual fundraiser took place for the UK charity New Life Mexico, currently operating in Puerto Vallarta, at a supporter’s fabulous home in downtown Vallarta. The event was well attended by local supporters who enjoyed the delicious brunch served by Christine and...
If you are in Vallarta and you are stuck for Christmas gift ideas for your loved ones, why not make a donation in their name? Or buy them supplies that they can personally deliver to any one of our deserving charities in town? Local groups in Puerto Vallarta are in need of more than just...
The Huffington post reported this week that this September Mexican Special Agents quashed a plot to try to smuggle the late Libyan Dictator Gaddafi’s son, Al Saadi Gaddafi and three members of his family into Mexico. The late ruler’s son reportedly planned to enter the country under false...
Sarah Elengorn named AMPI's "Member of the Month" for August 2011 In order to honor works done in the community by members, AMPI Vallarta-Nayarit named Sarah Elengorn August 2011's "Member of the Month" as highlighted in their blog and their monthly newsletter...
Virgin America focuses on Puerto Vallarta as its newest Mexican Destination Virgin America’s CEO David Cush released a press statement this week announcing how proud he is to be able to offer flyers another “world class leisure option” in Puerto Vallarta. He acknowledged the growing demand...
Exciting news! The child care center offering free services for disabled children from low income families, Pasitos de Luz, received two well-deserved and desperately needed donations this April allowing their dream of expansion to get closer to reality. A large piece of land in a developing...
The Director of Tourism for Puerto Vallarta, in an effort to generate new employment opportunities in the area, has been working closely with the Federal Government to implement a long term project for the expansion of the Marina Malecon to reach the current cruise ship terminal. Such a...
