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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
