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 Five Sandwiches You Should Eat in Mexico
 Naomi Bishop
Thinking the Mexican sandwich is limited to the widely known torta is like the medieval belief that the earth is flat. Not only is it dead wrong, but there are whole other Dagwood worlds to explore out there.
Nayarit Promotes New Tourism Attractions
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
During Tianguis Turístico México 2012, Nayarit Governor Roberto Sandoval announced his intention to bring the benefits of economic development derived from tourism in Riviera Nayarit to the entire state, where some of the country's most beautiful attractions are found.
Tropicasa Realty's Find Jalapeño Contest
 Patrick Harrison
Enter Tropicasa Realty's 'Find Jalapeño' contest for your chance to win dinner for 2 at 'Vallarta's Best Overall Restaurant,' No Way José! Just find Jalapeño dressed up for the holidays on BanderasNews.com and fill out the online form for your chance to win.
PEACE Teams Up With 'Hand Me Ups'
 PEACE Mexico
Last week the California-based nonprofit organization, 'Hand Me Ups,' visited PEACE in Punta Mita. Hand Me Ups volunteers helped out in many ways, but their trip focused on improvements to PEACE’s Casa Campesina and Alternative School.
Tianguis Sees More Attendees, Revenue
 Kerry Medina
Mexico’s annual travel trade show, Tianguis Turistico, taking place in Puerto Vallarta this week, looks to be the most successful in the event’s 37-year history. At the inauguration, President Calderón said the event is expected to generate $140 million in revenue.
Art Expo to Benefit Desembocada Ranchito
 Barbara Peters
On March 30 Galería Vallarta will inaugurate an exhibition of paintings of dogs and cats by Collectivo Condensado. A portion of the proceeds from the silent auction and art sales will benefit Desemboca Ranchito, a civil association dedicated to caring for homeless animals.
 Puerto Vallarta's New Image Showcased
 Noemí Zamora Reynoso
After a rewarding first day of business meetings, Tianguis Turístico 2012 attendees were treated to a concert by Mariachi Vargas, a fireworks display, and the debut of the city's new promotional video on Puerto Vallarta's newly renovated Malecón.
'Tubohotel': A Unique Hostel Experience
 John Thomas
Tepoztlán is a town in the state of Morelos, in the heart of the Tepoztlán Valley. Located approximately 45 minute south of Mexico City, this mystical city is home to one of the most unique hotels in the world, 'Tubohotel.'
IFC End-of-Season Brunch & Fashion Show
 Janie Albright Blank
It has become an International Friendship Club tradition to make their final meeting of the season into a festive farewell event open to members and the public. As with all IFC events, the proceeds benefit the Cleft Palate Surgery Program and other charities.
New Hydroelectric Dam to Power Jalisco
 Explorando Mexico
A new hydro-electric dam is being constructed between the States of Jalisco and Nayarit that will contribute 750 megawatts of renewable energy to the national electric system. This represents 15 percent of the electricity Jalisco requires per year.
Q&A on Importing Vehicles to Mexico
 Dino Deramee'
The US Consular Agency of Puerto Vallarta has announced a reservation only town meeting intended to educate the public on Mexican laws regarding the temporary importation of a foreign plated car to Mexico.
Pope Holds Mass in Guanajuato, Mexico
 Weissenstein & Winfield - AP
Pope Benedict XVI celebrated an open-air mass on Sunday, March 25th, in the shadow of the Christ the King monument, at Bicentennial Park, near Silao, Mexico in Guanajuato State. The monument is considered one of the most important symbols of Mexican Christianity.
Stubborn Drought to Tax Mexico for Years
 Mica Rosenberg and Noe Torres
A severe drought in Mexico that has cost farmers more than a billion dollars in crop losses alone and set back the national cattle herd for years, is just a foretaste of the drier future facing Latin America's 2nd largest economy.
2012 Tianguis Turístico Welcome Cocktail
Riviera Nayarit CVB
Over 3,000 tourism industry professionals from around the world enjoyed a magical and unforgettable evening at the 2012 Tianguis Turístico Welcome Cocktail, which took place at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle on March 25, 2012.
PV Streets Closures for Tianguis Events
 Lorena Sonrisas
Due to the large number of visitors expected to attend Tianguis Turístico events in Puerto Vallarta, the Municipal Government announced that they will be closing some of the streets in the downtown area, along the Malecón and in the hotel zone over the next several days.
Mexico Celebrates Oil Nationalization
 Diego Sancho
On March 18, 2012, speaking at an official ceremony to mark the 74th anniversary of Pemex, President Felipe Calderón said México will continue to exercise full sovereignty over the ownership, control, and exploitation of the country's most strategic resource.
A Tribute to Vallarta Favorite, Ingé Lökös
 Polly G. Vicars
Ingé Lökös, well-known author of 'Still Life With Violin' and Puerto Vallarta favorite, passed away March 13, 2012 in New York recovering from surgery for cancer. She left us with her son Laszlo and daughter-in-law Barbara, both beloved by Ingé, by her side.
Bill on Banning Bullfighting Advances
 Hispanically Speaking News
A commission of the Legislative Assembly (local congress) of the Federal District of Mexico City, recently approved a bill that bans bullfighting in the capital city. Members of Mexico's 'Green Party' celebrated the passing of the bill, calling it 'historic.'
Puerto Vallarta Charity Bingo Wrap Party
 Lori Lorenzen
On Tuesday, March 27th from 7-10 pm, Nacho Daddy will be hosting a 'Shake, Rattle & Roll Sock Hop' - a 50's theme party to celebrate the goals reached and the funds raised for six local non-profit organizations at this season's Puerto Vallarta Charity Bingo games.
Oil From BP Disaster Entered Food Chain
 Diego Sancho
Since the explosion of the BP Deepwater drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, scientists have been trying to determine the impact on the environment. Study confirms that oil from the disaster entered the ocean's food chain through tiny organisms called zooplankton.
2012 Puerto Vallarta Wine Fest Events
 Marie Callan
The 6th Annual Puerto Vallarta Wine Festival, which continues through March 27th, fuses wine and culture through wine tastings and seminars, music and dance performances at various locations around town, and wine and food pairing menus at 21 of PV's best restaurants.
Argentine Tango Exhibition at Los Arcos
 Pat Henry
At 8 pm on Friday, March 30 at Los Arcos Amphitheater, Jaimes Friedgen and Christa Rodriguez will bring 'the dance that fires the imagination' alive at a free performance presented by the Puerto Vallarta Department of Culture, Hotel Rosita, and Tango Centro.
Tequila Legend Passes Away at Age 87
 John Thomas
Don Julio González Estrada, the industry legend who was the founder of Tequila Don Julio and the man who helped make tequila a lucrative export for Mexico, passed away from natural causes at his home in the western state of Jalisco on Tuesday, at the age of 87.
Every Tuesday Films: 'The Conspirator'
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
As part of their Every Tuesday Movie Night film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad will present 'The Conspirator' on March 27th, at 7 pm, at the Paradise Community Center on the Southside of Vallarta.
Mexico Prepares for the Pope's Visit
 Corcoran & Weissenstein - AP
The visit of Pope Benedict XVI, his first to Spanish-speaking Latin America, begins tomorrow in Mexico's central state of Guanajuato. It takes alot to prepare for the event and the 3 million people the host, the Archdiocese of Leon, says he is expected to draw.
2012 Tianguis Attracts Vallarta Realtors
 RonMorgan.net
Mexico's premiere travel expo, Tianguis Turístico Mexico, not only attracts travel industry professionals but also local real estate brokers. Realtor Ron Morgan plans to attend every day in hopes of setting up junkets for those interested in purchasing their slice of paradise.
Reports Vary on Tuesday's Earthquake
 Richard Dangler
Mexican officials were assessing collateral damage Wednesday, a day after a strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake left homes in ruins and rattled residents as far away as the nations capital, 200 miles away from the epicenter in Ometepec, Mexico.
MEXlend Q&A: Mexico Real Estate Closings
 David Schwendeman & Terence Reilly
Real Estate Closings, whether cash or financed, take longer in Mexico than most Americans and Canadians are accustomed to, but there are ways to ensure that the financed transaction comes to the closing table as quickly as possible...
Vallarta Artist Unleashes Her Passion
 Laura Gelezunas
Vancouver artist, Diane Walsh, talks about her art and how living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico seven months out of the year unleashes her passion and inspires her to create everything from from oil portraits to multi-media works including metal leaf, acrylic, glass and resin.
PVRPV Celebrates 7 Years in Vallarta
 BanderasNews.com
This month, PV Rentals Premier Vacations is celebrating their 7th anniversary of offering affordable vacation rentals in Puerto Vallarta. Since 2005, PVRPV has grown from a small staff of 3 to a team of 24 professionals dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
Is Vallarta's IFC a Club or a Charity?
Janie Albright Blank
Whether it is volunteers manning a booth at Vallarta's weekly Farmers' Market or in a social setting, IFC members are always getting questions about who they are and what they really do. Is it a social organization or a charity? The answer is that the IFC is both.
Award Winning 'Las Alamandas' Renovation
 Susie Albin-Najera
Luxury resort, Las Alamandas, located on the Pacific Coast midway between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, along the 'Costalegre' coast in the state of Jalisco, has completed a major renovation including four new facilities, an art gallery, and a rooftop lounge.
7.6 Earthquake Shakes Guerrero, Mexico
 FoxNews.com
A major 7.6 magnitude earthquake with epicenter on Mexico's Pacific Coast shook central southern Mexico on Tuesday. Mexico's National Seismological Survey said the epicenter of the quake was 15 miles east of Ometepec, Guerrero and 10.9 miles underground.
2012 Becas Vallarta Ball: A Perfect Event
 Polly G. Vicars
According to Dictionary.com, perfection is 'the highest degree of proficiency, skill, or excellence' and 'exactly fitting the need in a certain situation or for a certain purpose.' The 2012 Becas Ball fit both descriptions.
Americans Flock to Mexico for Cheaper Gas
 Callu George
Desperate times call for desperate measures. As US gas prices continue to soar, a growing number of drivers are heading for Mexico to fill up the tanks on their vehicles where the price of gas is around a $1.50 less per gallon.
House Hunters International to Feature PV
 Katy Ochoa
Timothy Real Estate Group and Taniel Chemsian will be featured in an upcoming episode of the hit television show, House Hunters International, starring our very own Puerto Vallarta! The episode will air in the USA on April 6, at 10:30 pm EST and 1:30 am EST on HGTV.
Alternative Justice in Puerto Vallarta
 Lorena Sonrisas
The City of Puerto Vallarta recently signed an agreement with the Jalisco State Institute for Alternative Justice, which authorized the municipality to provide citizens with an alternative method for resolving certain legal disputes without intervention from the courts.
Gallería Dante's Final Show of the Season
 Claire, Joe & Gena Guarniere
Gallería Dante's last 'Meet the Artists' show of the season will be held this Friday, March 23rd. The show unites a trio from Guadalajara who represent three generations of artists that have collectively exhibited in Puerto Vallarta for more than 79 years.
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