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 This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
 Conchas Chinas 602/603
Nestled on Puerto Vallarta's southern shores, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath recently remodeled condo in the oceanfront condominiums building / Hotel Conchas Chinas offers the benefits of full ownership and all of the hotel amenities, like 24 hr security, room service and a concierge.
'Calle 13' Helps Feed Mexico’s Hungry
 Banderas News Team
Calle 13, a multi-grammy award winning Puerto Rican duo, gathered 48,500 lbs. of food during a recent concert to help feed Mexico's hungry. One of the brothers tweeted that the 50,000 people who planned to attend were expected to bring food in order to gain admission.
Sayulita Hosts 1st National SUP Competition
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The natural surroundings of Riviera Nayarit will provide a spectacular backdrop for the First National Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Championship, which is endorsed by the Surf Association of Nayarit and the Mexican Surf Federation, and will take place in Sayulita June 7-10, 2012.
What Does June Have in Store for You?
 RonMorgan.net
Many believe the sun, moon and planetary positions are key to certain aspects of life experience and personal living. Ron Morgan Properties presents your June horoscope, so you'll know what the stars shining down on Puerto Vallarta have in store for you this month.
Guadalajara Native Ochoa to Receive Award
 mexicotoday.org
Guadalajara native Lorena Ochoa was rewarded the Executive Women’s Golf Association Leadership Award in recognition of her contributions to women’s golf. Ochoa has the distinction of being the first Mexican-born golfer, female or male, to be ranked No. 1 in the world.
Behind the Scenes: 'I Brake for Gringos'
 Krista Kilback
'I Brake for Gringos,' a coming of age comedy based on two high school kids who come to Puerto Vallarta and have the adventure of a lifetime, started shooting on Monday, May 14th. PV Event Group's Krista Kilback gives us a behind-the-scenes look at all of the action.
Tobacco Companies Block Anti-Smoking Laws
 The News
There are currently 14 bills in the Senate which would affect tobacco sales and consumption, including bills that would force tobacco companies to raise the price of cigarettes, print larger graphic warnings on packages, and create smoke-free zones in urban areas.
Litibú Celebrity Golf Experience June 16
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
All profits from the Celebrity Golf Experience tournament, scheduled to take place at the Litibú golf course in Riviera Nayarit on June 16th, will go to the RIE Foundation, which supports Nayarit children with Down syndrome, autism or psychomotor disorders.
Slim: 'Party Should Begin at the Airport'
 Mexico Today
The world's richest man, Carlos Slim, has some innovative suggestions for Mexico's travel industry: make the Customs and Immigrations experience 'like a party' for international travelers. 'It should be a warm welcome, not only at the hotel, but also at the airport,' he said.
NWJ! Event Raises $70,000 Pesos for PVMC
 BanderasNews.com
Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus (PVMC), the first gay chorus in Latin America, raised in excess of $70,000 pesos as it kicked off its fundraising efforts on Monday, May 14 with a special night of festivities at No Way José!, named Vallarta's 'Best Overall Restaurant' in 2011.
Agencies to Educate Children on Obesity
 Patrick Ferguson
Mexico is well-known for its high diabetes and child obesity rates. On Monday, the Public Education Secretariat and the Health Secretariat met to work on implementing programs in public schools to raise awareness about nutrition, obesity, sex, and other health topics.
Choosing to Have Surgery in Mexico
 RonMorgan.net
For many the decision to live full or part-time in the Puerto Vallarta area revolves around the availability of good medical care. Fortunately, the cost of treatment is extremely reasonable and the quality of medical personnel and services here is outstanding.
American Citizens Abroad Decry US' FATCA
 Don Whiteley
About seven million American expatriates - nearly a million in Canada - are going through tax hell because of a sudden Congressional interest in catching tax cheats, and America’s unique citizenship-based income tax policy.
Vallarta Celebrates 94th Anniversary May 31
 BanderasNews.com
On May 31, 2012, Puerto Vallarta will celebrate its 94th anniversary as a municipality and 44th year as an official city with an awards ceremony for outstanding citizens at City Hall, live music and dancing on the Malecón, and a fantastic fireworks display over Banderas Bay.
Realtors Rally in Washington, D.C.
 John K. Glaab
National Association of Realtors and AMPI members, along with realtors from around the world, gathered in Washington DC this month for the annual NAR midyear meeting. The highlight was the more than 14,000 realtors rallying to 'Protect the American Dream' at the Washington memorial.
Mexico Plans to Increase Tuna Production
 Banderas News Team
Since the World Trade Organization sided with Mexico against the United States’ prohibition of their tuna being labeled as 'dolphin safe, the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Commission is putting plans in place to increase its tuna production to maximum capacity.
Over $54,000 Pesos Raised for Los Mangos
 Patrick Harrison
Vallarta’s favorite little plaza for everything delicious is thrilled to announce the tally for their season-long fundraiser in support of our public library, Biblioteca Los Mangos. For the six month drive, patrons of the shops at Los Mercados raised an astounding $54,300 Pesos.
PV Old Town Farmers Market Season Ends
 Charlotte Semple
The Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural has completed its successful third season in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica. This year's move to the streets of Pino Suarez and Basilio Badillo provided ample room for more shopping, friends, food and family fun!
Sausage Remains Supreme on PV's Southside
 PVRPV.com
The Dog House recently opened its second location on Puerto Vallarta's southside at Pino Suarez 212, adjacent to the PVRPV offices. The quaint combination dine-in/take-out restaurant is open from 11 am to 8 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Delivery service is available.
Tropicasa's Counteractive Media Campaign
 Patrick Harrison
In response to misleading statements and half-truths coming from the media in the US and Canada, Tropicasa Realty's ad campaign pokes fun at a serious subject while making the statement that Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area are safe places to live and vacation.
Peso Slipping Yet Economy on Firm Ground
 Guadalajara Reporter
By the close of markets on Friday, the peso was at a six month low at $14.02 to the US dollar. The combination of the euro-zone debt crisis and the lackluster economic forecasts for our neighbors to the north is hurting currencies in emerging economies across the globe.
 Garlic & Mango Festival Returns to River Café
 Laura Gelezunas
Mangoes are ripe for the picking over the next few months - especially at The River Café, where cuisine and nature meld exquisitely. In June and July, they are bringing their special 'For the Love of Garlic and Mango' menu back to Vallarta for an encore performance.
Merida Declaration Tops G20 Mexico Agenda
 g20mexico.org
Mexico's Ministry of Tourism reports that the proposals to boost tourism set out by the Merida Declaration at the May 15-16 Tourism Ministerial Meeting (T20) in Cancun, will be reviewed by the G20 Heads of State in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, on June 18 and 19, 2012.
Season's Last Old Town Farmers Market Day
 Janice Gonzalez
Saturday, May 26 is the last Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmer's Market day of this season. Come rain or shine, the market will be open, so pack an umbrella or wear your beach clothes and come on out from 9:30 am to 2 pm to stock up on all of your favorite local products.
Mexico to Protect Huichol's Sacred Land
 Associated Press
The Mexican Government says it will protect a half-million acres in the northern desert held sacred by the Huichol Indian tribe. Silver mining in that area by Canada's First Majestic Silver Corporation has inspired a long and well publicized protest movement.
Streetwalking a Popular Pastime in Vallarta
 Jim Scherrer
As 15 year residents of Puerto Vallarta, we've seen it grow from a small Mexican resort to a bustling, internationally recognized vacation and retirement destination. It seems to get more beautiful and visitor friendly every day as we watch the dramatic changes unfold.
Hurricane Bud Now a Category 3 Storm
 nhc.noaa.gov
As of Thursday night, hurricane Bud was located about 170 miles south-southwest of Manzanillo and 260 miles south of Cabo Corrientes. The storm was moving northeast at 10 mph and had sustained winds of 115 mph, making it a category 3 storm. (Updated often)
How to Sell Puerto Vallarta Property Fast
 Michael Green
Prospective real estate buyers form their opinions about your Puerto Vallarta property within the first 15 seconds. Therefore, you have to make your home or condominium as appealing as possible, as quickly as possible to the broadest clientele you can.
SW Airlines: Cheaper Flights to Mexico
 Doug Miller
Southwest Airlines has agreed to pay $100 million for the construction of five new gates and a customs facility at Houston's Hobby Airport to accommodate international flights to Mexico and Latin America in a high-profile fight with United Airlines.
Slim Awards $21 Million Contract to Indra
 Banderas News Team
Carlos Slim's construction and engineering company, 'IDEAL', has awarded a $21 million contract for the implementation of a traffic management and highway tolling system on the Guadalajara-Tepic tollway, to Indra, a global technology company located in Madrid, Spain.
Mexico's Coast Prepares for Cat 2 Hurricane 'Bud'
 Brian K. Sullivan
Hurricane Bud developed into a Category 2 storm as it churned northeast in the Pacific, threatening the Mexican coast with high wind and surf and heavy rain through the weekend. At 11 am EDT, the system was 280 miles S.W. of Manzanillo and moving north-northeast at 8 mph.
Looking for Puerto Vallarta Real Estate?
 Patrick Harrison
The Parade of Homes open house series, powered by Tropicasa Realty, continues this weekend, giving everyone the opportunity to tour Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area homes, villas and condos listed in all price ranges through a variety of local realtors.
US-Mexico Cooperation on Health Security
 US Dept. of Health & Human Services
During the 65th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, US Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Mexico Secretary of Health Salomon Chertorivski announced a series of steps to strengthen health security cooperation between the two countries.
Canadian Student Helps Kids in Vallarta
 Jessica Cross
When 9-year-old Canadian student Codi Cross heard that many pupils at Emiliano Zapata Kindergarten in Puerto Vallarta could not afford basic school supplies, she led a fundraiser in her school to collect an abundance of supplies, which she delivered personally.
June 9th Friend-Raiser Tickets Still Available
 BanderasNews.com
Tickets are still available for the 2012 Bomberos 'Friend-Raiser.' These unsung heroes deserve our appreciation and support, so join us on Saturday, June 9th from 3 pm to 6 pm for a spaghetti luncheon to honor them for their devotion to the Puerto Vallarta community.
Interior Design Without Limitations
 Umberto Ciccolella
New products and materials have removed the boundaries on interior design and decor in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, an amazing, beautiful place to live. Still, this climatic tropical paradise once posed a number of challenges when designing and decorating homes.
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