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ACT II Stages Opens November 14th with 'A Chorus Line'
Juan Pablo Hernández

For their season opener, Act II Entertainment has teamed up with New York choreographer, Kim La Rue, to bring the iconic Broadway musical, 'A Chorus Line,' to Vallarta's only entertainment complex, STAGES. Rhonda Padmos will lead the 8 piece orchestra, so expect the unexpected!

Andrea Citlally Curiel Rodriguez Crowned Miss Vallarta
prensaglobal.com

At a beauty pageant held on the Malecón Saturday evening, Andrea Citlally Curiel Rodriguez was crowned Miss Vallarta 2013 as part of the city's Fiestas Patrias celebrations. Dulce Guadalupe Sánchez was the first runner-up, and Blanca Esther Meza Rodríguez was second runner up.

PVR 2013 Music and Culture Festival, Nov 27-Dec 1
Banderas News Team

This November, Puerto Vallarta welcomes PVR 2013 Music + Culture for 5 days and 5 nights of incredible party, dance, sunshine and celebration. The event is being produced by Will Gorges and Gilles Belanger, the organizers of 'Latin Fever,' one of PV's most important gay events.

Third Annual TASTE OF LA CRUZ Expo/Fair Date Announced
Landon Hollander

The 3rd Annual TASTE OF LA CRUZ will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 3:00 until 8:00 pm at the Malecón and Xiriki Amphitheater of Marina Riviera Nayarit. The yearly expo/fair features area businesses, services and restaurants at the marina in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.

Private Flight Arrivals on the Rise in Vallarta-Nayarit
Vallarta Opina

The number of upper-income North American tourists arriving in Vallarta-Nayarit via the Aerotron private jet facilities is up 17% over last year, while the number of national visitors has increased by 24%, according to Owner/Director Captain Enrique Tron Berengue.

Say 'Sí' to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Jerry Nunn

With direct flights from Chicago on airlines like AeroMexico, the resort city of Puerto Vallarta, located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, makes a great winter vacation destination. And, when booking through a service like Apple Vacations, much of the work is done for you.

September 13 Vallarta News Brief & Upcoming Events
Banderas News Team

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around the country, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Vallarta news headlines, a few breaking Mexico news stories, and a couple of not-to-be-missed upcoming events around Banderas Bay.

Miss Puerto Vallarta 2013 to be Crowned Saturday
BanderasNews.com

In search of a beauty who will be representing Puerto Vallarta at different events to be held in the city and promoting the natural beauty and attractiveness of this destination, the municipal government will hold the grand finale and crowning of 'Miss Vallarta 2013' on Saturday, Sept. 14th.

How to Celebrate Life Passages and Transitions
Jo Anne Smith

Lynn Rogers has explored the many ways we navigate life's journey and how we celebrate the milestones. Let her help you plan a personal ceremony to honor any significant life passage or transition - from life celebrations and milestone birthdays, to divorce or retirement rituals.

Late-Night Grub at The Dog House and Encuentros
pvrpv.com

If you're ready to mask the evening's sins with delicious gourmet pizzas and mouth-watering sausages, look no further. The Dog House and Encuentros unite to satisfy as late-night hunger pangs strike, and will be opening their nocto-gourmet eatery on Friday, September 13th, at 10 pm.

Mexican Pacific Ports Form 'Ruta del Pacífico' Alliance
Rodrigo Lopez Becerril

The Mexican Pacific Coast ports of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Mazatlan, and Manzanillo have formed the 'Ruta del Pacífico Mexicano' committee, a unified alliance that is committed to reviving the region's cruise industry market through cooperative strategies.

Mariana 'Barbie' Juarez to Fight at Hard Rock Vallarta
Riviera Nayarit CVB

Everything is ready for Riviera Nayarit to experience one of the most important boxing matches of the year on a national scale. Mariana 'Barbie' Juarez, ranked first in the World Boxing Council, will face off with Thailand's Buakaew Onesongchaigym on October 12 at Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta.

Carlos Santana to Promote Vallarta-Nayarit Tourism
Eduardo García Gómez

The Tourism Board of Mexico (CPTM) is on the verge of signing a contract with international musician Carlos Santana, who will promote the Vallarta-Nayarit region as its tourism ambassador as part of the $10 million USD joint promotion campaign that was initiated earlier this year.

Vallarta Animal Adoption Campaign Televised on TVC
NotiVallarta

TVC televised the 'Adopta' campaign held last Saturday at the Municipal Sports Stadium, where at least 20 dogs and cats found forever homes, and PEACEAnimals performed free sterilizations on 98 dogs and cats, proving that Puerto Vallarta is truly 'pet friendly.'

American Legion Post 14 Supports PV Non-Profits
Dennis A. Rike

American Legion Post 14 of Puerto Vallarta has been busy this summer helping many of our local non-profits with weekly maintenance and repair projects, contributing to the community by providing the necessary resources and manpower to improve various institutions in the Banderas Bay area.

Puerto Vallarta 2013 Fiestas Patrias Events Schedule
BanderasNews.com

Every September, known as 'El Mes de la Patria,' cities throughout Mexico host a series of colorful and patriotic festivities celebrating the events and people that eventually resulted in Mexico's Independence. Here in Puerto Vallarta, the celebrations are unbeatable!

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit on T+L 'Best Hotels' List
hospitalitynet.org

Making its second appearance on Travel & Leisure Magazine's 'World's Best Survey,' Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit ranks 10th amongst the Top 25 Best Hotels in Mexico. Judging for the prestigious survey is based on opinions from among the world's most discriminating travelers.

The Mexico Report Awards '2013 Real Heroes of Mexico'
Marie Callan

On August 31st, The Mexico Report released its '2013 Real Heroes of Mexico' project, which recognizes everyday people who are making a difference in Mexican communities by doing everything from battling bad press and spreading goodwill, to performing extraordinary acts of kindness.

8th 'Vallartazo Vochero' Scheduled for November 15-17
Banderas News Team

According to Vallarta Volkswagen Club Vice President Andrew Femania, a caravan of Volkswagens from all over Mexico will converge in Puerto Vallarta November 15-17 for a fun-filled weekend of everything 'vocho,' including a parade of classic and decorated models down the Malecón.

Vallarta Cruise Season Kicks Off, 110 Arrivals Expected
Doraliz Terrón Moreno

110 cruise ships are scheduled to arrive in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico during Cruise Season, which started last Friday and will culminate in May 2014. This represents a 30 percent increase in the number of cruise ship arrivals to our port, when compared to the same period of 2012.

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