BanderasNews
Puerto Vallarta Weather Report
Welcome to Puerto Vallarta's liveliest website!
Contact UsSearch
Why Vallarta?Vallarta WeddingsRestaurantsWeatherPhoto GalleriesToday's EventsMaps
 NEWS/HOME
 AROUND THE BAY
 AROUND THE REPUBLIC
 AMERICAS & BEYOND
 BUSINESS NEWS
 TECHNOLOGY NEWS
 WEIRD NEWS
 EDITORIALS
 ENTERTAINMENT
 VALLARTA LIVING
 PV REAL ESTATE
 TRAVEL / OUTDOORS
 HEALTH / BEAUTY
 SPORTS
 DAZED & CONFUSED
 PHOTOGRAPHY
 READERS CORNER
 BANDERAS NEWS TEAM



Click HERE to Vote for Your Favorite Puerto Vallarta Restaurant.

Puerto Vallarta News NetworkNews Around Banderas Bay

««« Click HERE for Recent Local News
Vallarta Marriott Resort Wins Travelers' Choice Award
Lourdes Bizarro

CasaMagna Marriott Resort & Spa was the only resort in Puerto Vallarta to be selected as one of the 'Top 10 Resorts on Mexico's Pacific Riviera' in Condé Nast Traveler Magazine's 2013 Travelers' Choice Awards.

Puerto Vallarta Observes Veterans & Remembrance Day
Dennis A. Rike

In commemoration of Veterans and Remembrance Day, all American, Canadian and Mexican citizens who are in Puerto Vallarta on November 11th are welcome to join Banderas Bay's American Legion Post 14 as they pay tribute to those who gave their lives so the world could live in peace.

Taste of Nuevo Vallarta & VYC Chili Cook-Off
Vallarta Yacht Club

The Vallarta Yacht Club is hosting the first ever 'Taste of Nuevo Vallarta and 13th Annual Chili Cook-off' event. The festivities will include competitive sampling of chili prepared by individuals or teams, as well as 'tastes' from some of the Banderas Bay area's finest restaurants.

Riviera Nayarit's 5th Annual Touristic Half Marathon
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The 5th Touristic Half Marathon of Riviera Nayarit is set to take place on November 23rd and the Conventions and Visitors Bureau is revving up the engines to not only increase the number of participants in the event but also to enhance the experience for the spectators.

Tropicasa's New Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Website
BanderasNews.com

Tropicasa Realty is proud to announce the redesign of their Puerto Vallarta real estate website, tropicasa.com. The updated design features improved functionality and a sleek new design, along with advanced MLS search to access all available properties in the Banderas Bay area.

A Look Behind the Curtain at ACT II Entertainment
Juan Pablo Hernández

The dedication of the ACT II Entertainment staff, and their shared vision of what STAGES will bring to Puerto Vallarta, is evident everyday as the construction, rehearsals, publicity, and education outreach are happening at breakneck speed for the opening on November 14th.

October 18 Vallarta News Brief & Upcoming Events
Banderas News Team

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

The Family Feud - Vallarta Edition at No Way José!
Julie Guerrero

On November 2, award-winning Puerto Vallarta restaurant No Way José! will celebrate their season opening with a Day of the Dead party. In addition to food & drink specials and a Catrina contest, you'll enjoy the Vallarta Edition of the classic TV game show, Family Feud!

3rd Quarter Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Market Report
Timothy Real Estate Group

We are already into the fourth quarter of 2013 and the year has been a pleasant surprise for many realtors here in Puerto Vallarta and the greater Banderas Bay area. Sellers have become more realistic with real market values and buyers understand that the market is starting to change.

Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market Opens Nov 2
Erin Staley

Just two weeks away from opening day, the Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural team and vendors are busting at the seams with some great news! After four years of working with the city, the OTFM-TC will now be found at Lazaro Cárdenas Park in Colonia Emiliano Zapata.

Hook the Cure Tournament Returns to Puerto Vallarta
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Whether you are in search of a quiet relaxing time at the spa or the excitement and adventure of world-class fishing and golf, the Eighth Annual Hook the Cure for Cystic Fibrosis event, scheduled to take place November 7–10, 2013 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has something for everyone.

Puerto Vallarta: Dishing Up Excellence Everyday
Yvonne Horn

Visitors quickly discover that it’s not just the picturesque setting that distinguishes Puerto Vallarta from other resort destinations. Two other aspects set it apart: outstanding art and craft galleries, and restaurants that dish up excellence on a regular basis.

Update: American Expats and How ObamaCare Affects YOU!
John W. McGee

As we are into the Open Enrollment period of Obamacare, most American Expats are wondering where they fit into this expectation of mandatory medical insurance and if they will have Internal Revenue issues if they don't participate with a so-called Qualified or Acceptable medical plan?

Vallarta Saludable: Innovative Solutions for Diabetes
Suzy 'Stevia' Chaffee

Do you know Mexico recently became the fattest and most diabetic country in the world? Would you like to be a part of a beacon of hope in Puerto Vallarta to prevent a meltdown of its healthcare system? Join Vallarta Saludable in their quest to cut the city's diabetes costs in half.

Old Town Farmers' Market Team Explores Urban Farming
Erin Staley

The Old Town Farmer's Market team spent the Summer touring North American Farmers' Markets. While in Canada, they dove into an issue that is dear to their hearts - the urban farm movement. Simply put, urban farming harvests quality foods on private, unused land within a city.

MoneyGram Forms Alliance with Farmacias Guadalajara
MoneyGram.com

MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer company, has formed an alliance with Farmacias Guadalajara, to enable customers across Mexico to send and receive funds from friends and family members from more than 1,000 of the drugstore chain's locations across the country.

Vallarta Welcomes 'Mexico Rewards' Contest Winners
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board

The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board welcomed the first winner of the Mexico Tourism Board’s 'Mexico Rewards' program last week. Lori Ruffolo, of Chicago-based Travel Forum Inc, won a 7-night stay at Casa Velas and other great prizes for booking the most Vallarta-Nayarit trips from Feb-April.

2013-2014 Centro Historico ArtWalk Starts October 30
BanderasNews.com

Art lovers can explore numerous artistic offerings during the Puerto Vallarta Centro Historico ArtWalk, a self-guided tour of ten downtown galleries with cocktail exhibitions that can be enjoyed every Wednesday evening from 6-10 pm from October 30, 2013 through May 28, 2014.

Vallarta Bomberos 2014 Heroes Calendar Now on Sale
PVRPV.com

The Puerto Vallarta firefighters and lifeguards turned up the heat at the 2014 Calendar Release Party. The event, held at Encuentros on October 11th, attracted over 200 people and featured appearances by the calendar models, a live auction, and entertainment by Piel Canela.

Retired Priest Helps Vallarta's Poorest Get Education
Colin MacLean

Last year, Father Eloi Arsenault made a commitment to raise $2,500 for the Volcanes Community Education Project he’s worked every winter since his retirement in 2010. He floored everyone when he returned to Vallarta this year and reported that he'd raised more than $11,000.

What's Hot!
101 Hottest
Check out our 101 Hottest People Places and Things Around the Bay for the best local insider tips. Click Here
Vallarta Pet Parade

playmore

Adopt a Pet from the Vallarta Animal Shelter.
Click HERE to see this week's picks.


In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving
the included information for research and educational purposes • © 2013 BanderasNews ® all rights reserved •