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Bagels Come to Vallarta's Old Town Farmers Market
Erin Staley

Ready to discover something new and flavorful this Saturday? Come on down to Vallarta's favorite attraction: the Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural. We have 90+ producer-only vendors with all sorts of 'make it, bake it, grow it' goodies and services.

2015 Puerto Vallarta International Birding Festival
Banderas News Team

The Banderas Bay region is home to over 300 different species of birds, and will be the site for the Puerto Vallarta Birding Festival, March 5-8. Four action packed days of birding and nature walks in unique habitats with expert guides will satisfy even the most advanced birders.

Vallarta Cup Race Series - Every Saturday in January
Riviera Nayarit CVB

As happens every year, the traditional Vallarta Cup Race Series will be celebrated on the first four Saturdays of the month of January (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th) and will signal the start of the activities for 2015 in Mexico's Pacific Treasure, the Riviera Nayarit.

Organic Stretching Workshop: bodymind movements
BanderasNews.com

Your New Year's Resolutions are freshly written and, as usual, at the top of the list is getting in shape! 'Organic Stretching: bodymind movements' has the perfect way to start 2015 as they offer their once-a-year beginners' workshop January 9-11 at the Inkarri Vallarta meditation center.

4th Annual 'Taste of La Cruz' Set for January 24th
María Francesca

Enjoy a day of fun, food and music in one of the Bahia's most picturesque settings - the Marina Riviera Nayarit. Meet the people, merchants, restaurants and musicians from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Puerto Vallarta and all around Banderas Bay at the 4th Annual 'TASTE OF LA CRUZ.'

Taxi Fares in Puerto Vallarta Increase by 25 Percent
Guillermo Gómez Pastén

According to Rafael Yerena Zambrano, the Secretary General of El Federación de Trabajadores en Jalisco (the Federation of Workers in Jalisco, or FTJ), taxi fares in Puerto Vallarta HAVE been raised by 25 percent, 'as it is now a necessary measure.'

LGBT Tourists Flock to Beaches in Jalisco, Nayarit
Mariana Gonzalez

The growing number of tourist attractions, the chance to have a symbolic wedding, and an atmosphere of non-discrimination have made the coast of the western Mexican states of Jalisco and Nayarit a paradise for the international LGBT community.

Riviera Nayarit to Host 2015 Family Travel Summit
Jorge Jiménez

TMS Family Travel produces conferences where family-friendly destinations meet to do business with travel agents specializing in family vacation packages; their information reaches 45 million people on a monthly basis. The Riviera Nayarit will host its 2015 Expo in the destination.

2nd Taste Of Nuevo Benefits 2 Vallarta Charities
Richard Williams

Thanks to all of the '2nd annual Taste of Nuevo Vallarta / 14th annual Cruisers Chili Cook-off' participating restaurants, chili cookers, bakers, and volunteers, Families at the Dump and the Navy League's Toys for Tots programs each received a check for $33,790.00 pesos.

13th Annual 'Christmas Day Gifts on the Beach' Event
Tim Wilson

The annual Puerto Vallarta 'Christmas Day Gifts on the Beach' events by Nancy Plantz and Mary Heeney continue to be a growing success. Early Christmas morning, the community brings toys to the beach in front of the Blue Chairs Hotel to be given away to local children in need.

ExPats in Vallarta January Happy Hours and Events
Sara Wise

ExPats in Vallarta, a totally social group with informal fellowship and assistance for Expat residents or visitors living, working, investing, or considering a move to Puerto Vallarta or the greater Banderas Bay area, has announced the events scheduled for the month of January.

December 26 Vallarta News Brief and Weekend Events
Banderas News Team

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Vallarta news headlines, some community announcements, and a couple of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.

Old Town Farmers Market Takes a Moment to Reflect
Erin Staley

In 2009, OTFM-TC founder, Charlotte Semple, recognized that the Banderas Bay region was rich with talented artisans and local growers, and that shoppers craved something unique. Today, Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural is enjoying its 6th season.

2014 Puerto Vallarta New Year's Eve Party Planner
Banderas News Team

The year may be coming to an end, but here in Puerto Vallarta, we don't plan on winding down anytime soon. Considering New Year's Eve is right around the corner, it's time to start planning your celebration. Our New Year's Eve Party Guide has options for every taste and budget.

Beauty Tricks from the Kitchen Workshops, Jan 7 & 14
Marcella Castellanos

It's no secret the food we put into our bodies nourishes, strengthens and rejuvenates us, but do you know the health and beauty benefits of putting food on the outside of your body? The 'Beauty Tricks from the Kitchen' workshop will teach you how to feed your body from the outside in!

Christmastime in Mexico is Rich in Culture & Tradition
Lorena Sonrisas

Rich in traditional festivities, a Mexican Christmas is filled with joy and wonder. In other countries, the 12 Days of Christmas are celebrated, but in Mexico, the Christmas season is joyously extended though February 2nd - forty days after the birth of Jesus.

'Beachfront Bargain Hunt' Features Puerto Vallarta
BanderasNews.com

HGTV captured the considerable natural beauty and local culture of Puerto Vallarta in a recent episode of its popular show, 'Beachfront Bargain Hunt.' The episode originally aired this fall for limited audiences, but will be shown again Wednesday, December 24 and Sunday, January 4.

Ring in the Holidays with ACT II Entertainment
Daniel R. Mininni

This holidays season, the ACT II Entertainment complex has plenty of live entertainment to keep everyone amused. In addition to the Main Stage productions listed here, there's a full line-up of musical entertainment planned for The Red Room Cabaret and Encore Piano Bar.

Oscar & Ale Zamarripa Open at Galleria Dante Dec 26
Gena Guarniere

During the Friday, December 26th South Side Shuffle, a cocktail reception will open a father/daughter art exhibit featuring the works of Guadalajara artists Oscar Zamarripa & Ale Zamarripa at Puerto Vallarta's largest fine art gallery, Galleria Dante, from 6-10 pm.

Extreme Adventures Spice Up Holidays in Vallarta
WickedGoodTravelTips.com

Enchanting Mexican architecture, lush green vistas and uncrowded beaches will capture your heart in this seductive hideaway. But Puerto Vallarta is more than just colourful markets, sumptuous cuisines, and a dazzling nightlife - it's also about exciting outdoor adventures.

December 19 Vallarta Happenings and Weekend Events
Banderas News Team

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some upcoming happenings around the Bay, a few community announcements, and a couple of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.

Festival Sayulita 2015: Movies and Music in Mexico
Sara Lieberman

Cinephiles looking to enjoy a film with their feet in the sand can do so from January 14 to 18 at the second Festival Sayulita, a five-day culture and food fest in the chilled-out coastal town of Sayulita, 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

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