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    Top Off Your Holidays at Vallarta's OTFM-TC
    Erin Staley

    The holiday fun continues at the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural! End the year by visiting the 90+ vendors offering locally grown produce, tropical flowers, one-of-a-kind artisan products, on-site services and, of course, ready-to-eat goodies.

    Holiday Shopping at Puerto Vallarta's OTFM-TC
    Erin Staley

    With the holidays fast approaching, it's the perfect time to give locally made gifts! Vallarta's Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural's 90+ artists, soap makers, jewelers, farmers, bakers and chocolatiers have 'make it, bake it, grow it' treasures to wow your loved ones.

    Work Out the Kinks at Puerto Vallarta's OTFM-TC
    Erin Staley

    Need to work out the kinks? Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural has 'got your back' with their very own US-certified massage therapist, Sal Trujillo Denova of The Spa By Sal and Wellness Center. Stop by Lazaro Cárdenas Park this Saturday and treat yourself.

    New Pata Salada Market Opening Soon in Parque Hidalgo
    Héctor Amador Brauer

    In an effort to attract more tourism to the city center, as well as provide new attractions in the downtown area, this year Hidalgo Park will house a new market open-air called 'Pata Salada,' which aims to provide local products that are not found elsewhere in Puerto Vallarta.

    June Rosen Lopez Holiday Jewelry Party, Dec. 19 & 20
    BanderasNews.com

    On the weekend of December 19 and 20, 2015, June Rosen Lopez will open her south side Puerto Vallarta home and gallery for her 13th Annual Holiday Jewelry Party. June creates classic jewelry pieces that never go out of style and at the same time are affordable and wearable.

    Purr Project Fashion Show & Brunch at Daiquiri Dick's
    Marilyn Khan

    On Tuesday, January 12, Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant is hosting an elegant brunch and fashion show to benefit PuRR Project, a non-Profit feline shelter in Puerto Vallarta. Join us for a 3-course brunch with mimosas, original fashions and jewelry, and a raffle for fabulous prizes.

    Deja New and River Cafe Team Up for Pasitos de Luz
    Barb Bremner

    If you can envision yourself sitting with friends in a fabulous venue, watching a great fashion show, enjoying a well-crafted 3 course meal and helping children in Puerto Vallarta, then make plans now to attend the Pasitos de Luz Fashion Show at The River Cafe on January 16, 2016.

    South Side Shuffle Offers Fun and Friendly Shopping
    Banderas News Team

    Every other Friday from 6 to 10 pm, Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica is bustling with activity, as locals and tourists alike head over to Basilio Badillo to do the South Side Shuffle. Now in its 6th year, the South Side Shuffle offers cocktails, music and the perfect excuse to shop!

    50 Juried Artists in 2015 River of Art Expo at Oscar's
    Virginia Fox

    The fourth annual 'El Río del Arte' art expo, to benefit the Colina Spray & Neuter clinic in Puerto Vallarta, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 6, from 12-6 pm, but this year it will be held at a new location: Oscar's Restaurant on the Isla Rio Cuale.

    Patron Puts on a Few Extra Ounces for the Holidays
    BanderasNews.com

    Patron is 'expanding' holiday gift giving and entertaining this year with the release of a new and eye-catching, first-ever, 1-liter bottle of Patron Silver tequila. The limited edition larger bottle is adorned with an intricate design of the iconic Patron tequila bee in pure pewter.

    Old Town Farmers Market Kicks Off Season 7 on Nov. 7
    Erin Staley

    This Saturday, November 7, marks the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers Market - Tianguis Cultural's 7th opening day, and you're invited to enjoy every 'make it, bake it, grow it' moment! Join us for the 9:30 am ribbon cutting ceremony, then shop from over 90 vendor stalls.

    Mexico is Having Second Thoughts About the Soda Tax
    Forbes.com

    Mexico's lower house of Congress recently approved a measure to cut the soda tax imposed last year, at least for drinks with reduced sugar. The revision would reduce the tax by 50 percent for products with less than five grams of sugar per 100 milliliters.

    Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural 7th Season
    Erin Staley

    Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural kicks off their seventh season on November 7th at 9:30 am with 91 vendors offering everyone's favorite 'make it, bake it, grow it' products and on-site services to Saturday shoppers at Lazaro Cárdenas Park.

    Huge Garage Sale to Benefit Purr Project, Nov 7 & 8
    Marilyn Khan

    On Saturday and Sunday, November 7 & 8th, Purr Project is hosting their 2nd Annual Garage Sale with all proceeds benefiting the 150+ cats at the shelter just north of Puerto Vallarta. Last year, they nearly sold out the first day, so get there early for the best selection!

    Amazon Bets Mexico Bargain Hunters Will Go Digital
    Bloomberg.com

    With 15 million more Mexicans expected to have Internet access by 2018, the growth potential for online shopping in Mexico, where consumers are more likely to scour shopping malls and street markets for goods, has put the country on the radar of the world's biggest retailers.

    Tianguis Lo de Marcos Plans Opening Day Excitement
    BanderasNews.com

    Scheduled to reopen November 7, Tianguis Lo De Marcos will feature the works of over 40 talented Artisans, including growers of organic produce and a Food Court with a handful of select providers selling an impressive selection of culinary items you are not likely to find elsewhere.

    Vallarta Businesses Offering Pink Specials in October
    HealthCare Resources

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Here in Puerto Vallarta, many local businesses are participating in the month-long campaign to raise breast cancer awareness by offering their clients 'pink' specials.

    Second Release of Expresiones del Corazon Tequila
    geminispiritswine.com

    Corazon Tequila is back at it again. They've taken barrels that have held two of the most highly awarded whiskies in the world and aged a premium, stand-alone Blanco tequila in them. The result is a limited, high-end collection of tequilas; Expresiones del Corazon.

    Grocery Shopping Can Be an Adventure in Puerto Vallarta
    Adam Garcia

    In years past, shopping in Puerto Vallarta was an adventure that took us all over town, beginning in the early morning, extending through the afternoon as we made several stops. Today there are many grocery stores, but we prefer the shopping adventure.

    Patrón Tequila Celebrates its Mexican Heritage
    The Drinks Report

    In celebration of Patrón tequila's Mexican heritage, the ultra-premium tequila brand has introduced a limited edition collector's gift tin designed by contemporary Mexican artist Verónica Villarreal Sada, which will soon be available in global travel retail.

    Plaza Caracol Shopping Center is Now Pet Friendly
    Ubardo Aguilar

    As Puerto Vallarta is rapidly becoming known as a 'Pet Friendly' city, the Plaza Caracol shopping center recently launched a new campaign to promote the pet friendly concept, and is now allowing shoppers to bring their pets into the mall.

    Mexican Shoppers Still Flock to Blockbuster & Woolworth
    TheSpec.com

    Old American store brands don't die, they just move to Mexico. Blockbuster, Woolworth and Sears - extinct or barely hanging on in the U.S. - are getting an afterlife from Mexican billionaires and other investors who look past the mustiness and see profits.


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