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 The Day of the Dead Comes to Life in Pátzcuaro, Mexico
 Laura Gelezunas
Day of the Dead celebrations vary considerably across Mexico, but few places are as well-known for the way they celebrate Los Dias de los Muertos as the cemetery in Tzintzuntzan, just outside Pátzcuaro, a 16th-century town in the west-central state of Michoacán.
Mexico, U.S. to Open Jointly Staffed Border Stations
 Reuters
Mexico and the United States said last week they will open two jointly staffed border stations on Mexican soil in a bid to streamline trade. The pre-inspection stations will allow goods to be reviewed only once, instead of two separate times by U.S. and Mexican agents, officials said.
GAP: Passenger Traffic Increase in 12 Mexican Airports
 Doug Newhouse
Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacífico has reported international traffic up +29.9 percent and an overall passenger increase of +22.5 percent in September at its 12 Mexican Airports, plus a separate +9.0 percent rise in its Montego Bay, Jamaica Airport operation in the same month.
5 World Destinations Where Your Dollar Gets You More
 Travel Daily News
Travel is one of the greatest gifts that you can give yourself or someone you love. Thanks to the strong US dollar, that gift can now be cheaper than ever. Do some research on your dream destinations, then book your ticket, grab your passport, and head out to see the world.
32nd San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Race Dates Announced
 Sailing Scuttlebutt
The Vallarta Race 2016, the epochal run from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, will start February 19 for the 32nd time. Hosted by San Diego Yacht Club since 1953, the 1000nm course takes the offshore fleet on a warm, offwind slide to the finish off Punta Mita, Mexico.
W Hotel Scheduled to Open in Punta de Mita in 2016
 BanderasNews.com
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. recently announced that it will extend its strong presence in Mexico with the debut of W Punta de Mita. Scheduled to open in 2016, W Punta de Mita will be part of Los Veneros, an exclusive enclave located on Mexico's Pacific Coast.
Big Events in The Riviera Nayarit This November
 Jorge Jiménez
November marks the return of 'high season' to the Riviera Nayarit, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau has prepared a long list of exciting events that offer something for everyone. Here's a look at what's coming up in Mexico's Pacific Treasure.
Guadalajara's 'Expo Ganadera' Celebrates 50 Years
 Lorena Sonrisas
Last Saturday, hundreds of Charros in traditional costume paraded from Guadalajara's city center to the Union Ganadera fairgrounds in Tlaquepaque, where the 50th Anniversary of the 'Ganadera Expo' Livestock Fair is being held this month as part of Guadalajara's Fiestas de Octubre.
New Alaska Airlines Flight From Orange County Welcomed
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Tourism leaders from Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit welcomed Friday's inaugural flight from Santa Ana, California, as well as Alaska Airlines' top executives, which allowed for a dialogue regarding future operations between the airline and the vacation destinations.
69 Ovejas Negras Vallarta Motorcycle Club Poker Ride
 Julie Guerrero
The 69 Ovejas Negras invite any and all motorcycle riders in Puerto Vallarta/Nayarit for an afternoon of bikes, cards, and fun! The First Annual Ovejas Negras Poker Ride is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in 5 different locations throughout the Bay of Banderas.
Interjet Takes Puerto Vallarta Promotion to New Heights
 Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust
Filming has just wrapped up on a series of publicity capsules that will promote Puerto Vallarta's ecotourism, culture and gastronomy; adventure and leisure activities as part of the onboard entertainment on Interjet's national and international flights during the 2015-2016 season.
Low One-Way Fares Introduce Alaska's SNA-PVR Flights
 BanderasNews.com
Alaska Airlines launched its nonstop service from Orange County, California, to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico October 9. To celebrate the new flights, Alaska is offering introductory one-way fares of $129 for tickets purchased by October 15, 2015 for travel through February 9, 2016.
Tequila Museum Coming to Vallarta's Maritime Terminal
 BanderasNews.com
At the Florida-Carribean Cruise Association Conference held in Cozumel last week, Jalisco State Tourism Secretary, Enrique Ramos Flores, presented blueprints for the modernization and expansion of Puerto Vallarta's maritime terminal, which will include a Tequila museum & an aquarium.
Island Time Music & Fishing Fest, Isla Mujeres, Mexico
 Banderas News Team
Jerrod Niemann, Kellie Pickler, Love & Theft and LOCASH are among the stars headed to Mexico for the Island Time Music and Fishing Fest this winter. The event runs February 15 through 20 on the island of Isla Mujeres and coincides with the winter migration of sailfish to the island.
'World Walker' Crosses First Border - Now in Mexico
 The Monitor
After walking about 2,800 miles across the United States in 184 days, New Jersey resident Thomas Turcich passed by the Rio Grande Valley before crossing into Mexico on Sunday. This marks the second country in his planned seven-continent, five-year-long, 25,000-mile solo World Walk.
Day of the Dead Dinner at Hotel Matilda in San Miguel
 Ed Placidi
The magic continues at Hotel Matilda in the heart of 500-year-old San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The hotel's 'Black Dinner' by renowned Chef Martha Ortiz will be a highlight of the many Día de Los Muertos celebrations in San Miguel, notably the 'La Calaca' Festival.
Mexico Taking Steps to Lure More Chinese Travelers
 xinhuanet.com
The World Tourism Organization reports some 100 million Chinese are traveling abroad each year, and China's outbound tourism is growing. Mexico's Ministry of Tourism has taken some significant steps to lure Chinese travelers to its beaches, historic landmarks and colonial cities.
 Sayulita, Talpa and Mascota Among New Pueblos Mágicos
 Marie Callan
At the Segunda Feria Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos held in Puebla last weekend, the nearby villages of Sayulita, in the Riviera Nayarit, and Talpa de Allende and Mascota, in Jalisco, were among the twenty-eight new destinations added to the list of 'Magic Towns' in Mexico.
Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week from PVRPV
 Paramount Bay 408 C - Condo
Paramount Bay 408 C is a newly renovated two bedroom, two bath condominium featuring contemporary decor that is luxurious without compromising comfort. Conveniently located in Puerto Vallarta's prestigious Amapas neighborhood, this condo offers all of the comforts of home.
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