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Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Raises $91,703 for Charities
BanderasNews.com

Punta Mita celebrated four days of golf and culinary experiences Nov 29-Dec 2 to raise funds for Lorena Ochoa Foundation and Punta Mita Hospital Foundation. The event's main features - food, spirits & golf - were featured throughout the resort just north of Puerto Vallarta.

Lime Rolls Out Electric Scooter Rentals in Vallarta
Diego Sancho

On December 17, Lime, the largest and most innovative company of shared electric scooters in the world, rolled out operations in Nuevo Vallarta and Marina Vallarta, making Vallarta-Nayarit the first beach destination in Mexico to offer this service.

6th Annual Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Party, Jan. 22
David Muck

The PVGC is delighted to announce that the 6th Annual Puerto Vallarta Garden Club party is scheduled to be held at Oscar's Restaurant on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Bring your friends and join us for 'Fiesta del Sol,' our largest and most enjoyable event of the year.

Sunwing Launches Weekly Quebec to Vallarta Flights
BanderasNews.com

The first-ever Sunwing flight from Quebec City arrived at the PVR Airport on Dec 17, marking the beginning of the tour operator's seasonal weekly flights to Puerto Vallarta, one of Canadian's top winter destinations. Flights continue every Monday until April 15.

A New Adventure has 'Taken Off' in Riviera Nayarit
Debbie White

BigBlu Expeditions has 'taken off' in the Riviera Nayarit! Experience a thrilling new sport as you enjoy magnificent scenery from a tandem trike paramotor that gives you a breathtaking bird's eye view of Litibu, Punta de Mita, Sayulita and San Pancho on the North Shore.

Airbnb: Mexico City #1 Destination for Christmas Travel
Mexico News Daily

At 117%, Mexico City ranks No. 1 on Airbnb's list of Christmas holiday destinations that have seen the highest growth in interest and bookings this year. Puerto Vallarta ranked third with 92% more interest, while Tulum, Quintana Roo, came in fourth with 78% more.

Finnair Resumes Winter Season Flights to Puerto Vallarta
Ricardo Acerco

Finnair has resumed its seasonal flight from Helsinki to Puerto Vallarta. The inaugural flight of the 2018-2019 season arrived on December 13 with 295 passengers on board, many of whom came on the recommendation of those who visited Vallarta-Nayarit last season.

Vallarta Wins 2018 Gay Cities 'Fun in the Sun' Award
Diego Sancho

The warmth Puerto Vallarta offers visitors has once again been recognized internationally. This time, GayCities.com readers chose the winners of 15 categories in the 10th edition of the Best of Gay Cities Awards, and PV was named 2018's best 'Fun in the Sun' destination.

It's Whale Watching Season in Vallarta-Nayarit!
María Francesca

Discover the extraordinary world of whale watching on your Puerto Vallarta vacation! Each year from December to March, Banderas Bay and the waters off the coast of Vallarta-Nayarit offer some of the most spectacular whale watching opportunities in the world.

IFC Home Tours 'A Wonderfully Different Thing To Do'
International Friendship Club

One of the most popular tourist activities in all of Puerto Vallarta is the IFC Home Tour. So put on your walking shoes, grab your camera, and get ready to enjoy a fun-filled day of discovery, while giving a helping hand to the less fortunate in the Banderas Bay area.

PV Cultural Department to Pay Tribute to Jim Demetro
Marie Callan

The Puerto Vallarta Cultural Department will pay tribute to Jim Demetro, the creator of many of the city's most iconic public sculptures, on Friday, December 14 at 6:30 pm in Lazaro Cardenas Park. Afterwards, the Xiutla Folkloric dancers will perform at 7:30 pm.

Toys for Tots Vallarta Getting into the Christmas Spirit
VallartaNavyLeague.org

The Toys for Tots December fundraisers are always among the most popular seasonal events in Puerto Vallarta. This year, the Golf Tournament will be played on Saturday, December 8 at the Vista Vallarta course, and the Gala Dinner on the 9th at CasaMagna Marriott Resort.

Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Sunset Reception, Dec. 11
David Muck

Puerto Vallarta Garden Club members are invited to grab some friends and join us on December 11 for a sunset reception in the Molino de Agua garden. Uncork Mexico will offer a variety of Mexican wines and Jim Eckardt Catering will prepare appetizers to pair with the wine.

Vallarta Botanical Garden Chocolate & Vanilla Festival
Lorena Sonrisas

On January 11 Vallarta Botanical Garden will celebrate two plant species native to Mexico: Chocolate and Vanilla. Make plans now to come out and learn more about these botanical treasures while enjoying tours, tastings, food specials, Folkloric dance performances, and more.

Nuevo Vallarta Gets 3rd Silver EarthCheck Certification
Norma Hernández

The Fraccionamiento Náutico Turístico area in Nuevo Vallarta recently received Silver EarthCheck certification for the third year in a row, demonstrating the Riviera Nayarit, Bahía de Banderas, and Nayarit State Government's commitment to preserving the environment.

Vallarta Botanical Garden Tour & Culinary Adventure
Neil Gerlowski

There's no place quite like the Vallarta Botanical Garden, and the Botanical Delights Tour and Culinary Adventure is the best way to get the most from your experience there. This guided tour immerses guests in the natural beauty of Mexico and the richness of Mexican cuisine.

Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Lorena Sonrisas

Every year during the first 12 days of December the streets of Vallarta come alive as the faithful make their way to the cathedral in traditional 'Peregrinaciones' (pilgrimages). The celebration comes to a joyful end December 12 with the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

'SkyDivas' Will Attempt to Set New Skydiving Record
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust

Puerto Vallarta will undoubtedly be called 'Mexico's Skydiving Capital' from December 5-8, when a group of 30 women will attempt to set a new record for the 'Most Mexican Women to Jump in a Skydiving Formation,' during an exciting 4-day event organized by Mextreme Skydiving.


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