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Mariachi & Charro Festival in Guadalajara
 Lorena Sonrisas
One of the most important cultural events of the year in Guadalajara, the birthplace of Mexico's Mariachi tradition, is the International Mariachi and Charro Festival. This year, the festivities will take place at various venues in and around the city, August 27 through September 9.
Mexico's Women Divers Win Olympic Silver
 Hispanically Speaking News
On Tuesday, Mexico’s Paola Espinosa and Alejandra Orozco won the Olympics silver medal in women’s 10-meter synchronized diving with 343.32 points. With this award, Mexico has now won 57 medals in its history of Olympic competition - 12 gold, 20 silver and 25 bronze.
Olas Altas Suites Open on SSPV this Fall
 Chad LaGrone
Olas Altas Suites, a newly renovated building located in the heart of the Puerto Vallarta Romantic Zone, is set to welcome guests on September 1. Appealing to discerning business and leisure travelers, the property includes 12 one-bedroom king suites and two studio queen suites.
 VBG & Terra Firma Present 'We Are Atlas'
 Stephanie Bratnick
How can we learn from our environment in order to become richer, more aware members of society? There is no easy answer to this question. But on August 3, a group of Banderas Bay area teenagers will join in the discussion via an original performance at Vallarta Botanical Gardens.
Edward Padalinski Rollin' Down the Highway
 RonMorgan.net
Edward Padalinski, a real estate agent at Ron Morgan Properties in Puerto Vallarta and Bucerías, is revving up his motorcycle for a road trip across three countries - the U.S., Canada, and Mexico - over the next couple of months. Follow his travels right here on BanderasNews.
Five Essential Apps to Take on Vacation
 Kate Knibbs
Vacations are supposed to be fun, but can swiftly devolve into angst fests filled with sunburns, bedbugs, and disintegrating romances if not planned correctly. Mobile technology can help keep travel fun and organized; there's a bevy of vacation apps designed for your needs.
Discover Puerto Vallarta's Own Garden of Eden
 C.D. Selph
Hidden in the jungle about a half-hour drive south of Puerto Vallarta is an oasis of beauty reminiscent of Babylon's Hanging Gardens with a nod to Adam and Eve. Bring your hiking boots, your camera, your appetite, and your soul to explore Vallarta Botanical Gardens.
Top 10 Archaeological Sites in Mexico
 Journey Mexico
Travelers interested in learning about ancient cultures and civilizations will be delighted to learn that Mexico boasts some 182 archaeological sites. Many are designated UNESCO World Patrimony sites, meaning they are recognized as sites that bear clues to mankind’s origins.
Track & Field Masters Championship in Vallarta
 Lorena Sonrisas
The Mexican Federation of Masters Athletes invites all athletes aged 30 and older to participate in the XXXVII Mexican Master Track & Field Championships, scheduled to take place at the Agustin Flores Contreras Sports Center in Puerto Vallarta from August 9 to 12, 2012.
Mexico Maligned by U.S. Media's Myopia
 Terry Denton
The US media's image of Mexico is blurred precisely because their focus is on one relatively small, admittedly ugly, reality and thus falls woefully short of the retina of responsible reportage. As an unrepentant lover of Mexico, I confess it is hard not to take this personally.
For Mexico, 'Water is a National Security Issue'
 OOSKA News
At the UN’s first technical workshop on water, the impacts of climate change and adaptation strategies, Mexico's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rodolfo Godínez Rosales, told the representatives of more than 25 other countries that water is a national security issue.
Riviera Nayarit Featured on Ritmoson Latino Show
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The production crew of 'El Break,' a Ritmoson Latino show that provides useful information on how to spend summer holidays, toured Riviera Nayarit from end to end to record over 120 spots that will be aired between the television channel's videos from July 30 through August 4, 2012.
La Cruz Jr Fishing Tournament, July 29th
 Lorena Sonrisas
The La Cruz Junior Fishing Tournament returns to Marina Riviera Nayarit for the fourth year on July 29th, offering kids ages 4-12 a day of fun in the sun, while competing for fishing equipment, bicycles, and other great prizes.
Union Calls for Global Hyatt Boycott
 Banderas News Team
The hotel worker's union 'UNITE HERE' launched a campaign this week calling for a global boycott of Hyatt Hotels. They have the support of such groups as the NFL Players Association, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and the National Organization for Women.
Rare White Lion Cubs Born in Puebla Zoo
 UK Telegraph
Three white lion cubs were born to Parque Loro Zoo in Puebla two weeks ago. While one has died after their mother refused to breast feed them, the zoo keepers are working around the clock to keep the other two alive.
How's Mexico Tourism Doing This Year?
 Banderas News Team
Despite economic crisis abroad and US government warnings against travel south of the border, Mexico welcomed 190 million tourists in 2011, up 3.7% from 2010. But how well is tourism doing in Mexico this year?
Alaska Airlines Offers Low Fare to Mexico
 Banderas News Team
Known for year-round sun and warm weather, Mexico is a popular spot for summer vacations. Through August 3, you can book your trip to paradise for fewer pesos with Alaska Airlines. Their Low Fare Fiesta offers one way tickets to Mexico's most popular destinations starting at $204 USD.
Mexican Co. to Run Puerto Rico's Airport
 Alfonso Rodriguez
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, which operates Cancun's and several other airports in southeast Mexico, outbid 10 other groups worldwide to lease and operate San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport, the largest in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean region.
Open Letter to Navy to Find Moral Compass
 Suzy 'Chapstick' Chaffee
The US Navy is deliberating on a plan to use high frequency underwater sound for testing in Hawaii and the coasts of California, the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico that is estimated to deafen more than 15,900 whales and dolphins and kill 1,800 more over the next 5 years.
Lo de Marcos: an Idyllic Mexican Village
 Tara A. Spears
As the Riviera Nayarit is gaining in popularity with international and national tourists, one of its coastal treasures is Lo de Marcos - a perfect beachside vacation for those who truly want to get away from it all in an idyllic Mexican Pacific Coast village.
NAFTA Allies Discuss Eco-Symbiosis
 Charlene Porter
The Commission on Environmental Cooperation, which consists of top environmental officials from Canada, Mexico, and the United States, came together in New Orleans last week for discussions about regional cooperation in shared environmental issues.
PV Vies for 'Best Family Beach Destination' Title
 Jorge Chavez
The Mexico Tourism Board and Travelocity.com.mx have launched a campaign called the 'Battle of Destinations III,' which invites everyone around the world to vote online for 'The Best Beach Destination for Families' - and Puerto Vallarta is in the running - so cast your vote TODAY!
New La Cruz to Punta Mita Highway Report
 Lorena Sonrisas
Considered one of the most important public infrastructure projects of the former administration's six-year term in the State of Nayarit, the new four-lane highway that goes from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle to Punta de Mita is expected to be completed within three months.
Falling in Love with Punta de Mita Mexico
 Leonora Corate
I recently fell in love with the town of Punta de Mita, Mexico for many reasons aside from the superlative fish tacos at Oscar's – including the relatively uncrowded and mellow surf, the achingly beautiful Bay of Banderas, the warmth of the locals, and the extremely laidback vibe.
Vote for Riviera Nayarit on Travelocity
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
From July 17-23, 2012, Riviera Nayarit is looking to win Travelocity's 'Battle of the Destinations' contest by a knockout. The winning destination will be visited by Travelocity's Gnome and invited to the World Championship, hosted by the competition's ambassador, Mike Tyson.
102 Mexican Athletes Compete at Olympics
 Banderas News Team
Mexico will go to the London 2012 Olympic Games with a 102-athlete delegation and will be accompanied by 109 others including officials, coaches, and doctors. Athletes who win medals at the games will be awarded cash prizes according to Mexican sports authorities.
Mexi-Go! Travel Expo to Showcase Vallarta
 Veronica Rivas
Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit tourism representatives will have the opportunity to interact with thousands of people at the Mexi-Go! Travel and Trade Expo in Vancouver. Events include the September 1-16th MexicoFest, and a Trade show at Vancouver's Convention Centre, September 7-8, 2012.
PV Expects 10,000 for 'Vallartazo 2012'
 Lorena Sonrisas
Organizers are expecting around 10,000 participants to take part in 'Vallartazo 2012,' an annual motorsport event in which people from all over Mexico rev up their motorcycles, ATVs, jeeps and 4x4 vehicles for a road trip that starts in Guadalajara and ends in Puerto Vallarta.
Nuevo Vallarta Nicklaus Golf Academy Open
 Lorena Sonrisas
The Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf has inaugurated its first school in the Banderas Bay region. Located on the Nayar Golf Course at Mayan Palace Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, the Academy promises to be one of the most complete golf instruction and training facilities in the world.
Biking the Trails in Guanajuato, Mexico
 Jayme Moye
Dubbed the heart of Mexico, the interior state of Guanajuato, Mexico is a land of artist colonies, World Heritage sites, and the Sierra Madre Mountains – all connected by trails that are perfect for mountain biking.
Haiti Signs Tourism Pact With Mexico
 The News
In hopes of promoting economic development, Tourism Secretary Gloria Guevara Manzo and Haiti’s Ambassador to Mexico Guy G. Lathe signed a memorandum of understanding this past Thursday, through which both countries hope to strengthen cooperation in the tourism industry.
Maya 2012 Revealed: The Maya Said What?
 David Simmonds
If you’re like me, you may have been wondering what all the Maya 'it’s-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it' controversy is all about. Fortunately, Jeanine Kitchel has written an engaging and scholarly book just in time to clear up the confusion.
Riviera Nayarit Tops Summer Surfing Lists
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The Huffington Post, Oyster Blog and Men's Health recently named Sayulita and Punta Mita as some of North America's must-visit summer destinations for surf lovers. Some other place to catch the waves in Riviera Nayarit include Lo de Marcos and Destiladeras.
It's Sea Turtle Season in Puerto Vallarta
 Marie Callan
Turtle-loving travelers heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in the coming months can join one of the Banderas Bay region's many sea turtle release programs, which help thousands of baby Olive Ridley sea turtles survive long enough to reach the sea.
'I Traveled to Mexico and Came Back Alive'
Kyle Ellison
One of the hottest topics in North American travel at the moment is the question of whether or not you should travel to Mexico. Two weeks ago Kyle Ellison did something 'absolutely crazy.' He got on a plane in the US, spent an entire week traveling in Mexico... and came back alive.
Mexico to Take Steps to Save Vaquita
 AFP
At an annual meeting in Panama City, The International Whaling Commission urged Mexico and New Zealand to take immediate action to prevent the extinction of the former's Maui's dolphin, and the latter's vaquita porpoise, which are being killed by gillnets set by the fishing industry.
 Quiksilver Surf Open Acapulco, July 17-22
 ASP International
ASP North America made a last-minute addition to the schedule with the ASP 4-Star Quiksilver Surf Open Acapulco officially confirmed on June 26. Scheduled to take place at Playa Revolcadero July 17-22, the tournament is open to all national and international pro surfers.
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