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 Mexcaltitan's Annual Battle of the Saints
 RivieraNayarit.com
Every year on June 29, San Pedro and San Pablo engage in a battle in Mexcaltitan, Mexico. The town splits up in two teams, each one representing one of the saints, who compete in a race. After the race there's a pagan celebration, which includes dancing, eating and fireworks.
La Cruz Welcomes Summer with a 'Summer Sailstice'
 Katrina Liana
In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice is usually celebrated on the 21st of June, but this year at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico, it will be celebrated on Saturday, June 22nd with an Umbrella Downwinder and SUP Paddleboard Rally.
Vallarta Navy League & American Legion July 4th Cruise
 Jerry Lafferty
Looking for something different and exciting to celebrate the 4th of July? The Banderas Bay Chapter of the American Legion and the Puerto Vallarta Navy League, with the blessing of the U.S. Consular, have arranged an evening cruise to Vallarta Adventures' beach hideaway, Las Caletas.
Peace Corps Volunteers Visit Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Bob Price
The Vallarta Botanical Gardens were recently visited by several volunteers from the Peace Corps and Angel Pineda, the Mexican Director of this US-based organization whose work throughout the world goes a long way towards helping humanitarian and environmental causes.
Canadian Consular Agency: Canadians Abroad Registration
 Lyne Benoit
The Consular Agency of Canada in Puerto Vallarta encourages all Canadians traveling or living in Mexico to sign up for the Registration of Canadians Abroad service. Registration enables us to reach you in case of an emergency abroad or inform you about a family emergency in Canada.
 10 Million USD Invested in Vallarta-Nayarit Tourism
 Lorena Sonrisas
Implementing the slogan 'Live it to Believe it,' Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit are investing in a $10 million dollar joint advertising campaign meant to increase the influx of tourism through promotional strategies that portray both Mexican Pacific tourist destinations as one.
Mexico Hopes for Big Increase in Chinese Tourism
 Adriana Gomez Licon
Mexico hopes the visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to this country’s most emblematic Mayan ruins last week will spark a mass influx of tourists from China, the world’s largest tourism spender. 400 million Chinese tourists who will travel abroad in the next five years.
Vallarta Wins 2013 Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice Awards
 BanderasNews.com
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website, just released the results of their 2013 Travelers' Choice Awards, and Puerto Vallarta has been voted #4 in the 'Best Overall Destination in Mexico' category. Four Banderas Bay resorts took Top 10 spots in the 'Best Hotels' category.
Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott Vacation in Punta Mita
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Tori Spelling and her husband, fellow actor Dean McDermott, recently enjoyed a romantic Mexican getaway at the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort. The couple was celebrating Tori's birthday, and their 7th wedding anniversary, on a family vacation in Mexico's Pacific Treasure.
8th Annual Hook the Cure Tournament in Puerto Vallarta
 Banderas News Team
Anglers can make their cast count at the upcoming 8th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Hook the Cure catch-and-release fishing tournament. Scheduled for November 7-10, 2013 in Puerto Vallarta, this year's event promises to be much more than your average offshore fishing competition.
Puerto Vallarta Joins 2013 World Naked Bike Ride
 Banderas News Team
On Saturday, June 8th, Puerto Vallarta will join cities and countries around the world in the 10th Annual World Naked Bike Ride, an international movement that highlights the vulnerability of cyclists everywhere and decries society’s dependence on pollution-based transportation.
2013 Día de La Marina Regatta Results
 Ibis De Teresa
On June 1st, as part of the 2013 Día de la Marina celebrations, the Vallarta Yacht Club hosted a Día de la Marina Regatta. With winds up to 14 knots, an enthusiastic group of sailors held a friendly competition to honor the Mexican Navy, who participated in the event.
St. Regis Resort Announces Punta Mita Beach Festival
 Live Punta Mita
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of surfing, stand up paddle, stand-up paddle yoga, sand castle building for the kids, a surf fashion show, and sipping margaritas as you savor the delicacies of the ocean, during the Punta Mita Beach Festival 2013, scheduled to take place July 4–7th.
RFD Announces New Flights to Puerto Vallarta
 Robert Burke
On May 31, 2013, the Greater Rockford Airport Authority approved an agreement with Apple Vacations to provide nonstop service to Licenciado Gustavo Daz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Weekly flights will run from January 27th through April 3, 2014.
Motofiesta Returns to Riviera Nayarit June 7-9th
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Approximately 500 bikers and thousands of fans from arouynd the world will meet in Rincon de Guayabitos from June 7-9, as Motofiesta returns to Riveria Nayarit for the seventh consecutive year. This fun-packed weekend features a motorcycle parade, concerts, shows, and contests.
Puerto Vallarta's First Gay Pride Event Starts Today
 Prensa GayPV
Celebrating LGBT culture and Puerto Vallarta’s welcoming community with music festivals, beach parties, fashion shows, a mass commitment ceremony, and activities in participating bars and clubs, 'Vallarta Pride 2013' will be held from May 24-26th in the city's Romantic Zone.
The 1st Annual Chilis, Sauces, and Mortars Festival
 EFE
Chili peppers and sauces will take center stage at a festival being held this weekend in Mexico City, where the spicy plant - one of the pillars of Mexican cuisine - will be honored. Some varieties, like the guajillo, pasilla, and chilpaya are not well known outside Mexico.
53rd International Sportfishing Tournament in San Blas
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
From May 29 through June 2, 2013, the 53rd International Sport Fishing Tournament in San Blas will assemble approximately 280 angling enthusiasts from all over the world, who will vie to catch the largest sailfish, marlin and dorado - and win fabulous prizes!
El Salado Commemorates World Biodiversity Day 2013
 Banderasw News Team
On May 22nd, to commemorate World Biodiversity Day, Puerto Vallarta's protected ecological area, El Salado Estuary, will host an exhibition featuring photographs taken by participants of the 'Banderas Bay and its Natural Resources' photo contest.
Puerto Vallarta Bugambilia Festival in Full Bloom
 Banderas News Team
A feeling of festivity prevailed in Puerto Vallarta last weekend, as the city's Bugambilia Festival kicked off with a series of artistic, cultural and entertaining activities. An impressive array of floral sculptures and carpets throughout the city added to the festive atmosphere.
Villas in Vallarta are Perfect for Special Events
 Patrick Harrison
Bon Appétit, Architectural Digest, Destination Weddings and a myriad of other global magazines have sung the praises of the Villas in Vallarta properties. Now, these retreats are becoming a favorite spot to hold unique weddings, birthdays and other festive events.
New Announcements for 'Vallarta Pride 2013' Event
 Gay PV Magazine
The Organizing Committee of the event 'Vallarta Pride 2013' has been busy adding events to the 3-day festival. A tribute to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has been added and special guest 'Supermana' has agreed to MC various events as well as be the grand marshal for the parade!
Nayarit Resorts Offering Savings for Summer Travelers
 Caribbean News Digital
A variety of Riviera Nayarit’s hotels and resorts have announced summer packages, savings deals, and complimentary nights. The Grand Velas, the St. Regis and Four Seasons Punta Mita, Hard Rock, and Villa La Estancia are just a few of the places offering these 'HOT' deals.
Tropical Plant Walk Created for Bugambilia Festival
 Sandra Cesca
During the Puerto Vallarta Bugambilia Festival, Learn Vallarta Tropical Plant Walks will be offered on May 22 and May 23 beginning at 10 am in the downtown central plaza by the kiosk. These guided walking tours are free and take about an hour and a half to complete.
Puerto Vallarta Bugambilia Festival Scheduled Events
 Banderas News Team
Scheduled to take place May 17-25, 2013 in venues throughout the city, the First Annual Puerto Vallarta Bugambilia Festival will unite Vallarta residents, businesses, artists, expats and visitors in a celebration of the natural beauty, art, food, and culture of Mexico.
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