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 Superior Tours Vallarta Offers More Guadalajara Trips
 Marie Callan
Puerto Vallarta's well-known tour operator and travel agency, Superior Tours, recently announced that they'll be extending their trips to Guadalajara this year, and they'll be running these popular 3 day/2 night tours until at least the end of May.
Mexican Zoo Welcomes First Baby Hippo in 16 Years
 HispanicallySpeakingNews.com
The Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico is celebrating the first birth of a hippopotamus in 16 years. The baby hippo was born underwater, without complications, with a weight of approximately 88 pounds and is currently living in the pastures of the zoo with its parents.
Bugambilia Festival Preview Reaps Matching Fund Offer
 Kimberley Bennett
A generous donor has offered to match funds received by March 15th, up to $80,000 pesos, as a challenge to all of us who want to support the PV Garden Club's ongoing 'Vallarta Beautification' project. To date, the PVGC has planted over 200 trees and 1000 bougainvillea throughout the city.
Nearly 1,000 Gray Whale Calves Born in Mexican Waters
 LAHT.com
According to Mexico's environmental protection agency, 981 gray whale calves have been born in Mexican waters since January 2014. Officials say this birthrate suggests that the conservation efforts that have been put into place have allowed the species to recover to near-normal levels.
Old Town Farmers' Market Captures Your Scents-ibilities
 Erin Staley
This Saturday, while you're enjoying sunny Puerto Vallarta, stop by the OTFM-TC and lose yourself in the scents-ibilities of farm-to-table produce, artisan foods, one-of-a-kind clothing & accessories and home décor at this 'make it, bake it, grow it' market.
New Study Reveals the Best Time to Book Plane Tickets
 Suzy Strutner
Finally, there's a scientific answer to that magic number of days before a flight when tickets are at their cheapest. The folks at CheapAir spent the last year analyzing over four million airline trips, and for Mexico they say it is 89 days before your flight.s
Puerto Vallarta Ready for Spring Breakers' Return
 Gustavo Rivas-Solis
Named the 4th most popular Spring Break destination in the world by US & World News Report, Puerto Vallarta's spring break travel season starts on March 1 and specialists estimate that about 8,000 students from the US and Canada will be visiting the Pacific coast paradise in 2014.
Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars Coming to La Cruz Marina
 Landon Hollander
On Tuesday, March 11th at 7:00 pm, Marina Riviera Nayarit will host a special 'Evening Under The Stars' featuring the Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars performing on the Xiriki Amphitheater stage at the Marina in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit.
Don't Leave Home Without Them! Bringing Pets to Mexico
 Grace Ramirez
If you are considering bringing your pets to Mexico with you, there are a few things to consider before crossing the border. Many people bring their pets back and forth across the border without incidence, but a little preparation will ensure you don't have any unforeseen problems.
CANAMEX Flamingos Riviera Nayarit Cup 2014
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The CANAMEX Flamingos Riviera Nayarit Cup 2014 is a North American supremacy tournament held among teams from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Prizes to go to the holes-in-one for this second edition of the tournament include a Honda CR-V and a golf cart.
A Win for Monarch Butterflies at Mexico Summit? Maybe
 Howard LaFranchi
Somewhere in their discussions of trade-facilitating measures, energy integration, and border infrastructures, the three North American leaders found time at their summit in Toluca, Mexico last Wednesday for the endangered migration of the monarchs butterflies.
2014 Millonario National Charro Championship Vallarta
 Adán Leyva
From Feb 27 through March 2 the best Charro teams in Mexico will gather at the Miguel 'Prieto' Ibarría Rodeo Grounds in Puerto Vallarta for the 2014 Millonario National Charro Championship. With daily competitions and traditional events, this a perfect way to experience the real Mexico.
14th San Pancho Music Festival Feb. 28th - Mar. 2nd
 Chris Parsons
The 14th annual San Pancho Music Festival will be held Friday, February 28th through Sunday, March 2nd at the Plaza del Sol in San Francisco, Nayarit, Mexico. And, as always, because of the gracious contributions of the performing artists, there is no charge to the public.
Three Amazing Sailing Events Coming to Banderas Bay
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Incredible scenery, fantastic racing, and great camaraderie await participants and spectators during the 3 sailing events coming to Banderas Bay in March. The Biennial Mexico Race, the Regatta Copa Mexico, and the MEXORC are sure to captivate all types of sailing enthusiasts.
T-Mobile Plans Adding Free Talk and Text to Mexico
 Jonathan Feist
For those of us with family and friends scattered around the globe, affordable calls to international mobile phones, not just landlines, is a big deal. Well, T-Mobile has a new service that will include free talk and text to Mexico, and unlimited calls to 32 other countries.
'Three Amigos' Agree on Trusted Traveler Program
 David Agren
During the 'Three Amigos' summit held in Toluca, Mexico yesterday, North American leaders agreed on creating a continent-wide 'trusted traveler program,' allowing vetted individuals to cross borders quickly - an attempt at deepening commercial and cultural exchanges.
5th Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard and SUP Classic
 Banderas News Team
The 5th Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard and SUP Classic is set for March 7th – 9th. Benefitting the 'Reef Check' and 'Punta Sayulita Foundations,' the top surfers and stand-up paddlers in the world return to compete in surfing contests and exciting offshore SUP races.
Santander Eliminates ATM Fees for Travelers in Mexico
 PR Newswire
Santander Bank, one of the largest retail banks in the United States, has announced that its customers can use Santander ATMs in Mexico and Puerto Rico free of charge. Santander's affiliated banks maintain over 5,200 ATMs across Mexico including locations in Puerto Vallarta.
Excitement Builds for Vallarta's Mardi Gras Parade
 PVRPV.com
Puerto Vallarta's Mardi Gras Parade is back, and it's bigger than ever! This year's Carnvale celebration kicks off Tuesday, March 4th at 9 pm with a glittery, bead-hurling parade that begins at Parque Hidalgo and travels along the Malecón through Old Town and Olas Altas.
Entreamigos' Circo de los Niños Returns to San Pancho
 Nicole Swedlow
Since their inaugural sold out show in 2011, everyone in the Riviera Nayarit has been waiting for the return of Circo de Los Niños. Now, after two years of workshops and training, 50 kids will once again bring the circus to San Pancho in a 2 day event, March 21-22 in San Francisco, Mexico.
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