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News from the P.V. Garden Club - Beautifying Vallarta!
 VallartaGardenClub.com
Francisca Rodriguez, or the 'Los Muertos Pier Street,' is a street in transition. This past April, the city made the final block to the pier a pedestrian-only street and the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club provided funds to put in trees, bougainvillea plants, and other flowers.
Vallarta Joins Second 500px Worldwide Photo Walk
 Alex Naranjo
On Saturday, September 6th, thousands of photographers around the world will participate in the Second Annual 500px Worldwide Photo Walk. Here in Puerto Vallarta, we are ready to be a part of the growing community of photographers that take part in this incredible event.
 150 Vallartenses Take the ALS 'Ice Bucket Challenge'
 PVRPV.com
What do 150 people in Puerto Vallarta have in common with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lady Gaga, and Bill Gates? They all took the Ice Bucket Challenge, a campaign that has lit social media on fire raising money and awareness for ALS, also known as 'Lou Gehrig's Disease.'
Camping in Mexico: Doing it Right in Lo de Marcos
 Alonso Diaz
Stellar beaches, incredible food, mountains, jungle, and wonderfully friendly people are much of what makes camping in Mexico so very intriguing. And now there's a new country camping spot in Lo de Marcos, Nayarit, approximately one hour's drive north of Puerto Vallarta.
3rd Night Free at Las Alamandas Luxury Boutique Hotel
 BanderasNews.com
From September 12-21st, you can escape to paradise and enjoy the third night free during Las Alamandas Resort's Independence Day celebration. Located 80 miles south of Puerto Vallarta along Mexico's famed Costalegre coast, Las Alamandas is Mexico's ultimate escape.
Mexico Nabs Suspects With 10,000 Sea Turtle Eggs
 BanderasNews.com
Environmental prosecutors say three suspects have been detained in the southern Pacific coast state of Oaxaca with more than 10,000 illegally harvested eggs from protected sea turtles. The suspects face prison terms of up to nine years if convicted of possessing the eggs.
Puerto Vallarta Takes on the Ice Bucket Challenge
Tim Longpré
The 'Ice Bucket Challenge' is the latest Internet craze, involving people pouring cold water over themselves and posting their videos online to spread ALS awareness. And now it's our turn! Everyone in Vallarta is invited to 'take the plunge' at Los Muertos Pier on Tuesday, August 26.
Vallarta Nayarit Joint Campaign is Gaining Traction
 travelpulse.com
The Vallarta Nayarit ad campaign, which is co-sponsored by the Mexico Tourism Board, is gaining traction. Tourism, especially from Canada and the U.S. West Coast and Midwest, was strong for both destinations during the first half of 2014, and is expected to increase.
Puerto Vallarta Athlete Featured on CBS Sports Network
 Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Puerto Vallarta star athlete, Karen Jacobson gains international attention as CBS sports announces it will broadcast the newly recognized 'Ultimate SUP Showdown' taking place August 17th-18th on the surfer favorite beaches of Waikiki.
Anchors Aweigh! Sailing on Vallarta's Banderas Bay
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Located between the states of Nayarit and Jalisco, Banderas Bay is ideal for the practice of sailing sports of every kind. Its unique characteristics make it the perfect host destination for world-class sailing events, including regattas, kitesurfing and windsurfing.
Vallarta-Nayarit Tourism Numbers Rise Dramatically
 Banderas News Team
New figures released from the Mexico Tourism Board illustrate how Vallarta-Nayarit is making a strong comeback, thanks to the destination's promotional campaign. State authorities recently met with Vallarta & Nayarit tourism delegates to discuss the joint campaign's success.
New U.S. Travel Warnings Exempt Mexico Tourist Spots
 Marie Callan
The latest travel warning for Mexico, issued by the US State Department on August 15, 2014, exempts the tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Cabo San Lucas, Riviera Maya, San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara and Mexico City from any warnings or advisories.
MEXLend Mortgages: Closing Loans and Seeing Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
For MEXLend co-founders David Schwendeman & Terence Reilly, one of the best things about owning Mexico's leading residential mortgage brokerage is the opportunity to travel throughout the country & explore new places while helping foreigners secure financing for their dream homes.
Highway Construction Causes High Tech Jaguar Research
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
This month, Mexico's Alianza Jaguar will initiate the capture of five jaguars to fit them with GPS collars. This measure is being taken to study their habits in an effort to reduce the impact of the Jala-Bahía de Banderas highway on the jaguar population in the Sierra de Valleja.
Las Alamandas' Baby Sea Turtle Protection Program
 Ed Placidi
The Sea Turtle Protection Program at Las Alamandas has been a great success over the years, and now guests can participate in two action phases of the program - collecting the eggs and protecting the newly hatched babies - integral parts in boosting the sea turtle population.
Stan Gabruk's Puerto Vallarta Mid-August Fishing Report
 BanderasNews.com
Summer is 'high season' for sportfishing in Puerto Vallarta, and it's getting better by the day for anglers - professional and amateur alike. August is when world class gamefish start to move into the Banderas Bay area, and right now Black and Blue Marlin are picking up in numbers.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Cacao & Vanilla Celebration
 Marie Callan
Come out and enjoy the Vallarta Botanical Garden's annual Rainforest Festival, where two important plant species native to the rain forests of Mexico, vanilla and chocolate, are being celebrated from August 19-31.
New Video Series Showcases Life in Puerto Vallarta
 BanderasNews.com
Internet video is one of the most powerful marketing tools available because people are engaged with sights and sounds, more than words and photos alone can achieve. A Puerto Vallarta real estate agent is showcasing life in that city with a new video series, 'Vallarta Life.'
Mexico's West Coast THE Destination for the Stars
 Elena Andreou
Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta, two stunningly diverse and picturesque regions on Mexico's Pacific Coast, have been host to a number of well-known celebrities over the past few months, solidifying their reputation as preferential destinations for the show biz world.
Bank of Mexico: International Tourism Has Rebounded
 Associated Press
The Bank of Mexico says that international tourism grew by 19.6% in the first six months of 2014, compared to the same period last year. According to the country's central bank, 14.2 million foreigners visited Mexico between January and June and spent $8.4 billion.
 Superior Tours Launches New Website and New Services
 BanderasNews.com
Puerto Vallarta's favorite tour and transportation company, Superior Tours, just keeps on growing! This week, they've introduced a new website; more tours in the Banderas Bay region, throughout Mexico and beyond; and most every other travel service you can imagine.
Conservatory of Mexican Orchids Stairway Dedication
 vbgardens.org
A beautiful ceremony was held at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens on Saturday, July 26th to dedicate the principal stairway of the new Vallarta Conservatory of Mexican Orchids in memory of Jalisco's foremost orchid researcher, Roberto González Tamayo.
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