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Since part of living full-time in Vallarta means adapting to its hot and humid summers, Toody Walton, owner of La Bohemia, designs cool and comfortable fashions that are perfect for tropical temperatures. • 222-3164 |
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Visiting the Iglesia Guadalupe can be a fiery experience - even if you're not a fervent follower of the faith. On Sunday mornings, Vicky sells the best hot tamales in town in front of the church [and in Parque Hidalgo every night.] |
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When your money is burning a hole in your pocket, head down to the Isla Rio Cuale where the shopkeepers are always fired up and ready for some heated haggling over Mexican handcrafts - especially if you're buying more than one item. |
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After burning through your cash, and energy, on the Rio Cuale, refuel with flamed filet of beef with grilled green onions, cold drinks and cool ocean breezes at Oscar's Restaurant. Credit cards accepted. Isla Río Cuale 1 • 223-0789 |
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Blazing saddles! Take a ride on the wild side with Rancho Charro. Beautiful horses and bilingual guides will take you on a ride through the jungle, up mountain ridges and down into canyons on the "Devil's Trail." 224-0114 |
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Can't stand the heat? Get outta the kitchen! Make your next dinner party a sizzling success. Call super-chef and caterer Kathy Overly, who's skillful preparation of delectable delights qualifies as "haute cuisine." • 224-5007 |
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With a smoldering voice and a no-nonsense style, restaurateur Alberto Perez is as passionate about music as he is about fine dining. Alberto lights up the stage on Monday and Tuesday nights at La Palapa on Los Muertos • 222-5225 |
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Playa El Anclote in Punta Mita has everything you need for a day of fun in the sun. After you've stuffed yourself at one of the palapa-topped restaurants, burn off those calories while jet skiing, kayaking, surfing, or snorkeling. |
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Sun worshiping dates back to pre-Hispanic times when the sun was considered a god, and Puerto Vallarta boasts many beautiful beaches that are ideally suited for lazy afternoons basking in the warm rays of the sun. |
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One of Vallarta's hottest hideaways, Chico's Paradise, is a great place to chill out while enjoying great food in the middle of the jungle next to a cool waterfall. Located east of the PV-Manzanillo highway at KM 20 • 222-0740 |
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Spicy food lovers enjoy burning spice and wonderful flavors in the same dish at La Piazzetta Italian Restaurant, offering awesome pasta and 24 different pizzas baked in a wood-fire oven. Rodolfo Gómez 143 at Olas Altas • 222-0650 |
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Rekindle your romance at Villa Vera, where you can spend a relaxing day soaking up the warm rays of the sun on the pristine sand beach or beside one of the two sparkling pools. Open daily 10-6. For more information, call 221-1401 |
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Hiking to the waterfall in Yelapa is a great way to beat the heat. If the walk up leaves you burned-out and blistering, a jump in the ice-cold water that pools at the bottom of the falls is both thrilling and chilling. |
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A talented artist, Judith Ewing-Morlan defines painting as color, and says that the reason behind her coming to Mexico was to warm up her palette - and what blazing colors she found here in Vallarta! Calle Miramar #237 • 223-2179 |
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It may not be North Shore Hawaii, but for surfing check out Papa's Palapas in Sayulita. Don't know how to ride the breakers? Take a lesson from the fervent Mario, so you won't crash and burn. • Tel: 01 (329) 275-0282 |
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New York jewelry designer June Rosen Lopez has forged a new life here in Vallarta creating one-of-a-kind sterling silver and semi-precious stone jewelry designs that blaze with her brilliance. • 222-5049 |
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When you've had enough of the heat, burn up the lanes bowling at Collage. Pool Tables, Puerto Vallarta’s largest disco and nightly specials make this a great place to hang out. Just south of the entrance to Marina Vallarta. |
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Work up a sweat dancing to live music seven nights a week at Club Roxy. Never a cover, always great Rock-n-Roll, Reggae, and Latin music. Opens at 8 pm. Ignacio L. Vallarta between Fco. Madero and Lazaro Cardenas • 223-2404 |
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Every May, hot and heavy sporting events fire up competitive spirits with 5k and 10k runs, basketball, softball, beach volleyball, tennis, and soccer competitions at the Puerto Vallarta International Sports Classic • 224-1175 |
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Share the fantasy of Casablanca brought to reality in the exotic atmosphere of Bogart's. Try the Shrimp Krystal flambéed at your table and served with lobster bisque and pasta. At the Krystal Vallarta Hotel • 224-0202 |
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When your late-night hunger burns hot after a late night of partying, stop by the only 24-hour restaurant on Olas Altas. Across the street from Andale, El Chavalon serves great tacos and burritos with thermal salsas on the side. |
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Only in your wildest fantasies have you swung from treetop to treetop through dense tropical vegetation! Fast, fun and electrifying, Vallarta Adventures' Canopy Tour finally brings these dreams to life! • 297-1212 ext. 25 |
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Got fishing fever? Mr. Marlin's Captain Juan Moll has been fishing these waters for over 50 years, and has a red-hot reputation as one of the greatest fisherman on Banderas Bay. Puesta del Sol Local 6, Marina Vallarta • 221-0809 |
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Barbara Peters has been fanning the flames of the Puerto Vallarta art scene since 1989 as one of the founders of the Old Town Art Walk and the owner of Galeria Vallarta, one of PV's favorite art galleries. Juarez 263 • 222-0290 |
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At Buddy's Hacienda Jalisco in San Sebastian you'll be immediately engulfed by its Old Mexico charm, a warmhearted welcome, warm hospitality, comfortable rooms and great food. For more information call Pamela Thompson at 223-1695
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