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Garlic & Mango Festival Returns to River Café in June
BanderasNews.com

As the summer heats up, what could be cooler than the tantalizing combination of succulent mangos and savory garlic? Join The River Café as they bring back their legendary 'For the Love of Garlic and Mango' festival for the month of June.

May 26th is Mariners' Day at Marina Riviera Nayarit
Katrina Liana

While Mexico observes Día de la Marina (Navy Day) every year on June first, Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle will be celebrating from 9 am to 9 pm on Sunday, May 26th with a truly spectacular festival that you don’t want to miss!

Turtle Release Season in Riviera Nayarit
Riviera Nayarit CVB

Assisting at a turtle release in Riviera Nayarit is one of the most endearing activities one can do in our destination. It’s also possible to witness a turtle coming out of the water to lay its eggs in the sand, and experience the miracle of life.

Shrimply The Best Seafood in Puerto Vallarta
The Blue Shrimp

Open daily, The Blue Shrimp serves mouth-watering seafood and shrimp concoctions that you just cannot find anywhere else! Situated on Los Muertos Beach at Olas Altas 366, the restaurant's giant palapa provides a great atmosphere for a great meal in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

May 23rd Vallarta News Brief and Upcoming Events
Banderas News Team

Wondering what's happening in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? We've put together a brief overview of some of this week's news headlines from local Spanish language newspapers, a few breaking Mexico news stories, and some great things to do in Vallarta this Spring and Summer.

Summer Shopping at the Old Town Farmers' Market
Erin Staley

The vendors of the Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural are incredibly talented, sharing their gifts and passions with thousands of visitors every season. Many live and continue their businesses here in Puerto Vallarta all year long. Stop by this Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm.

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!

Number of Boomers Surfing the Internet on the Rise
Ron Morgan Properties

Recent trends show baby boomers are the fastest-growing group using the internet. Their digits are dancing over keyboards and in the past year the number of people 50 and older online has nearly doubled to just over 40%, according to a Pew Research project.

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.

Vallarta Hosts MX/2013 Bartender Tournament Semi-Final
Rodrigo López Becerril

Puerto Vallarta will host the first semi-final for the Karat Vodka Bartenders Tournament MX/2013, with bartenders from all over Mexico participating, at a cocktail party hosted by La Madrileña at Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

Spring Shopping - and Savings! - at Los Mercados
BanderasNews.com

Whether a local or visitor, there are times when we crave certain items here in paradise, and Los Mercados, Puerto Vallarta’s favorite place for one-stop-shopping, is the perfect place to find everything you need to satisfy your cravings this Spring.

ACT II Entertainment Presents Vallarta Pride Concert
David Restivo

Act II Entertainment will be producing the concert for Puerto Vallarta's first annual Gay Pride Festival. The show, featuring 23 Vallarta singers and dancers in a variety of musical genres, will be held at Lázaro Cárdenas Park on May 26th, following the Pride parade.

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.

Fashion Show Part of Vallarta Pride 2013 Festivities
Prensa GayPV

On Saturday, May 25th at 2 pm, as part of Vallarta Pride 2013, local designers BuenFlex Clothing, Cassandra Shaw Jewelry, Alphonse Swimwear, and Art Gallery Milan will put on an 'Urban Tribal' themed fahion show at Blue Chairs Resort on Los Muertos Beach.

Casiano's to Kick Off of 'Acción en La Cruz' Program
Landon Hollander

On May 29 at 6:30 pm, Casiano's Restaurant will host a special Cocktail & Tapas Party to benefit the 'Acción En La Cruz' (formerly known as Action for Food) program. Over the last 2 years, this endeavor has provided over 400 needy families with food staples, in return for community service.

Vallarta Restaurant Week 2013 at Si Señor Beach
Banderas News Team

Enjoy traditional Mexican cuisine and spectacular views of Banderas Bay at Si Señor Beach. The food and the sunsets are always beautifully presented, but during Restaurant Week, you can enjoy this incredible dining experience for only $189 pesos per person.

Mexico on My Mind Offers 'Peace of Mind in Mexico'
PR Web

Mexico on My Mind, a resource website which fields hundreds of questions about relocating to Mexico on a monthly basis, has announced a new 'Peace of Mind in Mexico' program and will now offer Mexico insurance products directly through the website.

LGBT Retirement: Putting your Pink Pesos in Vallarta
Prensa GayPV

Prudential Real Estate was one of the first companies to recognize the importance of the gay and lesbian community in the real estate market and recently invested in a massive research study, entitled 'The LGBT Financial Experience 2012-2013,' to further identify LGBT needs.

Experience The Blue Shrimp during Restaurant Week
Laura Gelezunas

Offering the best seafood Puerto Vallarta has to offer in a casually elegant beachfront setting, The Blue Shrimp is another not-to-be-missed place to dine during Vallarta Restaurant Week. Through May 31st, enjoy three fabulous courses for $299 pesos.

Fruit and Fashion at the Old Town Farmers' Market
BanderasNews.com

Saturday is just around the corner, and you know what that means. The Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural will once again line Basilio Badillo with locally grown produce and one-of-a-kind artisan products. You can find them there every Saturday until the end of July.

Finding Your Vallarta Dream Home Just Got Easier
tropicasa.com

Tropicasa Realty's new and improved Parade of Homes website provides a database of open houses that their agents have scheduled in the Banderas Bay area each week. Now you can tour Puerto Vallarta condos, casas, and villas in all price ranges - without an appointment!

Vallarta's AVIANA Productions Bags Hermes Awards
BanderasNews.com

Competing against companies from Dubai to Dublin and from Turkey to Texas, Vallarta based Aviana Productions picked up four 2013 International Hermes Creative Awards. The prestigious competition honors the 'messengers and creators of traditional and emerging media.'

May 15th Vallarta News Brief and Upcoming Events
Banderas News Team

Wondering what's happening in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? We've put together a brief overview of some of this week's news headlines from local Spanish language newspapers, a few breaking Mexico news stories, and some great things to do in Vallarta this month.

Charity Pub Quiz Challenge Teams Up with Toys for Tots
Erin Staley

If you love trivia then you won't want to miss the Charity Pub Quiz Challenge 2013. Every Wednesday from May 15 to June 12, contestants will team up to show off their intellectual prowess, win thousands of pesos worth of prizes, and help Vallarta's Toys for Tots program.


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