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 Daiquiri Dick's Presents Vallarta's Favorite Sizzles
 Banderas News Team
One of the best things about summertime is Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle. 'The Best Sizzles' are on this week's menu, which includes some of your favorite dishes from previous summer promotions, with your choice of one dish from each of three courses for just $299 pesos.
Mexico's Tax Overhaul to Include Food and Medicine
 Graham and Gutierrez
Saddled with one of the weakest tax takes in Latin America, President Enrique Pena Nieto plans to boost Mexico's tax coffers by an extra $50 billion a year with an overhaul that aims to extend sales tax coverage, close loopholes, and could impose charges on capital gains.
7th International Tuna & Marlin Fishing Tournament
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The 7th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament in Banderas Bay, scheduled for August 8-10, will return to the place where it all started, the Vallarta Yacht Club at Paradise Village Marina. Categories include tuna, marlin, dorado, and sailfish catch-and-release.
Drowning Victim Found Off the Shores of Banderas Bay
 José Guadalupe Arce
After an exhaustive sea and shore search conducted by personnel from the 8th Naval Zone and Puerto Vallarta's Fire and Civil Protection Department, the body of a 22-year-old man who was swept out to sea in Nuevo Vallarta last Friday was recovered on Saturday evening.
Summertime is a Great Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta
 Fernando Álvarez
'Verano en Vallarta' invites all locals, nationals and foreign tourists to enjoy all of the different events that will be taking place in the country's 'Most Mexican Port' this summer and to take advantage of all of the natural attributes that this wonderful destination has to offer.
Los Alcatraces Hosts Mexican Lotería for PuRR Project
 Marilyn Khan
Looking for something Cool to do this Summer? Head on over to Los Alcatraces Restaurant on Wednesday, August 21 at 5 pm for a fun-filled evening of Mexican Lotería - the Spanish version of BINGO - to benefit the 120+ adorable cats and kittens at PuRR Project.
HealthCare Resources Vallarta Summer News & Clinics
 Pamela Thompson
HealthCare Resources has a variety of clinics scheduled for August. No clinics are scheduled in September - but of course, we will be available for your medical needs. We'll return in full force with our regular clinics, plus some new ones, come October.
Moving to Vallarta? 11 Reasons Why You Should Rent First
 Sandra Cesca
After living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for five and a half years, I get a lot of inquiries from people thinking about moving here. One of the most frequent questions folks ask me is, 'Should I rent before I buy?' Here are eleven reasons why my answer is always 'YES!'
July 26th Vallarta News Brief & Upcoming Events
 Banderas News Team
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Vallarta news headlines, a few breaking Mexico news stories, and a couple of upcoming local events that you won't want to miss.
2014 Heroes Calendar: PV Bomberos Turn Up the Heat
 Gary Green
Just when you thought it couldn't get any hotter this summer, Puerto Vallarta's Bomberos and first-responders have added fire to the flames with the soon-to-be-released official 2014 Heroes Calendar featuring the department's finest.
Friends Travel North of Vallarta to Visit entreamigos
 Astrid van Dam
Are you ready for a fantastic escape from your Summer routine in Vallarta? On Friday, August 2nd Superior Tours Vallarta is taking a day trip to San Pancho for a visit to the entreamigos Community Center, then on to Sayulita for an afternoon of sightseeing and shopping.
ExPats in Vallarta August Events Schedule
 Sara Wise
A great way to meet friends, Expats in Vallarta gatherings are open to all expat residents and visitors. The purpose of the group is to provide resources and fun social events for expats living in the Banderas Bay area. Join us for Happy Hour at Langostinos on August 6th from 5-7 pm.
Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle: Tequila Temptations
 Laura Gelezunas
There is nothing more Mexican than Tequila. Of course you can shoot it, or make any number of mixed drinks with it, like the ever popular Margarita, but the chefs at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico are adding it to the delectable food on this week's Summer Sizzle menu.
Roberto's Restaurant Hosts Acción en La Cruz Benefit
 Landon Hollander
Roberto's Xocolatl Restaurant is teaming with Acción En La Cruz to present a specially priced dinner to help raise funds for the well-received La Cruz charity project (formerly Work for Food / Action for Food) that has resumed thanks to the recent alliance with Fundación Punta de Mita.
'It's a Wrap' for this Season's Old Town Farmers' Market
 Erin Staley
Grab your eco-friendly bags and head on down to the Old Town Farmer's Market-Tianguis Cultural to scoop up all your favorite 'make it, bake it, grow it' products. It's the final Saturday of the season, and we've got it all from artisan foods to custom-made clothing and handcrafted souvenirs.
The Vink's Vacation - More Than Laying on the Beach
 Brice Roy
Geri and Walter Vink began vacationing in Puerto Vallarta to escape the Alberta winters, but after a few trips of sitting on a beach they decided to help out in their home away from home. So, for the last 7 years they've been hosting a barbecue and karoke fundraiser for Casa Hogar in Bucerías.
Puerto Vallarta Remembers Stephen Clay
 phillyburbs.com
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Event Coordinator Stephen David Clay died suddenly on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Puerto Vallarta. Friends and family will always remember Stephen's great sense of humor, his ability to make others laugh, and his warm smile. Here in Vallarta, he will be missed.
SETAC Hosts AIDS Healthcare Foundation Training
 Marco Amezcua
On July 18th and 19th the AIDS Healthcare Foundation - the world's largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare, research, prevention and education provider - trained twenty Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area HIV health service providers and volunteers at the SETAC Community Center.
Banderas Bay Bartenders Bring Home Karat Silver
 Lorena Sonrisas
After over three hundred different cocktails had been tasted and three elimination rounds had been held in venues around the country, two Banderas Bay area bartenders brought home the silver in the Karat Vodka Bartender Tournament MX/2013 National Finals.
Save 50% On Main Courses at Kaiser Maximilian
 Banderas News Team
After enjoy a short summer vacation, Kaiser Maximilian is celebrating their reopening by offering Early Bird Specials! Every Monday through Saturday through August 3rd, this charming café is offering 50% discounts on all Main Courses on their regular menu from 12 noon to 6:30 pm.
32nd San Diego to Vallarta Yacht Race Announced
 Steve Malowney
The 32nd Edition of the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta race, a biennial event hosted by San Diego Yacht Club that starts off at San Diego’s Shelter Island and finishes off at Punta Mita in beautiful Banderas Bay, Mexico, will be held March 13th-22nd, 2014.
Little Known Riviera Nayarit Islands Dazzle Visitors
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Heralded for its nearly 200 miles of golden coast, Mexico's Pacific Treasure, Riviera Nayarit, is also home to remote islands full of wildlife and adventure, each offering a different 'off the beaten track' experience.
July 19th Vallarta News Brief & Upcoming Events
Banderas News Team
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Vallarta news headlines, a few breaking Mexico news stories, and a couple of upcoming local events that you won't want to miss.
You Can Help Hacienda Jalisco Become a Botanical Garden
 Pam Thompson
Hacienda Jalisco has begun to take the many steps it takes to become a Botanical Garden - and you can help! Stop by Fireworks in Los Mercados anytime between 11:30 am and 4:30 pm on Friday, July 26, 2013, and help us create plant-identifying tiles to be placed in the garden.
Archie's Wok Offers 'Dog Days of Summer' Deals
 BanderasNews.com
It's definitely the 'Dog Days of Summer' here in Puerto Vallarta, and it's also the time of year when Archie's Wok traditionally serves up some great Summer specials. With an air conditioned dining room and savings on delicious meals, Archie's offers a refreshing escape from the heat.
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