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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.

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.

Cajun Cuisine Sizzles at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant
Banderas News Team

In the mood for something a little spicy? Get yourself down to Daiquiri Dick's for some Ragin’ Cajun Cuisine, as the Summer Sizzle Menu continues Louisiana-style! Through August 18th, enjoy a three-course meal that's pungent, peppery, and practically priced at just $299 pesos.

53 Pedophiles Denied Entry into Vallarta to Date
María Francesca

Thanks to the Guardian Angel program, Mexican immigration authorities have turned away 53 foreigners with criminal records for child sex-related offenses who were trying to enter the country via the Puerto Vallarta International Airport between January and July.

In Mexico, Dancing is One of Life's Greatest Pleasures
Josie Gonzalez

Ahhh to dance! This is one of life's greatest pleasures - and in Mexico, it is a way of life. It is a way of expressing yourself, a way of saying, 'I feel great, I look great, I like you, I enjoy your company,' Dancing makes you feel happy, attractive, ALIVE! Shall We Dance?

Kaiser Maximilian Offers Vallarta a Taste of Greece
Banderas News Team

This summer, in addition to the traditional Austrian cuisine that has made Kaiser Maximilian one of Puerto Vallarta's favorite restaurants, Owner / Chef Andreas Rupprechter is bringing back his special menu featuring dishes from Greece through August 30th, 2014.

Puerto Vallarta Shines at MPI World Education Congress
Puerto Vallarta CVB

With representatives of the CVB and the Convention Center attending, Puerto Vallarta, which recently became a Preferred Member of Meeting Planners International, had the largest Mexican delegation at MPI's annual World Education Congress (WEC) held in Minneapolis, August 2-5.

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.

TREG Announces 2nd House Hunters Int'l PV Charity Event
Timothy Real Estate Group

Timothy Real Estate Group starred in the first Puerto Vallarta episode of HGTV's 'House Hunters International' back in 2012. Since then, TREG has been featured in three more episodes, and is working on their second HHI screening, a 'Gilligan's Island' themed PV charity fundraiser event.

Navigate Vallarta Makes Retiring to Mexico Easier
Marie Callan

As one of the top international destinations for retirement, Puerto Vallarta is home to an estimated 50,000+ 'ex-pats.' Moving to Mexico, however, can be a stressful adventure initially. A new service, called Navigate Vallarta, can help make your transition smooth and easy.

HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta August Clinics
Pamela Thompson

It's hard to believe it's August already. We're zipping through the hot summer months, and we're keeping busy with all the health clinics scheduled this month. We are also focusing on putting together some new clinics, speakers programs and activities for the fall/winter months.

Puerto Vallarta Weekend & Upcoming Events
Banderas News Team

It might be hot outside, but even in the summertime, there's still 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 'Very Cool' weekend and upcoming local events that you won't want to miss.

ANA Joins Vallarta Neighborhood Association Consortium
Amapas Neighborhood Association

The Amapas Neighborhood Association Board recently voted unanimously to join forces with the Poligono de Desarrollo Controlado del Centro Historico de Puerto Vallarta, a new Association of all Neighborhood Associations in Puerto Vallarta's central and tourist zones.

ACT II Summer Music Fest to Benefit Corazón de Niña
Banderas News Team

On Friday, August 15th at 6:00 pm, the ACT II Entertainment complex is hosting a 'Summer Music Fest,' an exciting evening of music, entertainment, fun and friendship to benefit Casa Hogar Corazón de Niña, a local non-profit children's shelter for young girls.

Summer's a Great Time to Visit Estero El Salado
Marie Callan

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a natural sanctuary, where rivers, jungles, mountain and sea come together to provide a wide variety of eco-tourism options and an endless array of outdoor adventures. One example is Estero El Salado, an urban eco-reserve in the city's Hotel Zone.

Vallarta-Nayarit Apps Enhance the Tourism Experience
Riviera Nayarit CVB

Nowadays technology plays a huge role in society, and that obviously includes tourism. This is why the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta are constantly creating new apps for smartphones and tablets to further enhance domestic and international tourists' vacation experiences.

Stan Gabruk's Puerto Vallarta Summer Fishing Report
BanderasNews.com

There's some world class fishing happening in Puerto Vallarta right now. The fish are taking baits nicely, which of course means you have a great opportunity to boat a trophy fish in our world class fishing grounds. Summer is exploding, the only thing missing now is YOU.

LA-Based Architects Bring Parklet to Puerto Vallarta
J. Williams

Los Angeles architecture and design team RHOM Design has teamed with Oficina de Proyectos Culturales, a Puerto Vallarta non-profit, to install the city's first - and Mexico's third - parklet. The installation was part of David Birks' 'Paradise in Process' exhibit.

40,000 Public Sites in Mexico Have Free Broadband
Patricia Romo

There are currently 40,000 sites across Mexico which provide free broadband access and that number will rise to 65,000 by the end of the year. 'Mexico Conectado,' or Mexico Connected, has the goal of delivering free Internet connectivity to 250,000 public sites by 2018.


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