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Mountain Biking in the Vallarta Jungle: An EcoRide Tour
 Sean Harris
The El Salto Waterfall tour really is for advanced riders only, as it says on the EcoRide website. I had chosen to ignore this, or at least over-estimated my ability, for one of the downhill portions was so steep and jagged with rocks and boulders that I started to say my prayers.
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Beautifying Our City
 Matthias Vogt
Because of the generosity of the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club's supporters, and the success of various fundraising events, very soon you will be able to see dramatic changes in Puerto Vallarta; from the north end of Avenida Mexico to the south end of Olas Altas.
March News from PV's Purr Project Feline Shelter
 Shannon Campbell
Here's the latest news from Purr Project, a non-profit, no-kill feline shelter located just north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, that provides homeless cats and kittens a recuperative stay with the ultimate goal of adopting them out to loving homes sterilized, vaccinated and disease free.
Meet 'The Tamale Diva' This Weekend at the OTFM-TC
 Erin Staley
Tamale lovers can taste the time and technique that 'The Tamale Diva,' Adriana Basail, puts into assembling every gourmet tamale she makes. Get yours on Saturday at Puerto Vallarta's favorite weekend attraction, the Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural.
'Giselle' Packed the House at ASPV's New Arts Center
 Amanda González Moreno
There was a full house at Sunday's formal inauguration of the American School of Puerto Vallarta's new Javadpour Arts Center, which opened with a performance of Giselle by the Puerto Vallarta Chamber Orchestra, the Orchestra School, and the Arte, Danza y Cultura ballet academy.
The Flavors of Australia at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant
 Banderas News Team
Send your taste buds to Australia... without leaving Puerto Vallarta! No need to pack your bags, just head on over to Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach, where this week's Special Menu features Australian cuisine through March 20, 2016.
Diego de Jesus Mondragon in Concert at Terra Noble Spa
 Debbie White
CK Productions of Puerto Vallarta is pleased to announce their second Terra Noble Concert Series Event on March 23rd featuring world class performer, Diego de Jesus Mondragon. Joining Mondragon for this evening of music will be other superb Latin, Spanish and Flamenco Maestros.
Puerto Vallarta Exhibited at 23rd Original LGBT Expo
 Gustavo Rivas-Solis
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board exhibited at this year's Original GLBT Expo held in New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from March 12 & 13, 2016, marking the destination's fifth year to participate in the tourism fair, which targets gay consumers.
March 16 Blood Drive: PV Prepares for Semana Santa
 Pamela Thompson
As we head into the Semana Santa holidays, there is always a huge increase in the need for blood! Healthcare Resources Puerto Vallarta will hold a Blood Drive to help stock the Blood Bank on March 16 from 8 am-2 pm at Hospital San Javier Marina (across from the cruise ship dock).
Five Things I Love Most About Wintering in Vallarta
 Michelle Papineau-Stoen
From the great weather and spectacular sunsets to the variety of interesting places to go and things to do, Michelle Papineau-Stoen, a 'Snow Bird' from Vancouver B.C. Canada, tells us the five things she loves most about spending her winters 'flying solo' in Puerto Vallarta.
Crocodiles on the Golf Courses in Puerto Vallarta
 Laura Gelezunas
Crocodiles have not changed all that much for about the last 65 million years, but their habitat has undergone major transformation. Humans have slowly taken over the rivers, estuaries and, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the mangroves that crocodiles still call home.
PVGC Meeting at Di Vino Dante, March 17th
 Matthias Vogt
The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club March meeting will once again be at Di Vino Dante Wine & Tapas Bar on Basilio Badillo on March 17th at 5 pm. The guest speaker will be Mike Laking, the artist and photographer whose beautiful orchid image was chosen for our Fiesta Blanca gala.
Bonnie Kilroe's 'Country Queens' is Vegas-Style Fun
 Debbie White
Tribute artist Bonnie Kilroe returns to Banderas Bay for three nights only presenting her incredible tribute to the 'Queens of Country Music.' Bonnie will be appearing at The Red Room in Old Town at 5 pm on March 24 and 26, and at Stage & Forum Theatre Nuevo Vallarta at 7:30 on March 25.
Campeonato Nacional Charro Vallarta: A Mexican Rodeo
 Sean Harris
The 14th National Charro Championships, held March 3-6 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, was hardly an insider event, but when you are young and very far away from home and you are just starting out as a journalist it is nice to have someone as a guide in this brilliant and crazy country.
Spring Happenings at Tu Casa en Vallarta, No Way José!
 José Alfredo Gonzalez
Spring is in the air! Come celebrate Winter's last gasps with us at No Way Jose! In addition to great food and fun, there's always something going on at Tu Casa en Vallarta, like Alberto Mejia's spring concert, 2 for 1 House Margaritas and mixed cocktails every day from 4-6 pm, and more!
Puerto Vallarta News Brief and This Weekend's 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 Puerto Vallarta news, a few community announcements and a couple of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.
Tour Operators, Travel Agents Touting Vallarta - Nayarit
 Travel Agent Central
Tour operators, hoteliers and agents are touting the popularity of Vallarta - Nayarit these days. International visitor numbers for 2015 reached close to the two million mark. If the first quarter of 2016 is any indication, those numbers will rise even more.
Mexico Doesn't 'Spring Forward' Until April 3, 2016
 Banderas News Team
While the U.S. will be turning their clocks ahead for daylight-saving time on Sunday, March 13th, in Mexico we won't be 'springing forward' until the first Sunday of April. So make a note if you'll be traveling to Vallarta-Nayarit this month - there will be an extra hour's difference in time.
The Culture and History Behind the Mexican Sombrero
 Boardwalk Realty PV
Jalisco, the home state of Puerto Vallarta, is often cited as the origin of the sombrero. The charros of Guadalajara completed their costume with this stylized hat, then lent it to the Mariachi and hence, it has become the essence of traditional Mexican dress.
Democrats Abroad Global Presidential Primary Update
 Tricia Lyman
The Costa Banderas chapter of Democrats Abroad held a Global Presidential Primary at voting centers established March 1 & 3 at the IFC in Puerto Vallarta. The primary took place online March 1-8. Mexico's official countrywide results will be communicated as soon as they are tallied & compiled.
March Madness & Mayhem at Act II Entertainment
 Daniel R. Mininni
If you haven't been to STAGES recently, you don't know what you've been missing! Act II Entertainment's STAGES is the biggest entertainment venue in the Banderas Bay area, offering a full line-up of music, theater and concerts this month in The Red Room Cabaret and on the Main Stage.
El Fortín de San Sebastián at Vallarta's OTFM-TC
 Erin Staley
Get ready for a cultural extravaganza at the OTFM-TC! Bring your loved ones - and a few eco-friendly bags - to scoop up a wide assortment of 'make it, bake it, grow it' goodies, including locally roasted coffee, marmalades, dressings, chutney and salsas from El Fortín de San Sebastián.
Philo's Bar Continues to Entertain La Cruz Audiences
 Debbie White
Last summer the North Shore community was in shock over the sudden loss of Philo's Bar owner, Philo Hayward. His partner, Maria, and other close friends have been working very hard this season to keep his legacy alive by bringing outstanding entertainment to La Cruz audiences.
Trivia Tourney Raised 12,720 Pesos for Corazón de Niña
 Fred Roycroft
There were few seats available in the Boutique Theater at Nacho Daddy on March 2 for the 3rd Annual Trivia Tournament as 19 teams competed for the championship title. The event raised 12,720 pesos for Corazon de Nina, a home for 47 Vallarta children rescued from high risk environments.
 This Week, Daiquiri Dick's is Serving Up 'The Hits'
 Laura Gelezunas
Spring will soon be sprung and Daiquiri Dick's restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is serving up the hits from the fall and winter 2015 and 2016 during the Weekly Special Dinner menu. This one runs through March 13, 2016.
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