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Loving Every Minute of Semana Santa in Puerto Vallarta
Timothy Real Estate Group

Each year Semana Santa brings more people, bigger cars and fewer parking spaces to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Though many of our contemporaries either hide out at home or leave town for the duration, we love to wander around and enjoy the festivities.

PVRPV's Puerto Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week
Signature by Pinnacle Penthouse One

PVRPV presents celebrity-owned Penthouse One, the only penthouse at Signature for rent with a heated plunge pool/spa. This ultra private end unit, with vaulted ceilings and an over-sized terrace, is considered the most luxurious two bedroom residence at Signature by Pinnacle.

Vallarta Maritime Terminal Improvements Coming Soon
Eduardo Garcia Gomez

According to Miguel Angel García Beltrán, General Director of the Port Authority (API), the long-anticipated modernization of Puerto Vallarta's maritime terminal, which includes a state-of-the-art passenger terminal and aquarium, will be completed in no more than two years.

Do You Have Your Easter Bonnet Ready? Hop To It!
BanderasNews.com

Do you have your Easter bonnet ready? If not, you'd better HOP TO IT! Casa Cupula brings an old tradition to Puerto Vallarta with their Third Annual Easter Bonnet Party and Brunch, scheduled to take place at Taste Restaurant on Sunday, March 27, 2016 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Santa Fest 2016: Free Concerts at Los Arcos del Malecón
Banderas News Team

In celebration of the two-week-long Semana Santa (Easter) holiday period, the Puerto Vallarta Institute of Culture is proud to present a series of free concerts and artistic presentations at Los Arcos Amphitheater on the Malecón from March 24th through April 1st.

Treat Yourself to Chiropractic Care at the OTFM-TC
Erin Staley

Everyone knows that the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural is loaded with an abundance of can't-miss 'make it, bake it, grow it' products, but did you know that they also have some good-for-you personal services, like on site Chiropractic Care?

Kaiser Maximilian Celebrates Spring in Puerto Vallarta
Laura Gelezunas

Shedding winter during the third month of the year, March. It is a great month because Spring has sprung, and the Easter holidays are upon us. There's even more exciting things happening in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in March, and that includes a special menu at Kaiser Maximilian.

Last Week to See Some of the Season's Hottest Shows
Daniel R. Mininni

If you haven't been to Act II STAGES recently, don't walk - RUN! - to Vallarta's largest entertainment venue for 'The Week of Closing Nights.' That's right... you only have a few more days to see some of the season's hottest shows in The Red Room Cabaret and on The Main Stage.

Highway Between La Cruz-Punta de Mita Now Open
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The Governor of Nayarit has officially opened the new highway between La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Punta de Mita just in time for the two-week Easter vacation period in the Riviera Nayarit. The new four-lane highway has all the benefits of an expressway - without a toll.

Spring into Fun at Vallarta's Boutique Dinner Theater
Catherine Beeghly

As we head into Spring, The Boutique Dinner Theater and Nacho Daddy welcome everyone to enjoy a host of new and returning dinner-and-a-show options. Music, drama and comedy along with the best bands in Puerto Vallarta playing in the restaurant most every evening... come play with us!

Last Chance to Play BINGO to Support Purr Project
Marilyn Khan

PuRR Project now has over 150 adorable cats and kittens in residence. Donations and fund raising events are the only source of financing to provide food, shelter and veterinary care for these rescued animals, so come play the last Kitty BINGO of the season on March 23 at Margarita Grill.

This Week at Daiquiri Dick's: A Taste of Thailand
Media Diva International

You can sample a wonderful array of Thai foods on this week's Special Menu at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Executive Chef Ignacio Uribe, Chef de Cuisine Hugo Mejia and Sous Chef Rogelio Garcia are serving some tantalizing Thai dishes through March 25.

Mexico Among 2016's Top 25 World's Happiest Countries
Marie Callan

Mexico is ranked at 21 on the 2016 World Happiness Report, a landmark survey of the state of global happiness carried out by the United Nation's Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The report reviews the state of happiness of people in 156 countries, based on surveys.

March 21 a Mexican Holiday Celebrating Benito Juarez
Banderas News Team

March 21 is a Mexican National Holiday, with banks, government offices and many businesses closed as Mexico celebrates the 210th anniversary of the birth of Benito Juárez. A national hero, Benito Juarez served five terms as president during the second half of the 19th century.

Things to Consider Before Buying Real Estate in Mexico
Laura Gelezunas

Have you been thinking about living, retiring or investing in Mexico? There are many things to consider before buying real estate in Mexico. In tourist cities, like Puerto Vallarta, you will need to assess where you want to live and what type of property is within your budget.

Celebrating Semana Santa & Pascua in Puerto Vallarta
Banderas News Team

Easter, known as Semana Santa, is the most celebrated holiday in Mexico, and a time of national vacation and 'spring break' from schools. One out of every five Mexicans will travel during the Easter holidays, and Vallarta is one of Mexico's most popular beach vacation destinations.

1st Annual Chicos Yelapa SUP & Volleyball Tournament
Monica Nelson

Chicos Yelapa Beach Club is proud to present the first SUP and Volleyball tournament on March 26 in Yelapa, Cabo Corrientes during the Easter break. The tournament will start at 11 am, and the 1.5 Km SUP race will take place right after & the volleyball tournament will commence at 2 pm.

People Buzzing about our Turquoise Banderas Bay
Suzy Chaffee

'This is the most turquoise I have seen Banderas Bay in 15 years,' said Puerto Vallarta fisherman Phil Kerr, and people are wondering why. Could it be from the unprecedented friendly luminescent blue jellyfish that came here and ate up toxins following our December 12 oceandance?

'Semana Santa Protegida' to Distribute 50,000 Condoms
BanderasNews.com

On March 24 and 25, Semana Santa Protegida booths will be set up on the Holiday Inn and Las Glorias Beaches, the Municipal Building in downtown Vallarta and at Plaza Lázaro Cardenas, where volunteers will be performing free HIV rapid tests and providing free condoms and STD information.

Amigos de La Cruz 'Sail Away' End of Season Fundraiser
Amigos de La Cruz

Before you sail, or fly, or drive away from your winter home please join the Amigos de La Cruz for a wonderful, fun-filled party and end-of-season fundraiser at Oso's Oyster Bar & Restaurant at the Marina in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle on Tuesday, March 22 at 6:00 pm.

Puerto Vallarta News Brief and This Weekend's Events
Banderas News Team

There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around the Republic, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Mexico and Puerto Vallarta news headlines plus a couple of this weekend's events in PV around Banderas Bay you won't want to miss.

Elviz Martinez in 'All of Me,' Saturdays in The Red Room
Debbie White

Just when you thought the entertainment season in Puerto Vallarta might be winding down, Act II Entertainment is 'pulling out all the stops' and debuting some fabulous new shows! Elviz Martinez brings his new show, 'All of Me,' to the Red Room every Saturday through April 9.

A 'Cabin Warming' Party at Tierra Alta, Near El Tuito
BanderasNews.com

Bruce Beckler, a Canadian transplant to the Puerto Vallarta area, celebrated the completion of his spacious and very beautiful cabin retreat near El Tuito on March 6. A total of about 50 people attended the event, which included a poolside lunch served at the model cabin for Tierra Alta.


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