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Daiquiri Dick's All-American Summer Sizzle Menu
BanderasNews.com

You don't have to be an American to celebrate its Independence with great food and fun. Daiquiri Dick's chefs have created a 4th of July - and beyond - menu that's a backyard BBQ with international flair. This special All-American Summer Sizzle menu is being served from July 1st-11th.

Horoscope: What Does July Have in Store For You?
Ron Morgan Properties

What do the constellations have in store for you in July? Marco Mata, a real estate and vacation rental agent at Ron Morgan Properties, who not only keeps an eye on the tropical stars but also on properties around Banderas Bay, presents this month's horoscope... with a tropical twist.

Archie's Wok Helps Raise Funds for Injured Athlete
Laura Gelezunas

Sergio Villanueva Martinez, a Puerto Vallarta cross fit competitor, was leaving his home on Olas Altas when he was struck by a car. He spent the next six days in a coma, incurring nearly $800,000 pesos in medical bills. Restaurant Archie's Wok reached out to help him, and you can, too.

SBPVSCC Wins Sister Cities' Best Overall Program Award
Anastasia Dellaccio

The Santa Barbara / Puerto Vallarta Sister City Committee has won a Sister Cities International's 2016 Best Overall Program Award. This award recognizes sister city programs that demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in 2015 in advancing the sister cities' mission.

The Opening of Visa-Free Travel From Mexico to Canada
The Atlantic

Canada announced Tuesday it would drop visa requirements for Mexican visitors as of December 2016. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto made the announcement in Ottawa, ahead of the North American leaders' summit.

10th Banderas Bay Marlin & Tuna Fishing Tournament
Banderas News Team

Fishing teams with up to four members per boat are invited to participate in the Bahía de Banderas Sport Fishing Club's 10th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament in Banderas Bay, which will take place July 14-16, 2016 at the Vallarta Yacht Club in the Paradise Village Marina.

Open Houses Precede Online Auction of Casa Chickie
Timothy Real Estate Group

Online real estate auctions make buying property quick and convenient. If you are looking to buy property in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Casa Chickie will sell at auction with online bidding only from July 24-29. Open houses will be held from 1-4 pm on July 9, 16 & 23, and from 10-4 pm July 25-29.

June 27 to July 5 is Overseas Citizens Voters Week
BanderasNews.com

Among the many freedoms U.S. citizens enjoy is the right to vote from wherever they are. During this election year, Americans living in Mexico can easily make absentee voting part of their 4th of July festivities - with resources from the Federal Voting Assistance Program.

July Brings New Shows, More Fun to Act II Entertainment
Daniel R. Mininni

The fun never stops at the biggest entertainment venue in the Banderas Bay area - Act II STAGES. And, with Bob's Karaoke Party every Wednesday night, the return of the PVGMC Movie Music Sing-Along, and three new shows opening, there's tons more fun to be had in July.

Secure Your Retirement - Buy a Second Home in Mexico
MEXLend Mortgages for Mexico

What if there was a way to generate income now, secure capital for the future, enjoy incredible vacations and set up an incredible and affordable retirement lifestyle plan? There is. All of this can be achieved with purchasing a second home in Mexico. The experts at MEXLend explain.

PV Mayor Coordinates Rainy Season Safety Strategies
Noticias Puerto Vallarta

Just before Sunday night's big storm, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Arturo Davalos Peña met with members of the Civil Protection and Fire Department to analyze the strategies and preventive actions in place to ensure the safety of families living in high risk areas during the rainy season.

Vallarta Life: Hard to Find Items at Bodega de Vallarta
Banderas News Team

In this episode of Vallarta Life, Laura visits Bodega de Vallarta, a small shop in downtown Puerto Vallarta that carries one of the Banderas Bay area's largest selections of bulk herbs, dried peppers, spices, nuts, dried fruit, medicinal herbs, teas, essential oils and much more.

Illinois Students Volunteer in Puerto Vallarta
Maryann Pisano

Students and chaperones from West Leyden High School in Northlake, Illinois recently made their third annual trip to Puerto Vallarta, where they volunteer at the Casa Hogar and Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza orphanages, and Pasitos de Luz, a day care facility for children with special needs.

Puerto Vallarta to Host a Series of Fun Runs in July
María Francesca

Whether you are looking for a change of pace, a fun way to stay in shape, or a chance to 'strut your stuff' in friendly competition, Puerto Vallarta has something fun for everyone to enjoy in July. The city is revving up for a series of Fun Runs that are all about getting active and having fun.

Puerto Vallarta Among Mexico's Top Vacation Destinations
Marie Callan

Finding a reason to travel to Mexico isn't difficult. However, picking the perfect place to spend your summer vacation is another story. Fortunately, US News has just released their Top 10 Best Mexico Vacations rankings - and it comes as no surprise that Puerto Vallarta is on the list.

Real Estate Development Underway on Mexico's Costalegre
MLS Vallarta

Information regarding Costalegre is hard to come by. The principal players tend to keep anything concerning the region to themselves, partly to protect their privacy and, to some degree, inhibit development. But, as the government works on infrastructure, development is underway.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico News Brief & Weekend 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 headlines, plus Puerto Vallarta news, community announcements and a couple of weekend events you won't want to miss.

Vallarta-Nayarit Real Estate Vlog Episode 1: AMPI
BanderasNews.com

Mexico is moving in the right direction, working to raise the real estate standards to protect buyer and seller interests. In her first Puerto Vallarta Riviera Nayarit Real Estate Vlog, Laura talks to the President of Vallarta A.M.P.I., the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals.

American Legion Hosts Dolphin Swim for Kids with Cancer
Stan Francis

Twenty-one Puerto Vallarta area kids undergoing treatment for cancer had an unforgettable day of fun and adventure while swimming and cavorting with dolphins this past Saturday, June 18. The American Legion Post 14 and Vallarta Adventures made the event possible.

What You Need to Know About Banking in Mexico
Ron Morgan Properties

Whether living in Mexico as a full-time resident or visiting your vacation home in Vallarta, opening a bank account is a smart idea for numerous reasons, like avoiding costly currency exchange fees. Here is an overview of what you need to know when opening a Mexican bank account.

Tropical America Palm Ranch Needs Volunteer Gardeners
Carla Piringer

How would you like to get out of Puerto Vallarta for a day trip into the beautiful farm country just north of Nuevo Vallarta? Tropical America, a 50 acre working palm and tropical plant ranch near Mezcales, needs volunteers to do numerous tasks around the farm. Here's how you can help.


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