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Bahía de Banderas Trash Challenge, September 23-29
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The 'Bahía de Banderas Towns, Rivers, and Beaches Cleanup Marathon' will be held September 23-29 to contribute to the conservation of the Banderas Bay region's Natural Protected Areas by fighting solid waste contamination in both the Nayarit and Jalisco portions of the bay.

Puerto Vallarta Street Closures for Fiestas Patrias
BanderasNews.com

Due to the large number of people expected to attend the Independence Day celebrations in Puerto Vallarta, the Municipal Government announced that they will be rerouting traffic in the downtown area on September 14, 15 and 16, to safeguard event participants and attendees.

Act II Entertainment Announces 2018-2019 Season Shows
Daniel R. Mininni

Act II is delighted to announce the lineup for its 2018-2019 season of entertainment. This year promises to be the BEST EVER, with nine productions on The Main Stage, and the return of many of Vallarta's favorite performers, as well as some exciting new faces, in The Red Room.

DoD Releases Biennial Study of U.S. Voters Abroad
FVAP.gov

Yesterday the FVAP released its biennial Overseas Citizen Population Analysis estimating there were 3 million U.S. citizens of voting age living abroad in 2016 who cast approximately 208,000 ballots. The overseas voter turnout of approximately 7% compares to a domestic turnout of 72%.

Tasty Reasons to Yell ¡Viva México! in Riviera Nayarit
Norma Hernández

Independence Day celebrations are a deeply rooted tradition in Mexico and, when it comes to reveling, the Riviera Nayarit is front and center. Hotels are cooking up holiday-themed buffets and gourmet dinners prepared by renowned chefs that will have you exclaiming ¡Viva México!

InterNations Survey: Expats Feel at Home in Mexico
Ricardo Acerco

InterNations has released its annual Expat Insider Survey, which ranks the best countries for expats based on their experiences living abroad. In 2018, Mexico, a consistent favorite, ranked 4th overall, and was in the top 3 for personal happiness, ease of settling in, and cost of living.

¡Viva Mexico! Menu Returns to Kaiser Maximilian
Banderas News Team

Food is always an important part of Mexican celebrations so, to commemorate Las Fiestas Patrias, one of Vallarta's favorite restaurants, Kaiser Maximilian, is serving a special dinner menu featuring traditional Mexican dishes with an elegant twist throughout the month of September.

Current Requirements for Moving to Mexico with Your Pet
Tropicasa Realty

If you have a four-legged family member and buy real estate in Puerto Vallarta, you will likely have questions about bringing your pet to Mexico. Luckily, moving to Mexico with a pet isn't particularly difficult, if you have all of the required documentation when you arrive.

City of Vallarta to Provide Garbage Collection Service
Lorena Sonrisas

For years, the municipal government has been actively seeking a definitive solution to the garbage collection problem in Puerto Vallarta. Last week the long-term contract, which gave a private company an expensive monopoly on the service, was finally terminated.

Busy Bees Pollinating the Vallarta Botanical Garden
Neil Gerlowski

In early 2018, volunteers David Erne and Talit Maria Jose set up two hives in the Vallarta Botanical Garden which have already produced over 10 kg of honey! In addition to a sweet harvest, we're making sure that our plants are well attended to by one of our planet's most prolific pollinators.

Puerto Vallarta 2018 Fiestas Patrias Schedule of Events
María Francesca

As is tradition, from September 13th through 16th Puerto Vallarta will commemorate La Independencia de Mexico with a series of colorful and patriotic festivities celebrating the events and people that eventually resulted in Mexico's Independence from Spain.

PV Chamber Orchestra Announces 2018-2019 Concerts
Andrea Jupina

Attention, classical music lovers! The Puerto Vallarta Chamber Orchestra has released information about their upcoming season of concerts. With more performances scheduled, some featuring world-class guest soloists, the 2018-2019 season promises to be very exciting!

Beyond Puerto Vallarta: Discover San Pancho, Nayarit
Adam García

Once home to a handful of Franciscan priests and a small population of farmers, San Pancho is no longer a sleepy little village. Today, this beach town, just north of Puerto Vallarta, is a developing community with rich educational values and an eclectic and enthusiastic population.

Sept-Dec Full of Culture & Tradition in Puerto Vallarta
Marie Callan

Engaging in national holidays and traditions is a great way to get to know the culture and heritage of the Mexican people. The Fall and Winter seasons are full of them, making this a great time to visit Puerto Vallarta, where locals warmly welcome tourists to join in the festivities.

No Jaguars, But Plenty of Prey Captured at the Garden
Vallarta Botanical Garden

The Panthera V6 camera traps installed in the Vallarta Botanical Garden's forest preserve last month have not yet captured images of jaguars, but we have several bird shots and one overhead family portrait of a troop of White-nosed coati - which happen to be excellent jaguar prey.

10 Tips for Anyone Thinking of Retiring in Mexico
Diego Sancho

More and more North Americans are retiring in Mexico to enjoy new experiences and a more relaxed lifestyle, as well as access to affordable healthcare and a lower cost of living. If you're thinking about joining them, here are 10 tips to help make your move and transition as smooth as possible.


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