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December News from Vallarta's PuRR Project Shelter
Shannon Campbell

December 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.

Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra to Perform Free Concert Dec. 9
María Francesca

The Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra, the first and only youth-based jazz orchestra in Puerto Vallarta, will be performing a free concert at 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 9 at Plaza Caracol. Make plans now to come out and and show your support of these aspiring local musicians.

Nuevo Vallarta Gets 3rd Silver EarthCheck Certification
Norma Hernández

The Fraccionamiento Náutico Turístico area in Nuevo Vallarta recently received Silver EarthCheck certification for the third year in a row, demonstrating the Riviera Nayarit, Bahía de Banderas, and Nayarit State Government's commitment to preserving the environment.

Vallarta Botanical Garden Tour & Culinary Adventure
Neil Gerlowski

There's no place quite like the Vallarta Botanical Garden, and the Botanical Delights Tour and Culinary Adventure is the best way to get the most from your experience there. This guided tour immerses guests in the natural beauty of Mexico and the richness of Mexican cuisine.

Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Lorena Sonrisas

Every year during the first 12 days of December the streets of Vallarta come alive as the faithful make their way to the cathedral in traditional 'Peregrinaciones' (pilgrimages). The celebration comes to a joyful end December 12 with the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

December Hot Property in Puerto Vallarta at Tropicasa
Casa Sueños del Mar, Bucerías

Comfortable and inviting, Casa Sueños del Mar is a traditional villa that has the warmth of home and sits on the finest stretch of beach in Bucerías. Tucked in behind two security gates, 1/2 blocks from the shops and restaurants on Lazaro Cardenas, a private oasis awaits

Vallarta Garden Club Holiday Luncheon at River Café
David Muck

Every year in December, Puerto Vallarta Garden Club members look forward to celebrating the season at our annual holiday luncheon. This year's party, set to take place at The River Café on Wednesday, December 5 at 12:00 noon, promises to be a festive affair!

November at Act II Stages Exceeded All Expectations!
Daniel R. Mininni

Between all-new shows and the return of audience favorites, Act II continues to 'Rock' Puerto Vallarta with the best season of entertainment that this town has ever seen! And the hits just keep on coming at STAGES, where you can enjoy live entertainment every night of the week.

'SkyDivas' Will Attempt to Set New Skydiving Record
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust

Puerto Vallarta will undoubtedly be called 'Mexico's Skydiving Capital' from December 5-8, when a group of 30 women will attempt to set a new record for the 'Most Mexican Women to Jump in a Skydiving Formation,' during an exciting 4-day event organized by Mextreme Skydiving.

ExPats in Vallarta December 2018 Happy Hours & Events
Sara Wise

In December ExPats in Vallarta, a totally social group offering informal fellowship and assistance for expat residents and visitors, will host Happy Hour Gatherings on Tuesdays the 4th, 11th & 18th; and a Special Dinner on Thursday the 13th. Make your reservations now!

2018 Festival Gourmet Events at The River Café
Ricardo Acerco

The River Café has been participating in the Vallarta Gourmet Festival for 21 years and, in this 24th edition, they have once again invited a world-renowned Guest Chef, Antoine Poitevin, from France. They are also hosting a special event, The Vintage Wine Fair, on December 1st.

Uber Eats to Launch in Puerto Vallarta by Year's End
Diego Sancho

Uber Eats, the application that millions of people around the world use to request home delivery of restaurant food, will be adding 7 more cities in Mexico - Puerto Vallarta, Guanajuato, Irapuato, Celaya, Morelia, Los Mochis, and Ciudad Obregón - to its service area by year's end.

Two Artist Exhibit Opens at Galleria Dante this Friday
Gena Guarniere

Exhibits by artists Jean Jaques Hudon and Gerald Gallant open at Galleria Dante on Friday, November 30, as part of this week's South Side Shuffle. Stop by Puerto Vallarta's largest and most eclectic art gallery to meet the artists and enjoy complimentary cocktails from 6-10 pm.

Kaiser Maximilian Hosts 2 Festival Gourmet Guest Chefs
Banderas News Team

Kaiser Maximilian has been participating in the Vallarta Gourmet Festival every year and, in this 24th edition, they're hosting guest chefs from France who, along with the restaurant's talented team of chefs, are cooking up a 'French Connection' menu that's being served through December 15.

Vallarta Chefs & Broadway Stars Unite for SETAC
Robert M. Schley

The Second Annual Red Ribbon Gala to benefit SETAC, Puerto Vallarta's LGBT Wellness Center, will be held on Wednesday, December 5, at Mantamar Beach Club on Los Muertos Beach. Last year's event sold out, and we expect this year's Gala to sell out again, so get your tickets TODAY!

'Mi Amigo Sin Pelo' Fundraiser for PV Kids With Cancer
BanderasNews.com

We can all make a difference in the lives of Puerto Vallarta children with cancer and provide support to their families by participating in the 2018 CANICA 'Mi Amigo Sin Pelo' campaign, set to be held on December 16th from 5:00 to 10:00 pm, at Los Arcos del Malecón.

Gourmet Dinner Benefits Puerto Vallarta Senior Center
María Francesca

On Tuesday, December 4, 2018, La Leche Restaurant will host a gourmet dinner to benefit Asilo San Juan Diego, a non-profit senior citizen's home and activity center in Puerto Vallarta that has been serving the elderly members of our community since 2011.

The Palm Cabaret Officially Opens to a Sold-Out House
Alex Bourgeau

November 21 marked the beginning of the new season for The Palm Cabaret & Bar. Now in its 19th year, we welcome back some of Puerto Vallarta's favorite entertainers, and usher in some new fresh faces to the 2018/2019 season lineup of live entertainment.

Beach for the Disabled Planned in Puerto Vallarta
Lorena Sonrisas

Puerto Vallarta may soon have a beach that caters to the disabled. Municipal authorities in the Jalisco city are planning to develop what would be the state's second disabled-inclusive beach, using Cuastecomates Beach in the southern municipality of Cihuatlán as a model.

Democrats Abroad Conducting 2018 Overseas Voter Survey
Costa Banderas Democrats Abroad

Now that the U.S. midterm elections are over, Democrats Abroad is conducting an overseas voter survey. Understanding your 2018 voting experience will help us ensure everything to make it easier for you to vote in future elections is done no matter from where, or for whom, you vote.

Act II the #1 Entertainment Venue in Puerto Vallarta
Daniel R. Mininni

Puerto Vallarta has recently become an 'entertainment destination,' and Act II is THE PLACE to go for the best in live cabaret, music, comedy, stage plays and drag shows. Here's a look at what Stages has planned to keep you entertained this week, including the opening of two new shows!


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