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Student Strike to Protest Río Los Horcones Destruction
Dr. Rafael Guzmán Mejía

Around the world, student strike demonstrators are demanding action to fight climate change, ecocides and other abuses to our planet. Here in Puerto Vallarta, your help is needed to protect the Río Los Horcones from big business. Join the protest at 10:00 am on Friday, June 21.

ACT II Stages Makes Summer in Puerto Vallarta Fun
Marie Callan

Act II Stages will re-open on June 25th with its new summer schedule, including the return of their famous Karaoke Party; Us Two's 'ABBA & Elton' show; the musical comedy 'Twist and Shout'; and an all new Puerto Vallarta Concert Series featuring a different local band every week!

Donna Davies to Host Casa Jilguero Open House Friday
BanderasNews.com

Timothy Real Estate Group agent Donna Davies will be hosting an Open House at Casa Jilguero on Friday, June 21 from 12:00 to 2:30 pm - and you're invited! Located in the Colonia Los Sauces neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta, this single-family home is a must see!

Jalisco Looks to Promote Off-the-beaten-path Areas
Travel Agent Central

The state of Jalisco on Mexico's Pacific Coast is aiming to broaden tourism, through new developments in Costalegre, and a continuation of the federal government's Pueblos Mágicos program with state funds going to help for the promotion and maintenance of the towns.

Local Fighter Goes to Thailand for Muay Thai World Cup
Ricardo Acerco

Puerto Vallarta fighter Miguel Angel Padilla Robles will represent Mexico in the World Championship of the International Amateur Muay Thai Federation (IFMA), which is set to take place July 20-30 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the King of Thailand himself handing out the prizes.

59th International Sportfishing Tournament in San Blas
BanderasNews.com

The Marina Fonatur in the historic port of San Blas is set to welcome the 59th San Blas International Sport Fishing Tournament June 27-29, 2019. With competitions in 3 categories: sailfish, marlin and dorado, this tournament is considered the best of its kind on the Mexican Pacific.

Tips for Surviving the Summer Heat in Puerto Vallarta
Marie Callan

Though the official first day of summer is not until June 21, we're already experiencing some sweltering weather here in Puerto Vallarta, so we have put together some summer survival tips to help you get through this hot and humid time of year in the Banderas Bay area.

MEXLend Mortgages for Mexico Now Offers Escrow Services
Terence L. Reilly

Closing a transaction in a foreign country can be daunting. Whether it's a business transaction or a real estate purchase, utilizing a trusted Escrow source can alleviate your fears. When it comes to escrow services in Mexico, 14 years of experience make MEXLend a name you can trust.

Puerto Vallarta Walking Tours: Mexico's Nopal Cactus
Sandra Cesca

Dulce Maria Morales sits at our daily market removing the spines from nopal (prickly pear) cactus to prepare them for sale. When I first came to Mexico, I asked her what to do with these lovely green pads. Now, after many meals which have included various preparations, I love this food.

National Botanical Garden Day Celebrations at the VBG
Lorena Sonrisas

Every year, public gardens throughout Mexico observe National Botanical Garden Day to raise awareness about their role in the conservation and protection of the environment. This year's event is on June 22 and Vallarta Botanical Garden will celebrate with a day full of fun activites.

Let Daiquiri Dick's Do the Cooking This Summer
Banderas News Team

Baby, it's HOT outside! Too hot to even THINK about cooking, much less spending hours standing over a steamy stove. Fortunately, the chefs at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant are once again serving up their Summer Sizzle menus, which offer hot deals on gourmet meals.

How Living in Mexico Increased the Quality of Our Lives
Forbes

When my wife and I decided to try living in Mexico for a while, we didn't really know what to expect. The Mexico (and Mexicans) we met were very, very, different than what most Americans expect. In fact, living in Mexico for the past few years has increased the quality of our lives.

Cirque du Soleil Nuevo Vallarta Theme Park Redesigned
Lorena Sonrisas

Almost 5 years after Grupo Vidanta announced plans to build a Cirque du Soleil theme park in the Banderas Bay area, the resort developer says that the project has been expanded, to include several amusement park concepts, and rebranded as 'The Parks at Nuevo Vallarta.'

PV Team to Play 3rd Jalisco Cup Soccer Game on Saturday
Ricardo Acerco

The amateur soccer team representing Puerto Vallarta in the 2019 Jalisco Cup have won their first two regional matches, and hope to continue their winning streak on Saturday, June 15, as they take on the team from San Sebastian del Oeste at the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Stadium.

WeExpats' Guide to Assisted Living Facilities in Mexico
WeExpats.com

Making the decision to leave behind your hometown and starting a new life in Mexico can be fraught with uncertainty - especially if you require assisted care. Nevertheless, the country's warm climate, reasonable medical costs and stellar services are attracting retirees.

Puerto Vallarta Property Ownership: What is UNIRSE?
Tropicasa Realty

For anyone buying real estate in Puerto Vallarta, UNIRSE is a place with which you will soon become familiar. The Unidad Regional de Servicios del Estado, or UNIRSE, is the regional state services office, where you can accomplish many tasks that anyone living here will eventually need.

PVRPV Rental Income Property: Estrellita del Mar
Mich García

As reported last week, the largest vacation rental agency in Puerto Vallarta, PVRPV, recently launched a new real estate website. Here's a look at Estrellita del Mar condo 103, just one of the rental income and investment properties that the company has listed for sale.

Common Sense is Your Best Protection in Puerto Vallarta
Timothy Real Estate Group

Recently someone posted on a well-known Facebook thread, asking how to enjoy a safe vacation in Puerto Vallarta. It's pretty simple: use common sense. Don't flash wads of cash around and don't drink so much it impairs your judgment. Doesn't this apply to anywhere you travel?


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