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Tickets to all shows can be purchased online at actiientertainment.com, or at the box office, which is open daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
The Amapas Neighborhood Association is the official association of residents and business owners in the Colonia Amapas of Puerto Vallarta. A volunteer and not-for-profit association with about 350 members, the ANA was founded in 2002 to improve the quality of life in Amapas. We work to keep our neighborhood safe, beautiful, desirable and welcoming to tourists and residents from all countries and walks of life. We are also the official "Junta Vecinal" or neighborhood council for Amapas, the legal representative of the neighborhood to the city government. Visit our website at AmapasPV.com to learn more about us and what we do. For details on how you or your building can join, email membership(at)amapaspv.com.
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The American School of Puerto Vallarta is a private, independent school offering a bilingual, bicultural education to students from preschool through grade 12. Students benefit from highly-dedicated and talented teachers in a small school atmosphere, and a comprehensive dual curriculum which encompasses that of quality private and public schools in the United States and those established by the Mexican Ministry of Education. For more information, visit aspv.edu.mx.
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RON BIGGS - NO PROFILE
Ron Biggs likes to talk, and he likes to cogitate. Doesn't matter about what. His writing is dense and not conducive light nighttime reading. His aim is to incite or contribute to dialogue, the kind that short-circuits the synapses of those not so inclined toward exploring the "whys" of a perspective. He has a degree in and a passion for psycho-linguistics, to which apparently most any argument can be reduced. His blog site is TalkingOnTheThink.wordpress.com.
The BBCC is working to create a community where people share the joy of developing new skills and learning their neighbor's language and cultural background. Visit BuceriasBilingualCommunityCenter.org for more information.
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Located at Constitución #319 A, Banderas Bay Trading Company is open every Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. BBTC offers high-quality artesanal works that have made it one of Vallarta's favorite places to shop for Mexican art, collectibles and home decor. For more information click HERE, or visit BanderasBayTradingCompany.com.
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About The Banderas Bay Women's Shelter
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The Banderas Bay Women's Shelter is working with Vida Reavivida/Compassion for the Family Inc. and Mexican Social Services to provide an immediate, temporary and safe living environment for women and children who are the victims of domestic violence; to prepare them to be financially independent through jobs, education, English second language education, non interest small business loans; and to assist them in living a life free of violence through professional counseling.
Vida Reavivida A.C. is a not for profit charitable organization that is registered with the state Jalisco. For more information about Vida Reavivida A.C. and the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter, please visit CompassionForTheFamilyMx.org, find them on Facebook, or contact David Zude at compassionforthefamily(at)yahoo.com.mx. ======================================== ACT LGBT
The Asociación de Comercios y Turismo (ACT LGBT) is a non-profit organization, representing the various interests of LGBT owned and managed businesses, LGBT friendly businesses, and professionals in Puerto Vallarta, who work together to promote economic growth and prosperity through public and private sector advocacy and to create strategies to strengthen the destination's positioning as a world-class LGBT friendly resort.
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AMAPAS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
The Amapas Neighborhood Association is the official association of residents and business owners in the Colonia Amapas of Puerto Vallarta. A volunteer and not-for-profit association with about 350 members, the ANA was founded in 2002 to improve the quality of life in Amapas. We work to keep our neighborhood safe, beautiful, desirable and welcoming to tourists and residents from all countries and walks of life. We are also the official "Junta Vecinal" or neighborhood council for Amapas, the legal representative of the neighborhood to the city government. Learn more at AmapasPV.com.
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After 20 years in the San Francisco restaurant business, Gary R. Beck turned his attentions to cooking, dining out, creating recipes and exploring Puerto Vallarta's rich array of eateries. Famous for his restaurant guide, available online at CafePress.com or Lulu.com, Gary also writes restaurant reviews and interesting articles for Puerto Vallarta newspapers and feature columns for BanderasNews.com. Contact Gary at garyrbeck1(at)yahoo.com.
Photo Tips of the week are written by Larry Bennett, a professional photographer living in Puerto Vallarta. These tips are to be just tips, refer to your cameras owner's manual for specifics on your camera. Readers are welcome to enjoy Larry's website at LarryBennettPhotography.com.
Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks and cocktails from 9 am until 11:30 pm, The Blue Shrimp is situated on Los Muertos Beach at Olas Altas 366 on the South side of Puerto Vallarta. For more information or reservations, call (322) 222-4246, email TheBlueShrimp12@hotmail.com or visit TheBlueShrimp.com. Click HERE to learn more about The Blue Shrimp
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Visit the internationally famous Vallarta Botanical Garden located just 30 minutes south of Old Town at Km. 24 on Highway 200 and easily accessible by public transportation and taxi. This 64 acre wildlife preserve and botanical garden have something fun for everyone. Over 200 species of birds have been observed on the Garden's grounds. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit for a refreshing dip in the jungle river. See plantings of vanilla, chocolate, and hundreds of other botanical delights! Authentic Mexican Cuisine is served in the Hacienda de Oro Restaurant from 10 am to 5 pm. The Garden is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm (closed Mondays from April 1 to December 1). Garden admission is just $200 pesos. For more information, call (322) 223-6182 or visit vbgardens.org.
Sandra Cesca is the author of the book "Walking Puerto Vallarta and beyond" detailing her walking tours through her photography, and the owner of Learn Vallarta. To learn more about her work and experiences in Mexico, visit EscapeRouteVallarta.com, or send an email to sandra.learn.vallarta(at)gmail.com.
Dr. Chávez attended the University of Guadalajara Medical School specializing in internal medicine and graduated in 1985. He performed his residency at the University of Guadalajara's Civil Hospital with rotations at the University of Utah's Health Sciences Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He completed his cardiology fellowship at the National Institute of Cardiology in Mexico City with an emphasis in Interventional Cardiology as a sub-speciality. Every year he attends seminars and continues his education at the Long Island Jewish Health System where he keeps up-to-date on the latest techniques and advances in the field of cardiology.
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SUZY CHAFFEE
Suzy Chaffee, a former Olympic skier who helped invent dancing down mountains, has turned activist, journalist, filmmaker, and has worked with seven U.S. Presidents. She is now co-chairman of a non-profit partnership of the Elders of the Americas and Olympians, called the Native American Olympic Team Foundation, which aims to heal Mother Earth for all our children through joyful sports and education. For more information, contact Suzy at SuzyNativeVoices(at)aol.com or visit Snow-Riders.org or NAOTF.org.
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GALERIA CONTEMPO
Open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm, and from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Galeria Contempo is located at Basilio Badillo 252 at the corner of Ignacio Vallarta in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta. For more information, call (322) 223-1925, click HERE, or visit GaleriaContempo.com.
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Open daily from 8 am to 11 pm, (Closed on Tuesdays from April to October) Daiquiri Dick's offers elegant dining in a relaxed atmosphere for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Visa, MasterCard and Banamex accepted. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at ddpv.com.
Daiquiri Dick's contemporary design exudes a quiet elegance that invites relaxation, and its tropical location at Olas Altas 314 on Los Muertos Beach offers the perfect atmosphere for enjoying spectacular views of Banderas Bay. For reservations call (322) 222-0566. For more information, visit DDPV.com.
With country committees and local chapters in over 80 countries around the world, Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party organization for the millions of Americans living outside the United States. For more information about the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad, click HERE, or send an email to cb.democratsabroad(at)gmail.com.
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Kathleen Dobek explores the culinary traditions of Mexico from her home in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit. Through regular columns on BanderasNews and via her Cooking in Mexico blog, Kathleen shares her experiences in Mexico and introduces the great variety of New World ingredients and contemporary dishes of this country to the foreigners who visit and live here.
Located at #344 Allende, just a short stroll up from the Malécon in downtown Puerto Vallarta, El Arrayán is open Wednesday-Monday from 5:30 pm to 11 pm. Closed on Tuesdays. Visa, MasterCard and American Express Cards are accepted. Reservations online at ElArrayan.com.mx or by calling (322) 222-7195.
Entreamigos primary focus is to increase educational opportunities for the children of San Pancho in Nayarit Mexico. To achieve these goals Entreamigos runs an art collective non-profit store, a library, a computer center and a collection of educational and community based workshops and initiatives. Entreamigos is entirely funded by donations and almost completely run by volunteers. To learn more about our programs and activities please visit entreamigos.org.mx.
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Feed the Children Vallarta
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Open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm, and from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Galeria Contempo is located at Basilio Badillo 252 at the corner of Ignacio Vallarta in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta. For more information, call (322) 223-1925, click HERE, or visit GaleriaContempo.com.
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Open Mon-Fri from 10 am to 5 pm and from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturdays, Galleria Dante is located at Basilio Badillo #269 in Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone. For more information, click HERE, call (322) 222-2477, or send an email to galleriadante2(at)gmail.com. To see some of the art work on display at the gallery, visit GalleriaDante.com.
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Garden Club
The Vallarta Garden Club is registered as a non-profit organization in Mexico. Annual dues are only $500 pesos for individuals or $750 for couples and are used to support the club's ongoing efforts to make Vallarta a more beautiful place. The Vallarta Garden Club is registered as a non-profit organization in Mexico. For more information, 'Friend' us on Facebook or visit vallartagardenclub.com.
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GAYPV
GAY PV is Mexico's gay magazine and travel guide for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico's #1 Gay destination. GAYPV features complete event listings, news, interviews, and around town photos of gay and friendly hotels, bars, dining and businesses. Download the travel app when on the go in Mexico.
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After having spent 10 years in the world of US broadcast news, Laura Gelezunas decided to unleash her skills on Puerto Vallarta by opening Video Diva Productions, a full-service, professional digital video company. Whether you're interested in a sales video, WEBmercial, music video, feature story, documentary, or corporate event video coverage, Laura has the experience, equipment and talent to coordinate a professional production. For more information, click HERE or visit her website at VideoDivaProductions.com.
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Michael Green
Active in local and national Real Estate boards; published author and acknowledged expert on Puerto Vallarta Real Estate, Michael Green moved here in 1997 to take advantage of the unsurpassed lifestyle PV offers. Mike's professionalism and intimate knowledge of the local market make him the ideal person to consult for real estate transactions. You can contact him at: michael(at)tropicasa.com.
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Alex Gomez is an award-winning writer. he's written numerous short stories, hundreds of non-fiction articles and two serious novels. Writing makes him happy and nothing can kill him now.
Daniel Gomez is a brand strategist and partner at Mijo! Brands. Based in Puerto Vallarta, Mijo! Brands is a strategic brand design agency servicing clients across North America and Europe to create breakthrough brand communicatiuon solutions. To learn more about Mijo! Brand Strategy Design, click HERE, call (322) 223-2837 or visit MijoBrands.com.
Nestled within the lush, mountain region of the Sierra Madres exists one of Mexico's most tranquil, magical hideaways, San Sebastian's Hacienda Jalisco. For more information, click HERE, visit HaciendaJalisco.com or call 011-52-322-107-7007.
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Pamela Thompson has lived and worked in Puerto Vallarta for over 20 years, 10 of them in health care. Pamela now leads HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, a local healthcare resource network. Her years of experience and expertise are available to you by emailing your questions to pamela(at)healthcareresourcespv.com or by visiting HealthCareResourcesPV.com.
To learn more about the company and its products and services, you may visit them on the web at HoldenFurnitureAndDesign.com, or at their showroom at Ignacio L. Vallarta 130, Plaza Rivera Molino, Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta.
Open Monday-Saturday from 8 am to 11 pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant & Cafe is located at Olas Altas #38B in the Zona Romántica of Puerto Vallarta. For reservations call (322) 223-0760 or visit KaiserMaximilian.com
Dr. Leslie Korn specializes in integrative mind body health integrating nutritional and herbal medicine, therapeutic bodywork and psychotherapy. She completed her graduate training at Harvard Medical School and the school of Public Health She has conducted research on Traditional Medicine and Culinary traditions and directed a natural medicine clinic in Cabo Corrientes since 1974. She was a 2009-2010 Mexico Fulbright scholar and is the author of 3 books. To learn more about her work, visit DrLeslieKorn.com, and healthalt.org. She can be reached at
lekorn(at)cwis.org.
Located 80 miles south of Puerto Vallarta along Mexico's famed Costalegre coast, Las Alamandas Resort is Mexico's ultimate escape. Owned and operated by Isabel Goldsmith-Patiño, this chic private estate offers its guests the highest standards of personalized hospitality in an exquisite tropical setting.
Learn Vallarta is dedicated to education and cultural integration. Owned and operated by an American lady and their staff who live in Vallarta fulltime, they deliver personal and helpful assistance in learning more about this charming tropical environment and its friendly people. Located in downtown Puerto Vallarta, Learn Vallarta's office hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm. For more information, call (322) 223-1566 in PV or 1-888-856-3120 toll free from the US & Canada, send an email to info(at)LearnVallarta.com, or visit their website at LearnVallarta.com.
Open daily for lunch and dinner, Le Kliff is located at Km. 17.5 Boca de Tomatlan on the South Shores of Puerto Vallarta. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online in real time at LeKliff.com, or by calling (322) 224-0975.
Open Monday through Saturday 9 am to 8 pm, Los Mercados is located just a half-block west of Rizo’s at Aquiles Serdan #265. For a complete list of new products, special events and happenings at Los Mercados, visit LosMercadosPV.com.
To learn more about all of the wonderful shops at Los Mercados, click HERE.
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A long-time resident of Puerto Vallarta, R.D. (David) Lyons is an accomplished author who has published 3 novels and contributes educational and entertaining articles to several local publications. When not writing, he can be found singing jazz standards to his own guitar accompaniment at several of the town's most popular venues.![]()
Click HERE for more articles by David Lyons.
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Known for its delightful decor and excellent cuisine, Mark's Bar & Grill is located at Lazaro Cardenas #56 in Bucerias, Nayarit. Whether dining at the bar with great conversation or on the outdoor patio under the stars, the Mediterranean and Asian inspired food will exceed your expectations. For reservations, call (329) 298-0303. For more information visit MarksBucerias.com
Make-a-Wish is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Donations are used to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses, and are tax deductible in the USA and Mexico. If you would like to volunteer, make a donation, refer an eligible child or adopt a wish, please call (322) 222-9112 or 01 800 DESEOS 1 (337-3671) or visit MakeAWishMexico.org.mx
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Stan Gabruk is the owner of Master Baiters Sportfishing and Tackle in Marina Vallarta. He came to Puerto Vallarta for a brief, three-week vacation and never left. You can find Stan at his Master Baiters Sportfishing shop in Marina Vallarta, located between docks A and B on the boardwalk. For more information about fishing in Puerto Vallarta, visit MasterBaiters.com.mx or email Stan at masterbaiterspv(at)gmail.com.
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Are you looking to purchase vacation or investment property in Mexico? To discover which one of the mortgage loan options that MEXLend offers is right for you, visit MexLend.com, or MexLend.com.mx, email info(at)mexlend.com, or call (322) 222-7377 in Vallarta, toll-free at 1.800.3.Mi.Casa in Mexico or (917) 779-9061 from the United States or Canada.
Based in Puerto Vallarta, Mijo! Brands is a strategic brand design agency servicing clients across North America and Europe to create breakthrough brand communications solutions.
Born and raised in Puerto Vallarta, Juan Pablo comes from a long line of sports fishermen. ESPN's Sport Challenge and Marlin Magazine have made his father, Captain Juan Moll, a.k.a. Mr. Marlin, known to sports fisherman around the world, and his grandfather holds the record for the largest sailfish ever caught in the Mexican Pacific. As a member of the International Game Fish Association who fully supports the conservation efforts of the International Billfish Foundation, Juan Pablo carries on the family tradition by offering quality sports fishing charters in Puerto Vallarta.
Consistently receiving rave reviews on TripAdvisor, Nacho Daddy Mexico is the premier sports bar and restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. Open daily from 11 am to 12 am for lunch, dinner, live music (with no cover charge!) and lots of fun, this popular south side hangout is located at Basilio Badillo #287, only two blocks off the beach in the heart of the Romantic Zone. Credit cards accepted. For more information, visit NachoDaddyPV.com or or become a fan on their Facebook Page for promotions, daily specials and more.
Ron Morgan Properties specializes in luxury real estate in the Marina Vallarta area and beyond to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Punta de Mita, as well as along the southern shores of Banderas Bay, from the Romantic Zone, Amapas and Conchas Chinas down to Mismaloya and even Costa Alegre. For more information, visit RonMorgan.net.
No Way José! is located on the south side of downtown at 5 de Febrero 260, just over the Vallarta street bridge on your left heading south from the Malecón. Open Tuesday-Sunday from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Reservations are recommended and available by calling (322) 223-2853 or online at NoWayJoseMx.com. For more information, visit NoWayJoseMx.com, or join us on Facebook for real-time updates and special offers.
Located in Lazaro Cárdenas Park, kitty-corner to Daiquiri Dick's on Olas Atlas, the Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural is open every Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm from November 1 to April 25. For only $12 pesos an hour, you can park in the garage directly beneath the plaza. Or you can take a taxi or public bus, which stops along Pino Suarez Street, just steps from the Market. For market updates, please visit OldTownFM.com, and "like" us on Facebook.
Located in El Pitillal, Pasitos de Luz is a marvelous day care facility for children with special needs. This non-profit organization provides children with various handicaps with a caring and loving environment, along with treatment for individual rehabilitation, nutritional meals, physical stimulation and therapy. For more information, Click HERE or visit PasitosDeLuz.org.
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Barbara Peters is the owner of Galería Vallarta, one of Puerto Vallarta's most popular art galleries. Located at Guerrero 187 #110 in downtown Puerto Vallarta, Galería Vallarta has been presenting "art in all forms" since it's founding in 1989. For more information call (322) 222-0290, visit GaleriaVallarta.net, or send an email to webart(at)galeriavallarta.net.
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EILEEN PIERCE
A co-owner of the Inn at San Pancho, Nayarit, Eileen Pierce is a former staff writer and columnist for the Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, MA and in the last few years was the PR/Marketing Director for the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge, MA. The co-author of the 2005 Fodor's Guide to the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley, Eileen continues to freelance for various publications, including the Boston Globe and BanderasNews.com.
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About Prudential Vallarta: Whether you are looking to buy a home or condominium in the Banderas Bay area, or are simply considering a vacation rental, Prudential Vallarta is Your Source for Puerto Vallarta Real Estate. You can depend on our bilingual and bicultural sales professionals to help you through the process. If you would like to learn more about Prudential Vallarta's real estate or vacation rental properties click HERE, or visit PruRealtyPV.com.
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PVMC
The mission of Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus is to present quality male choral music in Spanish and English using the voices and talent of gay Mexicans and expatriates to entertain, enlighten, and unify our audience and members while building bridges of greater understanding, acceptance and love between communities, cultures, families, and friends. More information can be found on their website at pvmenschorus.org.
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PURR PROJECT
PuRR Project is a Non-Profit shelter in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico that provides homeless cats and kittens a recuperative stay with the ultimate goal to adopt them out to loving homes. All of our residents have been sterilized, vaccinated and are disease free. We accomplish this through our own efforts as well as collaboratively with other animal welfare organizations. Both monetary donations as well as donations of dry cat food are most welcome – and much appreciated. Donations 501(c)(3) tax-deductible in the U.S. For more information, visit PuRRProject.com or send an email to info(at)PurrProject.com.
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Visit PVSleepWell.com to learn more about sleep apnea, the solutions that are available and the services they offer, then contact PVSleepWell and take the first step to a better night’s sleep, to a better life! PVSleepWell can be reached in Puerto Vallarta at 52-322-117-2255 or by emailing Info(at)PVSleepWell.com.
If you are planning a dream vacation in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, look no further than PVRPV. Representing the highest quality vacation accommodations in the Banderas Bay area, PVRPV is your experienced and reliable choice for Puerto Vallarta home, villa and condo rentals and rental property management. In addition to providing visitors with affordable vacation rentals, PVRPV has a longstanding commitment to giving back to the community. To learn more about PVRPV's vacation rental services click HERE, or visit PVRPV.com.
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R SALON
Catering to the needs of Puerto Vallarta's most discriminating clientele, r Salon's well trained expert international staff delivers top-notch beauty services that will help you look and feel better than ever before. Conveniently located at Olas Altas #513 B on the South side of Puerto Vallarta, they are open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Call (322) 222-7819 or email rsalonPV(at)gmail.com to reserve your time and let the pampering begin!
Open daily from 8:00 am to 11:30 pm, The River Café is located at Isla Rio Cuale #4 in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (322) 223-0788 or online at RiverCafe.com.mx.
Integrating 25 years of experience as a California licensed family therapist and life coach, Dr. Lynn Rogers offers uniquely practical and personalized sessions for clients and their families. To learn more about her work, click HERE or visit LynnRogers.com. As an ordained Interfaith Chaplain, Lynn also officiates at Puerto Vallarta weddings and other significant life transitions. For more information, click HERE or visit InterFaithChaplain.com.
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Please listen to "The Bruce Sallan Show - A Dad's Point-of-View" Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., PST on KZSB AM1290 in Santa Barbara or on the Internet via a live stream. For that link and all information about the show and Bruce, please visit BruceSallan.com. Bruce's column, "A Dad's Point-of-View," is available in over 75 newspapers and websites worldwide. Find Bruce on Facebook by joining his "A Dad's Point-of-View" fan page. Just be sure to tell him you saw him on BanderasNews. You can also follow Bruce at Twitter.
Barbara Sands has been a resident on Calle Cuauhtémoc since 1981. She was born in LA and grew up in Long Beach, Santa Paula and San Marino. Later she lived in Berkeley, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Monterey. Between times she worked in NYC, Munich, Paris and DC (28 years). Vallarta has been her full-time home since 1997 and she has written for most of the local publications. She began writing on a manual typewriter and labored on every IBM electric typewriter model before graduating to a computer in the 1980s when displays had green letters on black. She is happy to know how to use PhotoShop and still misses WordPerfect.
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The founder of Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Buyers' Agents (PVREBA), Jim Scherrer is a retired entrepreneur who has owned property in Puerto Vallarta for more than 25 years. Utilizing his experience and extensive knowledge of the area, Jim's series of informative articles about travel to and retirement in Puerto Vallarta reveal the recent changes that have occurred in Vallarta, while dispelling the misconceptions about living conditions in Mexico.
Ed Schwartz has been involved in many aspects of fine wine for 30 years and has worked with top wineries in California, Italy and France. His writings on wine, food and travel have appeared in the SF Chronicle, LA Times and Image magazine.
Located at Aldanaca 178 4A & 4B, in the Colonia Versalles of neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta, SETAC is a non-profit community and wellness center whose mission is to reduce HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in the greater Banderas Bay region through education, detection and prevention. Free counseling, testing, treatments and referrals for HIV and other sexual transmitted illness are just some of the free services SETAC provides to the entire population, without prejudice or discrimination. For more information, follow SETAC on Facebook, visit the website, call (322) 224-1974 or email contacto(at)setac.com.mx.

Open daily from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm, Si Señor Mexican Restaurant is located on Los Muertos Beach at Amapas 114, in front of the Hotel Emperador on the South side of Puerto Vallarta. For reservations, call (322) 222-0577, send an email to SiSenorBeach(at)gmail.com, or visit SiSenorBeach.com.
Open Monday-Saturday from 9 am to 11 pm and on Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm, Taste at Casa Cupula is located at Callejon de la Igualdad #129 on the southern shores of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. For more information, visit CasaCupula.com. For reservations, click HERE, call (322) 223-2484 ext. 151 or email taste(at)casacupula.com.
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Kathy Taylor
Kathy Taylor is a world traveler, sailor, writer, and cook. Before coming to Vallarta, she lived and worked in the Arctic for CBC Radio Northern Service and was the editor of Churchill's weekly Taiga Times. For 11 years she was Captain Kate of High Boats Café fame in Vancouver, then went on to spend 5 years as owner/chef of Wild Thyme Catering. After that, she spent four years sailing the Pacific Northwest and the Mediterranean, writing about sailboats and her experiences, as well as editing Bluewater Cruising's monthly magazine, "Currents." Following her love of food, sailing and charitable causes, Kathy continues her writing career as a valuable member of the BanderasNews Team.
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The Palm
Open 7 nights a week, The Palm Cabaret and Bar features two shows per night, one at 7:00 pm and the other at 9:30 pm. They sometimes offer afternoon matinees as well. For more information and the 2018-2019 season's complete line-up, visit ThePalmCabaret.com.
Set on 7 hectares of rolling hillsides, the Tierra Alta eco cabin development will comprise 21 country cabins built for weekend enjoyment or full-time living. The affordable cabins are built by third party contractors. If you would like to see what the Tierra Alta lifestyle offers you, please call Tropicasa Realty's Wayne Franklin at (322) 222-6505. To enjoy an out-of-the-ordinary Mexico vacation and breathe the fresh mountain air of El Tuito, call (322)222-9180 for rental information.
The number one selling and listing agency in the greater Bay of Banderas region since 2011, Timothy Real Estate Group is a locally-owned and operated real estate brokerage with a strategic location in the city's Romantic Zone. Because the Puerto Vallarta area has varying neighborhood personalities, we practice localized real estate and, with 5 sales offices around the bay, we know our communities well. If you are looking to sell or purchase a property in the Banderas Bay area, please contact one of the Timothy Real Estate Group agents for the best experience in Puerto Vallarta real estate. For more information, visit TimothyRealEstateGroup.com.
Since 1997, Wayne Franklin and his team at Tropicasa Realty have been a trusted name in Puerto Vallarta real estate. Tropicasa Realty is a regional representative of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate and, with over 100 years of combined experience in real estate, all agents of the company are affiliated with AMPI as well as being International members of the U.S. National Association of Realtors. Wayne Franklin or any member of his knowledgeable team can be contacted in-person at their Romantic Zone Office - Pulpito 145-A at Olas Altas. While in PV they can be reached at (322) 222-6505 or by calling 866-978-5539 (Toll-Free) from the U.S.
Polly G. Vicars and her late husband, Hubert (a.k.a. "Husband") retired to Puerto Vallarta in 1988 and soon became active members of several charitable organizations. Polly is the author of "Tales of Retirement in Paradise: Life in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico" [a sell-out!] and "More Tales of Retirement in Puerto Vallarta and Around the World." Proceeds from the sale of her books go to the America-Mexico Foundation, a scholarship foundation that is her passion.
After having spent 10 years in the world of US broadcast news, Laura Gelezunas decided to unleash her skills on Puerto Vallarta by opening Video Diva Productions, a full-service, professional digital video and marketing company. Whether using a video, print and/or photography format, Video Diva Productions guarantees timely delivery of top-notch advertising, promotion, publicity, public and media relations in English, Spanish and French.For more information, click HERE or visit her website at VideoDivaProductions.com.
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Villas in Vallarta - ADD TO PROFILE: ../travel-outdoors/villas-in-vallarta.htm
Quinta Maria Cortez Bed & Breakfast and Casa Tres Vidas, Villas in Vallarta's adjoining properties, are both located on one of Puerto Vallarta's most beautiful beaches. To find out more about these unique beachfront escapes, both "Very Highly Recommended" by Frommer's Travel Guides, click HERE or visit VillasInVallarta.com.
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VYC
About the Vallarta Yacht Club:
The Vallarta Yacht Club is a non-profit, member-owned, private club with social, nautical and community objectives. It has over 500 members and is located in Nuevo Vallarta in the heart of the Riviera Nayarit adjacent to Paradise Village Marina. The club is the fastest growing yacht club in Mexico. In addition to the WesMex Regatta, other signature events include the Regatta de Revolution, the Banderas Bay Regatta, the San Diego / Vallarta Yacht Club Races, the Great Chili Cook off, the Vallarta Art and Wine Festival, and much more. For more information about the club and upcoming events, go to VallartaYachtClub.org.
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Allan Wall - ADD TO PROFILE: ../profiles/allan-wall.htm
Allan Wall is an American citizen who moved back to the U.S. after living and teaching English in Mexico for a decade and a half. Today, he continues to write articles about various aspects of Mexico and Mexican society. Some of these articles are about Mexico's political scene, history and culture, tourism, and Mexican emigration as viewed from south of the border, which you can read on his website at AllanWall.info.
Warren Brander is an expert real estate agent with The Agency. He can be reached at (322) 688-6922 in PV, or by email at warrenbrander(at)theagencyre.com. You can also check out his website for a great selection of Puerto Vallarta condos and homes for sale at WarrenBrander.com. To learn more about Warren Brander Real Estate, click HERE.
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WHO-INDIA
Located just south of Vallarta in the jungles of Mismaloya, Zoologico de Vallarta is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. For more information, call (322) 228-0501, click HERE or visit ZoologicoDeVallarta.com.
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Ivan Simic
Xocodiva Artisan Chocolates are handcrafted daily in small batches using only the finest ingredients available. Each chocolate is then uniquely enrobed in premium chocolate. Your choice of truffles include candied ginger, coconut, tequila, chili and amaretto among so many more. You'll also find a wide variety of gourmet nuts, bars and other tasty treats. Located at Ródolfo Gomez #118, across from the San Marino Hotel on the south side of Puerto Vallarta, Xocodiva is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. Tel: (322) 113-0352.