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Canada May Ease Mexican Visa Restrictions
 Narayan Ammachchi
An agreement to ease visa requirements for Mexicans seeking to travel to Canada will be discussed in detail in the upcoming summit between the three North American countries scheduled for Feb. 19th. Such an agreement would help boost tourism and trade between the countries.
Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market Makes it To-Go!
 Erin Staley
If you're ready for new and exciting flavors, then Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural is where you want to be this Saturday. And don't forget that you can liven up your taste buds with our 'make it, bake it, grow it' artisan foods to-go!
The 10th HOG GDL Takes Place in Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The 10th HOG GDL, traditionally a global event, will begin in Guadalajara today and will be hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta on the 14th and 15th. Around 150 choppers and luxury bikes will tour Sayulita and Nuevo Vallarta ranging from the classic to the cutting edge.
Whiskers on Whales, a Remnant of Terrestrial Origins
 Alfredo Herrera
One of the most amazing things about living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is that every winter humpback whales come to the warm waters of Banderas Bay to breed, give birth, and nurse their calves until they are ready to migrate to their feeding grounds in the north.
Update: Ensenada Says No to Unsustainable Development
 Bill Esparza
Last week, the government in Ensenada, Mexico ended months of uncertainty in the Valle de Guadalupe by beginning the process to cancel a concession which threatened to drastically transform Mexico's top wine region into a highly unsustainable model for touristic purposes.
A Window into The Ancient World of Bahía de Banderas
 Rudolph C. Ryser
Thousands of years of civilization continue in western Mexico even as a few generations of newcomers have joined in the region. The great Nayari, Xalisco, Chichimec and Purépecha societies living today have a deep heritage in this land as well as other Latin American countries.
Calculating the True Cost of Car Rental in Mexico
 Matt Gibson
Looking online you might be impressed with car rental rates in Mexico: $6, $8, or even less than $20 a day for an SUV. It seems perfect. But, you know what they say about deals that sound too good to be true. How do you calculate the true cost of your car rental in Mexico?
2014 Arts for the Turtles Fundraiser in Nuevo Vallarta
 Harry Piwerka
This year's 'Arts for The Turtles' will be held on Feb 27th. Proceeds from the event support the work of the Nuevo Vallarta Turtle Preserve, which is dedicated to saving the sea turtles of Banderas Bay. Hosted by Bahia del Sol, the Preserve is the largest in the State of Nayarit.
Rise & Run! 1st Punta Mita 5k Fun Race February 15th
 LivePuntaMita.com
Over the past few weeks, folks have been getting 'revved up' about the opening of the new Punta Mita Recreational Route. To celebrate this wonderful addition to the community, The St. Regis Resort is organizing an inaugural Punta Mita 5K Fun Run on Saturday, February 15, 2014.
Lionfish are Decimating Coral Reef Fish Populations
 Melissa Gaskill
Lionfish are wreaking havoc in the Atlantic from Cape Hatteras to the coast of Mexico. Conservationists wrestling with the problem of the invasive fish have suggested that recreationally and commercially harvesting the species for food could decrease its numbers.
Mexico Designing Tourism Office for Visitor Safety
 Tourism-Review.com
Mexico's Secretary of Tourism reported that the government is designing a Federal Tourism Office whose main goal is comprehensive security. The office will ensure that tourist destinations have acceptable levels of public safety and services designed to help visitors.
Mexico's Airlines Post Record Number of Passengers
 Alejandro de la Rosa
According to data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation during 2013 the seven airlines operating in México’s domestic market moved 30.5 million passengers, 8.5 percent more than the previous year, and the largest number of passengers in its history.
Puerto Vallarta Bugambilia Festival Preview Cocktail
 Banderas News Team
To set the stage for the Second Annual Puerto Vallarta Bugambilia Festival, scheduled for May 9-11, 2014, and announce all we have planned in May, the PV Garden Club is throwing a Gala Cocktail Party at the beautiful Casa Chickie in Coto San Xoaquin on February 27 from 6 to 8:30 pm.
J/24 N. American Championship Regatta, Copa Mexico
 JBoatNews.blogspot.mx
Warm waters, winds from 12 to 25 knots, plenty of sunshine, and those famous parties await you at one of the best sailing venues worldwide. The 2014 J/24 North American Championship Regatta Copa Mexico will take place on the waters of Bahia de Banderas, March 16-21, 2014.
2014 Off to a Great Start for Superior Tours Vallarta
 Marie Callan
Though the official numbers have not yet been published, many Puerto Vallarta businesses say that, so far, the 2013-2014 high season has been the best they've seen in many years. Superior Tours owner, Astrid Van Dam, tells us that many of her overnight tours are already fully booked.
Hungry? The OTFM-TC Serves Up International Favorites
 Erin Staley
Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market has been a Saturday morning favorite for 5 seasons. And while our 'producer only' market offers farm-fresh produce, artisan foods, home décor, and fashions, our on-site food area has won the hearts - and taste buds - of tourists and residents alike.
Queretaro-based TAR to Offer Regional Flights in March
 nnc.mx
Transporte Aéreo Regional, based in Queretaro, will begin operations in March, focusing on flights that can be made in under an hour and a half, with destinations such as Guadalajara (extending to Puerto Vallarta), Monterrey, Acapulco, Ixtapa, Los Mochis, Durango and Puebla.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens' Orchid Conservatory Update
 Robert Price
Vallarta Botanical Gardens has successfully reached the full matching gift offer of $100,000 USD for the 2013 phase of the capital campaign for the Vallarta Conservatory of Mexican Orchids - and now another $50,000 in matching funds has been extended until the end of April.
Vallarta IFC Activities Schedule Loaded with Fun
 Janie Albright Blank
The International Friendship Club boasts an activities schedule chock full of things to do for members and guests alike. I decided to attend a variety of IFC activities so I could see for myself what might be of interest for Vallarta visitors and residents. Wow, was I busy!
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