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Marina Vallarta Golf Classic to Benefit Los Mangos
Adriana Garcia

Los Mangos Library and Cultural Center invites everyone to participate in the Vallarta Golf Classic Tournament at Marina Vallarta Golf Club on November 1st. The charity tournament will raise funds for the library's cultural projects and Augie's Quest to help find a cure for ALS.

24 Countries to Compete in 47th Edition of 'Baja 1000'
Xinhua

The 2014 Baja 1000 off-road race through Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, will showcase competitors from more than 20 countries. The competition features modified cars, trucks, ATVs, and motorcycles racing across 1250 miles of rugged desert and coastal landscapes.

Hard Rock Vallarta Hosts 5K Run for Breast Cancer
Ubardo Aguilar

As part of their Third Annual 'Pinktober' campaign, the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta will be hosting a 5K 'run for the cause' on Sunday, October 19th at 8 am. The $290 pesos registration fees benefit Grupo Bennu, a non-profit organization that supports Banderas Bay area women with cancer.

Mexico Celebrates the History of the Charro Horse
Associated Press

Since their arrival aboard Spanish ships in the 1500's, horses have been part of the story of the New World. In Mexico, there is perhaps no better representative of the country's cultures and history than the horse trained for 'charreria,' the Mexican version of a rodeo.

1st Annual Guayabitos Bike Fest October 17-19, 2014
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The 1st Annual Guayabitos Bike Fest 2014, scheduled to be held from October 17-19, promises plenty of fun for the entire family. Expect a night ride, beach activities, a BMX and antique bike exhibit, mountain routes, street rides for every skill level, and more.

Mexico to Launch Website Stressing Sportfishing Rules
Sandra Dibble

The Mexican government has announced a new website aimed at helping tourists understand the steps required to fish legally in its waters. It will be designed towards clarifying the requirements of the country's federal agencies including customs, fisheries, and immigration.

Second Annual Athletic Race in The Riviera Nayarit
Riviera Nayarit CVB

On September 27, the Riviera Nayarit will celebrate World Tourism Day with the 2nd Annual Athletic Race. The route starts at Samba Vallarta and ends at Marival Residences, and will be attended by the proper authorities to guarantee participant safety. The race starts at 7 am.

Stan's Late September Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
Stan Gabruk

Fishing here in Puerto Vallarta is hot, Smoking Hot, and that could be an understatement. Abundant bait fish in the water, perfect blue water, perfect water temps, abandoned fishing grounds. I mean, if you sat down and wrote what your perfect fishing day would be like, this would be it!

59th Annual Billfish Tournament in Puerto Vallarta
Richard Dangler

In 2014, the International Sailfish and Marlin Tournament celebrates its 59th year. Scheduled to take place in Puerto Vallarta from November 12th-15th, this popular annual event promises to be even bigger and better than ever - with thousands of dollars in cash and prizes to be awarded.

Stan's Early September Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
Stan Gabruk

As we move deeper into September, and tourism is at its seasonal low, we move into the highest part of fishing season here in Puerto Vallarta. Now is when the real fishing starts. The air is hot and humid, the seas are smooth and blue... the only thing missing is you!

First Ever UFC Fight in Mexico Sells Out in 8 Hours
Kevin Iole

It took a long time, but the UFC is finally putting an event in Mexico, and the response has been overwhelming. The main event of the show will be a heavyweight title fight between Cain Velasquez, the first Mexican heavyweight champion, and Brazilian Fabricio Werdrum.

Puerto Vallarta Athlete Featured on CBS Sports Network
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board

Puerto Vallarta star athlete, Karen Jacobson gains international attention as CBS sports announces it will broadcast the newly recognized 'Ultimate SUP Showdown' taking place August 17th-18th on the surfer favorite beaches of Waikiki.

Anchors Aweigh! Sailing on Vallarta's Banderas Bay
Riviera Nayarit CVB

Located between the states of Nayarit and Jalisco, Banderas Bay is ideal for the practice of sailing sports of every kind. Its unique characteristics make it the perfect host destination for world-class sailing events, including regattas, kitesurfing and windsurfing.

Stan Gabruk's Puerto Vallarta Mid-August Fishing Report
BanderasNews.com

Summer is 'high season' for sportfishing in Puerto Vallarta, and it's getting better by the day for anglers - professional and amateur alike. August is when world class gamefish start to move into the Banderas Bay area, and right now Black and Blue Marlin are picking up in numbers.

Stan Gabruk's Puerto Vallarta Summer Fishing Report
BanderasNews.com

There's some world class fishing happening in Puerto Vallarta right now. The fish are taking baits nicely, which of course means you have a great opportunity to boat a trophy fish in our world class fishing grounds. Summer is exploding, the only thing missing now is YOU.

North American Optimist Sailing Championship Results
Ibis de Teresa

After the tenth and final race of the 2014 North American Optimist Sailing Championship on Banderas Bay, 175 young sailors met at the Paradise Village Convention Center for the Awards ceremony. Singapore won the Open Nations Cup and the USA was awarded the North American Cup.

End of July Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
Stan Gabruk

I am happy to report fishing conditions in Puerto Vallarta are changing for the better. We're finally past the midpoint of July. For now we're bursting with Sailfish and Dorado in the 25 to 30 pound range. They're taking bait, and they're not being shy about it, which is great news!

Team Ana María Wins Banderas Bay Fishing Tournament
Adán Leyva Avalos

For the second consecutive year, the Ana María team, consisting of Esteban Torres, J. Mark Martínez, Freddy Rodríguez León and Alejandro Nájera Osuna, won first place in the Marlin fishing category of the annual Banderas Bay Marlin & Tuna Fishing Tournament.

Mexican Grand Prix Returns to Mexico City in 2015
ESPNF1.com

After a 23-year absence, the Mexican Grand Prix returns to Formula 1 in 2015 with a five-year deal to run the race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. British driver Nigel Mansell won the 1992 race, which proved to be the last F1 race in Mexico to date.


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