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 PVRPV's Puerto Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week
 La Samba Penthouse - Condo
PVRPV presents La Samba. Nestled in a very lively Mexican neighborhood called 5 de Diciembre, this 1 bedroom, 2 bath, two-level penthouse is perfectly situated 3 blocks away from the buzz and activity of the famous Malecon in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Mexico Cracking Down on Undocumented U.S. Boaters
 LA Times
Crossing by boat from San Diego into Mexico might seem deceptively easy. Until now, violators have been issued warnings and told to turn around. But this week, the Mexican government announced its intention to crack down on violators.
Vallarta Tourism Board Commits to Promoting Downtown
 Marie Callan
Earlier this month, the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board promised to increase its work in the promotion of the city's Downtown and South Side areas, incorporating promotions, public relations, and advertising of the zones' hotels and unique attractions.
Mexico Struggles to Clean Seaweed from Cancun Beaches
 ElUniversal.com.mx
Authorities on Mexico's Caribbean coast said Monday they are redoubling efforts to remove tons of sargassum seaweed that has been washing ashore in recent weeks. By last week, the city of Cancun said it had already raked or shoveled up 500 cubic meters of sargassum.
Drinking Mexico's Liquid Gold: Tequila Trail in Jalisco
 VoyageVixens.com
July 24th is National Tequila Day. There's no better place to celebrate the holiday weekend than on Mexico's La Ruta del Tequila (tequila trail) - a scenic region in the state of Jalisco that connects the tequila-producing towns of El Arenal, Tequila and Amatitan.
Riviera Nayarit in Huffington Post's Top 5 Travel Picks
 Jorge Jiménez
The U.S. edition of the online newspaper and blog, The Huffington Post, recently published a list of the '5 Most Popular International Destinations Among American Travelers in 2015' - and Riviera Nayarit was among them.
Seven New Preserves on Mexico's List of Protected Areas
 larazonsanluis.com
Seven locations in the north and northwest regions of Mexico will soon be officially declared as natural preserves, which will bring the number of protected natural areas (Areas Naturales Protegidas) in the country to 184, the ANP commissioner said last week.
Mexico to Step Up Pedestrian Border Inspections
 Sandra Dibble
Mexican immigration officials are preparing to ramp up inspections of U.S. citizens and other foreigners entering the country on foot, requiring those crossing from San Ysidro to show travel documents such as a U.S. passport or passport card.
Five Unexpected Reasons to Visit Puerto Vallarta
 Lois Alter Mark
I recently visited Puerto Vallarta and was amazed by all it had to offer. Sure there was glorious sun and sand and water but there were also so many surprises that I recommend you take the tourism board's advice and 'Live It to Believe It.'
Financing a Roving Retirement Overseas on a Budget
 International Living
Traveling the world in retirement is not just for the rich and famous. According to International Living's new report, North American retirees can explore the world — at as leisurely a pace as they like — often for a lot less than it would cost to stay home.
Maya City of Toniná is Mexico's Largest Pyramid
 ancient-origins.net
Recent excavations at Tonina by archaeologists from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History have shown the Maya city to be twice as large as predicted, with clearly defined areas for palaces, temples, housing, and administration.
Mexico's Blossoming Wine Region: Rustic Meets Refined
 USA Today
Mexico has been making wine for centuries, but Baja's wine country, the fertile Valle de Guadalupe, has been flying blissfully under the radar of most oenophiles. But with bottles labeled 'Baja' popping up on wine lists at the hottest restaurants in San Diego, that's about to change.
Mexican Ministry Recognizes Importance of LGBT Tourism
 Tourism Review
Cancún, Mexico City, and Puerto Vallarta are among the friendliest Mexican destinations for gay travelers, stated a representative from the Ministry of Tourism. He says LGBT tourism is an important market for Mexico that can bring huge benefits to the industry.
Vallarta-Nayarit Welcomes Southwest Airlines
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Last week, a planeload of visitors from Orange County, California, were greeted at PV's International Airport with a welcome cocktail to celebrate Southwest Airlines 44th anniversary and the increase in tourism that this newest flight represents.
3rd Playa Platanitos Sea Turtle Festival, July 18-19
Jorge Jiménez
The general public is invited to the 3rd Sea Turtle Festival in Playa Platanitos on July 18-19, 2015, which has been generating interest with its slogan 'Ecología + Diversión = Únete a la Protección' (Ecology + Fun = Join in the Conservation!)
Tierra Alta Cabin Development Near El Tuito 25% Sold
 Tropicasa Realty
With the most recent reservation of Lot 14, the Tierra Alta eco cabin development, less than an hour's drive from Puerto Vallarta, has now sold 25% of its inventory. The developers are happy to see that the Mexican mountain cabin concept is being received so well.
'This is Jalisco' Video Promotes the State of Jalisco
 Geo-Mexico.com
The Jalisco State government recently released an informative video highlighting some of the reasons why Jalisco is one of the best locations in Mexico for farming, business and tourism. This video is an excellent introduction to one of Mexico's most important states.
Holland America Cruises Explore the Spirit of Mexico
 PR Newswire
This Fall, Holland America Cruise Line will offer a 7-day Mexican Riviera cruise that calls at Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. A Premium Cruise Experience makes time onboard as enriching as visiting the ports through lectures, demonstrations, performances and cuisine.
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