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NatGeo Adds Tequila to GeoTourism MapGuide Platform
 meetings-conventions.com
National Geographic has extended its Geotourism MapGuide platform to Mexico with the launch of an interactive online guide for the town of Tequila, Jalisco. The MapGuide, which includes interactive maps & local insight is the 18th to be launched worldwide, and the 1st in Mexico.
Velas Resorts Raise the Bar on Spring Break Activities
 PRWeb
This spring break, Mexico's 'Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare' Velas Resorts in Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit offer a variety of entertaining activities for kids and teens, indulgent nightly programming for parents and unique family programming, perfect for making memories.
Mexico's Monarch Butterfly Population on the Rebound
 CBS News
Monarch butterflies increased in their wintering grounds in the forests of Mexico this year. According to a World Wildlife Fund survey, the population of the orange-and-black butterflies was three and a half times greater than last winter and covered almost 10 acres of forest.
Tunnels Beneath Puebla Reveal Mexico's Rich History
 Latin Post
Underneath the streets of Puebla, Mexico lies a network of tunnels believed to have been built more than 500 years ago, and the municipality is preparing the site so that the public can learn about its rich history. Puebla History Center's Sergio Vergara Berdejo heads the project.
Nine Reasons to Head to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 HuffPost Travel
Mexico is a perennial favorite for American travelers looking for a beach getaway. Yet not all beach destinations were created equal. In addition to long stretches of sun-kissed beaches, Puerto Vallarta offers great gastronomy, rich culture and an enchanting town.
Biometrics Track Pedestrians Departing U.S. for Mexico
 San Diego Union-Tribune
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has started screening pedestrians crossing into Mexico at the Otay Mesa border with high-tech biometric equipment. This is part of a move by the Department of Homeland Security aimed at gaining greater information about who leaves the U.S.
Vallarta Race Kicks Off 4 Months of Sailing Events
 Ricardo Acerco
Copa FMV 2016 Vallarta Nayarit, a four-month celebration of sailing events in beautiful Banderas Bay, got underway on Friday with the 32nd running of the Vallarta Race. This race will be followed by a series of regattas in Banderas Bay through the end of May.
Discover Mexico's Natural Diversity and Richness
 BanderasNews.com
Mexico is a traveler's paradise, crammed with a multitude of opposing identities: desert landscapes, snow-capped volcanoes, ancient ruins, teeming industrialized cities, time-warped colonial towns, glitzy resorts, lonely beaches and a world-class collection of flora and fauna. Visit Mexico!
Vallarta PRIDE 2016: 'We Are One Family,' May 16-30
 Act LGBT A.C.
From May 16-30, 2016, for the fourth consecutive year, Puerto Vallarta will host it's annual Vallarta PRIDE festival. Under the slogan 'We are one Family,' the organizing committee is looking for volunteers and sponsors to join this pride festival for the LGBTTIQ community.
San Pancho Music Festival Celebrates its 16th Year
 Chris Parsons
The 2016 San Pancho Music Festival will be held Friday, February 26th through Sunday, February 28th in San Francisco, Nayarit. This year the Music Festival will feature performing artists from the Riviera Nayarit region, as well as musicians from the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Louis Vuitton Group Building Luxury Property in Jalisco
 MEXLend Mortgages
Uber-luxury and style is coming to Careyes Beach in La Huerta, Jalisco, Mexico (located approximately a 2-hour drive south of Puerto Vallarta) as the Group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) starts construction on a $230 million USD, 7-star luxury property, called The Cheval Blanc.
3rd Annual Taste of Lo De Marcos Set for February 21
 Alonso Diaz
The 3rd Annual Taste of Lo De Marcos, to be held at the Centro de Fiestas Los Delfines on Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 3-8 pm, will feature local restaurants, artisanal booths and live music, with proceeds benefiting local non-profits Amigos de Lo de Marcos and Comité de Acción Ciudadana.
GAP: Passenger Traffic Increase in 12 Mexican Airports
 Business Wire
Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacífico has reported international traffic up 11.09 percent and an overall passenger increase of 16.4 percent at its 13 airports, (12 Mexico-based airports and 1 in Montego Bay, Jamaica) last month, compared to traffic figures for January 2015.
International Tourism in Mexico Increased in 2015
 tourism-review.com
Last November, Mexico received 7.6 million international visitors, representing an increase of 6.6% over the same month in 2014. The total foreign exchange earnings from January to November amounted to $15.537 billion, an increase of 7.8% over the same period in 2014, SECTUR said.
 A Glimpse at What Lies Ahead for Vallarta-Nayarit
 Travel Weekly
At last week's 26th Annual Gala Vallarta, the Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit tourist boards and CVBs, along with Banderas Bay area hotel owners, meetings planners and tour operators discussed what's ahead for Vallarta-Nayarit... and the future is brimming with new developments.
Cross-Border Airport Terminal Transforms Travel
 Cronkite News
U.S. travelers who want to fly out of the international airport in Tijuana, Mexico can now use a new terminal that straddles the border. The new Cross Border Xpress air terminal includes a 390-feet long pedestrian skybridge in San Diego that connects to the airport in Tijuana.
Canada Vows to Resolve Visa Impasse With Mexico
 Wall Street Journal
Following Friday's meeting in Quebec City with Mexican Foreign Minister Claudia Ruiz Massieu and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Canada's Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion said a long-standing dispute with Mexico over visa restrictions would be resolved.
Sinking Peso Makes it a Good Time to Vacation in Mexico
 RonMorgan.net
With the improving exchange rate between the dollar and the peso, it's becoming cheaper to buy and rent products and services in Mexico. That means Puerto Vallarta vacations are extremely affordable for US travelers. Many visitors are reveling in what they receive - and at what cost.
Vallarta on 2016 List of Best Places to Retire Abroad
 Fernanda Orozco
Are you thinking about where to live or retire? Live and Invest Overseas recently published their annual 'World's 12 Best Places To Retire Overseas' report for 2016, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is listed as the tenth most accommodating city for foreign retirees who enjoy the good life.
Mexico the Top Destination for Wealthy Americans
 CTV News
Mexico is the preferred destination among the ranks of America's wealthiest travelers, for whom money is no object and the world is at their well-heeled feet. That's according to the results of a new study that looked at the travel trends of the richest 1% in the United States.
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