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Las Alamandas: Great Deals for Family Summer Fun
 PR Newswire
Las Alamandas Resort, midway between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, offers a family retreat like no other. Seventeen spacious and luxuriously appointed suites are set alongside miles of unspoiled private beaches, tranquil lagoons, organic orchards, flowing estuaries and exotic wildlife.
Chapultepec Park Gatehouse Gets Grant for Facelift
 Fox News Latino
Chapultepec Park in the heart of Mexico City is the oldest and largest public park in Latin America. Thanks to a World Monuments Fund grant, the park's 19th-century gatehouse is getting a facelift and will soon be transformed into a museum and orientation center.
Fairmont Costa Canuva Hotel to Open in Late 2018
 MarketWatch.com
Luxury hotel operator Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Mota-Engil Tourismo yesterday announced the development of a 250-room luxury hotel and private residences in the new master-planned 'Costa Canuva' community on the Riviera Nayarit. The hotel is slated to open in 2018.
It's Going To Be a Busy May in The Riviera Nayarit
 Jorge Jiménez
May in the Riviera Nayarit means plenty to do for visitors and locals alike. Sailing competitions and kite surfing take over the waves and bikes thread their way through the mountain trails, while back in town there are plenty of cultural festivities - plus the 2016 edition of Restaurant Week.
Islas Marietas Remain Open, Playa Escondida Off Limits
 BanderasNews.com
On April 21, the Governor of Nayarit and the Conanp officially announced that Las Islas Marietas, an icon of Vallarta-Nayarit, will not be closed on May 9. Only the islands' Playa Escondida (Hidden Beach) will be temporarily off-limits for a few months of restoration & maintenance.
 PVRPV's Puerto Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week
 Sayan Beach 2C – Condo
This week, PVRPV presents Sayan Beach 2C, a two-bedroom, 2 bath modern condo located in the brand new Sayan Beach complex in lower Conchas Chinas. To make your vacation experience perfect, enjoy free airport transportation, maid service, 24 hr security, WiFi & Netflix.
Air Canada Rouge to Offer New Non-Stop Flights to PV
 Travel Daily News
Air Canada announced it will launch four new seasonal Air Canada rouge services this winter, including non-stop flights between Montreal and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico three times a week. Montreal-Puerto Vallarta service will begin on November 18, 2016 and end on April 21, 2017.
9-Day 'La Santa Cruz' Festivities Kick Off April 24
 Lorena Sonrisas
The Festival of the Patron Saint of La Cruz commences on Sunday, April 24th with the 5th annual Opening Celebration Parade at 6:30 pm. This is the kickoff for a nine day religious celebration filled with parades, music, food, and fireworks in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit.
New U.S. Consulate General Coming to Matamoros, Mexico
 US Embassy and Consulates in Mexico
In an important symbol of enduring friendship with Mexico, United States Chargé d’Affairs to Mexico, William Duncan, U.S. Consul General in Matamoros Angela Kerwin, and local officials broke ground Monday on the new U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros, Mexico.
A Day of Farm Work, Food & Fun in the Country
 Sandra Cesca
Tropical America, a 50 acre working palm and tropical plant ranch just outside of Mezcales, needs volunteers to do numerous tasks around the farm. Learn Vallarta offers you the chance to enjoy a day of farm work, food and fun in the beautiful farm country on April 27th from 9 am to 5 pm.
Google Maps Adds Routes for Cyclists in Mexico City
 Fox News Latino
Cyclists taking to the road in Mexico City can now use the Google Maps app to plan their trip and find the most direct way of reaching a destination. Cycling routes have been added to the application, which already included automobile, public transportation and pedestrian options.
Alaska Airlines Sponsors 2016 Vallarta Pride Festival
 ACT LGBT A.C.
Vallarta Pride's Organizing Committee is proud to announce that Alaska Airlines is a principal sponsor of the 2016 pride festival, scheduled to take place May 16-29. Alaska is providing discounted travel to Puerto Vallarta and the chance to win 2 round trip tickets to any destination.
Puerto Vallarta 'Armed & Ready' for Tianguis Turistico
 Héctor Amador Brauer
With the 41st edition of the Tianguis Turistico Mexico just a week away, the north coast regional director of the Jalisco Ministry of Tourism, José Ludwig Estrada Virgen, says that Puerto Vallarta is 'armed and ready' to strengthen 2017 tourism during the April 25-28 event.
Grand Miramar Launches New Optional All-Inclusive Plan
 TravelPulse.com
Grand Miramar All Luxury Suites & Residences has found yet another way to attract visitors to experience the upscale Puerto Vallarta property. The AAA Four-Diamond resort has added a new all-inclusive option to make vacationing in this Pacific Coast haven even more appealing.
Cinco de Mayo Cocktail Recipes from Velas Resorts
 PRWEB
Mexico's 'Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All-Compare' Velas Resorts rolls out Cinco de Mayo cocktails for guests staying at its luxury resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit on May 5. For those unable to travel, Velas Resorts shares its Cinco de Mayo cocktail recipes.
Marietas Islands to be Closed to the Public Indefinitely
Entorno Turístico
The Marietas Islands, situated just off the coast of Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, are home to many exotic species of wildlife, both terrestrial and marine. In an attempt to conserve the biodiversity found there, CONANP has decide to close the beach to the public indefinitely.
7th Annual Riviera Nayarit Wind Festival in Bucerías
 Marie Callan
Kitesurfers from all over Mexico are ready to hit the beaches of the Riviera Nayarit as they prepare for three days of spectacular kitesurfing during the 2016 Festival del Viento (Wind Festival), scheduled to be held May 20–22, 2016 in Bucerías, Mexico.
Maritime Terminal Project Contracts Have Been Signed
 María Francesca
On April 12, the winners of the national bidding contest signed their respective contracts for the modernization of Puerto Vallarta's cruise ship terminal, which will include a new passenger terminal, a tourist services area, a hacienda that houses a tequila museum, and a world-class aquarium.
Vallarta Takes 2nd Place in #VacationMadness Contest
 Jan Alastair
As you may know, Sun Country Airlines recently launched a call among its users to vote for their favorite destination through Social Media using the hashtag #VacationMadness. After facing 37 candidates worldwide, Vallarta took 2nd place as a favorite vacation destination.
Retiring in Mexico is More Affordable Than Ever
 InternationalLiving.com
Mexico is one of the biggest and most culturally and geographically diverse countries in the world... and it's right on your doorstep. And today, with the Mexican peso hitting record lows against the dollar, there's not been a more favorable time to stretch your retirement budget.
GAP: Passenger Traffic Increase in 12 Mexican Airports
 Business Wire
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico announced preliminary terminal passenger traffic figures for the month of March 2016, compared to traffic figures for March 2015. During March 2016, total terminal passengers increased 17.9% in the 13 airports, compared to the same period of the previous year.
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