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1,600-year-old Skeleton Found in Mexico Ancient Ruins
 AFP
Archeologists have discovered the 1,600-year-old skeleton of an upper-class woman, whose skull was intentionally deformed and teeth were encrusted with mineral stones, near the pre-Hispanic city of Teotihuacan, some 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of Mexico City.
 This Week's Puerto Vallarta Vacation Property at PVRPV
 Estrellita del Mar 202
Enjoy your Puerto Vallarta vacation at Estrellita del Mar 202, brought to you by PVRPV. This beautiful and comfortable 2 bedroom 2 bath condominium is situated on the second floor of a 16 unit, elegant, small, safe and gated complex that's just a few steps from Los Muertos Beach.
Summertime is Family Vacation Time in Puerto Vallarta
 Marie Callan
Beautiful beaches, lush jungles, sparkling waterfalls... with so much on offer for all ages, Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's top family vacation destinations. Especially during the summer months, when lower prices and fewer tourists make this city by the sea the perfect playground for families.
2015 NATJA Conference Boosted Vallarta's Visibility
 Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
The NATJA conference that was held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico last year has resulted in over 200 editorial items worth over 4 million USD of promotion. The Washington Post, AAA Magazine, Yahoo Travel, PBS and almost 200 additional media outlets have published articles about the destination.
PV One of Mexico's Most Popular Tourism Destinations
 Travel Pulse
Tourists interested in Mexico are consistently adding Puerto Vallarta to their itinerary, and that hasn't changed in 2016. In the first five months of 2016, Puerto Vallarta has seen a hotel occupancy rate of 74.5% - its highest level in a decade and 1.5% more than in the same period of 2015.
2nd Quarter 2016 Mexico Resort Real Estate Report
 The Settlement Company
Welcome to the Second Quarter 2016 Newsletter. In this edition, we look at Mexico's economic relationship with the USA; take a trip to Uruapan, Michoacan; and check out Canada's new immigration law. We also take a look at The Settlement Company's rental property tax payment program.
The Opening of Visa-Free Travel From Mexico to Canada
 The Atlantic
Canada announced Tuesday it would drop visa requirements for Mexican visitors as of December 2016. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto made the announcement in Ottawa, ahead of the North American leaders' summit.
Puerto Vallarta Gains 15th AAA Four Diamond Hotel
 Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
The Grand Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta, an all inclusive adults-only resort that opened in September of 2015, was recently awarded the coveted AAA Four Diamond Rating. This is the destination's 15th AAA Four Diamond property, second in Mexico only to Cancun.
Frontier Airlines to Offer Chicago-Vallarta Flights
 Jorge Jiménez
The tourism region comprised by the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta continues to be a very attractive market for US airlines - especially during the wintertime. This is why Frontier Airlines has opened up reservations for a new seasonal route from Chicago O'Hare to the destination.
Southwest's LAX Service Gives Mexico Resorts a Boost
 tropicasa.com
Currently, Southwest Airlines serves 4 Mexican destinations from 8 US cities. But the low fare carrier is anticipating the U.S. Department of Transportation's approval of daily flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Jose del Cabo, Cancun and Vallarta by month's end.
San Miguel Sets the Table for Annual Food Festival
 BanderasNews.com
The San Miguel de Allende Food Festival is this celebrated colonial town's biggest annual festival, and the 2016 edition, July 15-17, will feature 50 national and international chefs, tasting menus, wine tastings, entertainment and the festival's main event, the Chefs Table.
Puerto Vallarta Among Mexico's Top Vacation Destinations
 Marie Callan
Finding a reason to travel to Mexico isn't difficult. However, picking the perfect place to spend your summer vacation is another story. Fortunately, US News has just released their Top 10 Best Mexico Vacations rankings - and it comes as no surprise that Puerto Vallarta is on the list.
A Budding Journalist's Travel Writing Adventures: Cuba
 BanderasNews.com
After spending eight weeks in Puerto Vallarta as an intern with BanderasNews.com through a work experience program, budding journalist Sean Harris traveled to Cuba. Though he is now back home in Bristol, England, he continues to share some of his experiences with our readers.
Real Estate Development Underway on Mexico's Costalegre
 MLS Vallarta
Information regarding Costalegre is hard to come by. The principal players tend to keep anything concerning the region to themselves, partly to protect their privacy and, to some degree, inhibit development. But, as the government works on infrastructure, development is underway.
Tropical America Palm Ranch Needs Volunteer Gardeners
 Carla Piringer
How would you like to get out of Puerto Vallarta for a day trip into the beautiful farm country just north of Nuevo Vallarta? Tropical America, a 50 acre working palm and tropical plant ranch near Mezcales, needs volunteers to do numerous tasks around the farm. Here's how you can help.
It's Sea Turtle Nesting Season in Puerto Vallarta
 Marie Callan
Created in 1981, the Puerto Vallarta sea turtle conservation program now draws thousands of tourists to the shores of Banderas Bay every summer for the annual turtle hatching season, which runs from late June to December, and offers visitors an educational vacation experience.
Vallarta Tourism Infrastructure Expands to Meet Demand
 Lorena Sonrisas
The director of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust, Agustin Alvarez Valdivia, says that the expansion of the city's cruise ship port and the remodeling of the international airport are a sign of confidence by some very prominent entrepreneurs that tourism is strong and will continue to grow.
Need to Know: Taking Medications Into and Out of Mexico
 Adam Garcia
Kerfuffles regarding pills and traveling in to and out of Mexico – its good to know the rules! Whether buying pharmaceuticals in Mexico to take back home, or carrying OTC medications through customs in Puerto Vallarta or any other Mexican airport, it is important to know proper procedure.
Vatican Approves Mexico City Replica of Sistine Chapel
 artnet.com
North Americans who can't make the trip to Rome now have an opportunity to visit Michelangelo's renowned Sistine Chapel in Mexico City. A full-size replica of the 15th century church, complete with a reproduction of its iconic ceiling fresco, has opened in Plaza de la Republica.
Summer 'Sailstice' 2016 at Marina Riviera Nayarit
 Katrina Liana
In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice is usually celebrated on the 21st of June, but this year in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, it will be celebrated on Saturday, June 18 with an Umbrella Downwind Regatta and SUP 'Starship' Rally through Marina Riviera Nayarit.
GAP: Passenger Traffic Increase in 12 Mexican Airports
 Business Wire
During May 2016, total terminal passengers increased 16.3% in Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífic's 13 airports (12 in Mexico, 1 in Jamaica), compared to the same period of 2015. Domestic passenger traffic presented a 22.3% increase, while international passenger traffic increased 7.7%.
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