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Volunteer for Coastal Cleanup Day in Puerto Vallarta
Marie Callan

While scientists, inventors, governments and agencies try to figure out how to clean up the estimated millions of tons of garbage in the world's oceans, those of us in Puerto Vallarta can help staunch the flow by participating in Coastal Cleanup Day at various beaches on September 17, 2016.

Puerto Vallarta Rated a Top Destination by Cruise Critic
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board

A world-class destination where cruisers are welcomed with Mariachi bands and can enjoy a wide array of activities, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico has been rated the top Mexican Riviera and South America Port in Cruise Critic's first-ever Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards.

El Grito de Dolores: Mexico's Cry of Independence
Banderas News Team

Every year on September 16, the first and most significant episode of Mexico's history - Independence from Spain - is celebrated. The annual celebrations really begin at 11 pm on the 15th with the 'El Grito' ceremony. But what's the story behind Mexico's Cry of Independence?

National Charro Day Celebrations in Puerto Vallarta
María Francesca

On September 14th, Charro Associations throughout Mexico celebrate National Charro Day with competitions, exhibitions, parades and parties that extol and ratify their commitment to this truly Mexican tradition. Here in Puerto Vallarta, the celebrations start at 10:00 am.

Beautifying Vallarta - News from the PV Garden Club
BanderasNews.com

In a town that relies on tourism, the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club's mission of 'Beautifying Vallarta' makes all other endeavors here more successful. They've had a busy summer, and can't wait for you to see all of the work they've done when you return to PV for the high season.

The Events Are Back On in The Riviera Nayarit!
Marc Murphy

The cuisine, adventure and cultural experiences that make the Riviera Nayarit such a highly sought-after destination will be emphasized this Fall through the wide variety of festivals and tournaments scheduled throughout the destination known as 'Mexico's Pacific Treasure.'

PVRPV's Featured Vacation Property - Hot Summer Rates!
Signature by Pinnacle - Condo 106

Last days of Special Summer Rates on Puerto Vallarta vacation accommodations! Like this week's featured property at PVRPV, a luxurious 1 bedroom, 1 bath, air conditioned condominium in the Signature by Pinnacle development, overlooking Los Muertos Beach in the Romantic Zone.

Tianguis Lo De Marcos Prepares for its Third Season
BanderasNews.com

The Tianguis Lo de Marcos will reopen its doors for its third season on November 5, 2016. Held on Saturdays from 9 am - 2 pm, this weekly event offers Vallarta-Nayarit locals and visitors another year of shopping pleasures and loads of treasures in beautiful Lo de Marcos, Nayarit.

GAP: Passenger Traffic Up 14.6% in Mexican Airports
Business Wire

Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacífico has reported total terminal passengers increased 14.6% in its 13 airports during August 2016, compared to the same period of the previous year. Domestic passenger traffic presented a 22.0% increase, while international passenger traffic increased 3.4%

LGBT Confex Coming to Mexico City for the First Time
Gay Star News

Mexico's annual LGBT Confex will return for a two-day conference on October 26-27, 2016. This will be the conference's sixth annual meeting - and its first in Mexico City. Previous events have taken place Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Guadalajara, Vallarta-Nayarit and Merida.

Puerto Vallarta 2016 Fiestas Patrias Schedule of Events
María Francesca

September, known in Mexico as 'El Mes de la Patria' (The Month of Our Nation), is a great time to visit Puerto Vallarta. From September 12th through 16th, the city will host a series of colorful, lively and patriotic celebrations commemorating Mexico's Independence from Spain.

Holland America Line Expands Mexican Riviera Cruises
Ports & Bows

Holland America's 1,916-passenger Westerdam will sail 13 week-long voyages to the Mexican Riviera out of San Diego starting in October through February 2017. The seven-day Mexican Riviera itineraries will call at Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta.

2016 Puerto Vallarta Day of the Dead Festival Events
Banderas News Team

Set to take place Oct 28-Nov 2, this year's Dia de Los Muertos Festival in Puerto Vallarta promise to be frightfully fun, with Day of the Dead altars and Catrina displays; parades, music and dance performances; a spooktacular street party, and death-themed movie screenings.

3rd National Guayabitos Beach Volleyball Tournament
Riviera Nayarit CVB

Some of Mexico's best volleyball players will come together at Playa Rincon de Guayabitos in the Riviera Nayarit on September 10 and 11 to compete for the $30 thousand pesos in prizes to be won at the 3rd National Guayabitos Beach Volleyball Tournament.

Airlines Announce New Services to Puerto Vallarta
groupstoday.com

In preparation for what is expected to be a record high season for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, airlines continue to announce new flights. Southwest, American, Frontier and Polish Airlines are among the carriers offering direct flights to Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport this winter.

PV Celebrates Mexico's Independence... with Tacos!
María Francesca

Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day with family, food and fun at Lazaro Cardenas Park on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 4-11 pm, as Puerto Vallarta hosts the 2nd edition of the Feria del Taco. This year's Taco Fair will feature 20 restaurants, live music and pre-Hispanic food workshops.

UN Team Working to Restore Coral in Banderas Bay
Suzy Chaffee

An 'unprecedented breakthrough' in restoring the rapidly disappearing coral from our oceans was recently confirmed at Vallarta's Technological Institute, thanks to UN consultant Leonard Sonnenschein, President of the World Aquarium and its Conservation for the Oceans Foundation.

This Week's Featured Vallarta Vacation Rental at PVRPV
Penthouse Las Estrellas

PVRPV Puerto Vallarta Vacations presents the beautiful and luxurious Penthouse Las Estrellas, a 2 bedroom, 2 bath privately-owned penthouse condominium located in a small, safe and gated boutique complex in the upscale neighborhood of Amapas, just above Los Muertos Beach.

Marietas Islands' Playa Escondida to Reopen August 31
BanderasNews.com

The National Commision of Protected Areas announced late last week that Playa Escondido, also known as La Playa del Amor, located within the Marietas Islands National Park off the coast of the Riviera Nayarit, will be reopened on August 31 - under strict rules and regulations.

Punta Mita Coral Reef Restoration Press Conference
Suzy Chaffee

On August 30, Leonard Sonnenschein, a top UN Ocean consultant and president of the World Aquarium and its Conservation for the Oceans Foundation, is hosting a press conference at Vallarta's Technological Institute in Nayarit, to reveal how they have restored the coral in Punta Mita.


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