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New Projects on the Horizon in The Riviera Nayarit
 Travel Pulse
As it approaches its 10-year anniversary, the Riviera Nayarit has not only scheduled a year's worth of celebrations to honor the milestone, but is also looking forward with a bevy of new developments. New resorts are in the works, as are upgrades to the area's highway system.
Cheryl's Shoebox 2nd Annual Summer Bash, August 6
 Vicki Steuteville
To raise funds for school shoes and supplies for local primary and secondary students and after-school programs in Colonias Progresso, Lomas de Enmedio and El Satrillo, Cheryl's Shoebox is hosting their 2nd Annual Summer Bash on August 6th at Babel Bar on La Isla Rio Cuale.
11th Banderas Bay Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Fishing teams with up to four members per boat are invited to participate in the Bahía de Banderas Sport Fishing Club's 11th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament, which will take place July 20-22 at the Vallarta Yacht Club in the Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta.
Jala & Xalisco, Nayarit Corn Festival, August 6–15
 María Francesca
During the first two weeks of August, the annual Corn Festival in Jala & Xalisco, Nayarit, a region where the largest corncobs in the world are grown, gives everyone a chance to experience a very Mexican tradition. This year's Feria del Elote is set to take place from August 6–15.
It's Sea Turtle Nesting Season in Vallarta-Nayarit
 Marie Callan
It's not just tourists that like the beaches of Vallarta-Nayarit. Sea turtles love them, too. Puerto Vallarta is the birthplace of thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles, and every summer they return to the Banderas Bay beach on which they were born to nest. Come witness this wonder of nature!
Mexico Consumer Agency Targets Airline Bag Fees
 Reuters
Mexico's federal consumer protection agency has fined five airlines for violating the rights of passengers. PROFECO explained that the sanctions were the result of charging travelers for their first checked bag, which should be free of charge, on flights from Mexico to the US & Canada.
More than 200 Run PV's 14th Race Against Addictions
 Ricardo Acerco
More than 200 people gathered at the Agustín Flores Contreras sports stadium on Sunday, June 25, to participate in the 14th Vallarta Race Against Addictions. The purpose of this family-friendly competition was to promote a healthy lifestyle free from addictive substances.
 The Top Ten Summer Camps in The Riviera Nayarit
 Jorge Jiménez
School is about to let out for the Summer and soon it will be time for family vacations. Many families look for summer camps for their kids, so the Riviera Nayarit Conventions and Visitors Bureau has put together a list of ten excellent options for children and teens.
Ángeles en Libertad Collecting Bottlecaps for Life
 BanderasNews.com
Ángeles en Libertad invites everyone to participate in this year's 'Destapate y Dona Vida' (bottle caps for life) campaign. They will be collecting plastic bottle caps and aluminum can pull-tabs at an entertaining awareness- and fund- raising event at Los Arcos del Malecón on June 24.
Tips for Surviving the Summer Heat in Puerto Vallarta
 Marie Callan
Summer has offically arrived. Here in Puerto Vallarta, the heat and humidity can be dangerous for anyone, but even more so for the elderly. How can seniors protect themselves and stay cool this summer? Homecare and hospice expert, Kurt Kazanowski MS, RN, CHE, offers a few tips.
Puerto Vallarta Maritime Terminal Renovations Update
 Lorena Sonrisas
The modernization of Puerto Vallarta's cruise ship port is underway. Next year, it will resemble a traditional Mexican hacienda that, in addition to a new passenger terminal and tourist services area, will house a tequila museum, a shopping center and an aquarium.
July Events Heat Up the Summer in The Riviera Nayarit
 Jorge Jiménez
Summer is heating up in the Riviera Nayarit, and Mexico's Pacific Treasure has a variety of smoking hot events planned for July. Sports dominate the calendar, but there is plenty going on in the music, nature and beauty pageant arenas that are sure to spark your interest.
1st Annual Mango Festival to Benefit Jay Sadler Project
 Dennis Rike
Join the Jay Sadler Project as they raise money for the Vista Hermosa playground with the juiciest event: the 1st Puerto Vallarta Mango Festival! Set to be held July 1 at Lazaro Cardenas Park, the festival will feature various dishes made with the 'King of Tropical Fruit' and live entertainment.
Rafffle at 4th of July Party in PV Offers Great Prizes
 Marilyn Khan
If you are in Puerto Vallarta, make plans now to celebrate the 4th of July at Langostinos on Los Muertos Beach from 6-9 pm. You'll enjoy an unlimited buffet loaded with all your favorite July 4th foods, music by Sylvie Scopazzo and The Zippers, and a raffle for great prizes!
2017 Corona Sunsets Festival Coming to San Pancho
 CasaCupula.com
After a 17 country world tour, Corona Sunsets is coming back to Mexico for its 5th edition. This spectacular music festival will be held on July 22 on San Pancho beach, an hour's drive north from Puerto Vallarta. According to Casa Cupula, it will be well attended by Vallarta's LGBT community.
Marina Riviera Nayarit Summer Solstice/Sailstice 2017
 Katrina Liana
Gather up the family and head out to Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle on Saturday, June 24, because all you need is a dinghy, kayak, surf or paddle board - and an umbrella - to be a part of the 2017 'Summer Sailstice' Umbrella Downwinder Regatta and SUP Rally!
Tourists Jump Ship to Put Down Roots in Puerto Vallarta
 Tropicasa Realty
Just like in the movies, it's a Mexican love story that begins on a boat. You could say it's a prolonged engagement, from cruise ship to casa. And based on current stats, this love affair will repeat itself as tourists discover the splendor, beauty and vitality of Puerto Vallarta.
Vallarta Taxi Drivers Lay Out Plan to Improve Service
 puertovallarta.gob.mx
Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña held a meeting Monday with representatives of the two main guilds of taxi drivers in Puerto Vallarta, in which they expressed their concerns about the potential entry of Uber, and stressed that their program to improve service is already well underway.
Expansion of the Vallarta Botanical Garden's Preserve
 Neil Gerlowski
As forested land near the Vallarta Botanical Garden continues to become cleared for building homes, grazing cattle and other uses, it's more important than ever for VBG to secure additional preserve property by purchasing remaining tracts of intact forests before they are destroyed.
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