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18th San Pancho Music Festival Schedule Announced
 Chris Parsons
The performance schedule has been announced for the 18th annual San Pancho Music Festival to be held Friday, Feb. 23rd through Sunday, the 25th at the Plaza del Sol in San Pancho. Because of the gracious contributions of the performing artists, there is no charge to the public.
New Stretch of Guadalajara-Vallarta Highway Opened
 Mexico News Daily
President Peña Nieto led the official opening ceremony for a new four-lane, 54-kilometer stretch of the Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta highway that, when completed, will reduce travel time between the two destinations. The new road runs between Jala and Compostela, Nayarit.
Tintoc Ballet to Perform at 5th Taste of Lo de Marcos
 Galvan Real Estate
The Bahía de Banderas Municipal Folkloric Ballet 'Tintoc' has just been added to the line-up of free entertainment that will be part of the 5th Annual Taste of Lo de Marcos taking place from 3:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, February 18th in Lo de Marcos, Nayarit.
Puerto Vallarta International Jazz Festival, Feb. 16 & 17
 Andrea Jupina
The Salty Paw Jazz Orchestra, Puerto Vallarta's first and only youth-based jazz orchestra, is one of the high-school bands that will be performing on February 16 and 17 on the Malecón, as a part of the International Jazz Festival Puerto Vallarta hosted by sister city Highland Park, Illinois.
2018 Vallarta Bird Festival at Vallarta Botanical Garden
 Nancy Holland
Vallarta Botanical Garden is home to over 200 different species of birds, and will be the site for the 2018 Vallarta Bird Festival, March 9-11. Three action packed days of birding and nature walks in unique habitats with expert guides will satisfy even the most advanced birders.
6th Annual Puerto Vallarta Charity Chili Cook-Off
 Dennis Rike
The 6th Annual Charity Chili Cook-Off is set for Saturday, February 24 at El Rio BBQ Bar in Paso Ancho. Jim Sullivan will chair this year's 'All you can eat' chili feast, featuring recipes from some 16 Puerto Vallarta area bars and restaurants - all competing for trophies and bragging rights.
2017 Hotel Occupancy Sets New Record for Puerto Vallarta
 Gustavo Rivas-Solís
Puerto Vallarta set a new record in hotel occupancy and international arrivals in 2017, receiving even more visitors than expected. The Tourism Board is now working on securing a successful 2018 as it will host its annual tourism trade show, Gala Vallarta - Riviera, Feb. 12-13.
Mexico SUP & Paddleboard Team Selection in Vallarta
 Ricardo Acerco
From March 14 to 18 Puerto Vallarta will host the National Stand Up Paddle and Paddle Board Championship and Festival, which will result in the picks for the Mexican national team that will represent the country in international jousts such as the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
18th Annual San Pancho Music Festival Feb. 23-25
Chris Parsons
The 2018 San Pancho Music Festival will be held February 23 through 25 in San Francisco, (aka 'San Pancho') Nayarit. Now in its 18th year, the Festival continues to offer the public 3 days of free entertainment thanks to the generosity of the artists, volunteers and friends of the festival.
Riverfest 7 to Benefit Pasitos de Luz, March 2-4
 Barb Bremner
El Rio and Pasitos de Luz have announced the 7th Annual Riverfest to benefit the special needs children of Puerto Vallarta will be held on March 3, 2018. Come enjoy live music from some of Banderas Bay's best musicians, along with the best BBQ, Paella & Pasta in PV - all for a good cause!
Vallarta Garden Club Giving Back to Our Community
 Rob Boyd - Boardwalk Realty PV
I love the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club! These dedicated volunteers plant hundreds of trees and flowering plants throughout the city. It's all done on a volunteer basis and through donations. It is a wonderful organization that gives back to our community and I encourage you to join.
6th Vallarta Real Estate Fair Set for Saturday, March 3
 Timothy Real Estate Group
Scheduled to take place at Rivera Molino Plaza from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday, March 3, the 2018 Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Fair is the perfect opportunity to get the important information buyers, sellers and homeowners need to make the most of their Mexico real estate investments.
The Heart-Touching Beauty of Mexican Cemeteries
 Vic Pittman
Mexican cemeteries are like Mexican life... colorful, celebratory, unabashed and unrestricted. Their almost chaotic mosaic of structures, statues and flowers makes a beautiful whole, a delightful place-of-exit for those who have passed on, and a pleasant place for the living to visit them.
Verizon Unlimited Plan Now Works in Canada & Mexico
 engadget
Verizon's latest 'unlimited' plans may have some undesirable limits, but at least you won't have to pay for the more expensive plan the next time you're on a North American vacation. As of Jan. 25, the Go Unlimited plan will include calling, data & text while you're in Canada or Mexico.
Excitement Builds for 7th Int'l Charro Championship
 Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust
Excitement is building for the 7th Int'l Charro Championship set to take place February 1-4 at Arena Vallarta. In addition to 4 days of hot rodeo action festivities include the 'Verbena de Tradiciones Mexicanas' at Los Arcos del Malecon in downtown Puerto Vallarta on January 31.
Puerto Vallarta Ceviche & Aguachile Festival, January 28
 BanderasNews.com
On Sunday, January 28, visitors can try different recipes and styles of two of Mexico's traditional dishes, Ceviche & Aguachile, along with music and dance performances, at the 5th Annual Puerto Vallarta Festival del Ceviche y Aguachile at Lazaro Cardenas Park.
Frontier, Volaris Announce Expansion Agreement
 Denver Business Journal
Frontier has reached an agreement with Mexican airline Volaris to offer a first-of-its-kind code-share partnership in which customers can book flights on one airline through the other - a move that is expected to reduce the headaches of flying between the United States and Mexico.
Survey Says Puerto Vallarta is Mexico's Safest City
 Boardwalk Realty PV
Despite the Mexico travel advisories issued by the United States, tourist areas in Jalisco are as safe, if not safer, as most any other city in North America. In fact, Puerto Vallarta was named the safest city in Mexico in the most recently published National Public Urban Security survey.
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