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Local Marine Biologist Saving Banderas Bay Manta Ray
 Marie Callan
Being an expert on 'Manta Birostris' (Giant Manta Rays) is not the only objective of Iliana Fonseca, a local marine biologist who has chosen to put her knowledge to work in an effort to preserve this vulnerable species in the waters of Banderas Bay on Mexico's Pacific coast.
31st Copa Vallarta Soccer Tournament, May 9-13, 2018
 Diego Sancho
From May 9-13, 2018, one of the most important amateur sporting events in Mexico, the Copa Vallarta soccer tournament, will be celebrating its 31st year of giving young athletes the opportunity to showcase their skills while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play.
2018 Fiestas de Mayo at La Parroquia de La Santa Cruz
 Benjamin Martínez
If you would like to experience a true Mexican tradition in Old Town Puerto Vallarta, then come join in the festivities during the Fiestas de Mayo being held on the street in front of the Parroquia de la Santa Cruz in Colonia Emiliano Zapata every evening from April 25 through May 3.
New Buses Modernize Public Transportation in Vallarta
 Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Puerto Vallarta has started introducing a completely new and modern public bus system that aims to provide passengers with a comprehensive and high-quality service. The new buses have air conditioning, security cameras, information screens & a payment system for prepaid cards.
Vallarta Celebrates National Botanical Garden Day
 Vallarta Botanical Garden
Mexico's National Botanical Garden Day will be celebrated this year on April 28. Here in the Banderas Bay area, Vallarta Botanical Gardens has won international accolades as a highlight of any trip to Puerto Vallarta, so come out and enjoy a day full of educational activities and family fun.
 Down Puerto Vallarta Extreme Bike Race Returns May 13
 Ricardo Acerco
After the first edition's incredible success in 2017, Down Puerto Vallarta is coming back to town, bringing some of the best extreme bikers in the world to the streets of downtown Puerto Vallarta on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 4:30 pm. This exciting event is free and open to the public.
Mexico Jumps to 6th Most Visited Country in The World
 Travel Weekly
Mexico has jumped to the sixth most visited country in the world, President Enrique Peña Nieto said at the April 15-18, 2018 Tianguis Turístico conference, telling government officials, tourism executives and media that Mexico had climbed to No. 6 from the No. 8 spot in one year.
Why So Many People are Making the Move to Mexico
 MEXLend Mortgages for Mexico
It's hard to get an accurate account of Mexico without spending real time in this incredible country and experiencing its wonders first-hand. There are many reasons why more & more people are choosing to buy homes and live here. The experts at MEXLend Mortgages list a few.
No Such Thing as 'Low Season' in Puerto Vallarta
 Adam Garcia
'High season' was officially over on Easter Sunday, April 1st, but that doesn't mean things slow down in Puerto Vallarta. Many weekly markets are still open, Pro tennis returns April 30, and Vallarta Pride rolls out May 20-27 for a week-long party with many events not just for the LGBTQ crowd.
Earth Day Clean Up at El Parque de los Azulejos
 Marie Callan
Every year on April 22, over a billion people celebrate Earth Day by inspiring awareness of and appreciation for earth's environment. If you are in the Banderas Bay area, consider joining in the park beautification efforts at El Parque de los Azulejos on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
12th Annual Puerto Vallarta Folkloric Dance Festival
 Boardwalk Realty
Springtime, when everyone is in tune with feelings of renewal, Folkloric Dance Festivals take place all over Latin America, including Puerto Vallarta. This year our festival, the Festival Vallarta Azteca del Folclor Internacional, is set to take place May 10 through 20, 2018.
 La Cruz to Host 3-5K Open Water Swimming Competition
 Lorena Sonrisas
On April 21, 2018, the beach adjacent to the Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz will host the 8th Riviera Nayarit Nado Seguro 3-5K Open Water Tournament. Swimmers ages 7 to 70 will compete in categories that range from professional and masters to recreational and disabled swimmers.
Vallarta Pride 2018 Celebrates PV's 100th Anniversary
 eturbonews.com
From May 20 to 27, 2018, Puerto Vallarta's annual LGBTQ cultural celebration, Vallarta Pride, will bring a new level of camp to the city's celebration of the 100th anniversary of its founding with a '100 Reasons to Celebrate' theme featuring go-go boys and drag queens galore.
IL Ranks Mexico 2nd Best Place in the World to Retire
 BanderasNews.com
The editors of International Living recently released their picks for the Best Places in the World to Retire in 2018. Out of the top ten countries listed on this year's Global Retirement Index, Latin American destinations took the top 3 spots - and Mexico came in at #2!
VBG Nominated for USA Today's '10 Best Gardens' List
 Lorena Sonrisas
Since its opening in 2005, Vallarta Botanical Garden has won numerous international awards, and now they have been nominated by a panel of experts to compete against 20 of the best gardens and arboretums in North America for a spot on USA Today's '10 Best' list for 2018. Vote today!
Yelapa is 'Mexico's Last Authentic Beach Town'
 Timothy Real Estate Group
Just a short boat ride from Puerto Vallarta, Yelapa is, according to Smarter Travel, 'Mexico's last authentic beach town.' Though that may be a slight exaggeration, it certainly holds an amount of truth, enough to make it worth at least a day trip to form your own opinion.
Help ANA Finish Vallarta's New Highway 200 Sidewalk
 Amapas Neighborhood Association
The 2018 edition of Mariachis, Margaritas & More celebrated the sights, sounds & tastes of Mexico, while raising $118,500 pesos for the new Highway 200 sidewalk on Puerto Vallarta's south side. ANA hopes to raise another $135,000 pesos before construction resumes in the fall.
Foto Tour Perruno to Benefit Vallarta's Animal Shelter
 Banderas News Team
Grab your furry friend and head out to the Malecón on April 21 to be a part of the 'Foto Tour Perruno.' A non-profit initiative created as a means of raising funds for Vallarta's Animal Shelter, the event offers animal lovers the opportunity to have professional photos taken with their pets.
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