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Wagen Volks Club's 2018 VW Festival in Riviera Nayarit
BanderasNews.com

The Wagen Volks Club will showcase over 150 classic and newer, show-quality, Volkswagens at the Sixth Riviera Fest, a VW festival and exhibition set to be held at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle on September 29 and 30, 2018.

How Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Día de Los Muertos
RoseAnna Schick

Every year, Puerto Vallarta pays special homage to Día de Muertos with exhibitions, parades, and all kinds of parties. Locals and tourists alike get into the spirit by donning colourful costumes and painting their faces with fascinating designs that signify both life and death.

San Francisco Patron Saint Festival, Sept. 26-Oct. 4
Lorena Sonrisas

If you're looking for an authentic taste of Mexican culture, head north of Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco, Nayarit, where from Sept 26-Oct 4 this small town, better known as 'San Pancho,' will celebrate a 9-day festival honoring its namesake, Saint Francis of Assisi.

Los Charros de Jalisco Bring Baseball Excitement to PV
Diego Sancho

The Mexican Pacific League (LMP), will bring the excitement of professional baseball to Puerto Vallarta on October 2 and 3, 2018, when Los Charros de Jalisco will play two preseason exhibition games at the Agustín Flores Contreras Municipal Sports Stadium.

Puerto Vallarta South Side Shuffle Returns November 16
Banderas News Team

Starting Friday, November 16, 2018, and every other Friday evening through April 5, 2019, the Zona Romantica will come to life as locals and tourists alike head over to Basilio Badillo to do the South Side Shuffle, the only ongoing party of its kind in all of Puerto Vallarta.

Vallarta to Bury Centennial Time Capsule September 27
María Francesca

Since tourism is one of the main activities in Puerto Vallarta, and the municipality is celebrating its centennial this year, a time capsule will be filled with nostalgic and contemporary items and buried on September 27 as part of the city's 2018 World Tourism Day celebrations.

Emergency Evacuation Simulations in Vallarta Sept 19
BanderasNews.com

Don't be alarmed if you hear sirens going off and see hordes of people heading for higher ground today. The City of Puerto Vallarta will be conducting earthquake and tsunami evacuation simulations at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm, as part of the National Civil Protection Day observances.

Bahía de Banderas Trash Challenge, September 23-29
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The 'Bahía de Banderas Towns, Rivers, and Beaches Cleanup Marathon' will be held September 23-29 to contribute to the conservation of the Banderas Bay region's Natural Protected Areas by fighting solid waste contamination in both the Nayarit and Jalisco portions of the bay.

Puerto Vallarta Street Closures for Fiestas Patrias
BanderasNews.com

Due to the large number of people expected to attend the Independence Day celebrations in Puerto Vallarta, the Municipal Government announced that they will be rerouting traffic in the downtown area on September 14, 15 and 16, to safeguard event participants and attendees.

Current Requirements for Moving to Mexico with Your Pet
Tropicasa Realty

If you have a four-legged family member and buy real estate in Puerto Vallarta, you will likely have questions about bringing your pet to Mexico. Luckily, moving to Mexico with a pet isn't particularly difficult, if you have all of the required documentation when you arrive.

Busy Bees Pollinating the Vallarta Botanical Garden
Neil Gerlowski

In early 2018, volunteers David Erne and Talit Maria Jose set up two hives in the Vallarta Botanical Garden which have already produced over 10 kg of honey! In addition to a sweet harvest, we're making sure that our plants are well attended to by one of our planet's most prolific pollinators.

Puerto Vallarta 2018 Fiestas Patrias Schedule of Events
María Francesca

As is tradition, from September 13th through 16th Puerto Vallarta will commemorate La Independencia de Mexico with a series of colorful and patriotic festivities celebrating the events and people that eventually resulted in Mexico's Independence from Spain.

10 Tips for Anyone Thinking of Retiring in Mexico
Diego Sancho

More and more North Americans are retiring in Mexico to enjoy new experiences and a more relaxed lifestyle, as well as access to affordable healthcare and a lower cost of living. If you're thinking about joining them, here are 10 tips to help make your move and transition as smooth as possible.

No Jaguars, But Plenty of Prey Captured at the Garden
Vallarta Botanical Garden

The Panthera V6 camera traps installed in the Vallarta Botanical Garden's forest preserve last month have not yet captured images of jaguars, but we have several bird shots and one overhead family portrait of a troop of White-nosed coati - which happen to be excellent jaguar prey.

Int'l Artists Donate Sculptures to Puerto Vallarta
María Francesca

Five large-format sculptures, created by international artists during last November's 'First Int'l Forum of Sculptors' at El Centro Universitario de la Costa, have been donated to the city of Puerto Vallarta. They now grace public spaces in colonias throughout the municipality.

September Happenings & Events in the Riviera Nayarit
Norma Hernández

Travelers visiting the Riviera Nayarit will have an abundance of things to see and do this month. The Pee Wee Surfing League, the 6th Flamingos Race, and Independence Day Festivities are just a sampling of what Mexico's Pacific Treasure offers in September.


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