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Cervantino Festival in Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
As part of the Cervantino Cultural Festival, which will feature Nayarit as its honorary guest, the State Council for the Culture and Arts of Nayarit (CECAN) will present a concert by the Argentinean orchestra El Quinteto Real in the main square of Bucerías, Mexico on October 24.
Vallarta Wins Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Award
 Sara Sánchez
Each year, Travel Weekly presents the coveted 'Gold Magellan' awards to the best of the global tourism industry. Its October issue includes a section dedicated to the 2011 winners, and Puerto Vallarta has won this coveted award in the Overall Destinations - Cultural/Arts category.
Pan American Triathlon in Puerto Vallarta
 BanderasNews Team
Both the men's and women's 2011 Pan American Games Triathlon competitions will be held on October 23 at the API Maritime Terminal in Puerto Vallarta. Considered one of the most difficult competitive sports, triathlon includes swimming (5 km), cycling (40 km) and a marathon (10 km).
PV Closing Streets for Pan American Games
 Yussett Matías Hernández
Due to the large number of people expected to attend the Pan American Games in Puerto Vallarta, the city's Municipal Traffic Branch announced that they will be closing some streets near the competition venues in order to safeguard event attendees and participants.
Pan Am Open Water Swim in Puerto Vallarta
 Jorge Chavez
The XVI Pan American Games 2011 open water swimming competition will take place on October 22. The new venue will be the waters of Banderas Bay in front of the Malecón in downtown Puerto Vallarta. 36 male and female swimmers are expected to swim the competition's 10 km course.
2011 Pan American Games in Puerto Vallarta
BanderasNews Team
The Guadalajara 2011 Pan American Games will be the largest multi-sport event of the year, with approximately 6000 athletes from 42 nations participating in 36 sports. Puerto Vallarta will be hosting four events: deep water swimming, triathlon, sailing & beach volleyball, October 16-23.
PV Plans Day of the Dead Extravaganzas
 Ubardo Aguilar
Puerto Vallarta is preparing for its Day of the Dead celebrations, and this years' festivities promise to be magnificent. The first celebration will begin at 7:00 pm on November 1st, when Calle Agustín Rodríguez will be closed to traffic so all can come and enjoy the festivities.
Adventures While Driving in Mexico
 David Simmonds
Mexico has built many thousands of miles of four-lane toll-roads over the past 30 years, making it much easier to get around, but the old roads still exist. Whereas the toll roads avoid having to drive directly through many towns and are much faster, you miss a lot by taking them.
Hurricane Jova Did Not Impact Puerto Vallarta
 Gustavo Rivas-Solís
On October 13, the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board announced that the destination is back to normal after Hurricane Jova's close encounter with Mexico's Pacific Coast on Wednesday, October 12 and all tourism activity is back in full swing under sunny and clear blue skies.
Pan American Sailing Events Start Oct 17
RivieraNayarit.com
The 2011 Pan-American sailing events will take place at the Vallarta Yacht Club at Paradise Village Marina, October 17-23. Spectators will be able to enjoy the competitors' 12 pm daily departures from the public entrance to Nuevo Vallarta's south beach, a.k.a. Villa 5.
Princess to Reinstate Vallarta Port Calls
Donna Tunney
Princess Cruises is heading back to Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan next year, on six winter sailings aboard the Sapphire Princess from Los Angeles. The ship will also call at Cabo San Lucas on these Mexican Riviera cruises, sailing between Nov. 17, 2012, and April 20, 2013.
Pan Am Beach Volleyball Starts October 16
BanderasNews Team
Are you ready for some Volleyball? The 2011 Pan American Games Beach Volleyball tournament will begin on Sunday, October 16th at the newly constructed Pan American Beach Volleyball Stadium, located at the south end of Puerto Vallarta's Hotel Zone, near the Sheraton.
 Vallarta Receives 2011 Pan American Torch
Puerto Vallarta CVB
The 2011 Pan American Games torch began its local journey on October 7 at the Paradise Village Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta and concluded on the Puerto Vallarta Malecón, where Mayor Salvador González Reséndiz lit the caldron to officially begin the Fiestas of the Americas celebration.
Aeromexico’s Gran Plan for Your Mexico Vacation
 Mexico Premier
Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, invites travelers to find spectacular promotions and book upcoming vacations using its brand new online platform - Gran Plan. In Puerto Vallarta, Aeromexico is partnering with the hotel Barceló, a stunning, AAA and 4 Diamond Awarded Resort.
Nayarit Fisheries Management Initiative
 Paty Aguilar
On Wednesday, October 5, 2011, in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, a new CONAPESCA program for Fisheries Management in the state of Nayarit was initiated. The head of SAGARPA, Peter Guevara Aguirre, predicted the completion of this program in December of this year.
Surf with Gerry Lopez - The Legend!
 Live Punta Mita
There are still a couple of spots left for the upcoming Gerry Lopez Standup Paddle and Yoga Camp taking place on October 20, 21 & 22, 2011 at the CINCO Watersports Center, Hotel des Artistes, in Punta de Mita, Mexico.
Maya 2012: A Guide to Celebrations
 Susie Albin-Najera
Travel writer Joshua Berman has just announced the release of his new book, 'MAYA 2012: A Guide To Celebrations in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize & Honduras,' which lists next year's events, tours, festivals and happenings in the Maya region as December 21, 2012 approaches.
PV's Pan Am Celebrations Begin October 7
BanderasNews Team
From October 15-23, Puerto Vallarta will host four 2011 Pan American Games - the deep water swimming, triathlon, sailing and beach volleyball competitions. But before the games begin, the Pan American flame's arrival on October 7 will kick off the Banderas Bay region's celebrations.
 Simply Puerto Vallarta: On The Road Again
 Laura Gelezunas
Despite the controversial news regarding the safety of the US - Mexico border, thousands of travelers cross this line every day - especially the snowbirds who drive their motor homes to RV parks in Puerto Vallarta and the Banderas Bay area every winter.
NORCECA Warms Up Beach Volleyball Stadium
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
Puerto Vallarta's Pan American Beach Volleyball Stadium was inaugurated last weekend by Mayor Salvador González Resenediz as he kicked-off the NORCECA V Circuit Beach Volleyball games, which were held in the city's new 3000 seat stadium September 30 through October 2.
Mexico Travel Bargains for Pan Am Games
Max Emanuel Donner
If you can’t wait to see the Olympics next summer there is good news. The Pan American Games start October 16 in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, Mexico. And there are some great last minute trips on sale starting at just a few hundred dollars.
Riviera Nayarit 10K Marathon November 19
 Live Punta Mita
Lace up your shoes and prepare to participate in the 3rd Annual Riviera Nayarit Half-Marathon and 10K, taking place this November 19, 2011. Now in its third year, this popular road race travels a route designed to showcase the natural beauty of Nuevo Vallarta.
Permanent Vacation in Puerto Vallarta
 Sara Sanchez
Thousands of American Association of Retired Persons members and their friends learned about all of the wonderful things that Puerto Vallarta has to offer at the 2011 AARP Life@50+ National Event and Expo, held in Los Angeles, California from September 22-24.
Vallarta Cruise Ship Arrivals Increase
 Ubardo Aguilar
Puerto Vallarta's international cruise season began on September 22 with the arrival of 7,489 Carnival Splendor and Celebrity Millennium passengers. It is projected that the city's Maritime Terminal will welcome 319,886 cruisers between October 2011 and May 2012.
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding... With a Twist
 Shira Levine
With the growing popularity of stand-up paddleboarding, people are taking one of the fastest growing sports and adding new twists. In Punta de Mita, Mexico, Gerry Lopez Paddle Surf Lifestyle Camp has a session scheduled October 20-22 that focuses on SUP and yoga.
Malecón to Officially Reopen October 16
 Gabriela Escandón
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz recently announced that the Malecón will be officially reopened on October 16, 2011 with a celebratory event that is now being planned by city officials and participating government agencies.
PV Mayor Tours Pan Am Beach Volleyball Stadium
 NN Noticias
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Gonzalez Resendiz toured the Pan American Beach Volleyball Stadium today to ensure that they'll be ready for Friday's NORCECA V Circuit, which will be the final test for the city's new sports facility before the Pan Am Games begin on October 16.
Virgin America Airfare Sale from $49 USD
 Anne McDermott
Virgin America has cities like Las Vegas, Orlando, Boston, Chicago, LA, New York, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale and even Cancun on sale for fall travel from $49+ each-way (not including all taxes/fees) plus wintertime deals to Puerto Vallarta and Palm Springs.
Mexico Will Ban Shark Fishing in 2012
 Nathanial Gronewold
At the September 22, 2011 United Nations General Assembly meeting, Mexico announced plans to ban shark and stingray fishing starting next year, creating what would be the largest initiative by one nation to protect shark species.
Humpback Whales Arriving Early This Year
 RivieraNayarit.com
The Puerto Vallarta area's official whale watching season runs from December through March, but this year, the cetaceans are already starting to arrive. Vallarta offers many ecological tours - but nothing compares to the thrill of whale watching on Banderas Bay.
Puerto Vallarta Pan Am Torch Relay Route
 Paty Aguilar
The 2011 Pan American Games torch will begin its local journey at 2 pm on October 7 in Paradise Village and will continue along a route through Puerto Vallarta before ending at the Malecón in time for the 7:30 pm Pan American Games Opening Celebration.
WiP-PVR Mobile Application Coming in 2012
 Agustín Gutiérrez
With the WiP-PVR application, launching in early 2012, PV tourists and residents will have free access to full-featured, media-rich local information, specials, maps, and tours, in English and Spanish, available on- and off-line on their iPhone, iPad, or Blackberry.
Expedia Reports Growth in Mexico Travel
 Susie Albin-Najera
According to Marco Tagliatti of Expedia, the world’s largest online travel company, 'Mexico remains a favorite destination for our travelers worldwide, with over 1.5 million people booking travel to Mexico using Expedia websites in the last year.'
AIMS Certifies Riviera Nayarit Marathon Route
 RivieraNayarit.com
Now that AIMS has measured and certified the official route, Riviera Nayarit's 3rd Annual Half Marathon is ready to take place on November 19th in Nuevo Vallarta. This year, organizers are expecting 800 runners, whether participating in the 21k or the 10k category.
Vallarta Luxury Market Continues to Improve
 Patricia Springfield
In response to the increased demand for luxury vacation experiences, Vallarta Rentals, in partnership with the luxury concierge vacation agency Twenty Seven Degrees, has developed a staff training course for Banderas Bay properties most in demand in this market segment.
New High Season Flights Coming to Vallarta
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Virgin America and Arkefly airlines will open new flights to Puerto Vallarta's Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport for the upcoming winter season. These carriers will transport an estimated 77,000 tourists, generating in excess of $106 million USD for the Banderas Bay region.
Discovering Puerto Vallarta's Wild Side
Andrew McCredie
While it is true Puerto Vallarta has that vibrant and sometimes wild nightlife so many sun seekers crave when on a winter vacation, there are plenty of eco-friendly tours and adventures in and around Vallarta for those who like to go to bed a little earlier.
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