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Puerto Vallarta Carnaval & Mardi Gras Parade
 BanderasNews.com
In order to improve the tourist promotion of Puerto Vallarta and its new Malecón, the Mayor has authorized the official sponsorship of the 2012 Puerto Vallarta Carnaval / Mardi Gras Parade. The February 18th parade promises to be a spectacle of great entertainment.
Superior Tours: Let's Explore Mexico!
 BanderasNews.com
Whether it is your first vacation to Mexico or your 20th, there are hundreds of fascinating places to explore. Superior Tours Vallarta offers only the best tours available in Puerto Vallarta, throughout Mexico and in Latin America - for every group size, taste and budget.
Paradise Village is Roaring!
 RivieraNayarit.com
Johnny and Albert are Bengal tiger cubs born at Paradise Village as a result of the reproduction program at their zoo in Nuevo Vallarta. The program not only contributes to the preservation of this endangered species, but also promotes regional visitation interest.
Speed and Adrenaline in Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Get ready for a week full of adrenaline and speed, as the Regata Copa México Edición Olímpica brings a true nautical extravaganza to Riviera Nayarit. The excitement begins with J24 sailing competitions, departing from Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, March 2–9.
Paladin Extends Lead in Vallarta Cup
 VallartaYachtClub.org
Saturday's 3rd race of the 2012 Vallarta Cup started close to the beach off the Marival Hotel, giving beach-lovers a great view of some beautiful yachts. Competitors got their 1st look at PV's famed Capri 37 fleet, as they started their own two-day series.
Vallarta Race: San Diego-Nuevo Vallarta
 RivieraNayarit.com
The Vallarta Race, from San Diego to Nuevo Vallarta, is in it's 32nd year as participating crews try to break the speed record set last year. This part of the 10 event 'Nautical Extravaganza' covers almost 1,000 nautical miles and was done in a little over 85 hours.
Bike Lifestyle Camp with Tinker Juarez
 LivePuntaMita.com
Tinker Juarez will lead a challenging camp for mountain biking enthusiasts at the Hotel Cinco in Riviera Nayarit. Tinker, a 1993 inductee into the ABA Hall of Fame, has been turning the biking world on its head since he flashed onto the BMX scene back in 1978.
Golfers Build Computer Lab for School
 Jaltemba del Sol
When most golfers on the Nayarit Coast think of the Jaltemba Cup, they think of an extremely competitive golf tournament. This year however, it means a great deal more to the thousands students that attend La Peñita de Jaltemba’s Plan de Ayala Secondaria.
Puerto Vallarta: Mexico 101
 Lauren Ladoceour
Clearly, Puerto Vallarta caters to tourists, and in Mexico, this is a good thing. And after a couple of hours wandering around this beautiful town you’ll wonder if you should have booked an extra day or two. (Answer: Probably, but five days will do you just right!)
Peace Caravan to Protest in Washington
 mexico.cnn.com
Mexican poet Javier Sicilia will lead a new peace caravan to the United States to request that Washington halt the sale of illegal arms to Mexico. The Movement for Peace with Justice & Dignity will go to the US capitol in August.
 Vallarta One of Twelve Top Destinations
 PRWEB
Based on online booking trends and consumer inquiries, a leading Canadian online travel retailer has listed Puerto Vallarta as one of the top 12 destinations for the year 2012. Vallarta is a tourist favorite because of its beaches and eco-tourism opportunities.
6th Annual Make a Wish Golf Tournament
 BanderasNews.com
You can help Make a Wish come true while enjoying a fun-filled day of golf, as the beautiful Flamingos Golf Course in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico hosts the 8th Annual Puerto Vallarta Make-a-Wish Golf Tournament on Saturday, January 28, 2012.
Ixtapa Sports Center Being Remodeled
 NN Noticias
Puerto Vallarta Mayor, Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz, has good news for athletes and residents of the delegation of Ixtapa, where he is implementing the remodeling of the community's sports facility where the public can play sports and have fun.
52 Million to Visit Maya Region in 2012
 laht.com
The Mexican government expects 52 million tourists to visit the five states corresponding to the so-called Maya World over the next 11 months for the start of a new cosmic cycle in the Maya calendar. These visitors will spend about 270 million pesos.
Solar Energy in Mexico Heats Up
 Mexico Today
While Mexico produces and exports solar panels and photo voltaic cells, the country has not previously explored using solar energy to generate electricity at home. However, in light of depleting oil reserves, this will soon be changing.
Bright Star Wins Vallarta Cup 2nd Round
Vallarta Yacht Club
The second round of the Vallarta Cup started off from the La Cruz Marina, with Performance Cruisers heading upwind to Point Pantoque, while the other three fleets went on a reaching course to Nuevo Vallarta. Varied winds made for an interesting day of racing.
Rancho Vallejo: A Local Nature Sanctuary
 NN Noticias
From the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, one can look up to the Sierra de Vallejo, the mountain that frames the Bay of Banderas. At the heart of these mountains is an ecotourism development, Rancho Vallejo, recognized for its' work in ecology and conservation.
PV Officials Attend Madrid Tourism Fair
 NN Noticias
The Mayor announced that he will head a delegation from Puerto Vallarta attending The International Tourism Fair (Fitur) 2012 to be held in Madrid, Spain. This international event is one of the most important tourism events in the world.
Vallarta Restaurant Week Tianguis Edition
 Juan Pablo Hernandez
In addition to this year's May 15-31 Restaurant Week, Vallarta Lifestyles is pleased to announce that a special edition will be held during the Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit Tianguis Turístico México, which will take place at PV's Int'l Convention Center March 25-28.
Charro Championship in PV's New Arena
 Live Punta Mita
A local group of Charros has made an extraordinary effort to bring the 1st National Charro Championships to PV's newly constructed Arena Vallarta. The January 26-30th event will feature Mexico's best 24 Charro Associations, making it a true celebration of Mexico.
Vallarta Cup Sailing Continues Jan 14
Vallarta Yacht Club
The first round of the Vallarta Cup saw great sailing conditions on Banderas Bay, with winds carrying a very diverse racing fleet around the 18 mile course. The next round will take place on January 14. Registrations are still open for individual races or the rest of the series.
Festival of Migratory Birds in San Blas
 noticiaspvnayarit.com
The International Festival of Migratory Birds will be held in San Blas, Nayarit between January 29 and February 5, 2012, offering different routes for the observation of wildlife and a cultural activity program that will allow visitors to enjoy a more interesting experience.
 Paddle for PEACE at Etc Beach Club Jan 15
 Nicole Majewski
Paddle for PEACE Round #2 is coming this Sunday to Etc Beach Club Nuevo Vallarta. This is a fun for everyone SUP Race and SUP Party. All ages and abilities welcome. There'll be relay races for all abilities, short 150m paddle mixed teams, and great draw prizes for competitors.
An Incredible Whale of a Rescue Story
 Guille Coppel
Around midday on December 29, 2011, fisherman Humberto Mendoza reported to the Marina Armada de Mexico in San Blas that he had found a humpback whale wrapped in a fishing net. With the help of local volunteers the Armada removed the net and set the whale free.
Eco Warrior James Pribrarm in Sayulita
 Live Punta Mita
Enjoy an intimate evening and presentation with Eco Warrior co-founder and John Kelly Environmental Award winner James Pribrarm, on Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 pm at Punta Sayulita Beach House, located next to Don Pedro’s on the beach in Sayulita, Mexico.
4 Riviera Nayarit Hotels Make Gold List
 RivieraNayarit.com
According to a recent Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Survey, Four Seasons Punta Mita, St. Regis Punta Mita, Vallarta Palace and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit are 4 of the 29 Mexican resorts that earned a spot on the 2012 'Gold List' of the best hotels in the world.
Temporary Ice Skating Rink in El Pitillal
 Silvia Rodríguez González
Just before 10 am last Saturday, more than 500 local youngsters lined up for their chance to skate on a temporary ice rink in El Pitillal's public square. The moveable rink came from Veracruz and will remain in the greater Puerto Vallarta area for a total of 4 months.
Bucerías Readies for 2012 Street Festival
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
In Riviera Nayarit luxury means magic, and Bucerías will embrace this magic from January 18-20 at its 2012 Street Festival. The festival will include a Chalk Walk, a Handcrafts Fair and The Taste of Riviera Nayarit - 3 simultaneous events for the enjoyment of residents and visitors.
Superior Tours 2012 Trips to Guadalajara
BanderasNews.com
Superior Tours Vallarta announces their new tour season with tours to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Chiapas and more! Starting in mid-January, Superior Tours will offer Guadalajara tours every week and, on some dates, tours of Chapala and Ajijic will be included as well.
2012 Events in Vallarta / Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
In 2012 the activity in Riviera Nayarit will be intense. There are at least 29 events already confirmed in the Banderas Bay region, including the Tianguis Turistico at Vallarta's Convention Center and the Regata Copa Mexico.
Official Site of Tourism Expo Launched
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
It is now just three months before the opening of the 2012 Tianguis Turístico tourism expo in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, and the event's official website has been launched and is available for viewing.
Mexican Fishermen Rescued After 7 Days
 Associated Press
The Mexican Navy rescued two fisherman who spent Christmas week adrift in a small boat in the Pacific. The men, who set sail just north of Vallarta on Dec 21, were found on the 28, after one got a signal on his cell phone.
Forbes Recommends PV for New Year's Eve
 Larry Olmstead
According to Alison Buckneberg of Delta Vacations the best spots with availability for last-minute New Year’s trips are Mexico, Las Vegas and others, and in many cases they are not just available, they're also bargains.
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