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Puerto Vallarta Gears Up for Tianguis
 Marie Callan
Mexico’s most important travel industry event, Tianguis Turistico 2012, will be held in Puerto Vallarta from March 25-28, and the city is preparing a series of cultural, recreational and dining events to showcase all that the Banderas Bay region has to offer to its visitors.
Feeding the World While Protecting Oceans
 Soni Sangha
Half the world’s demand for seafood is fed by farm-raised seafood. Farm Fishing is a multi-billion industry that's at the center of a stormy debate between environmentalists and fishing industry lobbyists. Latino Lorenzo Juárez is at the center of this debate.
Fascinating Bird: West Mexican Chachalaca
 Les Shulman
Chachalacas Mexicanas, known in English as West Mexican Chachalacas, are a rather ungainly and peculiarly behaving large bird that is endemic to Mexico. They only occur in the western pacific slope of the country from Jalisco down to southwestern Chiapas.
13 Million to Improve Safety in Vallarta
 Marie Callan
On Monday, a partnership agreement was signed between the State Federation and Puerto Vallarta, in which the city was given a $10 million peso Municipal Public Security Grant for crime prevention. The municipal government will contribute an additional $3 million pesos.
Carnival in San Blas: Return to Tradition
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The traditional San Blas Carnival will bring dance and fun for the enjoyment of young and old. This year it is being organized by the community in a joint effort with government authorities, which has put a great deal of enthusiasm into rescuing their tradition.
 Whale 'Hunting' in the Bay of Banderas
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
This year there are unusually large numbers of whales in Bahía de Banderas. They come here on their annual migration, but the number of humpback whales visiting Mexico's Pacific Treasure in 2012, is allowing for a remarkable number of sightings.
Nuevo Vallarta 2012 Turtle News & Events
 Jim Casey
The Nuevo Vallarta Sea Turtle Preserve will host a liberación of newly hatched Olive Ridley sea turtles on Playa Punta Mita on March 8 at 6:30 pm. On March 15, AMA Mexico and the Nuevo Vallarta Sea Turtle Preserve will host its second fundraising event for this year.
Mexico Not Risky for U.S. Tourists
 Diego Sancho
A Mexican tourism official has met with Texas officials to head off a potential warning against visiting Mexico during the Spring Break and summer vacation seasons. The meeting followed a recent robbery of several Carnival Splendor passengers near Puerto Vallarta.
Mexicana Airlines to Return to the Skies
 Latin American Herald Tribune
Mexicana, once one of Mexico’s two leading airlines, has been grounded since August 2010 while in bankruptcy proceedings. They are set to return to the skies under new ownership, private company Med Atlantica, and could resume operations as early as April.
Fake Tickets Online for Papal Mass
 Hispanically Speaking News
Distribution of tickets starts the second week of March for the Mass that Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate during his visit to the Mexican state of Guanajuato, and all tickets being offered online are fake, Leon Archbishop Jose Guadalupe Martin Rabago said.
Kitesurf Competitions in Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
In March, a series of kitesurfing competitions will be held in Riviera Nayarit as part of the Regata Copa México Edición Nextel Bicentenario. The competition is expected to have 50 competitors, including professionals and amateurs from over 10 countries.
Mexorc Class Compete for President Cup
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The largest and most powerful boats in the world will be in Nayarit competing in 8 races over the course of 7 days. The Mexorc class will feature 25 ships from over 10 countries competing in The Regata Copa México Edición Nextel Bicentenario for the President Cup.
Fish Vallarta's World Famous Fishing Grounds
 Stan Gabruk
With the summertime water temperatures we are still experiencing, caused by currents from Hawaii cutting off the cold water from the north, the Yellowfin are plentiful. But Marlin, Sailfish, and Dorado are still out there too, if you have the luck of the Irish.
50% More Buyers Expected at Tianguis 2012
 Latin America Herald Tribune
A 50% increase in the number of buyers is expected for this year's Tianguis Turistico Mexico, the country’s main tourism fair. It will be held at the The Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center in March and is being co-hosted by the state of Nayarit.
Nautical Extravaganza's Surf Competition
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Sun, surf, and reggae will be part of the Nautical Extravaganza at Riviera Nayarit in March. The Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand Up Paddle Classic will celebrate its third edition as part of the Nautical Extravaganza at Mexico's Pacific Treasure.
The 3rd Global Forum on Medical Tourism
 Rodrigo López Becerril
The 3rd Global Forum on Medical Tourism will be held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in August of 2012. This year, the Forum will bring medical tourism facilitators, brokers, travel agencies, insurance companies, finance, and media companies specializing in the US and Canada.
Mexico Experiences Best Tourism Year Ever
 Lauren Villagran
Mexico welcomed 190 million tourists in 2011, surpassing the 2008 record of 185.7 million visitors – the year previously considered 'the most important in the sector’s history,' according to the Secretary of Tourism. The number of tourists rose 3.7 percent from 2010.
The History of Carnival Festivities
 Rebecca Scotti
Because Carnival begins the week before Ash Wednesday (the start of Lent), the date changes each year. This weekend the festivities will begin for most of Mexico; however, the nation’s largest celebrations in Veracruz and Mazatlan have already begun.
'Hook the Cure' for Cystic Fibrosis
 Gary Green
Fishing and golfing enthusiasts return to PV as ‘Hook the Cure Powered by IOTEC’ gets set for another fantastic weekend filled with fun, frivolity, and entertainment. In the last six years, the tournament has reeled in $2 million (USD) for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Golf Tourneys to be Held During Tianguis
Riviera Nayarit CVB
Riviera Nayarit will host two extraordinary tournaments for the industry professionals that will visit our destination during this years Tianguis. Seventy-two competitors will test their skills in 'The Punta Mita Golf Tournament Edicion Tianguis 2012.'
8 Reasons to Get Married in Vallarta
 Rev. Lynn Rogers
When you are choosing a destination wedding and honeymoon location, you just can't find a more romantic destination than Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Interfaith Chaplain Reverend Lynn Rogers tells us eight reasons why you should choose to get married on the shores of Banderas Bay.
Pedestrian Border Crossing Made Easier
 Juan Carlos Llorca
Under the desert sun at the Paso del Norte bridge between Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas, hundreds of pedestrians stand in line for two hours to reach the immigration booths. The new radio frequency-equipped ID (RFID) card is improving this situation.
New West Jet Routes - Canada to Mexico
 VallartaVive.com
During a visit with Canada's Secretary of Tourism, West Jet officials announced the opening of new routes to Mexico in 2012. They recently formed an alliance with Aeromexico to strengthen connectivity to various destinations here and increase flight frequency.
2012 Puerto Vallarta Mardi Gras Parade
 Rick Hepting
On Saturday night, February 18, the 4th Annual Puerto Vallarta Carnaval and Mardi Gras Parade will adorn the streets of the city from the new Malecón to Olas Altas. The parade is as unique and diversified as this growing, coastal Méxican resort town.
Windsurf Competitions in Riviera Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
Riviera Nayarit will host Windsurf competitions on March 7–10, as part of the Mexican Olympic Regatta Cup. Windsurfing is a classic among water sports, and spectators will enjoy watching the intense competition on the beaches in front of Flamingos Bucerias.
Puerto Vallarta Still Safe for Travel
 Gustavo Rivas-Solís
The February 8th expansion of the US State Department’s travel warning to Mexico does NOT include Puerto Vallarta. The popular vacation destination is located more than 1,200 miles from the US-Mexico border where drug-related violence has taken place.
Facebook Contest: Vacation in Vallarta
 PRWeb.com
Velas Resorts is launching a Facebook contest on Valentine’s Day to win a luxury all-inclusive vow renewal vacation for a lucky couple and up to 10 guests at Casa Velas, an adults-only boutique hotel and ocean club in Puerto Vallarta.
Arts for the Turtles Fundraiser Fiesta
 Jim Casey
Arts For The Turtles fundraising fiestas will take place on February 15 and March 15, 2012 at the Bahía del Sol resort in Nuevo Vallarta. Through AMA Mexico, or the Association for Mexican Environmental Unity, these events support the Nuevo Vallarta Sea Turtle Preserve.
Gerry Lopez SUP Surfing & Yoga Camp
 LivePuntaMita.com
Gerry Lopez is not only a surf icon, but an example of maintaining a balanced, water-centric culture. Called the 'epitome of a healthy surf lifestyle,' this champion surfer will take you out on the waves for personalized instruction, as well as lead morning yoga classes.
Vallarta's First Extreme Adrenaline Event
 Kim Yañez
On February 12th, the whole family can spend an adventure filled afternoon at Lienzo Charro Prieto Ibarria Stadium at Puerto Vallarta's first ever Extreme Adrenaline event, featuring a series of extreme sports competitions that will surely get your adrenaline pumping!
Trip Advisor Lists Mexico's Best Hotels
 Kathleen Harris
Trip Advisor, one of the world's busiest and most influential travel websites, has announced the 2012 Traveler's Choice Awards for the best hotels in Mexico. Five properties in the Bay of Banderas region have been honored with spots on this prestigious list.
 Simply Puerto Vallarta - Welcome to Paradise
 Laura Gelezunas
Puerto Vallarta is known as one of the friendliest cities in the world, and, according to many international publications and websites including US News and World Report, AARP, Orbitz, USA Today, and Trip Advisor, the best place in Mexico to vacation, retire, or start a new life.
Special Hotel Rates For Tianguis Turistico
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Vallarta will host 'The Tianguis Turístico' this year, marking the 1st time in 37 years it has been held in a new region. Several hotels in Riviera Nayarit will offer reduced rates for participants of the largest event of the touristic industry in Mexico in 2012.
Vallarta Cup 2012 - Everyone Won!
 Vallarta Yacht Club
The 2012 Vallarta Cup was a success by any measure, but the most important gauge was the smiles on the faces of the participants. The film crew from the Canadian travel series 'Paradise Hunter' got great shots of how we do racing events here in beautiful Banderas Bay!
Full Moon Horseback Ride & Beach BBQ
 Live Punta Mita
Rancho Montalbeña is organizing their monthly Full Moon Horseback Ride. Riders will be guided from the departure point of Rancho Montalbeña, through the village of Higuera Blanca, along a tropical forest trail, then down to the secluded beach at Imanta for BBQ.
Canadian Magazine Xtra Visits Vallarta
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
As one of the print and online magazines with the largest circulation within the LGBT community, the Canadian publication Xtra's visit to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico will reach more than 40,000 readers and potential visitors.
Live Coverage of Vallarta Carnaval Parade
 BanderasNews.com
Puerto Vallarta's 4th Annual Carnaval Parade, scheduled to start at 9 pm on February 18, 2012, promises to be bigger and better than ever! The parade circuit is about three times longer than in years past - and this year, you can watch a live broadcast on the Internet.
Explore Copper Canyon with Superior Tours
 Superior Tours Vallarta
Superior Tours Vallarta is once again offering their successful tours to Mexico's Copper Canyon. As a certified Copper Canyon Specialist, owner Astrid van Dam has the only travel agency in Puerto Vallarta that offers both group tours and individually arranged tours.
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