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St. Regis Punta Mita 5k 'Pink Run for the Cause'
Marie Callan

On October 23rd, run for a cause at the 5K 'Pink Run for the Cause' on Punta Mita's jogging path. The race will begin at 8 am, and participants are encouraged to honor relatives or friends who have survived or are struggling with breast cancer by running with personalized signs.

New Alaska Airlines Flight From Orange County Welcomed
Riviera Nayarit CVB

Tourism leaders from Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit welcomed Friday's inaugural flight from Santa Ana, California, as well as Alaska Airlines' top executives, which allowed for a dialogue regarding future operations between the airline and the vacation destinations.

69 Ovejas Negras Vallarta Motorcycle Club Poker Ride
Julie Guerrero

The 69 Ovejas Negras invite any and all motorcycle riders in Puerto Vallarta/Nayarit for an afternoon of bikes, cards, and fun! The First Annual Ovejas Negras Poker Ride is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in 5 different locations throughout the Bay of Banderas.

Interjet Takes Puerto Vallarta Promotion to New Heights
Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust

Filming has just wrapped up on a series of publicity capsules that will promote Puerto Vallarta's ecotourism, culture and gastronomy; adventure and leisure activities as part of the onboard entertainment on Interjet's national and international flights during the 2015-2016 season.

Low One-Way Fares Introduce Alaska's SNA-PVR Flights
BanderasNews.com

Alaska Airlines launched its nonstop service from Orange County, California, to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico October 9. To celebrate the new flights, Alaska is offering introductory one-way fares of $129 for tickets purchased by October 15, 2015 for travel through February 9, 2016.

Tequila Museum Coming to Vallarta's Maritime Terminal
BanderasNews.com

At the Florida-Carribean Cruise Association Conference held in Cozumel last week, Jalisco State Tourism Secretary, Enrique Ramos Flores, presented blueprints for the modernization and expansion of Puerto Vallarta's maritime terminal, which will include a Tequila museum & an aquarium.

Puerto Vallarta Plans Día de Los Muertos Extravaganza
Marie Callan

The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board is working with the producers of Vallarta Pride to extend its traditional Day of the Dead festivities into a 5-day cultural festival that will include a series of events and activities intended to make this year's celebrations unforgettable.

Riviera Nayarit Hosts 2nd 5-10K Guayabitos Race, Oct 11
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The 2nd 5-10K Guayabitos Race will take place on October 11th at 7 am, with the start and finish lines at the Hotel Decameron Los Cocos in Rincon de Guayabitos. The competition will include 5 categories, among them youths, masters and open, divided into men's and women's divisions.

X Festival 'i Madonnari' Puerto Vallarta November 20-22
Banderas News Team

The X Festival I Madonnari will be held in Puerto Vallarta from November 20-22, 2015, when 'i Madonnari,' or street painters, will transform the walk ways in Vallarta's Municipal Plaza into beautiful works of art, using the pavement as their canvas and chalk as their medium.

Tianguis Lo de Marcos Plans Opening Day Excitement
BanderasNews.com

Scheduled to reopen November 7, Tianguis Lo De Marcos will feature the works of over 40 talented Artisans, including growers of organic produce and a Food Court with a handful of select providers selling an impressive selection of culinary items you are not likely to find elsewhere.

Rare Plant Blooms at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
Bob Price

Vallarta Botanical Gardens has made a name for itself as a place of learning, where knowledgeable staff educates visitors on the vast diversity of Mexico's plant species. Last week, they proudly announced the first blooming of a rare plant, the 'Ursulaea macvaughii.'

Sayulita, Talpa and Mascota Among New Pueblos Mágicos
Marie Callan

At the Segunda Feria Nacional de Pueblos Mágicos held in Puebla last weekend, the nearby villages of Sayulita, in the Riviera Nayarit, and Talpa de Allende and Mascota, in Jalisco, were among the twenty-eight new destinations added to the list of 'Magic Towns' in Mexico.

Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week from PVRPV
Paramount Bay 408 C - Condo

Paramount Bay 408 C is a newly renovated two bedroom, two bath condominium featuring contemporary decor that is luxurious without compromising comfort. Conveniently located in Puerto Vallarta's prestigious Amapas neighborhood, this condo offers all of the comforts of home.

Vallarta Had a Lot to Celebrate on World Tourism Day
Nuestras Noticias

Puerto Vallarta had a lot to celebrate on World Tourism Day. Authorities named 100 children Guardians of PV's Tourism Heritage, and this year's 865,000 passenger on a national flight and 1,875,000 international passenger were welcomed at the Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport.

FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Coming to Vallarta
Banderas News Team

The best beach volleyball on the planet will be played in Mexico's most friendly destination next month. From October 6-11th, the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour will bring 224 professional players from 14 countries to our city to compete in the 2015 edition of the Puerto Vallarta Open.

Development of Vallarta's 'Mirador de la Cruz' Continues
BanderasNews.com

Always looking for new ways to draw tourists into the heart of the city, the municipal government is constructing 'Mirador de la Cruz,' an observation platform high above downtown that will offer sweeping city and ocean views. Project completion is expected within three years.

More Than 500 Run Vallarta's 1st Carrera Beca Padrino
puertovallarta.gob.mx

With more than 500 participants, the DIF's first 'Carrera Beca Padrino' (Scholarship Sponsor Run) to raise funds for the schooling of Puerto Vallarta children without sufficient financial resources to complete their primary and secondary school educations, was a complete success.

Vallarta Joins the Third 500px Worldwide Photo Walk
BanderasNews.com

On Saturday, September 26th, thousands of photographers around the world will participate in the Third Annual 500px Fujifilm Worldwide Photo Walk. Here in Puerto Vallarta, we are official hosts of the global event and on the list of participating cities for the second year in a row.

Volaris Seeks Rights to Fly Puerto Vallarta – Oakland
RoutesOnline.com

Mexican low-cost carrier, Volaris is seeking approval to grow its air links into California with a new scheduled link to Oakland International Airport from Puerto Vallarta. The airline already offers links into Oakland International from Guadalajara, León/El Bajío, Morelia, and Tijuana.

La Cruz - Punta Mita Highway to Open in December
El Sol de Nayarit

According to the Secretary of Public Works for the State of Nayarit, Juan Ignacio Avila Ruiz, the new highway between La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Punta Mita is almost complete and is expected to be complete in December of this year.

Third Annual Athletic Race in The Riviera Nayarit
BanderasNews.com

The Hotel Samba Vallarta by Emporio Hotels and Suites and Grupo Diestra, together with the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau, have announced that the 3rd Annual 3-5K Race will be held on September 26, 2015 at the Maestro Flamingos Condominiums. Registration is free.

Celebrating World Tourism Day(s) in Puerto Vallarta
Marie Callan

Since tourism is one of the main activities in 'Mexico's Most Authentic Port,' the city of Puerto Vallarta will celebrate World Tourism Day for two days. The Municipal Tourism Department has prepared a series of events for everyone to enjoy on September 26 & 27, 2015.

Revitalization Plans for PV's Isla Rio Cuale Presented
Ubardo Aguilar

Although the renovation of the Isla Rio Cuale has been on the back burner for years, the Jalisco Tourism Secretary recently announced it will soon be a reality. An architectural plan for its revitalization was presented last week by the director of Biopolis Guadalajara.


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