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Marietas Islands to be Closed to the Public Indefinitely
 Entorno Turístico
The Marietas Islands, situated just off the coast of Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, are home to many exotic species of wildlife, both terrestrial and marine. In an attempt to conserve the biodiversity found there, CONANP has decide to close the beach to the public indefinitely.
7th Annual Riviera Nayarit Wind Festival in Bucerías
 Marie Callan
Kitesurfers from all over Mexico are ready to hit the beaches of the Riviera Nayarit as they prepare for three days of spectacular kitesurfing during the 2016 Festival del Viento (Wind Festival), scheduled to be held May 20–22, 2016 in Bucerías, Mexico.
Maritime Terminal Project Contracts Have Been Signed
 María Francesca
On April 12, the winners of the national bidding contest signed their respective contracts for the modernization of Puerto Vallarta's cruise ship terminal, which will include a new passenger terminal, a tourist services area, a hacienda that houses a tequila museum, and a world-class aquarium.
Vallarta Takes 2nd Place in #VacationMadness Contest
 Jan Alastair
As you may know, Sun Country Airlines recently launched a call among its users to vote for their favorite destination through Social Media using the hashtag #VacationMadness. After facing 37 candidates worldwide, Vallarta took 2nd place as a favorite vacation destination.
PV Garden Club Meeting at Di Vino Dante on April 21
 Bonita Mott
The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club April meeting will be held on April 21 at 5 pm at Di Vino Dante on Basilio Badillo. Our guest speaker will be Senor Fernando Vasquez, Puerto Vallarta Director of Public Relations for the Department of Ecology. We also will be electing new Club officers.
70 Cyclists Take Puerto Vallarta-San Sebastian Challenge
 observatoriobahia.mx
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Arturo Peña Dávalos joined more than 70 cyclists for the first few kilometers of last weekend's 'Puerto Vallarta-San Sebastian del Oeste Challenge,' a 70 kilometer bike ride from the coast to a mountain village located 1,480 meters above sea level.
San Pancho 'Skip the Straw' Environmental Campaign
 Estibaliz L. Ortega
To kick off their 'Plastic Free Oceans' campaign, Entreamigos and the San Pancho Bird Observatory invite swimmers, paddle boarders and kayakers to compete in a 3km swim across the ocean. The event will take place April 14 from 7-11 am on the beach at Rincón de Guayabitos.
2016 Laser World Championship in The Riviera Nayarit
 Jorge Jiménez
From April 12-May 28, Vallarta Yacht Club will host the 2016 Laser World Championships. This competition is the most important event in the Vallarta-Nayarit FMV CUP 2016: besides competing for the world title, participants are also looking to win tickets to the 2016 Olympic Games.
Grand Marshalls of Vallarta Pride 2016 Confirmed
 Carmen Porras
The Vallarta Pride Organizing Committee is pleased to confirm the participation of Idan Matalon and Myriam Montemayor as Grand Marshalls for the city's 2016 LGBTTI pride festival, scheduled to be held from May 16 through 29 in this popular Mexican Pacific tourist destination.
Las Caletas: Family Fun in Puerto Vallarta
 minitime.com
If you've never been to Mexico's beloved Puerto Vallarta before, you'll most likely have a hard time narrowing your must visit list down to a few attractions to fit your time there. Yet some attractions in Vallarta are better than others, especially for family travelers with kids in tow.
Deep Sea Fishing in Puerto Vallarta: A Quest for Marlin
 Sean Harris
Ernest Hemingway is one of my favorite writers. One thing reading his books made me want to do was to go deep sea fishing in blue water and catch marlin. Part of the reason I decided to come to Puerto Vallarta was hearing that the fishing was unlike anywhere else in the world.
Guayafest Brings Volkswagen Lovers to Riviera Nayarit
 Banderas News Team
Every year in April, the town of Rincon de Guayabitos, Nayarit is transformed into a playground for hundreds of Volkswagen vehicles, as VW lovers from all over Mexico gather together for the annual Guayafest. This year's event will be held April 9-10, with over 1,000 attendees expected.
Overview of April Events Throughout The Riviera Nayarit
 Jorge Jiménez
Travelers visiting Riviera Nayarit this month will have an abundance of things to see and do, as the cuisine, adventure and cultural experiences that make 'Mexico's Pacific Treasure' such a highly sought-after destination continue with a variety of top-notch festivals and events scheduled.
Bucerías Oyster Festival Celebrates 16 Years April 3
 Banderas News Team
Since oyster harvesting is the mainstay of the economy in Bucerias, Nayarit, every year after Easter this laid-back seaside community hosts an Oyster Festival - a celebration filled with music, partying and plenty of food and fun. This year's celebration will starts at 12 noon on April 3rd.
Guadalajara-Vallarta Highway to be Completed by 2018
 Reforma.com
Budget cuts and environmental issues have delayed the construction of the new Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta highway, but the Transportation Secretariat asserts it will be finished by 2018. Once completed, the new highway will reduce travel time between the destinations by half.
Puerto Vallarta a Family Favorite for Summer Vacation
 Ron Morgan Properties
Summer vacation is almost here and thousands of people return to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with their families and children year after year. They think about going someplace else, but many say that Vallarta is, without a doubt, the best destination for a family vacation.
 Puerto Vallarta's LGBT Pride Festival, May 16-30
Travel Pulse
When the 2016 edition of Vallarta Pride takes to the streets of Puerto Vallarta's La Romantica Zone from May 16-30, a voice of unity will resonate via multiple messages. Chiming in with Pride's 'We Are One Family' theme is Jalisco state's legalization of same-sex marriage on Jan. 27.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to Visit Riviera Nayarit
 Jorge Jiménez
The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau has confirmed the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders will be back in Mexico's Pacific Treasure in 2016. They will be staying in host hotel and sponsor, Marival Residences in Nuevo Vallarta, from April 10th through 21st.
Vallarta Maritime Terminal Improvements Coming Soon
Eduardo Garcia Gomez
According to Miguel Angel García Beltrán, General Director of the Port Authority (API), the long-anticipated modernization of Puerto Vallarta's maritime terminal, which includes a state-of-the-art passenger terminal and aquarium, will be completed in no more than two years.
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