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Hook the Cure Returns to Puerto Vallarta Nov. 3
 Gary Green
The Eleventh Annual Hook the Cure powered by IOTEC will return to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on November 3, 2016. The four-day catch-and-release offshore tournament, an official event of the Redbone Celebrity Series, will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
8 TripAdvisor Greenleaders Hotels in Riviera Nayarit
 Jorge Jiménez
TripAdvisor's GreenLeaders program has recognized several hotels this year that have proven their commitment to the environment through their strict eco-friendly policies. The list includes eight properties in the Riviera Nayarit on Mexico's Pacific Coast.
Marriott Offers Group Travelers a Chance To Give Back
 hospitalitynet.org
Group travelers staying at a Marriott property in Mexico or the Caribbean can help a local charity through the company's new 'Carry-on Charity' program. The program offers a credit to cover the cost of an additional checked bag so travelers can bring items to donate to local charities.
 Farm Work, Food and Fun in the Country with PVGC
 Vallarta Garden Club
Attention local residents and gardening lovers! Here's a new opportunity to get out of Puerto Vallarta for a day into the beautiful farm country just outside of Mezcales. Join us for a day of farm work, fun and food any Wednesday in May (4, 11, 18, 25), from 9 am until early afternoon.
Peña Nieto Introduces 'Viajemos Todos por México'
 BanderasNews.com
During the inauguration of Tianguis Turístico 2016, which was held April 25-28 in Guadalajara, President Enrique Pena Nieto unveiled 'Viajemos Todos por Mexico,' a national campaign designed to help Mexican people with limited resources travel within the country economically.
Children's Fishing Tournaments in the Riviera Nayarit
 Jorge Jiménez
Two fun, friendly & free fishing competitions for kids are taking place in the Riviera Nayarit this weekend - the 2nd Annual Children's Fishing Tournament at La Cruz Marina on Saturday, April 30th, and the 2nd Annual Children's Surf Fishing Tournament in San Blas on Sunday, May 1st.
Cirque du Soleil Theme Park to Open in Nuevo Vallarta
 Lorena Sonrisas
During Tianguis Turístico 2016, held this week at Expo Guadalajara, Cirque du Soleil CEO Daniel Lamarre gave attendees more details about their new theme park, which will be built in Nuevo Vallarta, and centered around their newest show 'Luzia: A Waking Dream of Mexico.'
Puerto Vallarta Bug Season: The Mighty Mosquito
 TREGROUP
Mosquitoes are not to be taken lightly when staying in the vicinity of the jungle in Puerto Vallarta. One chooses to holiday in paradise but must realize there are often caveats in heaven. We can name very few but we are completely aware of the mosquito's existence being one of them.
Las Alamandas: Great Deals for Family Summer Fun
 PR Newswire
Las Alamandas Resort, midway between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, offers a family retreat like no other. Seventeen spacious and luxuriously appointed suites are set alongside miles of unspoiled private beaches, tranquil lagoons, organic orchards, flowing estuaries and exotic wildlife.
Last Chance to Enjoy the OTFM-TC's 7th Season
 Erin Staley
April 30th is the last shopping day of the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural's 7th season, so be sure to come out to Lazaro Cardenas Park this Saturday to stock up on all of your favorite 'make it, bake it, grow it' products. The OTFM-TC's 8th season begins Nov 5.
Salty Dog Voyages: Banderas Bay Luxury Yacht Cruises
 Marie Callan
If you want to explore the natural wonders of Puerto Vallarta's Banderas Bay, but don't want to take a typical 'Booze Cruise,' then Salty Dog Voyages are perfect for you! Climb aboard Salty Dog's 58-foot Azimut yacht for a truly luxurious day on the water that you will never forget.
Free Estero El Salado Boat Tours on Children's Day
 María Francesca
On Saturday, May 30, in celebration of El Día del Niño, the Estero el Salado will be giving the children of Puerto Vallarta free one-hour boat tours through the estuary. Aboard 'La Aventurera' kids can learn about the eco-reserve's great diversity of wildlife and 3 species of mangrove.
Fairmont Costa Canuva Hotel to Open in Late 2018
 MarketWatch.com
Luxury hotel operator Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Mota-Engil Tourismo yesterday announced the development of a 250-room luxury hotel and private residences in the new master-planned 'Costa Canuva' community on the Riviera Nayarit. The hotel is slated to open in 2018.
PV to Conduct Tsunami Evacuation Simulation on May 6
 observatoriobahia.mx
As part of the actions that the State and Municipal Civil Protection Departments implement to foster a culture of prevention in Puerto Vallarta, various public and private agencies have been invited to participate in a large-scale tsunami evacuation simulation on Friday, May 6th at 10:00 am.
It's Going To Be a Busy May in The Riviera Nayarit
 Jorge Jiménez
May in the Riviera Nayarit means plenty to do for visitors and locals alike. Sailing competitions and kite surfing take over the waves and bikes thread their way through the mountain trails, while back in town there are plenty of cultural festivities - plus the 2016 edition of Restaurant Week.
Islas Marietas Remain Open, Playa Escondida Off Limits
 BanderasNews.com
On April 21, the Governor of Nayarit and the Conanp officially announced that Las Islas Marietas, an icon of Vallarta-Nayarit, will not be closed on May 9. Only the islands' Playa Escondida (Hidden Beach) will be temporarily off-limits for a few months of restoration & maintenance.
Air Canada Rouge to Offer New Non-Stop Flights to PV
 Travel Daily News
Air Canada announced it will launch four new seasonal Air Canada rouge services this winter, including non-stop flights between Montreal and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico three times a week. Montreal-Puerto Vallarta service will begin on November 18, 2016 and end on April 21, 2017.
9-Day 'La Santa Cruz' Festivities Kick Off April 24
 Lorena Sonrisas
The Festival of the Patron Saint of La Cruz commences on Sunday, April 24th with the 5th annual Opening Celebration Parade at 6:30 pm. This is the kickoff for a nine day religious celebration filled with parades, music, food, and fireworks in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit.
Only 2 More Chances to Enjoy the OTFM-TC's 7th Season
 Erin Staley
The last shopping day of the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural's 7th season is April 30, so be sure to come out to Lazaro Cardenas Park this Saturday to browse the 90+ booths filled with high-quality 'make it, bake it, grow it' products and services.
A Day of Farm Work, Food & Fun in the Country
 Sandra Cesca
Tropical America, a 50 acre working palm and tropical plant ranch just outside of Mezcales, needs volunteers to do numerous tasks around the farm. Learn Vallarta offers you the chance to enjoy a day of farm work, food and fun in the beautiful farm country on April 27th from 9 am to 5 pm.
Pacific Coast Green Sea Turtles No Longer Endangered
 Good News Network
Years of coordinated conservation efforts have paid off for the green sea turtle populations in Florida and the Pacific coast of Mexico. The Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the turtle species has fared so well they will no longer be considered an endangered species.
Alaska Airlines Sponsors 2016 Vallarta Pride Festival
 ACT LGBT A.C.
Vallarta Pride's Organizing Committee is proud to announce that Alaska Airlines is a principal sponsor of the 2016 pride festival, scheduled to take place May 16-29. Alaska is providing discounted travel to Puerto Vallarta and the chance to win 2 round trip tickets to any destination.
2016 Fiestas de Mayo de La Parroquia de La Santa Cruz
 Benjamin Martínez
If you would like to experience a true Mexican tradition in Old Town Puerto Vallarta, then come join in all the festivities during the Fiestas De Mayo being held outside of Parroquia de la Santa Cruz in Colonia Emiliano Zapata from Saturday, April 23 until Friday, May 3, 2016.
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