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PVRPV's Vallarta Vacation Property of the Week
V177 Penthouse 3

PVRPV just added another luxurious penthouse to its inventory of Puerto Vallarta vacation rental properties. V177 Penthouse 3 is a beautifully decorated two-story, 1 bedroom, 2 bath vacation rental located in one of the newest buildings in the city's Zona Romantica - V177 Condominiums.

Vallarta Adventures Declines La Isla Dolphinarium Offer
Marie Callan

The Delfines en Libertad (Free Dolphins) organization reports that Vallarta Adventures, through its founder Ricardo Farkas, has declined to participate in the operation of a new dolphinarium in the La Isla shopping plaza. The mall is currently under construction in the hotel zone.

'Ángeles Verdes' Mexico's Government Sponsored AAA
Timothy Real Estate Group

Anywhere in Mexico, a car on the side of the road will not likely be stranded long. The 'Angeles Verdes' (Green Angels) are a government sponsored AAA, the guardians of road travelers, patrolling all federal and toll highways throughout the country. Sound wonderful? It gets better. It's free.

Puerto Vallarta Anniversary Celebrations May 26-31st
Marie Callan

From May 26-31, 2016, Puerto Vallarta will commemorate its 98th anniversary as a municipality and 48th year as an official city with 'May Fest 2016,' a week-long celebration that includes cultural events, concerts, dance performances & fireworks. Here's a sneak peek at the events.

Zombie Warrior Neon Race to Benefit Vallarta Families
María Francesca

The second edition of the 'Zombie Warrior Neon Race' will be held on the evening of Saturday, May 21 next to the Pitillal River. This fun-filled event with a cause supports various municipal DIF programs that provide food and other basic necessities to vulnerable families in Puerto Vallarta.

May 26 Pulpito Drag Derby Part of 2016 Vallarta Pride
Banderas News Team

Contestants are busy preparing their costumes and high heels for the third annual 'Pulpito Drag Derby' to be held May 26 as part of this year's Vallarta Pride celebration. The fun starts at 6 pm with a wet-shirt contest and pre-party at Pulpito Plaza on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.

Riviera Nayarit Sweeps SUP National Team Competition
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The top Stand Up Paddle and paddleboard competitors in Mexico gathered in Sayulita from May 6-8 to compete in the 2016 SUP National Team Competition. Though local surfers took nearly all of the spots, Ana Mariscal, from Sinaloa, snagged a spot, nixing the possibility of a Nayarit-only team.

US Softball Teams Compete in Vallarta College Challenge
Triple Crown Sports

The 10-team field of high-caliber D-I fastpitch programs that will make up the 2017 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge is set for two sessions in February. This preseason event will bring several of the most accomplished US college teams to Vallarta's Nancy Almaraz Stadium.

Cruise Passenger Arrivals in Mexico Rise 2.1% in Q1
Latin American Herald Tribune

A total of 750 cruise ships have called on Mexico's principal tourist ports in the first quarter of this year, up 2.1% from the same period last year. A total of 2,175 ships and 5.92 million foreign tourists are expected to visit Mexico's ports by the end of 2016, the Tourism Secretariat said.

Restaurateurs Say High Season Continues in Vallarta
AZ Noticias

Although, in theory, the 'high season' is over for Puerto Vallarta, restaurateurs on the Malecon confirm what the authorities are touting - that tourism is still going strong in the city - by saying that they are continuing to enjoy a high influx of people in their establishments.

Vallarta is Our #1 Pick for Luxury Beach Retirement
Live and Invest Overseas

Puerto Vallarta is one of the most sophisticated resorts in Mexico, with more cachet than Mazatlán and more chic than Cancún. Though it's a major cruise ship destination, the massive influx of tourists hasn't lessened Vallarta's appeal for those thinking about staying on longer term.

Drag Derby Proceeds to Fund ANA's Pulpito Plaza Project
BanderasNews.com

New planters, attractive wall-mounted street lights and decorative trash bins in Pulpito Plaza are the result of the Amapas Neighborhood Association's ongoing partnership with City Hall. The project is funded by proceeds from the Pulpito Drag Derby, which will take place this year on May 26.

5th Jarretaderas Surf Fishing Tournament on May 15
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The 2016 Jarretaderas Fishing Tournament will take place on Sunday, May 15th. Now in its 5th year, the event was designed not only to search for the largest catch, but also to bring families together and promote surf fishing in the Banderas Bay area.

Recreational Area in Colonia Copa del Rey Reforested
observatoriobahia.mx

The Puerto Vallarta Municipal Institute for Youth Support last weekend led the 'Hands in the Dirt' reforestation campaign in the Copa del Rey neighborhood of El Pitillal, where children, teens and the population in general showed great willingness to undertake this altruistic work.

Puerto Vallarta a Paradise for LGBT Travelers
Jan Alastair

Things have come a long way in Mexico for the gay traveler, as many cities and states are opening their arms to the LGBT community. Puerto Vallarta is among the 'hot spots' - especially during the month of May, when the city hosts the annual Vallarta Pride festival.

Laser Men's World Championship in Banderas Bay
Sailing Scuttlebutt

The Laser Standard Men's World Championship will take place May 10–18, 2016 at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta. The top 20 competitors from the ISAF World Cup in Hyeres, France will be competing against each other on Banderas Bay for the second time in two weeks.

PVRPV Summer Sale: Andrew Christian Signature Suites
BanderasNews.com

Are you planning to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico this Summer? If so, how would you like to stay in a celebrity-owned luxury condominium at a discounted price? PVRPV.com is offering Summer Savings on stays in Andrew Christian Suites at Signature by Pinnacle.

GAP: Passenger Traffic Increase in 12 Mexican Airports
Business Wire

Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacífico has reported international traffic up 10.2 percent and an overall passenger increase of 19.4 percent at its 13 airports, (12 Mexico-based airports and 1 in Montego Bay, Jamaica) for the month of April 2016, compared to traffic figures for April 2015.

Mexico's 2016 Tianguis Turístico: Breaking News
Travel Pulse

Having recouped its standing as one of the world's top ten most visited countries according to the WTO, Mexico pulled out all the stops at the 41st Tianguis Turístico, showcasing its cultural & artisanal diversity and introducing new developments in Vallarta-Nayarit and other areas.

Vallarta's Casa Velas Promotes New Wedding Package
BanderasNews.com

Couples tying the knot can enjoy a 'Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All-Compare' Presidential Suite wedding promotion at Casa Velas, a boutique adults-only hotel and ocean club on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course in Puerto Vallarta.

Mexico SUP & Paddleboard Team Selection in Sayulita
Riviera Nayarit CVB

The top Stand Up Paddle (SUP) and paddleboard competitors in Mexico will be in Sayulita, the Riviera Nayarit's Surf Capital, from May 6-8, competing for one of the fifteen spots open to the men and women that will make up the Mexican National SUP and Paddleboard Team.


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