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Vallarta Team Continues Jalisco Cup Winning Streak
Ricardo Acerco

The Puerto Vallarta soccer team continued their winning streak last weekend in the municipality of Tuxcacuesco, defeating the home team 4-3 in their first game of the second phase of the 2019 Jalisco Cup. A rematch will be played at Agustín Flores Contreras sports stadium on July 27 at 4 pm.

PVRPV to Host Estrellita del Mar Open House July 28
BanderasNews.com

PVRPV, the largest vacation rental agency in Puerto Vallarta, recently launched a real estate division and they will be hosting an open house at one of their select properties, Estrellita Del Mar #103, on Sunday, July 28 from 12:00–2:00 pm - and you're invited!

Making Phone Calls in Vallarta is About to Get Easier
Timothy Real Estate Group

Things are about to get easier when making phone calls in Vallarta. As of August 3, all telephone numbers throughout the country, whether land line or cellular, local or long distance, will have a total of 10 digits, according to the Federal Institute of Telecommunications.

City Hall Stops Los Horcones River Dam Construction
Luis Antonio

On Friday, July 19, the City of Puerto Vallarta closed down construction of the mini hydroelectric plant on the Los Horcones River after determining that the project was being built on land in Puerto Vallarta, not in Cabo Corrientes, and therefore lacks the proper permits and licenses.

Vallarta Botanical Garden is Definitely Worth Visiting
Linda Tomlinson

If you are visiting the Puerto Vallarta area, take the time to visit the Jardin Botanico Vallarta. Listed by USA Today as one of the 'Top 10 Gardens in North America Worth Traveling To' for the last two years in a row, the Vallarta Botanical Garden is definitely worth a visit.

Sizzling Deals on Summer Meals at Daiquiri Dick's
Banderas News Team

When you crave a great meal in casually elegant surroundings, there's no better place in Puerto Vallarta than Daiquiri Dick's. Offering hot deals on gourmet meals, the restaurant's Summer Sizzle menu features three courses (choice of appetizer, entree and dessert) for $399 pesos.

Monzón Brewing Celebrates Two Years in Puerto Vallarta
Melissa Tropp

Monzón Brewing Company is celebrating two years of brewing craft beer in Puerto Vallarta, and it's time to raise a toast! Come help them celebrate on Saturday, August 3, from 5-10 pm, when this Emiliano Zapata hotspot will be offering beer & food specials, games and tons of fun!

FREE Puerto Vallarta Health & Wellness Expo, August 4
Marie Callan

Puerto Vallarta's natural surroundings make it the perfect choice for those looking to improve their physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing, so on Sunday, August 4, the Marriott Resort & Spa will host the Health & Wellness Expo, a free event full of activities that encourage healthy lifestyles.

Survey Says Vallarta is One of Mexico's Safest Cities
María Francesca

As a result of the strategies and preventive actions undertaken by city, state and federal authorities over the last few months, Puerto Vallarta is considered one of the safest cities in Mexico. This was evidenced by participants of the Q2 2019 National Survey of Urban Public Safety.

Act II Summer Concert Series Highlights Local Talent
Marsha Ross

Act II is keeping Puerto Vallarta entertained this summer with the return of their famous Karaoke Party; Us Two's 'ABBA & Elton' show; the musical comedy 'Twist and Shout'; and an all new Puerto Vallarta Concert Series featuring a different local band every week!

Puerto Vallarta Walking Tours: A Palapa for your Pleasure
Sandra Cesca

Walking around Puerto Vallarta you will see many palapas, especially along the beach, where they serve as sun protection. So what is a palapa? It's an open-air thatched roof structure that is commonly constructed by local craftsmen using natural materials from the jungle.

Enter to Win a Dream Destination Wedding in Mexico
BanderasNews.com

In celebration of their 45th anniversary, Grupo Vidanta, Mexico's leading luxury resort developer, has launched a Dream Wedding Giveaway that will give one lucky couple a $200,000 USD destination wedding at their Puerto Vallarta resort or any one of their other Mexico beach properties.

Puerto Vallarta Taxi Drivers Testing Mobile Application
Luis Antonio

The head of the Puerto Vallarta Taxi Drivers' Union, Jaime Aguilar Mejía, recently announced the development of a smartphone application that will connect drivers with people in need of cab service. He said that the initiative is in the testing phase and taxi drivers are being trained.

Apply for US Social Security Benefits in Puerto Vallarta
U.S. Consulate General

The Federal Benefits Unit of the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara will conduct a Social Security outreach at the Consular Agency in Nuevo Vallarta on July 24. An informational meeting will be held from 9:15-10:15 am, followed by individual consultations from 10:15 am to 1:00 pm.

Vallarta Team Among the Favorites of the Jalisco Cup
Ricardo Acerco

The draw to determine the matches to be played by the teams that moved on to the 2nd phase of the 2019 Jalisco Cup took place in San Juan de los Lagos last week. Puerto Vallarta will play their first game in Tuxcacuesco on July 21 or 22, then host the Tuxcacuesco team on July 27.

San Pancho Reforestation Project Needs Volunteers
Nicole Swedlow

On Friday, July 19, the Entreamigos Community Center, together with 7 other community organizations, will meet at 9 am at Plaza Del Sol to plant 500 trees in San Pancho. As you can imagine, it takes a lot of manpower to plant 500 trees in just one day, so volunteers are needed!

Cheryl's Shoebox 4th Annual Summer Bash, August 4
Marie Callan

To raise funds for shoes for Puerto Vallarta students and supplies for local after-school programs, Cheryl's Shoebox is hosting their 4th Annual Summer Bash on August 4 at Babel Bar on La Isla Rio Cuale. Come enjoy a great afternoon of fun, games, live music and more - for a good cause!

Municipal Charrería School Opens in Puerto Vallarta
Ricardo Acerco

Last week, Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña announced a new program that gives Puerto Vallarta kids the opportunity to learn the elements of the traditional sport that identifies Mexico internationally - the Charreria - through free, twice-weekly classes at the charro arenas in Ixtapa and Mojoneras.


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