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Jalisco Bids for 2020 or 2024 Olympics
 Vallarta Vive
After organizing this year's Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Jalisco Governor Emilio Gonzalez Marquez, announced he will seek the nomination to host the 2020 or 2024 Olympics. Since 2006, Jalisco has spent 3 billion pesos on infrastructure that make the state eligible for the games.
Peace Boutique Opens in Puerto Vallarta
 Becci Burchett
Local non-profit PEACE is introducing The Peace Boutique in Plaza Romy on the south side of Puerto Vallarta, featuring mostly recycled items that are hand-made by artisans throughout Mexico. A soft launch is planned for November 1, followed by a grand opening event on Nov 15.
10 Tips For a Safe Road Trip to Mexico
 Susie Albin-Najera
More than forty million people cross the border each year between San Diego and Tijuana, making the region the busiest land-border crossing in the world. When asked to comment on the safety conditions of driving to Northern Baja, many recommendations came to mind.
 12th Annual VYC Great Chili Cook-Off
 Richard Williams
Heat up your weekend! December 3rd from 4-8 pm the Vallarta Yacht Club is hosting their 12th annual VYC Great Chili Cook-Off. The event is open to all and will be held at the parking lot adjacent to the Vallarta Yacht Club in Paradise Village, Nuevo Vallarta.
All About Coconuts: The Perfect Food
 Dr. Leslie Korn
The coconut provides an edible kernel or seed, water and oil; all three serve as a rich source of nutritious food and medicine. The coconut is easily digested, rich in nutrients and minerals, and antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, and antioxidant.
2012 US Presidential Elections Overseas Voting
 US Consulate General Guadalajara
It’s time for US citizens to start thinking about registering to vote for 2012. Overseas voters from New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida should submit a FPCA now to ensure they have the opportunity to vote in the upcoming early Presidential Primary Elections.
 Why PV is the Perfect Place to Call Home
 Laura Gelezunas
Everyone should start the day with a walk along the beach instead of being stuck in morning traffic. Timothy Real Estate Group agent Taniel Chemsian tells us why he moved from Los Angeles, California to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and how he's found it the perfect place to call 'home.'
PV Charity Bingo – Let the Games Begin!
 Judith St. Gaudens
Despite Hurricane Jova looming off the coast, Tuesday, October 11 was a great night for Charity BINGO! With more than 52 people in attendance, $11,047 pesos were raised for Vallarta's senior citizens home, Asilo San Juan Diego. The next games are on Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm.
Two Significant AMPI Real Estate Events
 John K. Glaab
October was a busy month for the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI). The association staged two significant conferences. The first was the annual FORUM of the Mexico City AMPI Section, and the second was the AMPI Conference in Merida, Yucatan.
Mexican Women in PanAm Volleyball Finals
 Contreras Carlos Valdez
Mexico's Bibiana Candelas and Mayra Garcia, who beat the US team in two straight sets in the semifinal round, are fighting Brazil for the gold in the 2011 Pan American Women's Beach Volleyball finals being played today, Friday, October 21, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
New Los Muertos Pier Ready in 2011
 Paco Ojeda
In a statement published in the October 19 edition of Vallarta Opina newspaper, construction of the new Los Muertos Pier will be concluded before the end of 2011, according to Jalisco’s Tourism Secretary Planning Director, Victor Mijangos.
Paradise Community Center News and Events
 Ric Lehman
After a breather in September and the beginning of October, Puerto Vallarta's Paradise Community Center is up and running and excited about this year's line-up! This year we have plenty of concerts, theater, food events, seminars, fund-raisers, coffees, movies, and classes to offer.
New Hard Rock Hotels Coming to Mexico
 PR Newswire
Having recently teamed on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Hard Rock International recently announced an agreement with Palace Resorts LLC to transform Palace Resorts properties in Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya into Hard Rock Hotels.
Ecology Group Resumes Reforestation Project
 noticiaspv.com
From last week through November 6th, members of El Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta, A.C. (Ecological Group of Puerto Vallarta) will perform community cleanups on the banks of the Pitillal River, as they have been doing for the past nine years.
Mexicans Sailors Vying for Pan Am Medals
 rivieranayaritblog.com
The Pan Am Games sailing competitions in Riviera Nayarit are getting exciting, with four Mexican sailors holding their own against the Americans, Argentineans and Brazilians. Competitors take a break on Thursday, but Pan American sailing events resume on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
NWJ! Participates in PV Charity Cookbook
 NoWayJoseMx.com
No Way José! will be sharing one of our favorite recipes, Xochimilco Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast, in Chef Seth Cloutman's 2012 Children of the Refugio Cookbook, a collection of recipes from Puerto Vallarta chefs and restaurants to benefit local charities.
Bengal Tiger Quintuplets Born in PV Zoo
 cbs12.com
Puerto Vallarta Zoo owners, Martin, Antonio and Alfredo Castañeda, proudly showed off their new additions - five rare Bengal tiger cubs born the day that Hurricane Jova threatened the region. The zoo's tiger breeding program is a success with more than 20 tigers born since 2010.
Amigos de La Cruz's Season Opener Party
 Landon Hollander
The high season is upon us and to celebrate the return of many friends, Amigos de La Cruz will be hosting the Welcome Back Season Opener Cocktail Party at 6:00 pm on November 17th at Grupo Real Del Mar's incredible Alamar Beach Club on Playa Manzanillo in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
Mexico Wins Six Pan Am Gold Medals
informativovallarta.mx
After yesterday's round of victories, Mexico is now in third place at the medals table with six gold medals in the first three days of the 2011 Pan American Games. On October 18, the US was in the lead with 43, followed by Brazil with 21 and Mexico with 16 medals.
A Purposeful and Fun-Filled Night in PV
 Polly G. Vicars
The Marriott Casa Magna was the scene on Sunday, October 16, where Vallarta’s gentry turned out for the 2011 Palomazo Culinario - an unforgettable evening of gourmet food, fabulous raffle prizes and beautiful music to fill the coffers of four of Vallarta’s most important charities.
Los Mangos Library Fundraiser November 2
 Pamela Thompson
On November 2, 2011 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, The River Café will be hosting a fundraiser cocktail for Puerto Vallarta's Public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos. Kick off the high season with appetizers, wine and live music at one of PV's favorite restaurants - all for a good cause!
Mexico Receives Loan to Fight Urban Poverty
 iadb.org
A few weeks ago, the Inter-American Development Bank approved a $280 million loan to help fight urban poverty in Mexico through a comprehensive approach that combines efforts targeting bith the physical and social needs of people living in marginal areas.
Old Town Farmers' Market Has a New Home
 Kathleen Harris
On October 8th the Puerto Valalrta Old Town Farmer’s Market–Tianguis Cultural began a new and exciting relationship with El Jardin de Ninos Emiliano Zapata. The school, located on the west side of Pino Suarez, will be part of the Market’s new home when it opens on November 5.
Mexico's Gay Market Worth $67 Billion
 Rose Ibarra
A new event in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico next month is set to focus attention on the large scale market opportunities that better targeted marketing towards the country's 4.8 million gay and lesbian people can deliver to a broad range of companies and organizations.
Cervantino Festival in Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
As part of the Cervantino Cultural Festival, which will feature Nayarit as its honorary guest, the State Council for the Culture and Arts of Nayarit (CECAN) will present a concert by the Argentinean orchestra El Quinteto Real in the main square of Bucerías, Mexico on October 24.
Vallarta Wins Travel Weekly Gold Magellan Award
 Sara Sánchez
Each year, Travel Weekly presents the coveted 'Gold Magellan' awards to the best of the global tourism industry. Its October issue includes a section dedicated to the 2011 winners, and Puerto Vallarta has won this coveted award in the Overall Destinations - Cultural/Arts category.
Orquideas Open House a Resounding Success
 Patrick Harrison
An open house was recently held at Orquideas, nestled in the Flamingos Residential Club just minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. Hosted by industry leaders MEXLend Mortgages and Tropicasa Realty, local on-air radio personality Jessica Sanchez of MIX radio added to the excitement.
A Page in the Sun Reopens October 18
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Tuesday, October 18 will see the reopening of one of Puerto Vallarta’s iconic businesses in the Zona Romantica neighborhood. A Page in the Sun will reopen its doors after a 7 month period that left coffee lovers and book aficionados in a state of near desperation.
Pan American Triathlon in Puerto Vallarta
 BanderasNews Team
Both the men's and women's 2011 Pan American Games Triathlon competitions will be held on October 23 at the API Maritime Terminal in Puerto Vallarta. Considered one of the most difficult competitive sports, triathlon includes swimming (5 km), cycling (40 km) and a marathon (10 km).
Mexico May Export Water to the U.S.
 Elliot Spagat
Western states are looking south of the border for water to fill drinking glasses, flush toilets and sprinkle lawns, as four major U.S. water districts help plan one of two huge desalination plant proposals in Playas de Rosarito, about 15 miles south of San Diego.
The Deli Reopens on Vallarta's Southside
 Laura Gelezunas
Two of Puerto Vallarta's great culinary establishments are now under one roof. The Deli has moved into Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant, making it easy to never cook again. Join us for The Deli's grand re-opening party on Saturday, October 22 from 4-7 pm.
2011 Pan American Games in Puerto Vallarta
BanderasNews Team
The Guadalajara 2011 Pan American Games will be the largest multi-sport event of the year, with approximately 6000 athletes from 42 nations participating in 36 sports. Puerto Vallarta will be hosting four events: deep water swimming, triathlon, sailing & beach volleyball, October 16-23.
PV Plans Day of the Dead Extravaganzas
 Ubardo Aguilar
Puerto Vallarta is preparing for its Day of the Dead celebrations, and this years' festivities promise to be magnificent. The first celebration will begin at 7:00 pm on November 1st, when Calle Agustín Rodríguez will be closed to traffic so all can come and enjoy the festivities.
Adventures While Driving in Mexico
David Simmonds
Mexico has built many thousands of miles of four-lane toll-roads over the past 30 years, making it much easier to get around, but the old roads still exist. Whereas the toll roads avoid having to drive directly through many towns and are much faster, you miss a lot by taking them.
A Social Marketing Event Not to Miss
 Robert Dry
From November 4–6, 2011, six social media professionals will hold classes to teach, enlighten and take marketeers from all walks of life to new levels of performance at the Tweet To Be Heard 3 Conference at Villa del Palmar all inclusive resort, Flamingos, Nayarit, Mexico.
Hurricane Jova Did Not Impact Puerto Vallarta
Gustavo Rivas-Solís
On October 13, the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board announced that the destination is back to normal after Hurricane Jova's close encounter with Mexico's Pacific Coast on Wednesday, October 12 and all tourism activity is back in full swing under sunny and clear blue skies.
Princess to Reinstate Vallarta Port Calls
Donna Tunney
Princess Cruises is heading back to Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan next year, on six winter sailings aboard the Sapphire Princess from Los Angeles. The ship will also call at Cabo San Lucas on these Mexican Riviera cruises, sailing between Nov. 17, 2012, and April 20, 2013.
ICF on US Retiree Trends in Mexican Coastal Communities
 Anne McEnany
Using data collected through surveys, focus groups, and interviews, the International Community Foundation surveyed over 840 U.S. retirees over 50 years of age that live full-time or part-time in Mexico's coastal areas and released a series of five research reports.
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