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Vallarta in Demand for Easter Holidays
 Marie Callan
Tourism authorities estimate that one out of every five Mexicans - around 20 million people - will travel during the Easter Holidays (April 1-14, 2012) and Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular destinations for nationals looking for a few days of fun-in-the-sun.
New Education Secretary Named by Calderón
 Latin American Herald Tribune
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has named his former top health official, Jose Angel Cordova, as the new public education secretary. The post was left vacant when the former secretary, Alonso Lujambio, was recently diagnosed with cancer.
 20th Banderas Bay Regatta, March 20-24
 Richard Williams
The 2012 version of the Banderas Bay Regatta is about to begin. The Regatta, now in its 20th year, is unique in that it is designed specifically for the cruising sailor who is carrying extra sails, spare parts, a solar cell panel or two, and lots of provisions.
Middle Class Fast Becoming the Majority
 Diego Sancho
Although most people still imagine a Mexico where the poor majority are dominated by a few wealthy elite, the reality is a growing middle class that are crowding new Wal-Marts and Costcos, driving their Nissan sedans to KFC, and maxing out their Banamex credit cards.
 La Cruz All Star Benefit Concert March 27
 Landon Hollander
On March 27, 2012, Amigos de La Cruz will present an evening of videos and music featuring the premier episode of the Canadian television program 'Travel Secrets - Mexico' which highlights La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, as well as performances by La Cruz's best musicians.
Carnival to Invest $150 Million in Mexico
 Richard Dangler
Carnival Cruise Lines signed a compromise on Wednesday to invest more than $150 million USD for the expansion of port infrastructure at destinations on Mexico’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts, within the framework of the National Agreement for Tourism.
Chefs Keeping Mexico's Traditions Alive
 Ignacio de los Reyes
Home-made corn tortillas filled with chile sauce and grasshoppers as a starter, roasted iguana for the main course and a glass of agave liquor favored with worms to chase it all down. These are all dishes easily found in the markets and restaurants of Mexico.
NAFTA Causing Mexico's Used Car Dilemma
 Murry Page
According to the Mexican Association of Automotive Distributors, the organization that represents Mexico’s automobile dealers, its been estimated that in the past six years, 7 million used vehicles have been brought into Mexico from the United States and Canada.
Monarch Population Drops 28% in Mexico
 New Zealand Herald
A report carried out by the World Wildlife Fund, private donors, and Mexico's National Commission on Protected Areas says the number of Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico dropped 28.1 percent this year.
Nayarit Farmers Using Beneficial Insects
 Lorena Sonrisas
Beneficial insects are being introduced to the municipality of Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit in an effort to gradually reduce the indiscriminate use of agrochemicals and insecticides used in this rich agricultural region, where corn, beans, chiles, mangos, and palms are grown.
Greenpeace Fights New Baja Resort Project
 LaPrensa.com
Greenpeace has launched a campaign to drum up opposition to a project in the northwestern Mexican state of Baja California Sur that opponents say will threaten the nearby Cabo Pulmo marine reserve and the best-preserved coral reef in Mexico's Pacific region.
The Artist's Way Workshop in PV March 17
 BanderasNews.com
Don't miss 'The Artist's Way' workshop, a one day crash course in creativity facilitated by Phyllis Davis, who will welcome all creatives and those who would like to be more creative, at her home in the Aramara neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on March 17, 2012.
Woods Poised to Design Course in Mexico
 Ryan Ballengee
Tiger Woods may be poised to design his second golf course in Mexico, this one in Cabo San Lucas. Woods has already designed the project at Punta Brava, a hyper-exclusive course slated to open in 2013 along seven miles of coast in Ensenada, Baja California.
Nayarit Offers Tianguis a Taste of Mexico
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The opening cocktail of the Tianguis Turístico México will take place in Marina Riviera Nayarit and will feature fare based on traditional and regional dishes designed by chef Patricia Quintana, Ambassador of Mexican Cuisine, and 18 chefs of Bahía de Banderas.
Energy Sector Facing Winds of Change
 Callu George
Mexico’s Marena Renovables has placed an order for 132, V90-3.0 wind turbines for the creation of Latin America’s largest wind project to date. The project will be located in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, in the southeastern region of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
'The Queen of Sass and Crass' at The Palm
 Mr. Tracy Parks
The new banner and posters hanging in the windows at The Palm this week contain the words, 'parental guidance: explicit lyrics' for good reason. Wendy Jo Smith, aka the Queen of Sass and Crass, opens Friday, March 16 and continues through March 31 at PV's The Palm Cabaret.
Daylight Saving Time in Mexico April 1st
 John Thomas
While the US turned their clocks ahead for daylight-saving time on Sunday, March 11th this year, most of Mexico won't observe the time change until 2:00 am Sunday, April 1st. So if you'll be traveling to Mexico this March there will be an hour difference in time.
Vallarta Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert
 BanderasNews.com
Attention, classical music lovers! The Vallarta Chamber Orchestra will present its spring concert on Sunday, March 25 at 8 pm at the American School in Marina Vallarta, and on Monday, March 26 at 8 pm at the Paradise Community Center on Vallarta's South side.
Government Announces Funding for Safety
 laht
The Mexican government allocated $17.3 billion pesos ($1.36 billion USD) to enable states and municipalities to ensure public safety more efficiently. The sum is the largest amount of funding ever provided in the history of Mexico to bolster security and justice.
PEACE Brings ArteVida to Puerto Vallarta
 Gretchen DeWitt
The first annual ArteVida fundraiser in Puerto Vallarta will be held Friday, March 30th at the beautiful Casa Corona in Centro. This will be a glamorous evening and an exciting chance to meet the artists and to purchase great art by well-known artists at below gallery prices.
API Proposes Plan for Improving Security
 Lorena Sonrisas
During a recent meeting of the Cruise Committee, Puerto Vallarta Port Administration (API) CEO, Alex Casarrubias Garcia, proposed that local service providers contribute financial resources to improve public security in this popular tourist destination.
The Ultimate Olympic Challenge in Nayarit
 RivieraNayarit.com
A staple of the Olympic games, Laser class sailing, has been officially added to the 2012 Regatta Copa Mexico Olympic Edition competitions, and Mexico's greatest Laser class competitor, Tania Elias Calles, will be competing in Riviera Nayarit from March 16-18th.
Mexico City Rolls Out Hybrid Bus Fleet
 laht.com
The Mexico City government has unveiled a fleet of eight diesel-electric hybrid buses that will be the first to hit the roads in Latin America. The hybrid propulsion system makes them more efficient, enabling them to use 30% less fuel and emit fewer pollutants.
What’s Happening in March at Los Mercados?
 Patrick Harrison
Don’t miss Banderas Bay’s favorite little plaza for everything delicious! In March, stop by Los Mercados for Mikey's butcher quality meats, 15% off chardonnays at Cork+Bottle, k’ rico :) homemade jams, and check out the new selection of paint at FireWorks pottery studio.
Carlos Slim's New Internet TV Network
 Richard Dangler
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helu is financing an Internet TV network that will include an interview show with former CNN television host Larry King. The project, called Ora.tv, could be running before October, according to the network and a Slim spokesman.
Octopus: A Tasty, Alternative Lent Dish
 Diego Sancho
The Mexican National Institute of Fish suggested yesterday that during the upcoming Lent period, octopus would make a nutritious alternative to the fish dishes consumed during the week before Easter, a traditional time when some Catholics abstain from eating meat.
Tension Over Pontiff's Guanajuato Message
 Duncan Tucker
As preparations are being made for the Pope's upcoming visit Mexico, there is some worry over what the pontiff might say to his audience. The Mexican Archdiocese stated this week that there are 'no issues the Pope cannot touch upon in his religious and social message.'
The Magic of Disney at Teatro Vallarta
 Patrick Harrison
The magic of Disney will come to life as the young musicians of the RCM Orchestra perform all of your favorite Disney music for one show only, on Sunday, March 18 at 6 pm, at Puerto Vallarta’s beautiful performing arts venue, Teatro Vallarta.
Calderón 'Sails' into Riviera Nayarit
 BanderasNews.com
As part of the Regata Copa Mexico that is currently in mid-stride in Riviera Nayarit, Mexican President Felipe Calderón helicoptered into town on March 11 to fire the starting shot for the Governor’s Cup and Gold Cup races in the Mexorc portions of the 2012 Regatta.
The Spirits of Mexico at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Often referred to as 'Mexican Moonshine,' Raicilla is a distilled spirit made from the agave plant that might not be quite as popular as Tequila, but it certainly has a growing following. Learn more about The Spirits of Mexico at Daiquiri Dick's on March 29th from 4-6 pm.
Endangered Mexican Wolf Reintroduction
 Susan Montoya Bryan
As part of a joint effort by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and Mexico's Environmental Department, 5 Mexican gray wolves were released in a mountain range just south of the US-Mexico border as part of an effort to re-establish the endangered species.
'Paradise Hunter' Visits Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
'Paradise Hunter' reality show host, Ryan Van Duzer, recently visited Mexico’s Pacific Treasure in search of a Riviera Nayarit property worth $150,000 USD – which will be his compensation for presenting the reality show that will be aired in Canada later this year.
U.S. Travel Alerts Not Stopping Springbreakers
 Mario Herrera
Despite bad press and travel warnings, not everyone is avoiding Mexico. Hundreds of U.S. and Canadian students have been enjoying Spring break at several Puerto Vallarta hotels this week, and the city expects to receive more than five thousand students over the next 5 weeks.
3rd SETAC Duckaton Fundraiser a Success!
 Javier Gallegos
The 3rd Annual Duckaton Fundraising Party was a smashing success with more than 100 attendees enjoying entertainment, food & beverages, watching the go-go boys swim after 265 toy ducks, and waiting to see which of the fabulous prizes, donated by Vallarta businesses, they had won.
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