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PV Mayor Resendiz to Honor Becas Vallarta
 Polly G. Vicars
At 7 pm on Thursday, June 28 in the CUC Auditorium, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Lic. Salvador Gonzaléz Resendiz will honor Becas Vallarta A.C., a 50-year-old program that has funded the education of thousands of local young people, eight grade through university.
Mexico's Third Largest Airline Fined
 Ben Kesling
The US Department of Transportation announced recently that it fined Volaris, Mexico's third largest airline, $130,000 for allegedly failing to 'clearly and prominently' disclose the addition of baggage fees to travelers who were purchasing a ticket.
'Little Free Library' Opens in Bucerías
 Harold Sokolove
The first 'Little Free Library' in the Banderas Bay area is set to open its doors in Bucerías on Thursday, June 28, thanks to the creativity and construction prowess of Jonathan Balas of the local eSun Energy office.
MEXLend on Mexico Real Estate Investment
 Patrick Harrison
Puerto Vallarta-based MEXLend, an industry-leading mortgage broker in Mexico, was a keynote speaker at the Live and Invest Conference held in June. Would-be buyers of Mexican properties took advantage of the presentation by learning about the mortgage process in Mexico.
Irony of the G20 Leader Summit's Location
 Banderas News Team
The G20 Leaders’ Summit took place in Los Cabos this week, with sustainable development and combating climate change topping the agenda. Ironically, water shortages, hotel development, overfishing, and the impacts of mining are that region's main environmental problems.
How to Vacation in Mexico with Kids
 Robin Thornley
Why not make this the year you do something out of the ordinary for your family summer vacation? Head south of the border to Mexico, a kid-friendly country where you can all enjoy some concerted family time while exploring a different culture.
Mexico Receives Forest Protection Money
 Callu George
In order to develop a stronger forest protection plan, Mexico recently received $392 million; $350 million of which are a loan from the World Bank, and $42 million are a donation from the Forest Investment Program - part of the Strategic Climate Fund.
Save Up to 40% at Puerto Vallarta Resorts
 TravelPulse.com
AMResorts' 'I Heart Puerto Vallarta' campaign offers special rates at Secrets Vallarta Bay, Dreams Puerto Vallarta, Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta, and Now Amber Puerto Vallarta with discounts of up to 40% and up to $400 in coupons for all travel booked by August 12, 2012.
Starry Nights Brazilian Concert at PCC
 Ric Lehman
The Paradise Community Center will feature the Brazilian sounds of Brian Macedo and Friends this Friday as part of the Starry Nights in Paradise concerts. The performances will include Samba, Bossa Nova, Batucada, and Latin music along with some incredible Flamenco guitar work.
Old Cooking Oil Powers Mexico City Flight
 Richard Dangler
In an effort to showcase the aviation industry's global commitment to greener transportation, Air Canada used a biofuel composed of a 50/50 blend of jet fuel and old used cooking oil to power an Airbus 319 from Toronto to Mexico City. The flight went without a hitch.
Native Elders Green Mandates for RIO+20
 Suzy Chaffee
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and his Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira have urged activists to come up with fresh new models for RIO+20 to tackle the planet's economic, environmental and ethical crises. The Native Elders' 15 Green Mandates address these issues.
eBook: The Best Places to Live in Mexico
 PRWeb
For people who fantasize or dream about someday living out years under the shade of a swaying palm tree on a white sandy beach or tucked away in a temperate Spanish colonial village filled with world class artists and writers; Mexico may be the answer.
Millions Invested in Mexican Health Study
 Banderas News Team
With an investment of $65 million, Instituto Carlos Slim de la Salud (The Carlos Slim Health Institute) launched a research project to find the genetic causes of the propensity of Mexicans to diabetes and certain types of cancer - such as breast cancer.
A Simple Recipe for Sensational Salsa
 Ron Morgan.net
Almost every restaurant in Puerto Vallarta serves at least one kind of salsa with flavors ranging from mild to wild. Ron Morgan Properties real estate agent Edward Padalinski shares a simple recipe for sensational salsa that you can make with fresh local ingredients year-round.
Mexico Joins Trans-Pacific Partnership
 Doug Palmer
After months of negotiations, the US and 8 other countries welcomed Mexico into talks aimed at reaching an Asia-Pacific free trade agreement. The announcement was made after a meeting between US President Obama and Mexican President Calderon at the G-20 summit in Los Cabos.
Juliette Lewis' Riviera Nayarit Birthday Party
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Popular actress and singer Juliette Lewis started celebrating her 39th birthday a few days early, heading down to Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, where she spent most of her time pool side at Villa La Estancia with a group of her friends and family.
Iberostar to Open 5-Star Hotel in Litibu
 JaltembaSol.com
According to Mexico's Tourism Secretariat, Spain's Iberostar Hotels & Resorts plans to invest $100 million in a new beachfront hotel in the Litibu planned development in Nayarit. The project calls for a 5-star hotel with 450 rooms, with the opening expected in late 2013.
Loreto Named Mexico's Newest 'Magic Town'
 Banderas News Team
Mexico's west coast city of Loreto was recently distinguished with the title of 'Magic Town.' The 'Programa Pueblos Magicos' distinguishes places that offer visitors - by reason of their natural beauty, cultural riches, or historical relevance - a magical experience.
 The Flavors of Asia at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Send your taste buds to the Far East this week... without ever leaving Puerto Vallarta! As the Summer Sizzle continues, Daiquiri Dick's rolls out The Flavors of Asia, featuring an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert for only $299 pesos per person from June 20th-25th.
Vallarta Chef Showcased at Food & Wine Classic
 Travel Video News
Gastronomy aficionados who attend this week's 30th annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, the U.S.’s premier culinary festival, had the opportunity to sample a taste of what Puerto Vallarta has to offer in the tantalizing delicacies prepared by BOCADOSSTK Chef Kori Sutton.
Tuesday Night Bingo for Purr Project at PCC
 Marilyn Khan
Help us put some pesos in Purr Project's "kitty" by joining us on Tuesday afternoons at 5 pm at the Paradise Community Center for Summer Kitty BINGO! Located at Pulpito #127 on the South side of Puerto Vallarta, the center is the purrfect place to have some summer fun!
TDA: Puerto Vallarta STILL Safe for Travelers
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
Thomas Dale & Associates, the leading global investigative and security firm that was hired by the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board last year to assess the municipality's security status, has published a follow up report on the city's safety.
Herradura: Eco-Friendly Tequila Creation
 Banderas News Team
The production of tequila has a huge environmental impact. In the Mexican town of Tequila, the process of manufacturing the spirit is as messy and over-indulging as the drink itself, but some manufacturing companies are beginning to take note of the importance of sustainability.
PV Filming of 'I Brake for Gringos' - Week 4
 Krista Kilback
The fourth week of the 'I Brake for Gringos' movie production started off with daytime shooting at Taboo and ended with day shoots at Joe Francis House in Rancho Punta Mita, Nayarit. PV Event Group's Krista Kilback gives us a behind-the-scenes look at all of the action.
Hope for Endangered Morelet's Crocodile
 Tara Cleary
Mexico's Morelet's crocodile is fast, deadly, and endangered. It inhabits freshwater swamps in the wild, but those habitats are shrinking and poaching is rampant. However, somewhat ironically, there is hope in the form of a commercial crocodile farm called Cocodrilos Maya.
Laguna Azul, The Perfect Peaceful Retreat
 Ron Morgan Properties
Undisturbed tranquility can be found along Mexico's Pacific coast at Laguna Azul, just a short drive from Puerto Vallarta. This undeveloped land is a collection of 16 individual lots for sale, or the entire plot can be purchased in order to develop a unique living experience.
End of the World Means Big Business
 EFE
The five countries that make up the Mundo Maya region expect to welcome 50 million tourists over the next 10 years, thanks to big marketing campaigns this year and expanded cooperation, according to the Salvadoran Tourism Minister and president of the Mundo Maya organization.
Nayarit Surfers Ride the Waves to Success
 Lorena Sonrisas
Sayulita proved to be the perfect venue for the 1st National SUP Championship participants, who enjoyed three days of spectacular surf and stimulating competition. The Nayarit team stood out not only for warm hospitality to visiting competitors, but also as the best surfers.
Mexican Filmmakers Call for Diversity
 IANS
Filmmakers believe that Mexican cinema must stray from a focus on drug-related violence to woo audiences. There is also a need for Mexico's movie theaters to provide more space for domestic cinema, which should be associated with quality and a broader range of themes.
Scavenger Hunt to Benefit Pasitos de Luz
 PVRPV.com
From beach venders and four-legged animals to murals and landmarks, participating four-person teams will leave no clue unturned as they walk around Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town on Saturday, July 21st for the inaugural community-wide Scavenger Hunt to benefit Pasitos de Luz.
Mexico Manufacturing Event in Guadalajara
 Banderas News Team
'Manufacturing in Guadalajara 2012' will take place at the Fiesta Americana Grand Hotel in the business-friendly city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and will cover the advantages of manufacturing in what is one of Latin America's most vibrant, cosmopolitan, and well-situated cities.
Study Results: 'Is Mexico a Poor County?'
 Diego Sancho
Just as Mexico has concentrations of wealth it also has concentrations of poverty. A recent study revealed that there are 15 city's where poverty exceeds 97% of the municipalities’ total population, and 15 others where 'extreme' poverty exceeds 73% of the town's inhabitants.
Action Needed Now for Future Drought
 Stephen Leahy
Future conditions are projected to be worse than Mexico's current drought. The results from 19 different state-of-the-art climate models project extreme and persistent drought conditions for almost all of Mexico, the midwestern United States, and most of Central America.
2012 Friend-Raiser Surpasses Expectations
 PVRPV.com
On Saturday, June 9th, the fire trucks and lifeguard equipment were moved to the street to transform the Puerto Vallarta Department in to a temporary dining hall for the Second Annual Spaghetti Friend-Raiser, which generated in excess of $50,000 pesos for our first-responders.
Endangered Jaguars Found in Mexico
 Hispanically Speaking News
Although they are now in danger of extinction, in a region around Terminos Lagoon in southeastern Mexico, there are still jaguars to be found. Because the communities there are small and isolated, the jaguar population continues to reproduce despite being an endangered species.
Tantalizing Turkey at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Savor the flavors of the world, without leaving Puerto Vallarta! Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle continues this week with a tantalizing Taste of Turkey. The special 3-course menu features your choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert for only $299 pesos from July 13-18.
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