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 Falling in Love with Punta de Mita Mexico
 Leonora Corate
I recently fell in love with the town of Punta de Mita, Mexico for many reasons aside from the superlative fish tacos at Oscar's – including the relatively uncrowded and mellow surf, the achingly beautiful Bay of Banderas, the warmth of the locals, and the extremely laidback vibe.
Vote for Riviera Nayarit on Travelocity
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
From July 17-23, 2012, Riviera Nayarit is looking to win Travelocity's 'Battle of the Destinations' contest by a knockout. The winning destination will be visited by Travelocity's Gnome and invited to the World Championship, hosted by the competition's ambassador, Mike Tyson.
102 Mexican Athletes Compete at Olympics
 Banderas News Team
Mexico will go to the London 2012 Olympic Games with a 102-athlete delegation and will be accompanied by 109 others including officials, coaches, and doctors. Athletes who win medals at the games will be awarded cash prizes according to Mexican sports authorities.
Teatro Limón Hosts Steak & Seafood Fiesta
 Patrick Harrison
Imagine fresh seafood prepared delicately with subtle flavors accented with fine garnishes and sauces. Only to be further teased with the best Rib Eye Steak in Puerto Vallarta. Teatro Limón is thrilled to announce their Summer Steak & Seafood Fiesta! Friday, July 27 starting at 7 pm.
Mexi-Go! Travel Expo to Showcase Vallarta
 Veronica Rivas
Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit tourism representatives will have the opportunity to interact with thousands of people at the Mexi-Go! Travel and Trade Expo in Vancouver. Events include the September 1-16th MexicoFest, and a Trade show at Vancouver's Convention Centre, September 7-8, 2012.
Reena Egger - Greater Vallarta Real Estate Agent
 Specializing in Riviera Nayarit Properties
Whether you are planning to visit the greater Puerto Vallarta area for a few days, a week, a couple of months - or for the rest of your life - let Ron Morgan Properties Real Estate Specialist Reena Egger help you find the property that is right for you.
Translate Words Using Your Phone's Camera
 Eddie Wrenn
Most of us have faced that terror of being trapped in a foreign country with little comprehension of the language there. 'WordLens' is an app for Android and iPhone that uses your phone's inbuilt camera to recognize text viewed through the lens, and then translating the words for you.
Yellow Times Art Show a Sunny Exposition
 Laura Gelezunas
This weekend, let your feet do the walking through the 'Yellow Times' art exhibition. This minimalist and pop art show, scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 15, at Club Mañana in Old Town Puerto Vallarta, features works in only yellow, white and black by 20 local artists.
Banamex Issues Silver Chichen Itza Coins
 Banderas News Team
The Bank of Mexico announced that five silver coins bearing images of the architectural complex of Chichen Itza, an ancient Mayan city named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, went on sale on Monday, July 9th. The coins are being sold as a collectors series.
PV Expects 10,000 for 'Vallartazo 2012'
 Lorena Sonrisas
Organizers are expecting around 10,000 participants to take part in 'Vallartazo 2012,' an annual motorsport event in which people from all over Mexico rev up their motorcycles, ATVs, jeeps and 4x4 vehicles for a road trip that starts in Guadalajara and ends in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta Health News: Summer 2012
 Pamela Thompson
Here at HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, we are combining our July and August newsletter for several reasons - the main one being that I am behind! But we have plenty of health screening clinics scheduled for July and August to keep you healthy throughout the summer months.
New $2 Billion Nissan Plant in Mexico
 Banderas News Team
Japanese automaker Nissan has laid the first stone at its new $2 billion plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The plant, whose construction was announced in January, will allow Nissan to increase its production from 600,000 units annually in Mexico, to more than 1 million units.
Mexican Kitchen Remodeling Tips & Tricks
 RonMorgan.net
The kitchen is often called the heart of the home and that is why it is the most popular area to remodel before any other. Ron Morgan Properties real estate agent Anita Dabbs, who specializes in buying and selling older homes in Bucerías, offers tips and advice for remodeling kitchens.
Millions of Poultry Slain Due to Bird Flu
 AFP
Officials have slain 2.5 million birds at poultry farms in the state of Jalisco, Mexico over the past three weeks in an attempt to contain a bird flu outbreak, according to the agriculture ministry. The H7N3 virus has occasionally caused human disease in various parts of the world.
Nuevo Vallarta Nicklaus Golf Academy Open
 Lorena Sonrisas
The Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf has inaugurated its first school in the Banderas Bay region. Located on the Nayar Golf Course at Mayan Palace Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, the Academy promises to be one of the most complete golf instruction and training facilities in the world.
Biking the Trails in Guanajuato, Mexico
 Jayme Moye
Dubbed the heart of Mexico, the interior state of Guanajuato, Mexico is a land of artist colonies, World Heritage sites, and the Sierra Madre Mountains – all connected by trails that are perfect for mountain biking.
Nayarit's 'Tweet to Be Heard' Conference
 PRLog
As social media explodes around the globe, Mexico’s own 'Tweet to Be Heard' Conference returns for its fourth run in Riviera Nayarit. The conference is designed to teach how and why social media efforts are the key to growing and maintaining today’s successful businesses.
DIF Summer Courses for Adults and Children
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Through August 10th, Puerto Vallarta's Municipal System of Integral Family Development (DIF) is offering fun and educational summer courses for all ages. The public is invited to participate in these workshops, which include embroidery, sewing, piñata making, Flamenco dancing, and more.
The Flavors of France at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
There's nothing like a hot deal on a gourmet meal to cool you off this summer. From July 11th-16th Daiquiri Dick's presents The Flavors of France on their Summer Sizzle Menu, giving everyone the chance to sample some of this exquisite food, right here in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Mexico World’s 11th Most Populous Country
 Banderas News Team
In recognition of World Population Day, which falls on July 11th, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography said that in 2011 the world’s population was 7 billion people. Mexico’s 112.3 million people make it the 11th most populous nation in the world.
PV Wins Altruistic Entrepreneur Awards
 Lorena Sonrisas
Last Thursday, the North Coast Jalisco Institute of Social Welfare (IJAS) acknowledged the charitable works of Puerto Vallarta restauranteurs Eva Sánchez and Thierry Blouet by presenting them with Altruistic Entrepreneur 2012 awards for their support of social welfare causes.
Aeromexico to Purchase 70 New Aircraft
 Bloomberg.com
Grupo Aeromexico SAB is close to the purchase of about 70 mainly single-aisle aircraft, in what would be the biggest purchase yet by Mexico’s largest airline. The carrier is considering splitting the order between airplane manufacturers Airbus and Boeing.
NWJ! Raises $53,000 for Women's Shelter
 Mayra Alfaro
Last month, No Way José! restaurant owners Julie Guerrero and José Alfredo celebrated the end of their 3rd successful year of business as one of Puerto Vallarta's finest restaurants by holding a fundraiser for the Banderas Bay Women's Shelter, which brought in over $53,000 pesos.
Tropicasa Realty Launches New Website
 Patrick Harrison
One of Puerto Vallarta’s leading real estate agencies, Tropicasa Realty, has introduced their new and improved website, allowing users to find useful information about buying and selling property in Mexico, search both Banderas Bay area MLS systems with ease, and enjoy faster speeds.
Haiti Signs Tourism Pact With Mexico
 The News
In hopes of promoting economic development, Tourism Secretary Gloria Guevara Manzo and Haiti’s Ambassador to Mexico Guy G. Lathe signed a memorandum of understanding this past Thursday, through which both countries hope to strengthen cooperation in the tourism industry.
Maya 2012 Revealed: The Maya Said What?
 David Simmonds
If you’re like me, you may have been wondering what all the Maya 'it’s-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it' controversy is all about. Fortunately, Jeanine Kitchel has written an engaging and scholarly book just in time to clear up the confusion.
Riviera Nayarit Tops Summer Surfing Lists
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The Huffington Post, Oyster Blog and Men's Health recently named Sayulita and Punta Mita as some of North America's must-visit summer destinations for surf lovers. Some other place to catch the waves in Riviera Nayarit include Lo de Marcos and Destiladeras.
It's Sea Turtle Season in Puerto Vallarta
 Marie Callan
Turtle-loving travelers heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in the coming months can join one of the Banderas Bay region's many sea turtle release programs, which help thousands of baby Olive Ridley sea turtles survive long enough to reach the sea.
Mexico to Take Steps to Save Vaquita
 AFP
At an annual meeting in Panama City, The International Whaling Commission urged Mexico and New Zealand to take immediate action to prevent the extinction of the former's Maui's dolphin, and the latter's vaquita porpoise, which are being killed by gillnets set by the fishing industry.
This Weekend's Events in Puerto Vallarta
 Lorena Sonrisas
From live music and theater performances, to cultural and community events, weekends in Puerto Vallarta are always full of fun - and affordable - things to do. PV's Art and Cultural Department lists this weekend's events and encourages everyone to 'Live the Culture!'
'I Traveled to Mexico and Came Back Alive'
 Kyle Ellison
One of the hottest topics in North American travel at the moment is the question of whether or not you should travel to Mexico. Two weeks ago Kyle Ellison did something 'absolutely crazy.' He got on a plane in the US, spent an entire week traveling in Mexico... and came back alive.
Stay Cool This Summer at Archie's Wok
 Cynthia Alpenia
Archie’s Wok reopened on July 2 with air conditioning in the main dining room, after so many years of steamy summers! Enjoy a refreshing escape from the heat and summer savings on a delicious meal at Puerto Vallarta's favorite Asian restaurant.
US Growers Unhappy With Mexican Produce
 PRNewswire.com
Several tomato growers across the United States, fed up with the cheap prices of Mexican produce, recently filed documents with the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission to withdraw its anti-dumping agreement with Mexico.
 Quiksilver Surf Open Acapulco July 17-22
 ASP International
ASP North America made a last-minute addition to the schedule with the ASP 4-Star Quiksilver Surf Open Acapulco officially confirmed on June 26. Scheduled to take place at Playa Revolcadero July 17-22, the tournament is open to all national and international pro surfers.
Dining In: Shrimp Ceviche in Puerto Vallarta
 Regina Schrambling
If you get the urge to cook while you're in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, you're in the right place with the right shrimp. One of the best local dishes is Aguachile de Camaron, a sort of ceviche that couldn't be easier to make, even in a minimally equipped kitchen.
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