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Resort Plan Near Protected Reef Resubmitted
 AP
Developers have resurrected plans for a massive beach resort near a sensitive coral reef in Mexico's Gulf of California, just over two months after President Felipe Calderón announced the cancellation of a similar plan amid protests by environmental groups.
The Race to Save Arctic and Snowsports
 Suzy Chaffee
Some remarkable breakthroughs just happened to protect the Arctic Circle, its wildlife, and earth-honoring way of life of tens of millions of Arctic Aboriginals of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia who have subsisted by fishing and hunting for eons.
Riviera Nayarit VW Festival September 1-2
 Landon Hollander
The Vallarta Volkswagen Club will showcase over 100 classic and newer, show-quality VWs at the first Riviera Nayarit VW Festival and exhibition, to be held at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle on Sept. 2.
Arizona Lawmakers Want Border Fence Started
 Banderas News Team
Although it has raised only 10% of the needed money, Arizona's Joint Border Security Advisory Committee wants to begin construction of a 200 mile border fence between their state and Mexico. The Committee wants to begin construction and hope that donations begin pouring in.
Guadalajara: The Birthplace of Mariachi
 Duncan Tucker
Guadalajara's annual festival is quite enlightening for travelers whose only previous limited exposure to Mariachi may have been at a theme park or restaurant in the United States. This year, the 19th International Mariachi Festival takes place from August 29 through September 9.
Mexico Reports Advances in Eco-Tourism
 The News
The National Agreement for Tourism has reported advances in sustainable tourism and environmental protection projects. Sectur is working to create a certification that will distinguish tourism businesses committed to protecting the environment.
 Staging Your Puerto Vallarta Home for Sale
 RonMorgan.net
Lost in a world of fantasy. That is exactly where you want a potential buyer of your Puerto Vallarta home to be. You want them to fantasize about living in the space you are trying to sell. Preparing for prospective real estate buyers is the key to a successful sale.
Vallarta Discovers New Magnolia Species
 Eric Sepulveda
A new species of magnolia was recently discovered by University of Guadalajara researchers and Puerto Vallarta ecological groups, who seek to make it the Municipality's official flower and include it on the city's coat of arms.
Pemex Ordered to Clean Up Oil Spill
 FoxNewsLatino.com
Mexico's Environmental Protection Agency ordered state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) to clean up a crude spill that occurred nearly two weeks ago when a loading buoy sank and polluted six beaches. The Environmental Secretariat criticized Pemex's response to the spill.
Tropicasa Realty Launches New Mobile App
 Patrick Harrison
One of Puerto Vallarta’s leading real estate agencies is once again setting the standard for offering clients the latest technology. Tropicasa Realty recently unveiled a free mobile and iPad app that gives users real-time information about Banderas Bay area homes and condos for sale.
Mexico Prison Holds Mass Wedding Ceremony
 Huffington Post
More than 100 inmates have married in a collective ceremony at the Cereso 3 prison in Juarez, Mexico. The mass wedding is part of a government's strategy to regularize the inmates so they can better incorporate back into life once they end their sentence.
Locals Save 50% at Las Alamandas Through Oct 15
 Dorota Antoszkiewicz
Looking for an escape from the everyday? Las Alamandas has extended their special summer discounts for Mexico residents. Through October 15, enjoy 50% off the standard rates at this exclusive Costalegre beach resort, located midway between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.
Veracruz to Host National Adventure Tourism Fair
 TheNews.com
Mexico Tourism Secretary Gloria Guevara Manzo announced this week that the first annual Atmex National Adventure Tourism Fair will be held in Boca del Río, Veracruz from September 5th through the 9th. The adventure tourism industry generates $9 billion a year worldwide.
Discover the Nayarit Colonial Town of Bellavista
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Bellavista is an archaeological site, not of pre-Hispanic times but of Modern Mexico; a place where the remains of an old textile factory of European-inspired architecture extend throughout the town and blend with the lush landscape of central Nayarit to give it a very special feel.
Last Days to Enjoy Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle
 Banderas News Team
As Daiquiri Dick's wraps up their 2012 Summer Sizzle, you can savor the Flavors of the World, without leaving Puerto Vallarta! Don't miss your last chance to enjoy a mouth watering appetizer, an irresistible entrée and a delectable dessert for $299 pesos, through August 27th.
 Linda Kennedy's Puerto Vallarta Recipes
 Laura Gelezunas
One of the many perks of living in Vallarta is the year-round availability of fresh fruits and vegetables. These serve as inspiration for Timothy Real Estate Group agent Linda Kennedy de Espinosa, who shares with us her recipe for Chicken Tacos with Pineapple and Chipotle Salsa.
Mexican Loteria Back by Popular Demand
 Marilyn Khan
Help us put some pesos in Purr Project's 'kitty' by joining us on Wednesday September 5th at 6 pm for Mexican Loteria at Los Alcatraces Restaurant. You'll have a good time playing for great prizes, knowing that you're helping all the kitties at Puerto Vallarta's no-kill cat shelter.
Vallarta Hard Rock Hotel Opens This Weekend
 HardRockHotels.com
Guests will witness the debut of Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, August 24-26, 2012 with exclusive entertainment from the award winning, international rock band Mana and an all-access, VIP pass to experience three days of all inclusive rockin’ music, memories and memorabilia.
Pemex Hopes to Cut Mexico's Import Bill
 GlobalData.com
Mexico’s state-owned oil company, Pemex, is moving forward with its first new-build refinery complex in years at Tula. Planning for the new 250,000 barrels per day (bd) refinery continues, with over $450 million of the $9 billion total committed to construction of the plant in 2012.
Plans Underway for Malecón in La Peñita
 Lorena Sonrisas
After meetings earlier this month, the start date for the construction of the new Malecón in La Peñita de Jaltemba is estimated to be September 17, 2012. The performance period is slated for 106 days, which places the forecasted completion date at January 1, 2013.
Carnival Tests All-You-Can-Drink Package
 Banderas News Team
Carnival may be the latest cruise line to jump on the all-you-can-drink, alcohol-included beverage package bandwagon - joining lines like Celebrity, Oceania, and MSC. If the 'My Awesome Bar Program' is a success, the beverage package could be rolled out to the entire Carnival fleet.
Looking for Puerto Vallarta Real Estate?
 Patrick Harrison
The Parade of Homes open house series, powered by Tropicasa Realty, continues this weekend, giving everyone the opportunity to tour Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area homes, villas and condos listed in all price ranges through a variety of local realtors.
New Isla Río Cuale Pedestrian Bridge Open
 Paco Ojeda
The much-anticipated pedestrian bridge connecting Puerto Vallarta’s Isla Río Cuale with nearby Gringo Gulch has been completed, giving visitors and locals new reasons to explore two of the most scenic spots in Puerto Vallarta’s downtown area.
Vallarta Resort Last Minute Spa Getaway
 Lourdes Bizarro
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is saying goodbye to summer in proper fashion: with rest and relaxation. The resort's new Spa Getaway Package includes everything vacationers need to enjoy a last minute summer excursion to paradise.
Egg Supply Drops Sharply Due to Bird Flu
 Leticia Paula Cruz
Mexico's Economic Secretariat reported a sharper-than-expected decline in the country's egg supply due to the effects of the bird flu virus in Jalisco. Also, the importation of eggs from other countries is taking longer than anticipated and has put pressure on egg prices.
La Cruz Hosts Weekend Regatta, Sept 1-2
 LivePuntaMita.com
It's sailing time! La Cruz Yacht Club at Marina Riviera Nayarit is organizing a regatta for the first weekend of September. The competition is open to all sailors, and will feature Optimist Boys, Optimist Girls, Optimist Beginners, Laser Radial, Laser, and Windsurfing races.
MoMM Launches Changes in Latitude Section
 PRWEB
Helping people live well in Mexico, the new 'Changes in Latitude' section of MexicoOnMyMind.com offers practical tips and information for health, fitness, budgeting, and international insurance options for those thinking about traveling, visiting, or living in Mexico.
US Adds Military Blimps to Border Patrol
 Andrew O'Reilly
The United States government is beginning to use some of the military technology honed on the battlefields in the Middle East for surveillance in southern Texas to spot drug traffickers and undocumented immigrants entering the country via its border with Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta Hosts Travel Weekly Webinar
 Nora Ocegueda
The recent Webinar the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust hosted for 42 U.S. travel agents via the CruisePlanners.com website was such a success that a second Puerto Vallarta Webinar is scheduled to take place on September 4 - this time through TravelWeekly.com.
Government Protects Wirikuta Sacred Site
 The News
On August 16, the Mexican federal government issued a decree that establishes the Tamatsi Paritsika Iyarieya Mataa Hane mineral reserve in San Luis Potosí as a nationally protected area, which includes sacred Wirikuta sites in central Mexico’s mountains.
U.S. Women's Equality Day Celebrated August 26
 Marina Mecl
Women in the United States celebrate Women's Equality Day on August 26th. It was on that day in 1920 - eight days after it had been ratified - that the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was declared in effect, giving female citizens the right to vote in all U.S. elections.
Google Mexico Offers Virtual Ruins Tours
 LAHT.com
In order to promote cultural tourism, Mexico’s National Anthropology and History Institute announced a new platform by which cybernauts will be able to take virtual strolls through 30 Mexican archaeological sites using Google Mexico’s 'Street View.'
'South Swell' Hits the Shores of Banderas Bay
 Nicole Majewski
Starting Tuesday, August 21st, the Bay of Banderas will be hit by a different kind of wave. The Wahine Project, an educational program that teaches girls ages of 7-17 how to surf, is offering surf lesson, surf excursions, lectures and field trips in Punta Mita and Sayulita this week.
Bus Fares Raised to 7.5 Pesos in Vallarta
 Duncan Tucker
Under pressure from powerful transport monopolies, a new tariff commission established by the State Congress last week approved a one-peso hike in state-wide bus fares. Bus fares will soon be seven pesos in Guadalajara, 7.50 in Puerto Vallarta, and 6.50 in other Jalisco municipalities.
PEACE Food Drive Helps End 'Septihambre'
 Cecilia Paredes
Every year in September, local non-profit PEACE unites with community members to support a critical project - to help provide food for people in need, in a dignified way, while creating environmentally-friendly communities in the greater Bahía de Banderas region.
Galleria Dante Summer News and Art Sale
 Gena Guarniere
Galleria Dante has spent the last few months rearranging the gallery and updating their website. Now that all of the 'Spring Cleaning' is nearly complete, they are celebrating by offering discounts of up to 30% on works by some of Vallarta's favorite artists through September 30th.
Mexico Achieves Universal Health Coverage
 Banderas News Team
Despite periods of economic downturns and crisis, Mexico recently achieved a significant milestone – enrolling 52.6 million previously uninsured Mexicans in public medical insurance programs and thereby achieving universal health coverage in less than a decade.
Riviera Nayarit: 'Mexico's Best Luxury Beach'
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
With over 97% of the votes, Riviera Nayarit earned the 'Best Luxury Beach Destination in Mexico' title by a knockout in Travelocity's Battle of the Destinations III competition. This means that Travelocity's Gnome will soon be visiting (and promoting!) Mexico's Pacific Treasure.
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