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Natalia Diaz Crowned 2012 Fiestas Patrias Queen
 Marie Callan
The City of Puerto Vallarta enthusiastically started the 2012 Independence Day celebration on Sunday, September 9th with a beauty pageant in which Miss Natalia Diaz was crowned the 2012 Fiestas Patrias Queen by Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz.
Mexico to Get 1st Marine Research Ship
 IANS/EFE
During a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the National Fisheries Institute, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Mayorga announced that Mexico is purchasing its first deep-water fisheries and oceanographic research vessel at a cost of roughly $460 million pesos.
'Viva Mexico' Art Expo at Galería Vallarta
 Barbara Peters
In celebration of Mexico's Independence, one of Puerto Vallarta's oldest art galleries, Galería Vallarta, will open 'Viva Mexico' - an exposition featuring works with Mexican themes by Hiram Guerrero, Pat Haley, Javier Zaragoza, Francisco Medina and Eduardo Allende - on September 14.
Vallarta Summer Hotel Occupancy Doubles
 Gustavo Rivas-Solis
Hotel occupancy in Puerto Vallarta increased by 10% this summer season and doubled Mexico’s hotel occupancy growth rate of 4% with an 8.97% increase according to SECTUR. The destination had a hotel occupancy rate of 71.75% during this year's summer season, up from 62.18% in 2011.
Marriott Breast Cancer Awareness Event
 Lourdes Bizarro
To mark the start of breast cancer awareness month, the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort's Ohtli Spa will host a Pink Cocktail Party on September 28th at 8:00 pm to benefit the 'Esperanza' Foundation, a Puerto Vallarta non-profit association that supports survivors of this disease.
 TV Series Restores Trust in Mexico Tourism
 Wayne Franklin
Puerto Vallarta's Tropicasa Realty has teamed-up with FamilyNet Television to help create 'Travel Secrets Mexico,' a documentary series that portrays life in Mexico as it is, not as it is assumed to be based on negative news and often unsubstantiated travel warnings.
Paradise Garden Grill and Cantina Opens at PCC
 Ric Lehman
Everyone involved with CompassioNet Impact Mexico is excited that Chef Linda Harley is partnering with the Paradise Community Center on Vallarta's south side to manage the center's kitchen and launch a restaurant, fittingly called, Paradise Garden Grill and Cantina.
Preparing to Sell Your Home in Mexico
 Timothy Real Estate Group
Selling your property in Mexico is similar to selling real property in your own country. There are, however, some slight differences that you need to be aware of, so Timothy Real Estate Group offers some insight to help you make the sale of your Puerto Vallarta home smoother.
Carter: Latin America Should be Priority
 Development Bank of Latin America
During a speech at the Annual CAF Conference, former President Jimmy Carter said that, to his regret, the Latin American region will not be a priority for the United States, regardless of who wins the upcoming presidential elections in his country.
 This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
 Suites Marbella
Directly across the street from the beach and next door to major shopping and bus routes in the North Hotel Zone of Puerto Vallarta, you'll find this lovely two bedroom condominium for sale in the peaceful, yet conveniently located, Suites Marbella complex.
BP May Face $21 Billion in CWA Fines
 Banderas News Team
New filings by US government lawyers are charging BP with gross negligence for its actions related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. If these charges stick, BP's financial liability under the Clean Water Act could be as high as $21 billion.
2012 Fiestas Patrias Events in Vallarta
Francisca Cariñosa
September marks the 202nd Anniversary of Mexico's Independence, and here in Puerto Vallarta, streets, homes and businesses are already decorated with the red, white and green of the Mexican flag in preparation for all of the upcoming Fiestas Patrias events and celebrations.
Costa Careyes: Mexico's Pacific Playground
 Ann Abel
Costa Careyes, on the Mexican Pacific Coast coast between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, reflects the whims of its 85-year-old Italian founder, Gian Franco Brignone, a onetime banker, who bought the land in 1968 and began inviting his jet-set friends soon after.
Frida Kahlo Exhibit at Galerias Vallarta
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
From September 28-October 18, an innovative exhibition of Frida Kahlo's works will be on display at the Galerias Vallarta shopping mall. Using cutting edge technology, the exhibition will recreate the atmosphere of a museum in one of Vallarta's most important commercial centers.
How to Find Low Airfares to Puerto Vallarta
 Laura Gelezunas
Puerto Vallarta's winter vacation season is fast approaching. Many travelers and snow birds are already online looking for great airfare prices. Finding affordable tickets is like gambling in Vegas and it can certainly be irritating, especially if the prices change dramatically everyday.
Mariachi School Opening in Mexico City
 Isaac Garrido
In October of 2012, the Ollin Yoliztli Cultural Center in downtown Mexico City is opening the country's first school dedicated to Mariachi music. School director Leticia Soto Flores says there is an increasing demand for instruction in the art of Mariachi.
Public and Private Schools in Puerto Vallarta
 Mary Stehley
Making the decision to move your family to Mexico is a big one. Once you’re here you’ll have more decisions to make, especially if you have school-age children. Whether you choose a public or private school, there are many educational options available in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
What Does September Have in Store for You?
 RonMorgan.net
There is always something happening beneath the stars above Banderas Bay. Check out your sign for September by consulting Ron Morgan Properties' horoscope, and you'll know what the stars shining down on Puerto Vallarta have in store for you this month.
PV's 2nd Tunnel to be Open by Year's End
 Lorena Sonrisas
On a recent visit to the twin tunnel and bypass road construction site, Mayor Salvador Gonzalez Resendiz met with the presidents of the Ingeniero Civiles de la Costa and Puerto Vallarta Colleges, who confirmed that the project will be completed before the end of this year.
Prepare Your PV Home for September Rains
 Laura Gelezunas
September might be the tail end of summer, but it is also the height of rainy season in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. With an average of about 15 inches of rainfall, it's important to prepare your home for this month's monsoon-like weather, so here are a few 'Rainy Day' tips...
Bones of Ice Age Animals Found in Mexico
 Banderas News Team
While digging to build a waste water treatment plant north of Mexico City, workers discovered hundreds of bones belonging to ice age animals, including Mammoths, Mastodons and Glyptodons. The bones could be between 10,000 and 12,000 years old and may include a human tooth.
Mexico Report: 2012 Real Heroes of Mexico
 Marie Callan
Several Banderas Bay area residents are among the more than 45 Mexicans, Americans and Canadians who are showcased in The Mexico Report's '2012 Real Heroes of Mexico' project, which recognizes everyday people who are making a difference in communities throughout Mexico.
NWJ! Opens 4th Season with Independence Day Party
 Patrick Harrison
On September 16 from 7–11:30 pm, friends of the family can help kick-off No Way José!'s 4th season in Vallarta with a Mexican Fiesta. Festivities include a margarita bar, a special Mexican Fiesta menu, piñatas, live entertainment, and everyone's favorite Mexican costume contest.
Vallarta to be Featured at Canada's Mexi-Go! Expo
 Jeffery Castaneda
Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit are among the Mexican destinations to be showcased at Vancouver's first Mexi-Go! Travel and Trade Expo. The September 7-8 event will also feature Mexican products, services for expats living in Mexico, and real estate investment opportunities.
Pemex Considers Refining Crude in US
 Carlos Manuel Rodríguez
Pemex, Mexico's state-owned petroleum company, announced its first deep-water crude oil discovery this past week. According to company executives, plans are being discussed to ship the crude through Royal Dutch Shell facilities to refineries in the United States.
Renovations Underway at Flamingos Golf Course
 Francisca Cariñosa
In an effort to provide players with a better golfing experience, improvements are currently being made to Riviera Nayarit's Flamingos Golf Course. According to course manager Claudi Staines, all par-3 tee boxes are being extended, and the 2nd hole is being completely upgraded.
Copa Airlines to Fly Direct to Puerto Vallarta
 Lorena Sonrisas
According to Jalisco Tourism Secretary Aurelio Lopez Rocha, Copa Airlines, named 'Mexico & Central America's Leading Airline' in the 2011 World Travel Awards, will soon be offering direct flights to Puerto Vallarta on new planes that have a seating capacity of 100 passengers.
Find Jalapeño to Win Dinner For 2 at No Way José!
 Patrick Harrison
Enter Tropicasa Realty's 'Find Jalapeño' contest for your chance to win dinner for 2 at 'Vallarta's Best Moderate Restaurant,' No Way José! Just find Jalapeño dressed as Father Hidalgo on the pages of BanderasNews.com and fill out the online form for your chance to win.
YVO Voting Tools for US Students Abroad
 Marina Mecl
For U.S. students abroad: You've just landed, your summer vacation is over, and you're about to go back to school in another country. Before you dig into study, Youth Vote Overseas asks you to kick off your semester or year abroad by making sure you register to send your vote home.
Fantasy Vallarta Resort to be Clothing Optional
 equities.com
Go Classy Tours, the leader in Au Naturel travel, recently announced that Fantasy Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico will become a full-time, clothing-optional, and lifestyle-friendly resort on October, 1, 2012.
Aeromexico, Delta Build Repair Facility in Mexico
 LAHT
Grupo Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines announced plans to invest $40 million to build and jointly operate an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, or MRO, center in the central Mexican state of Queretaro. The two airlines will invest equal amounts in the facility.
'Brigade for Life' Marches On in Vallarta
 Javier Gallegos
On August 25, SETAC's second 'Brigade for Life' was held in El Pitillal, where a prevalence of women was noted. In addition to testing and counseling, the Brigade distributed 3500 condoms, 100 prevention brochures, 50 promotional coupons, and 300 'I Use Condoms' bracelets.
Greg Norman May Return to Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
With the Mexican Pacific providing a stunning tropical backdrop, it's no wonder that some of the world's greatest golfers have chosen to design courses in Riviera Nayarit, including Greg Norman, who may soon return for the re-opening tournament of the Litibú golf course he designed.
Pemex Oil Spill Kills Sea Turtles in Oaxaca
 LAHT
According to the environmental group Wildcoast/Costa Salvaje, a total of 24 sea turtles have been found dead on the beaches of the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca after oil spilled from a sunken loading buoy owned by state oil monopoly Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex.
PV Imparts Best of Mexico's Diverse Attributes
 Maribeth Mellin
Puerto Vallarta has a bit of everything that's great about Mexico. It's a place to savor all your favorite Mexican sensations without racing all over the country. And no matter how often you visit, you'll always find something new to discover - and another reason to return.
Last 'Blue Moon' Until 2015 on August 31
 Mike Wall
A blue moon will grace the night sky on August 31, giving skywatchers, who have already been treated to one full moon this month, their last chance to observe this celestial phenomenon for nearly three years. Two full moons won't rise in a single month again until July 2015.
First Int'l Fishing Tournament in La Cruz
 Francisca Cariñosa
Club de Pesca Tepic promises to continue doing honor to the title of the 'Best Fishing Tournament on the Mexican Pacific' at the 1st International Fishing Tournament in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, which is scheduled to take place at Marina Riviera Nayarit from October 10-14, 2012.
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