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Puerto Vallarta's First Annual Bougainvillea Festival
 Suzanne Kirkpatrick
The PV Garden Club, in order to promote the beauty of our city and encourage its growth, proudly announces the launch of the first Puerto Vallarta Bougainvillea Festival to be held May 17th - 24th. Scheduled to coincide with Restaurant Week, May will be a month to remember!
 A Marvelous Mardi Gras Masquerade Party on the Pier
 PVRPV.com
Over 1000 masked party-goers had a great time at the February 11th Puerto Vallarta Mardi Gras Masquerade Party on the new Los Muertos Pier. The combination of the camaraderie, the music, the costumes, and the lights on the pier was magical, making it THE party of the year.
A Latin American Pope Would Be Good for the Church
 David Alire Garcia & Dave Graham
Latin America, home to 42 percent of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics, senses an opportunity to break Europe's grip on the papacy as Pope Benedict's decision on Monday to step down stirs hopes the world's biggest Roman Catholic bloc may finally get to lead the Church.
Artists of the Museum on Display Through March 23rd
 Jerry Lafferty
A crowd estimated at more than 300 attended the opening of the newest special event at the Peter Gray Art Museum - 'Artist of the Museum.' Local artists are exhibiting more recent creations adjacent to their earlier works that are on permanent display in the building.
Entreamigos' Fifth Annual Children's Art Festival
 Ina Avdahá
Get ready for the 5th Annual Children’s Art Festival and Auction for Entreamigos in San Pancho. This year, the focus is on object art. There will be live music, dancing, and artists, to entertain at one of the largest, most inventive and fun charity events of the year!
San Juan Evangelista's Renowned Clay Sculptor
 Antonio Ramblés
Maestro Martín Ibarra Morales is a clay sculptor whose work is collected worldwide. His renowned artisan father taught him his craft, and he’s most well-known for his intricately formed and painted virgins and globes. His pieces are eye-catching, beautiful, and unique.
 Wine & Dine Your Valentine at Kaiser Maximilian
 Banderas News Team
Treat your sweetheart to a Valentine's Day dinner at Kaiser Maximilian, where you'll enjoy fabulous food - plus an extensive wine list. Starting February 14th, this popular restaurant in Vallarta's Romantic Zone will be celebrating Love with Valentine's specials all month long.
Portamar Offers a Variety of Living Styles
 RonMorgan.net
Sun-filled garden areas and a variety of living styles is offered at Portamar in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The development, listed by Ron Morgan Properties, offers condos and town houses in the heart of the city, just minutes from all the area's best attractions.
US Election 2012 Represents Technology Tipping Point
 BanderasNews.com
The Overseas Vote Foundation has released its 2012 Post-Election Overseas and Military Voter Survey and Local Election Official Survey Report, which demonstrates that the Nov. 2012 Election was a tipping point in the use of technology in overseas and military absentee voting.
Learn About Avaluo de Mejoras at PV's Real Estate Fair
 Timothy Real Estate Group
Everyone selling real estate in Mexico is subject to Impuesto Sobre la Renta ISR also known as Capital Gains Tax. Find out how you could be exempt from such tax and answers to other questions you have about real estate investment in Mexico at PV's first Real Estate Fair!
Peña Nieto to Rejuvenate Mexico Passenger Rail Service
 Nick Miroff
With Mexico’s economy barreling forward their new president has outlined a grand vision to showcase the country’s renewed prosperity and engineering might. Peña Nieto's proposals start with a multibillion-dollar plan to restore passenger rail service in Mexico.
Talk to the Authors at 8th PV Writers Conference
 Bill Jory
Book readers be advised: The 8th annual Puerto Vallarta Writers Conference and Book Fair offers an opportunity to talk about books with the people who write them. On the first day of the event, Ginger Tindall and Gina Lopez will moderate a 90-minute gab-fest on books.
Breaking News: Pope Benedict XVI Announces Resignation
 The Guardian
Pope Benedict XVI surprised the world and left the Catholic church stunned when he said on Monday that he would resign – the first pope to do so since the middle ages. The move will take place on February 28th, and leave the papacy vacant until a successor is chosen.
'Made with Love' Mixology Event in Puerto Vallarta
 Jorge Chávez
Since 2009, 'Made with Love' has been working to build a new kind of event for bartenders in North America. Our goal is to promote talents and the art of mixology by creating exciting functions. Our February showcase in PV is sure to be talked about for a long time to come!
5 Amazing Eco-friendly Hotels to Enjoy in Mexico
 Journey Mexico
Green-friendly and chic, ecotourism is a growing industry around the world and many resort destinations in Mexico have made the eco-friendly switch. The country’s beautiful, varied, natural landscape provides the perfect background for the discriminating ecotourist.
2nd Annual Puerto Vallarta Bird Festival March 7-10
 Patrick Harrison
Whether you are a hard core birder who realizes 'Audubon' refers to the French-American ornithologist, naturalist and painter, or just like to watch our feathered friends and think Audubon is a German highway, you are sure to enjoy the 2nd Annual Vallarta Bird Festival.
US Farmers Looking to Recruit Mexican Laborers
 AP
A farm labor group is planning a trip south of the Rio Grande to recruit seasonal Mexican farm workers to help Washington state farmers harvest crops this year. A senior advisor for the group reported that more than 5,000 prospective workers are interested in the work.
Acclaimed Musician Tom Coster to Perform at VYC
 Richard Williams
Internationally acclaimed musician and composer Tom Coster will perform at the Vallarta Yacht Club on Monday March 4th. Tom has been performing for over 50 years and has played with and/or composed for many groups including Carlos Santana, Boz Scaggs, and Third Eye Blind.
Medical Matters Conference Speakers - Part 3
 Pamela Thompson
Meet physicians, ask questions, learn about local labs, diagnostic centers and hospitals – any and every thing to do with your health and well-being - during the Vallarta Medical Matters Conference on February 11, 2013. Here's a line-up of some of our featured speakers.
Mardi Gras Masquerade Party on Los Muertos Pier
Banderas News Team
The City of Puerto Vallarta and Vallarta Carnaval Committee are sponsoring a Mardi Gras Masquerade Party on the new Los Muertos Pier on Monday, February 11, from 7-10 pm. The Mardi Gras Masquerade Party is free and open to all, the only requirement is that you wear a mask.
Nine Year Old Jalisco, Mexico Girl Gives Birth
 Anne Laurent
A nine year old Mexican girl gave birth to a baby girl on January 27, 2013 in Jalisco, Mexico. Both girls were released from the hospital over the weekend, apparently doing well, but the hospital said it would have to do extensive follow-up due to the new mother's age.
Vallarta's 1st Real Estate Fair, March 2nd
Timothy Real Estate Group
Vallarta’s first Real Estate Fair will be held on Saturday, March 2nd. Professionals from every field will be there to answer your questions about home ownership, maximizing your real estate investment, and many other topics that effect both national and foreign residents.
Eye-Popping Footage of Whale Encounter in Mexico
 NBC News
Gillian Panasweicz from Prescott, Arizona was capturing stunning footage of whales while vacationing in the Sea of Cortez when she saw a boat racing towards the marina crash into one of the whales. The whale did not seem to be injured and even breached in front of them!
SETAC's First 'HIV Brigade' of 2013 a Huge Success
 BanderasNews.com
More than 90 men and women received free, confidential HIV testing and counseling last Saturday at the first of ten 'HIV Brigades' scheduled for 2013. Hosted by SETAC, the 'clinic' was set up in a complement of white tents erected in front of PV's famed arches on the Malecón.
International Friendship Club Adds Two New Tours
 Janie Albright Blank
The IFC has added two new tours to compliment their immensely popular 'Home Tours' that have been thrilling attendees for over 25 years. The well received Bo-Zo tour has been brought back this year and they have recently added the North Shore Beach Club Tour!
Loreto, Mexico: World's Most Sustainable Destination?
 Rachel Hennessey
In 2003, Canadian developers partnered with the Mexican government embarking on a project to build a series of eco-friendly villages in Loreto Bay, Mexico. Over the past 10 years the project's development has suffered road bumps – largely a result of the world economic crisis.
Old Town Farmers' Market Food Court Finds New Home
 Erin Staley
Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market has been a Saturday morning favorite for four seasons. Because of its popularity, the Food Court is now located inside Nacho Daddy on Basilio Badillo, where you'll find plenty of seating along with music, restrooms, and a laidback atmosphere.
Find Jalapeño and Enter to Win Dinner at No Way José!
 Banderas News Team
Enter Tropicasa Realty's Find Jalapeño Contest and you could win dinner for 2 at 'Vallarta's Best Moderate Restaurant,' No Way José! Just find Jalapeño dressed up as Cupid within the pages of BanderasNews.com and fill out the online form for your chance to win.
Meg Munro Now Showing at Galeria Contempo
 BanderasNews.com
Galeria Contempo, is delighted to announce that award-winning local watercolorist Meg Munro is now showing at the gallery. A Vallarta resident for more than 25 years, Meg has been exhibiting her work in Mexico since 1994 and has a huge international and local following.
Banderas Bay Area Next Destination for Medical Tourism?
 Alfredo Corchado
Texan Bruce Fry stares at the ocean and talks about his vision for the future of medical tourism in the Banderas Bay region: patients from 'Anywhere USA' finding a low-cost alternative to soaring medical prices for every type of surgery, then healing by the beach...
'ArteCareyes Film & Art' Festival on the Costalegre
 Banderas News Team
The ArteCareyes Film & Arts Festival will be celebrating only its third year but it is recognized as one of the most exciting cultural events in Mexico. Being held at Casas Careyes on the Costalegre Feb. 27th - March 3rd, you will not want to miss this avant-garde affair!
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