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 News Around Banderas Bay
Season's Final Concert by Katmandu
 Polly G. Vicars
Katmandu's season-ending performance, described as a fusion of Mexican-Canadian-Indian styles with free flying, playful exchanges between the music and the sensuous Middle Eastern and Indian dances, is coming up at Cafe des Artistes on April 18th.
Because Nature Is Wonderful
 Paul Fitzpatrick
A baby Orca that was rescued off the Pacific Coast of Mexico on April 12th is resting easy this weekend at the Dolphin Adventure Center in Nuevo Vallarta. There, Vallarta Adventures' dedicated staff and vets are keeping a watchful eye on "Pascualina," and nurturing her back to health.
Second Homes in Mexico: An Owner's Manual
 Ilyce Glink
Here's how you know you're in the middle of a real estate boom: In tiny, picturesque Sayulita, Mexico, about 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, the first signs you see when you turn onto the dirt road leading into town are for Century 21 and Prudential Realty.
Blood and Murder: All in the Plaza
 Kyle Sheahen
Historically, the Romans had the Coliseum, the Church had the Inquisition and we have Todd Bertuzzi. Our airheaded masses howl as boxers bludgeon brain cells or NASCAR drivers implode into oblivion. For the truly twisted, however, nothing compares to the joyous savagery of a Mexican bullfight.
Feria del Arte at Plaza Caracol
 PVNN
If you're looking for original art and Mexican handcrafts, Plaza Caracol is the place to be from April 13-15th, as Galeria Vallarta sponsors the Feria del Arte to benefit Pasitos de Luz, a non-profit organization that helps handicapped children.
Another Helping of Mama's Cooking
 Gary R. Beck
Serving home-style cooking that satisfies both ex-pats and homesick visitors, Mama Dolores keeps 'em coming back for generous helpings of great food at reasonable prices, a daily Happy Hour, a friendly atmosphere and a bitchy drag queen!
4th International Altruism Festival
 PVNN
The Puerto Vallarta CasaMagna Marriott and American Consular Agent, Kelly Trainor, are teaming up to host the 4th International Festival of Altruism on May 6th. An annual event, the Altruism Festival raises funds for twenty local charities.
If Walls Could Talk...
 Jim Morrison
Termites. Simply mentioning the word makes homebuyers cringe. So what's a homeowner to do? First of all, relax. Once you know a little bit about termites, you can take some common sense steps to lower the likelihood that termites will start eating your home.
Immigrants: No More Living in Fear
 Kate Nash
Maria Garcia, a 30-year immigrant from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, who has lived in Albuquerque for almost 14 years, is afraid for members of the immigrant community who are like her.
Leave Americans in Mexico Be
 Jacob G. Hornberger
There is a big immigration problem that has been growing year after year. An increasing number of American citizens are moving to Mexico, and some of them are even becoming undocumented workers. Even worse, they are refusing to assimilate and are even insisting on retaining their U.S. citizenship.
PVRPV Opens New Office in Sayulita
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta Rentals Premier Vacations owner, Tim Longpré, recently announced the opening of their second vacation property rental office in downtown Sayulita, serving areas north from Nuevo Vallarta all the way to Punta Mita and San Pancho.
Jalisco's Martín Ramírez Wins Recognition
 El Universal
His studios were California mental wards, his canvas bits of paper assembled from trash bins and his pigments melted crayons. Self-taught draftsman Martín Ramírez dealt with schizophrenia and estrangement from his family in Mexico with an outpouring of hypnotic drawings and collages unique in 20th-century art.
Airline Savings and Deals to Vallarta
 PRNewswire
With fares this low, it's no wonder we were voted the best in the country. Frontier Airlines, which was voted the "Best Low-Cost Carrier" in the U.S. by readers of Business Traveler magazine, is excited to announce a major sale with savings begun Tuesday, April 10.
Ecological Preservation at the Heart of Dynamic Boca de Iguanas Development
 PRLeap.com
Environmental conservation and clean, low impact living are the inspiration for Boca de Iguanas, the newest beach front development found in a curved bay along the Costalegre on Mexico’s Pacific Coast.
Understanding and Preventing Dengue
 PVNN
In 2006, the Public Health Agency of Canada issued a travel health advisory reporting cases of dengue fever in Puerto Vallarta, but after undertaking intensive insect control measures, health authorities say that the outbreak is under control.
Coco Boca Bento
 Gary R. Beck
When one thinks of breakfast in Vallarta, the name Coco brings sighs. From the Hotel Tropicana to Karpathos to Kit Kat and now Boca Bento, Coco has been been delighting locals and visitors with her breakfast specialties for more than 20 years.
Surf in Barra de Navidad
 PVNN
Break the boring routine, have an adventure and let the adrenaline flow while learning to surf! Join Aventuras Returi on April 14th for a weekend camping and surfing trip to Barra de Navidad, one of the best beaches in Mexico for surfers.
Celebrating Spring at Cafe des Artistes
 Denise Derameé
Be sure to stop by Cafe des Artistes on April 16th and 18th as Puerto Vallarta's favorite fine dining restaurant celebrates the coming of Spring with some of our very favorite things... Champagne, fabulous food and marvelous music!
Gay Professionals Investing in Mexican Real Estate
 Patrick Harrison
Located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Casa Cupula is one of the world's finest resort hotels for gay men. Now, Private Residences are being developed exclusively for gay men who want to combine hotel living with the benefits of vacation home ownership.
Tradition Thrives in Jalisco Village
 David Agren
While many Mexicans decamp the country´s cities and towns and head for the beach during Semana Santa, the residents of San Martín, an agrarian municipality southwest of Guadalajara, instead turn their homes into small chapels, where their Christ statues lie at rest, awaiting resurrection.
The Reality of Timeshare
 Jason Beckner
If you've ever been involved in the timeshare industry you learn to expect a wide variety of responses. So when I fell into a conversation with two Canadian ladies over breakfast the other day, and they asked what type of work I do, I was prepared!
Riu Hotels Launch Early Bird Specials
 PRNewswire
Riu Hotels & Resorts, the world's premier vacation brand, just announced Fall 2007 Early Bird All- Inclusive Specials. These outstanding all-inclusive vacation deals feature some of the most breathtaking beaches in the Caribbean and Mexico.
"The Passion of Christ" at Sol y Luna
 PVNN
On April 6th from 6-10 pm Gallery Sol y Luna Art for the Uninhibited will be hosting an encore cocktail reception for "The Passion of Christ" Art Exhibition, featuring photographs by Roberto Colgan & Jose Luis Bueno and sculptures by Rafael Miranda.
Adventures in Guatemala
 Judy Parks
Punta Mita resident Judy Parks shares stories of her adventures in Guatemala - from the Guatemala City airport to a 5 Star Hotel in Antigua that was once a Monastery, to exploring markets and churches in the village of Chichicastenango.
The Villa Group Receives Editor’s Pick WAVE Awards
 Dawna L. Robertson
The Villa Group has announced that two of its beachfront properties in Mexico have been selected as “Editors Picks” by TravelAge West in the publication’s 2007 WAVE Awards program.
Boca De Iguanas: More Eco-Building In Mexico
 Deidre Woollard
Boca de Iguanas is located 40 minutes north of Manzanillo International Airport along the Costalegre on Mexico's Pacific Coast. The development features 20 single family homes, 60 condos, a beach club, restaurant and a boutique hotel on 18 acres of beach real estate.
The World's First Condo-Hotel for Gay Men and Friends Unveiled in Puerto Vallarta
 PRWEB
Vallarta's Casa Cupula, named one of the "Top 5 Most Luxurious Gay Guesthouses in North America" by the editors of Out & About, announces: The Private Residences at Casa Cupula.
Edgar Martinez Paintings on Sale at Galleria Dante
 PVNN
Galleria Dante's last "Meet the Artists" show of the season, scheduled to take place on April 4th, has been cancelled due to the Easter festivities, but there's still plenty to see at this popular art gallery every Mon-Fri from 10 am to 5 pm.
Amended Laws Let Foreigners Buy on Beach
 Tom Carter
The Mexican Constitution forbids foreign nationals from owning land within 31 miles of the coast. However, in 1994, the government amended the constitution and created legal mechanisms allowing foreigners to safely invest in beach property.
Bahia de Banderas Goes Firetruck Shopping
 Harold Sokolove
The Bahia de Banderas fire department has been improving their equipment and training under the direction of Proteccion Civil Director, Dr. Claudio Estrada and Chief of Bomberos, Francisco Nava. The next item on their list was a ladder truck.
Amuelto - Lucky Charm
 Judy Parks
A Mexican beach dog's suffering prompted our family to look beyond the recreational shoreline and into the hearts and minds of the Mexican people. And, although we may not completely understand the master plan, we've all been touched by the experience.
Mexico's Pacific Coast Beckons Retirees
 Tom Carter
Retired U.S. soccer executive Gordon Preston has no regrets about retiring to Mexico. Standing on his third-floor patio, overlooking the turquoise blue Pacific Ocean, coconut palms swaying in the gentle breeze, he sipped his Pacifico beer, chuckled and shook his head.
Mexican B&Bs Offer Luxury, for Mere Pesos
 Donald S. Stroetzel
Casa Obelisco in San Pancho — built by two Silicone Valley couples, John and Judi Levens and Bill and Barbara Kirkwood — was our introduction to bed and breakfast, Mexican-style.
US Retiree's Bilingual School Wins Hearts in Vallarta
 Marla Dickerson
A few years after retiring to this Pacific resort city, David Bender was bored with golf. His new hobby, the American decided, would be tackling Mexico's income inequality. He would do it by teaching English to Mexican children.
Locals Love Adriana's Place
 Joy Phoenix
Adriana's Place on the south side of Puerto Vallarta is a warm and wonderful place to break bread, and the food is amazing. But the best news for the locals is that this great food is also the most affordable in town.
Gringolandia — The U.S. Migrant Boom Hits Mexico
 Kent Paterson
A tense, uncertain cosmopolitanism is emerging on Mexico's West Coast. English, Spanish and Canadian French are frequently heard in the same social venue, while Mexican indigenous languages spoken by street vendors trying to hawk handicrafts or gum to the better-off foreigners are heard off to the side.
The Energetic Mary Sue Morris
 PVNN
A recent article in the Cincinnati Enquirer tells how Viva Jewely Store owner, Mary Sue Morris, had a zest for life that made an impact on all of the communities she lived in - from Cincinnati, USA to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Antigua, Guatemala.
Alberto Perez Releases New CD
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta restaurant owner and musician extraordinaire Alberto Perez recently celebrated the release of his newest CD, "Noches en La Palapa," with a crowd of family, friends and fans at his Los Muertos Beach restaurant and bar, La Palapa.
Sensational Seafood at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Daiquiri Dick's dinner selections have always been fabulous, but Executive Chef Ignacio Uribe Moreno recently introduced several new appetizers and main courses that were influenced by the sea - and go way beyond the catch-of-the-day.
Grand Velas All Suites Named 2007 “Most Excellent Spa Hotel”
 PRNewswire
Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, the all-inclusive resort located in Banderas Bay, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico is the 2007 “Most Excellent Spa Hotel” in all of Mexico and Central America. That’s according to Condé Nast Johansens, which is owned by Condé Nast Publications and bestowed the prestigious designation.
Puerto Vallarta Sixth Graders Bound for Canada
 Isabela Varela
For the first time, a group of sixth graders from Colegio Vancouver in Puerto Vallarta will be visiting the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, to practice their English and get a taste of Alberta culture. The one-week visit will begin on Monday, April 2, 2007.
Fugitive Arrested In Puerto Vallarta
 UPI
An accused drug trafficker lived the good life in Mexico for 14 years before U.S. agents tracked him down, federal marshals said Thursday.
Safety First and Full of Fun 
 PVNN
Canopy Tours and Outdoor Adventures are some of the most popular tours in Puerto Vallarta. BanderasNews videographer, Laura Gelezunas, shows us how Vallarta Adventures designs these thrilling ecological experiences with your safety in mind.
Setting the Standard: La Punta Realty
 PVNN
Founded in 2000, La Punta Realty has offices in Puerto Vallarta, Punta de Mita and San Francisco, Nayarit, dedicated solely to the marketing of luxury real estate in all of La Punta Realty's markets. Their exclusive program has set the industry standard for the marketing of estate properties and is backed by the efforts of their extensive network.
More Gifts for Peter Gray Museum
 PVNN
Thanks to the generosity of donors like Lucille Shipley and Jose Guerrero, the Peter Gray Museum continues to develop as an important cultural addition to both the Centro Universitario de la Costa and the city of Puerto Vallarta.
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