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Kids Urge Ban on Trashing Space to Save Our Forests
 Suzy Chaffee
For the last two hundred million years up until 1970, our home looked like a beautiful blue planet with 3 satellites orbiting it. Today, earth is shrouded with about 1100 satellites, most for cell phone companies, and most dangerous of all, some dumped nuclear waste.
Adriatico Restaurant Presents Luna Rumba
 Fernanda R. Fenton
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 27th, so you won't miss a Gala Evening of Champagne, Antipasti and Music with Luna Rumba at Adriatico Ristorante in Bucerías. A portion of the ticket price will be set aside for a charitable donation to the Manos de Amor orphanage.
 Riviera Nayarit Aguas Abiertas NadoSeguro Competition
 BanderasNews.com
500 swimmers in all categories are expected to participate in the third edition of the Aguas Abiertas NadoSeguro, an open-water swimming competition scheduled to take place on April 27, 2013 at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
An Interview with Canada’s Ambassador to Mexico
 Bill Bell
Sara Hradecky is Canada’s Ambassador to the United Mexican States. She arrived in Mexico in November 2011. After serving her first year, she sat down and talked with Sol Mexico News editor, Bill Bell, about Canada's multi-faceted relationship with Mexico.
Mexican Navy Training Ship to Visit 14 Countries
 LAHT.com
A Mexican navy training ship has received authorization to sail on a seven-month cruise to 14 countries in the Americas and Europe to deliver a message of peace and goodwill from Mexico, as well as to promote some of the country’s states as cultural and tourism destinations.
Easter Joy: Mexico's Coastal Towns Rock with Visitors
 Tara A. Spears
It’s a seasonal debate: should I stay through Easter or return home north of the border to avoid the crowds? Personally, I enjoy the vibrant atmosphere that the vacationing Mexican families bring to Jaltemba Bay.
Mexico Uncovers Ancient Pelota Courts at Tajin Site
 BBC News
Archaeologists in Mexico say they have uncovered three ancient playing fields at a pre-Hispanic site in the eastern state of Veracruz. They found the courts, dating back some 1,000 years, hidden by layers of soil and dense vegetation at the Tajin World Heritage site.
PuRR Project BINGO with Patsy Cline, March 27
 Marilyn Khan
Join us at Nacho Daddy on Wednesday, March 27th, for PuRR Project's Kitty BINGO starring Patsy Cline (a.k.a. Mikki Prost.) Mikki will call the bingo numbers and also entertain us at half-time with your favorite songs by the classic country singer.
Celebrating Semana Santa & Pascua in Puerto Vallarta
 Banderas News Team
In Mexico, Easter is a two weeks spectacle of pageantry, reverence and celebrations. Holy Week, called Semana Santa, is full of passion plays, processions and altar displays, while Pascua is a celebration, with people coming together to socialize and enjoy themselves.
Daiquiri Dick's Serving Up Classic Beach Food
 Laura Gelezunas
Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant has been serving up classic beach food to Puerto Vallarta locals and visitors for around 40 years - and the menu keeps evolving. Executive Chef Ignacio Uribe and his kitchen team have developed an exciting new beach menu that's served from 12-5 pm.
Diversity at Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market
 BanderasNews.com
Every Saturday, Old Town Farmers' Market visitors are treated to an exceptional spread of goodies. Sure, you'll find traditional market items - farm-fresh produce, aromatic flowers, and freshly baked goods - but this Market reflects the charm of its international location and community.
New Study: Mexico Pays Price for Being the Soda King
 Lauren Villagran
Mexicans drink more soda than people in almost any country, according to new research which links soda consumption with increased chances of obesity and diabetes related deaths. More than 9 million Mexicans today suffer from diabetes, according to health ministry data.
 First Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Fair a Success!
 Video Diva Productions
A generous amount of free information was given out at the first Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Fair sponsored by Timothy Real Estate Group. The outdoor event was held at the Rivera Molino Plaza on Puerto Vallarta's South side from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, March 2, 2013.
Mexico Demands Halt to Pre-Hispanic Artifacts Auction
 Associated Press
The Mexican government is demanding that Sotheby’s auction house halt the planned sale of 51 pre-Columbian Mexican artifacts, arguing they are protected national historical pieces. The Paris auction house has said that the sale is going forward as planned this weekend.
Mezcalerias: Vallarta's First Dedicated Mezcal Bar
 Logan Miller
Conveniently located just a few steps off of Puerto Vallarta's famed Los Muertos Beach, Mezcalerias offers the perfect option for post-beach tapas and drinks before continuing to neighboring Fusion Gourmet for dinner and heading out for a night on the town.
Peña Nieto Invites Pope Francis to Visit Mexico
 Presidencia de La Republica
President Enrique Peña Nieto greeted Pope Francis on behalf of the people of Mexico during the inauguration of his papacy in Rome on Tuesday and invited him to visit Mexico as soon as convenient. He also had a brief meeting with United States Vice President Joseph Biden.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Wins Top 10 Garden Award
 BanderasNews.com
On March 19, 2013, the Vallarta Botanical Gardens were named a 'Top 10 North American Garden Worth Travelling For in 2013' by an international jury made up of garden tourism leaders from Canada, the US, and Europe at the Garden Tourism Conference in Toronto.
Deepwater Exploration Finds Oil in Gulf of Mexico
 UPI.com
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. announced the discovery of an oil pay measuring more than 1,000 feet thick after drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. It has been confirmed that the oil field is an excellent-quality reservoir with fluid properties, and has significant resource potential.
Capoeira Art Festival Returns to Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
For the second consecutive year, Riviera Nayarit has attracted the great capoeira masters, who will offer workshops, baptism ceremonies, rodas, and the culture of this popular and rhythmic martial art in San Francisco (aka San Pancho) from March 21st through 24th, 2013.
Aeromexico Announces New Flights To Promote Mexico
 Murry Page
Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, strengthened its service to and from Southern Baja California to promote the attractions featured by each of the state’s regions and increase the number of domestic and international tourists it serves through its connection network.
Teens Spend Spring Break Building Houses in Mexico
 Daniel Wetter
What started in 1996 as a handful of kids giving up their spring break to help the less fortunate in Mexico has exploded into a largest mission trip made by teens in the world. This year over 1000 teenagers are going to Mexicali to help build houses for the poor.
UN Study Predicts Global Economic Power Shift
 Tim Johnson
The administrator of the UN Development Program was in Mexico last week to unveil a report entitled 'The Rise of the South.' The study concludes that the growing middle class in developing nations such as Mexico will soon remove power from the world’s current centers of prosperity.
MEXLend Unveils New Loan Options for Mexican Properties
 Patrick Harrison
MEXLend, an industry-leading Mexican mortgage brokerage, have expanded their loan options, now offering 3 different loan tracks. These programs offer mortgages for US, Canadian, other foreign citizens or Mexican Nationals who are buying property in Mexico.
Mexico Excels at Ecotourism and Adventure Tourism
 Mexico Today
Mexico is a country filled with hidden gems all the way from its artisan towns to its ecotourism. It has mountains and monarch sanctuaries as well as an adventure for everyone and Mexico is being recognized for its variety of tourism offerings for families and friends.
Alfonso Peña Art Exhibit Opens at Galería Contempo
 Rodolfo Choperena Tiemann
Galería Contempo warmly invites you to meet contemporary artist Alfonso Peña at an opening reception for 'Encaustic & Resin,' a unique exhibition of his most recent works, to be held in their airy two-story gallery on Friday, March 22nd from 6 pm to 10 pm.
Peña Nieto Ready to Break Up State Oil Monopoly
 Phillippe Diederich
On March 18th Mexico celebrated the day president Lazaro Cardenas expropriated Mexico’s oil industry. Earlier this month, the PRI voted to 'end its opposition to constitutional changes that would ease state-owned Petroleos Mexicanos’s grip on the oil industry.'
VRTC to Promote Puerto Vallarta to US Hispanics
 portada-online.com
Latin American based agencies often help Latin American - especially Mexican - clients to reach U.S. Hispanics. VRTC, a Houston, Texas headquartered agency with offices in Los Angeles and Mexico City, was recently selected as the AOR for Puerto Vallarta in the United States.
Fireworks Accident Kills 17 During Religious Ceremony
 BanderasNews.com
During a religious procession in a small village in Tlaxcala, Mexico last Friday, a truck loaded with fireworks exploded killing 17 people and injuring 154 - eighty remain hospitalized. The town, Jesus Tepactepec, is known for its handicrafts manufacturing.
Vallarta Men's Chorus Gala Premier White Party
 Dean McIntyre
The Puerto Vallarta Men's Chorus is pleased to announce its Gala Premier White Party to be held at Coco's Kitchen on Saturday, March 23rd at 6:30 pm. This is our first Auction fundraiser, and we hope to make it an annual event. Mark your calendars now so you won't miss this great party!
Real Hope Now for Parkinson’s Patients in Mexico
 Therese Margolis
Parkinson’s disease is the nation’s second-most common neurodegenerative disorder affecting 50 out of every 100,000 people, according to the Mexican Neurological Academy but patients can expect a vast improvement of symptoms and less need for medications with DBS surgery.
How to Turn Tamarind into Tasty Sauces and Snacks
 RonMorgan.net
I used to associate tamarind sauce with Asian food and was surprised to find that tamarind grows all over the Banderas Bay area. The ripe pods can be picked from your tree or bought at a local market and used to make a wide a variety of sauces, snacks and beverages.
Federal Government to Launch Program to Fight Hunger
 LAHT.com
The federal government plans to launch a new program to fight hunger next month, with the initial focus on 400 cities. The program is one of the most ambitious launched by President Enrique Pena Nieto and has made fighting hunger and social inequality a priority.
Latin Night at Si Señor Garden Restaurant
 Laura Gelezunas
To celebrate everything Latin, Si Señor Garden Restaurant in downtown Puerto Vallarta has put together an exceptional evening that includes a special menu featuring food from Latin American countries and live music from Havy Rodriguez on Thursday, March 28th from 6 to 11 pm.
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