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 The Deli Makes All of Their Breads from Scratch
 Laura Gelezunas
Looking for complete satisfaction? Get some hot buns into your life! The Deli in Daiquiri Dick's restaurant 'rolls' in customers everyday with the aroma of fresh baked goods. They are the only fine dining restaurant in town with a full-service deli and bakery inside.
Pepsico Joins Mexico's Hunger-Fighting Initiative
 GlobalPost.com
US based food giant PepsiCo has signed an agreement to join the Mexican government's 'National Crusade against Hunger.' The program is aimed at dealing with malnutrition among low-income people. One of every four Mexicans suffers from some kind of nutritional deficiency.
Tour the Distillery Tequila Mama Lucia in Mislamoya
 TequilaMamaLucia.com
Discover real Mexican traditions on Mama Lucia's Tequila Tour. The Leyva family will personally take you through the cooking, fermenting, distilling, and aging process of the Blue Agave. Then sit back and sample our different grades of Tequila and delicious Tequila liquors.
Swallow Magazine Brings You the Smells of Mexico City
 Maria Newman
It’s hard to stand out in the crowded field of food publications, but Swallow Magazine may do just that with its latest issue. The $30 magazine includes a scratch-and-sniff feature that brings you the smells of Mexico City - and not all of the odors are pleasant.
Buying Beachfront Property in Mexico to Get Easier?
 Tim Johnson
A proposal has been put forth to amend a part of the Mexican constitution which made it difficult for non residents to own land in that country. New laws could save money for thousands of American retirees and other foreigners who want to buy a piece of paradise in Mexico.
PV Garden Club's Officer Election Meeting April 18
 Suzanne Kirkpatrick
The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 18th at 11 am at the Paradise Community Center. The speaker will be Joaquin Aja on the topic 'Growing Orchids by the Seaside.' This will also be the Club's officer election meeting.
Qi Gong Spiritual Retreat to be Held in Vallarta
 Can Go Mexico
Plan to attend a 7 day Qi Gong retreat with instructor David Wei, a 16th generation disciple of Wudang Zhang San Feng Pai, and teacher of internal martial arts and traditional Chinese acupressure massage. The retreat will be May 4th - 11th at Palos Studios and Casa Alexandra.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta April News
 Pamela Thompson
Things are heating up here in the Banderas Bay region, so be sure to stay cool and hydrated! As we move in to the Spring/Summer months, remember that all of HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta's clinics continue year round, except in September. Here's what's in store this month.
Mexico's New Bill Protects Airline Passenger's Rights
 Víctor Mayén
Mexico's Chamber of Deputies passed a bill that would require airlines to refund customers when flights are cancelled or they are dropped due to overbooking. Currently, customers who are forced to give up their seats are entitled to a refund of only 25% of the ticket price.
This Season's Final Becas Breakfast Will be Special!
 Polly G. Vicars
The final Becas Breakfast for this season will be at Coco's Kitchen on April 17th. There will be excellent food, great ambiance, a raffle with impressive prizes, and music provided by Los Bambinos - all while helping to fund the educations of PV's under-priveleged young people.
Canadian Businessman Finds Life Satisfying in Mexico
 Daphne Bramham
Eleven years ago at age 48, Canadian businessman Bill Bell and his family packed up their RV and headed to Mexico. For two years, they wandered around before eventually settling in the small Mexican village of La Penita de Jaltemba Nayarit just North of Puerto Vallarta.
Grand Velas Nayarit Offers Grand Gourmet Package
 PR Web
Complementing the epicurean experience offered by its 4 specialty restaurants, the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit offers its first ever 'Grand Gourmet Package.' The package features private cooking classes with professional chefs, as well as tequila tastings and mixology classes.
Mexico Hourly Wages Now Lower Than China’s
 SCMP.com
Optimism about Mexico’s reforms has helped the peso climb more than 4 percent this year and a new study reveals that Mexico’s hourly wages are about a fifth lower than China’s, which is a huge turnaround from just 10 years ago when they were nearly three times higher.
The Huichol & Their Spirit Animals at Gallery Tanana
 BanderasNews.com
Sayulita's Gallery Tanana is organizing a cultural event for the whole family about Huichol art and traditions on April 21st. Come and celebrate the rich Huichol Culture that is an important part of the history of Nayarit and Jalisco. The event is completely free!
This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
 Hotel Torre de Oro
Tropicasa Realty offers property investors the unique opportunity to purchase Torre de Oro, an established hotel in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta. Just one short block from the beach, this 9-story hotel features 13 suites with kitchenettes, 42 standard rooms, and all amenities.
PV Named Favorite Spring Break Destination in Mexico
 Banderas News Team
In this year's About.com Best in Mexico Travel Readers' Choice Awards, Puerto Vallarta was named the 'Favorite Spring Break Destination' winner for 2013. Many of our city's attractions and amenities were also among the Top 5 finalists in six of the poll's ten categories.
Mexico Market Trades Recyclable Products for Food
 Sergio Ramos
Mexico City generates an average of 14,000 metric tons of garbage every day. To teach the public the importance of recycling, goods which otherwise would be thrown away can be traded at the Mercado de Trueque Barter Market for food on the second Sunday of every month.
New 'Peace Punta de Mita' to Replace PEACE Mexico
 Jennifer Brinckmann
PEACE Mexico is being liquidated due to lack of funds to support both its current programs and the geographic spread of its operations. The new Peace Punta de Mita is transferring some key personnel, but implementing a significant change in direction and operating philosophy.
Astronomers Excited About Mexico's New Telescope
 EFE
There is alot of excitement among astronomers over the 'Large Millimeter Telescope' Mexico has installed atop Volcan de Sierra Negra. The high precision instrument that stands 180' tall and weighs 2,600 tons will soon begin scanning the heavens with unprecedented accuracy.
Authorities Confirm 'Orgullo-Vallarta-Pride' Event
 GEGPV
Organizers are very excited about the growing support for the May 24th - 26th 'Orgullo - Vallarta - Pride' parade and public festival celebration. Puerto Vallarta City officials have now given formal authorization for the event during the Memorial Day long weekend.
Mexico Starts Daylight Saving Time on April 7th
 BanderasNews.com
While Americans turned their clocks ahead for daylight-saving time (DST) on Sunday, March 10th this year, in Mexico daylight saving time will begin at 2:00 am local time on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed this Saturday night!
Mexico President to Attend Forum in China This Weekend
 Xinhuanet
President Peña Nieto is scheduled to attend the 2013 Boao Forum for Asia in China this weekend. In an interview on the eve of his visit, he stressed that Mexico-China cooperation has great potential and poses remarkable opportunities in such sectors as trade and infrastructure.
Happy Birthday to the Old Town Farmers' Market
 Erin Staley
With a rousing chorus of 'Happy Birthday,' the Old Town Farmers' Market celebrated its fourth season in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica this past Saturday. Visitors and vendors gathered around, filling the popular south side neighborhood with smiles and laughter.
What Does April Have in Store for You?
 RonMorgan.net
Spring has sprung and the stars are lined up to provide an interesting twist on the beginning of a wonderful season in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The April horoscope will show you the trials and tribulations of this transition month between winter and more enticing weather.
Vallarta Yacht Club Gears Up for WesMex Regatta 2013
 BanderasNews.com
Vallarta Yacht Club is gearing up for the International WesMex Regatta 2013, and this one is going to be amazing! The event typically attracts competitors from all over the world, and this year it has been selected as one of 4 'National Qualifier Regattas' for all of Mexico.
Cuban Dancers Defect from Ballet During Mexico Tour
 Andrea Rodriguez
Seven members of the National Ballet of Cuba defected last month while on a performing tour in Mexico and six of them are believed to have crossed the border into the US. For Cuban officials, defections by the likes of dancers, athletes, and doctors are bitter betrayals.
Community Meeting on Immigration Reform in the US
 Bonnie Mott
The Costa Banderas Democrats Abroad is holding a community meeting at the International Friendship Club on Thursday, April 11th, to discuss the issues surrounding stalled immigration reform legislation in the United States. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Puerto Vallarta News Brief and Upcoming Events
 Banderas News Team
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. So we've put together a brief overview of some of this week's local news headlines, and some upcoming events that you won't want to miss.
Mexico Soccer Clubs Launch Anti-Obesity Campaign
 EFE
Mexico's Health Dept, the Liga Mx soccer league, and other institutions launched their 2013 'Measure Yourself and Get Active' campaign. The goal is to promote physical exercise in a country that is the world's worst for child obesity and second-worst for obesity in adults.
Punta Mita's Third Annual Gourmet and Golf Classic
 BanderasNews.com
The Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic, an annual celebration of world-class food, wine, and golf, returns from April 11-14th. The 4-day event marries the sophisticated worlds of culinary excellence and championship golf in one of the world's most beautiful destinations.
Mexico Ready to Launch Anti-Hunger Program
 LaPrensasa.com
President Peña Nieto announced a national crusade against hunger earlier this year and now he is ready to take action. The government campaign, which will rely on 70 social programs focusing on health, education, and agricultural development, is set to be launched on Monday.
Vallarta Needs New Free Mobile Spay/Neuter Program
 Gretchen DeWitt
The current PEACE Mexico is in the process of being liquidated. The 'Ayuda a los Animales' free mobile spay/neuter program is one of the programs that will not be continued. There is an urgent need to set up a new A.C. to provide free mobile spay/neuter clinics in Puerto Vallarta.
New IFC Officers to be Installed at April 14 Brunch
 Janie Albright Blank
The International Friendship Club will wind down another season by hosting a brunch at the Mi Pueblito Restaurant on Sunday April 14th. They will be introducing their newly elected officers while enjoying great food, live entertainment, and a raffle with lots of nice prizes!
Mexico's Alsea Buys Out Starbucks SOB Operations
 AFP
Mexican company Alsea - the largest fast food operator in Latin America - has bought out the Mexican subsidiary of US mega-coffee chain Starbucks. Starbucks has agreed to provide Alsea 100 percent ownership of the Mexico business including expansion over the next 5 years.
Benefit in La Cruz Features Incredible Entertainment
 L. Wilson
On April 10th, Britannia Pub is cooking up a crowd pleasing, all you can eat fish fry to benefit Lupe Chavez Rios, who needs expensive cancer treatments. The event will feature world class entertainment by Joe 'King' Carrasco as well as local favorites Latcho and Andrea.
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