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Friends Travel North of Vallarta to Visit entreamigos
Astrid van Dam

Are you ready for a fantastic escape from your Summer routine in Vallarta? On Friday, August 2nd Superior Tours Vallarta is taking a day trip to San Pancho for a visit to the entreamigos Community Center, then on to Sayulita for an afternoon of sightseeing and shopping.

ExPats in Vallarta August Events Schedule
Sara Wise

A great way to meet friends, Expats in Vallarta gatherings are open to all expat residents and visitors. The purpose of the group is to provide resources and fun social events for expats living in the Banderas Bay area. Join us for Happy Hour at Langostinos on August 6th from 5-7 pm.

Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle: Tequila Temptations
Laura Gelezunas

There is nothing more Mexican than Tequila. Of course you can shoot it, or make any number of mixed drinks with it, like the ever popular Margarita, but the chefs at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico are adding it to the delectable food on this week's Summer Sizzle menu.

Roberto's Restaurant Hosts Acción en La Cruz Benefit
Landon Hollander

Roberto's Xocolatl Restaurant is teaming with Acción En La Cruz to present a specially priced dinner to help raise funds for the well-received La Cruz charity project (formerly Work for Food / Action for Food) that has resumed thanks to the recent alliance with Fundación Punta de Mita.

'It's a Wrap' for this Season's Old Town Farmers' Market
Erin Staley

Grab your eco-friendly bags and head on down to the Old Town Farmer's Market-Tianguis Cultural to scoop up all your favorite 'make it, bake it, grow it' products. It's the final Saturday of the season, and we've got it all from artisan foods to custom-made clothing and handcrafted souvenirs.

Vallarta’s Infrastructure Welcomes Four-Legged Friends
travelvideo.tv

One of the great joys of traveling is sharing the experience with loved ones — including pets. Visiting Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Buddy, Bella or Shadow is made easy with the city’s pet friendly hotels and the destination’s love for four-legged friends.

The Vink's Vacation - More Than Laying on the Beach
Brice Roy

Geri and Walter Vink began vacationing in Puerto Vallarta to escape the Alberta winters, but after a few trips of sitting on a beach they decided to help out in their home away from home. So, for the last 7 years they've been hosting a barbecue and karoke fundraiser for Casa Hogar in Bucerías.

Puerto Vallarta Remembers Stephen Clay
phillyburbs.com

Vallarta Botanical Gardens Event Coordinator Stephen David Clay died suddenly on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Puerto Vallarta. Friends and family will always remember Stephen's great sense of humor, his ability to make others laugh, and his warm smile. Here in Vallarta, he will be missed.

Aeromexico Boosts Flights from DFW to Mexico
PR Newswire

Two new daily flights Aeromexico operates to and from Mexico City and Dallas/Fort Worth allow for convenient connections to a larger number of business and leisure destinations in Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Cancun, Los Cabos, Mazatlan, and Zihuatanejo.

SETAC Hosts AIDS Healthcare Foundation Training
Marco Amezcua

On July 18th and 19th the AIDS Healthcare Foundation - the world's largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare, research, prevention and education provider - trained twenty Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area HIV health service providers and volunteers at the SETAC Community Center.

Banderas Bay Bartenders Bring Home Karat Silver
Lorena Sonrisas

After over three hundred different cocktails had been tasted and three elimination rounds had been held in venues around the country, two Banderas Bay area bartenders brought home the silver in the Karat Vodka Bartender Tournament MX/2013 National Finals.

Save 50% On Main Courses at Kaiser Maximilian
Banderas News Team

After enjoy a short summer vacation, Kaiser Maximilian is celebrating their reopening by offering Early Bird Specials! Every Monday through Saturday through August 3rd, this charming café is offering 50% discounts on all Main Courses on their regular menu from 12 noon to 6:30 pm.

32nd San Diego to Vallarta Yacht Race Announced
Steve Malowney

The 32nd Edition of the San Diego to Puerto Vallarta race, a biennial event hosted by San Diego Yacht Club that starts off at San Diego’s Shelter Island and finishes off at Punta Mita in beautiful Banderas Bay, Mexico, will be held March 13th-22nd, 2014.

Little Known Riviera Nayarit Islands Dazzle Visitors
Riviera Nayarit CVB

Heralded for its nearly 200 miles of golden coast, Mexico's Pacific Treasure, Riviera Nayarit, is also home to remote islands full of wildlife and adventure, each offering a different 'off the beaten track' experience.

July 19th Vallarta News Brief & 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. Here's a look at some of this week's Vallarta news headlines, a few breaking Mexico news stories, and a couple of upcoming local events that you won't want to miss.

You Can Help Hacienda Jalisco Become a Botanical Garden
Pam Thompson

Hacienda Jalisco has begun to take the many steps it takes to become a Botanical Garden - and you can help! Stop by Fireworks in Los Mercados anytime between 11:30 am and 4:30 pm on Friday, July 26, 2013, and help us create plant-identifying tiles to be placed in the garden.

Archie's Wok Offers 'Dog Days of Summer' Deals
BanderasNews.com

It's definitely the 'Dog Days of Summer' here in Puerto Vallarta, and it's also the time of year when Archie's Wok traditionally serves up some great Summer specials. With an air conditioned dining room and savings on delicious meals, Archie's offers a refreshing escape from the heat.

West Coast Jazz Party at Sea Coming to Vallarta
Rick Scott

The West Coast Jazz Party at Sea, a 7-day luxury cruise to exotic Mexican Riviera ports including Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, is much more than a jazz festival and much more than a vacation. From October 12-19 cruisers will spend an entire week completely immersed in the music.

This Week, Spain Sizzles at Daiquiri Dick's
Banderas News Team

Get your friends together and head on over to Daiquiri Dick's for this week's Summer Sizzle. Through July 22, you can take your tastebuds to Spain while enjoying a variety of Pintxos. Choose three items from the special menu, plus a dessert and a beverage for only $299 pesos.

Fatca Forces Expats to Reconsider U.S. Citizenship
Daniel Halper

The United States' Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or Fatca, is alienating other countries and forcing millions of Americans living abroad to either painfully reconsider their nationality, or face a lifetime of onerous bureaucracy, expense and privacy invasion.

Groovin' at Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market
Erin Staley

Every Saturday at the Old Town Farmers' Market, talented musicians from all over North America entertain shoppers with toe tappin' pop, rock, blues and international rhythms. We applaud their talents and thank them for keeping us movin' and groovin' all season long.

Mexican Specialties at Si Señor Beach Restaurant
Laura Gelezunas

Delectable moles, unique chiles, and Mexico's use of corn tortillas, come from the Mexican state of Oaxaca. But many of Oaxaca's dishes are part of the Si Señor Beach menu. Located on Los Muertos Beach in Puerto Vallarta, the restaurant features cuisine from all over the country.

Vallarta NOT Included in US State Dept Travel Warning
Marie Callan

The latest travel warning for Mexico, issued by the U.S. State Department on July 12, still exempts the tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Riviera Maya, San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara and Mexico City from any warnings or advisories.

Authorities Close Four Casinos in Puerto Vallarta
Mauricio Lira Camacho

Secretary General Antonio Pinto recently reported the closure of four Puerto Vallarta casinos - Emotion, YAK, Casino Vallarta, and Crown Casino - some of which were closed for operating without a valid license, while others were shut down for lack of compliance with federal regulations.

Natural Mosquito Repellents for Vallarta's Rainy Season
RonMorgan.net

The rainy season has descended on Puerto Vallarta. It's a wonderful time of year because the added moisture cleans the landscape and makes everything green again. However the water leads to mosquito season, too. The little buggers are not just annoying, but also carry diseases.

Act II Entertainment Begins Construction on New Theatre
Juan Pablo Hernández

The local theatrical entertainment company, ACT II Entertainment, has officially started the construction of its new space, STAGES, which will be located at the corner of Insurgentes and Basilio Badillo in the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.

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