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1st Typical Family Cooking Festival in Puerto Vallarta
María Francesca

The Municipal Tourism Department, invites everyone to taste the typical dishes of Puerto Vallarta during the 1st 'Festival de Cocina Típica Familiar' (Typical Family Cooking Festival), scheduled to be held on Sunday, June 29 at 10:00 am in Lazaro Cardenas Park.

New Airlines Make Business Travel in Mexico Easy
Banderas News Team

Since most of us get frazzled at the mere thought of having to pack our bags and get on a plane, we asked Puerto Vallarta-based MEXLend co-founder, Terence Reilly, how he manages to stay calm and collected while traveling throughout Mexico to close residential mortgage loans.

Travel Bloggers Take Press Trip to Puerto Vallarta
Gustavo Rivas-Solis

As part of the Tourism Board's innovative public relations campaign, the destination recently brought a group of 19 travel bloggers to Puerto Vallarta for a press trip, one of the first of its kind in Mexico, and one that showed immediate results in the social media travel world.

Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle: The Flavors of Oaxaca
Laura Gelezunas

There's no better place to sample authentic Mexican cuisine than in Mexico. And in Puerto Vallarta, there's no better place to try it than at Daiquiri Dick's, where this week the special three-course Summer Sizzle menu features the Flavors of Oaxaca for just $299 pesos.

Puerto Vallarta to Host International Fireworks Festival
Lorena Sonrisas

The Christmas holidays are always an exciting time to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, but this year will be exceptionally entertaining as the city will play host to the 2014 International Fireworks Festival that's scheduled to take place from December 20th through 31st.

Biblioteca Los Mangos Offers Summer Courses for Kids
Claudia Granados

Los Mangos Library's 2014 Summer Course, 'Mentes Brillantes' (Bright Minds), offers kids ages 3-13 a four-week-long experience that is fun, inspiring, and full of great ideas. The activities are designed to reinforce values such as respect, inclusion, tolerance, effort, patience, etc.

Puerto Vallarta Hosts National Clean Beaches Meeting
La Prensa

The National Water Commission recently announced that the 10th Annual Clean Beaches Meeting will be held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from June 25 to 27, 2014. More than 700 participants from around the country are expected to attend the conference.

Sayulita Takes Top Honors in Int'l SUP Tournaments
Riviera Nayarit CVB

Sayulita, the Riviera Nayarit's Capital of Surf, was well represented during the recent Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard competitions held in Santa Monica, California, where local paddlers and surfers Javier 'Bicho' Jiménez won third place and Fernando Stalla took seventh place.

Living 'The Good Life' in Mexico's Retirement Havens
Marie Callan

Have you been thinking about retiring in Mexico, but haven't quite decided where you want to live? It's a big country and you have many wonderful options, from laid back beaches to pristine mountain environments and from bustling culture-rich cities to small, peaceful villages.

8th Banderas Bay Marlin & Tuna Fishing Tournament
Banderas News Team

The Bahía de Banderas Sport Fishing Club recently announced that the 8th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament in Banderas Bay will take place at the Vallarta Yacht Club in the Paradise Village Marina on July 18th and 19th, 2014.

Vallarta Hosts Pacific Alliance Beach Volleyball Games
BanderasNews.com

On Wednesday, Puerto Vallarta Mayor Ramón Guerrero Martínez welcomed the youth volleyball teams from Colombia, Chile and Peru that competed with local students in the 'Encuentro Amistoso de Voleibol de Playa' organized by the city as part of the IX Pacific Alliance Summit.

June 20 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 Puerto Vallarta news headlines and community announcements, plus a couple of upcoming local events that you won't want to miss.

'La Habitación Mágica' at Cuale Cultural Center
puertovallarta.gob.mx

The Vallarta Institute of Culture invites everyone to enjoy 'La Habitación Mágica' at 6 pm on Fridays and Saturdays through June 28. The show will be performed at the Cuale Cultural Center Auditorium, which will be transformed into a magical space full of fun for the entire family.

AMPI Rejects ANA's Request Not to Promote D’Terrace
Amapas Neighborhood Association

Following up on the Amapas Neighborhood Association's fight against irresponsible development on Southside PV, and their request for AMPI realtors not to represent or sell properties that aren't in accordance with the law, we came across this interesting post on the association's website...

1st Quarter 2014 Vallarta Real Estate Market Report
Carl Timothy

The first quarter of 2014 has been a busy one for Puerto Vallarta's Timothy Real Estate Group, and one that has brought many new surprises with it. The U.S. Buyers are back in the market for Mexican properties, which is a great sign for the future growth of the Banderas Bay area.

Mamas in PV Breakfast on the Beach Bash at Si Señor
Nicole Martin

Mamas in PV is a group of friends with two things in common: they are mothers, and they love Puerto Vallarta. In this spirit of friendship, they have organized a Breakfast on the Beach Bash with tons of fun for the whole family on Saturday, June 28th at Sí Señor Beach Restaurant.

MEXLend Mortgages in Mexico Celebrates 10 Years
David Schwendeman

Over the past 10 years, Mexico's leading residential mortgage broker, MEXLend, has closed more loans in more territories than any competitor, past or present. Today, they continue to represent EVERY lending product available in Mexico - for foreigners and nationals.

Dogs are VIPs at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Luxury Travel Magazine

According to the 2013 Pets Survey conducted by TripAdvisor, the biggest concern about traveling with pets is that their animal will get 'stressed out.' Pet owners have no reason to worry at the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, where Pet Packages give dogs VIP treatment.

Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle: Make Mine Moroccan!
Marie Callan

Moroccan cuisine is rated among the best in the world, and rightly so. There are few places where food is more carefully and artistically prepared, more delightfully served, and more enjoyed than in Morocco - unless you happen to be in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico this week!

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Hosts IX Pacific Alliance Summit
Riviera Nayarit CVB

Riviera Nayarit is set to welcome the IX Pacific Alliance Summit to be held among the countries of Colombia, Chile, Peru, Costa Rica, and Mexico on June 19-20. The meeting will unite dignitaries and leaders from these countries, as well as the international media.

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