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Vallarta Taxi Drivers Raising Rates for High Season?
 Pedro Castillo
With the onset of peak season, Christmas, and New Years, the Jalisco Department of Transportation wants to inform tourists and citizens alike that there are no such thing as 'seasonal' taxi rates, and are urging anyone who is overcharged to file a complaint.
Christmas Dinner at Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Banderas News Team
Spending the holidays in Vallarta? Whether you are in the mood for traditional Christmas fare or want to try something a little different, we've listed Puerto Vallarta area restaurants that are serving up holiday meals that'll keep you out of the kitchen - and in a festive mood!
Vallarta-Nayarit Classic Rock Festival Recap
 Gary W. Lichtenstein
The setting, weather, sound system, and performances by legendary rock groups were all rockin' at the Vallarta-Nayarit Classic Rock Festival. Held in the Sunset Garden adjacent to the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta, attendees enjoyed three days of 'Rock and Roll Heaven.'
Holiday Shopping at Old Town Farmers Market
 Erin Staley
Who needs big box retailers when you can shop local from Vallarta-based vendors for the holidays? At the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural, over 80 'make it, bake it, grow it' vendors will help you 'get your shop on' this holiday season.
 Celebrate Christmas Eve with Dinner at Kaiser Maximilian
 Laura Gelezunas
Kaiser Maximilian Restaurant in the heart of Vallarta's Zona Romantica will be celebrating Christmas on December 24th with a splendid holiday dinner. Executive Chef Juan Carlos Palomera and his team have developed a memorable four-course menu for $550 pesos per person.
Puerto Vallarta Wins More Travelers' Choice Awards
 Banderas News Team
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website, has just released more results from their 2014 Travelers' Choice Awards, and Puerto Vallarta is ranked #2 in the 'Most Popular Destinations in Mexico' category. This is the third consecutive year that Puerto Vallarta has been recognized.
Waterside Art Shows on Marina Nuevo Vallarta Malecón
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Every Saturday from 9 am to 12 noon, the 'Waterside Art Show' along the Marina Nuevo Vallarta boardwalk reinforces cultural tourism in the Riviera Nayarit. Now in its fourth year, the art show features mostly local artists creating painting and sculpture installations.
Vallarta Expecting a Half-Million Holiday Tourists
 BanderasNews.com
According to Mayor Ramón Guerrero Martínez, during the Christmas and winter holidays the city of Puerto Vallarta will receive more than half a million domestic and international tourists, representing an economic impact of at least $500 million pesos.
Pulpito Plaza Christmas Carolers Delighted Audience
 Tim Wilson
In just three shows - and thanks to the help of Morgan Granander of The Swedes and Javier Jimenez from Garbos - the Pulpito Plaza Christmas performances by the kids from Colonia Volcanes raised $30,280 pesos for the Volcanes Community Education Project in Puerto Vallarta.
Santa Barbara Launches 2020 AYWW Crowdfunding Campaign
 Luella Engelhart, PhD
2020 A Year Without War, a nonprofit group in Puerto Vallarta's Sister City, Santa Barbara, California, has launched its first crowdfunding campaign to raise $111,000 for three professional staff positions that are essential for expanding the global reach of the organization.
Wednesday Night BINGO Games Support Purr Project
 Marilyn Khan
Help us put some pesos in Purr Project's 'kitty' by joining us beside the pool under the beautiful new indoor palapa at Los Arcos Hotel on Olas Altas in Old Town Vallarta every other Wednesday at 5 pm for a fun-filled evening of playing Kitty BINGO!
Puerto Vallarta is All Aglow Over 2014 Visitor Numbers
 Paloma Villaverde de Rico
Between its lush Sierra Madre Mountains landscape, its passionate people, its array of unique neighborhoods, and its shoreline, Puerto Vallarta is an alluring destination, so it's no surprise that 2014 is set to become one of the best years on record for its tourism industry.
Enjoy Christmas Dinner on the Beach at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
When it comes to a wonderful Christmas meal, the sky is the limit and your choice will mark the holiday. Let the crash of the waves and ocean breeze be the back drop for your Christmas dinner at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant, right on Los Muertos Beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Southwest Airlines to Service Vallarta From Houston
 PRNewswire.com
In 2015, Southwest plans to fly to 4 Mexico destinations — Mexico City, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos — and to San Jose, Costa Rica, from a new international concourse being built at Houston Hobby Airport. The carrier applied for government approval late last week.
Vallarta-Nayarit Classic Rock Festival Underway
Gary W. Lichtenstein
The Vallarta-Nayarit Classic Rock Festival, a rock fest like nothing seen before in the Banderas Bay region, continues this weekend in the Sunset Garden adjacent to the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta with performances by some of the greatest musicians from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
December 12 Vallarta News Brief and Weekend 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 upcoming happenings around the Bay, a few community announcements, and a couple of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.
Project in Mexico Benefits Impoverished Vallarta School
 HaysPost.com
The Volcanes Community Education Project is a non-government funded English and computer program free of charge for students in the impoverished community of Volcanes in Puerta Vallarta. The program is designed to help students develop future employment qualifications.
Upcoming Shows at Nuevo Vallarta's Stage and Forum
 D. White
If you live or are currently vacationing in Puerto Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit, there is a new entertainment venue this season. Stage and Forum Theatre, Nuevo Vallarta's newest stage, is introducing some of Puerto Vallarta's top rated shows to their Nayarit residents and visitors.
Becas Vallarta December & January Event Schedule
 Polly G. Vicars
The first Becas Vallarta Breakfast of the season, at Vitea, was a sold out success. Our next event is the December 17th breakfast at Restaurant La Palapa on beautiful Los Muertos Beach. Festivities will begin at 9:30 am with breakfast, a raffle and a large silent auction.
A Star Studded Line Up at The Red Room Cabaret
 Nancy Page
If you love live music, there's no better place to go in Puerto Vallarta than The Red Room at the Act II STAGES entertainment complex, where both superstars and rising stars are ready to entertain you every night of the week. Here's a sampling of this month's upcoming shows...
Golden Hands Massage Works Out the Kinks at OTFM-TC
 Erin Staley
Need to work out the kinks of a busy lifestyle? Here at the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural, 'we've got your back.' Come out this Saturday for an 'At The Market Massage' by US-certified massage therapist, Sal Trujillo Denova of Golden Hands Massage.
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