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 Vallarta Living
From Mexican Jungle Cat to Big City Kitty
 PVNN
When James Marlay found a kitten in the jungles of Yelapa, it was love at first sight. But when James had to return to Australia, he couldn't take Max with him, so he found two tourists who'll be taking Max to San Francisco to live with them.
Our New Year's Eve, Then and Now
 PVNN
For Puerto Vallarta author Polly Vicars, New Year's Eve alway seems to include both Husband and Los Bambinos. Join her as she takes a look back at December 31st 2005, then fast forwards to her New Year's Eve 2006 celebration at Santa Barbara Theater.
The Mexican Glossary
 seattleweekly.com
Gustavo Arellano, the “Ask a Mexican” columnist who is a fourth-generation Orange County resident, brings you a handy little guide to the Mexican's seaworthy slang.
Psst, Want to Retire in Mexico?
 Helena Zukowski
Event planners say that the seminars at Simon Fraser University's downtown campus were the first in what will be a series of annual seminars in major cities across Canada to examine the options and benefits of retiring to Mexico.
Not Your Ordinary Trash Can
 Harold Sokolove
When Bucerias artist, Joan Johnson, paid her $300 pesos to "adopt" one of the new trash cans being distributed by the Amigos de Bucerias Civil Association, she decided to make the container, which will sit in front of her house, eye-catching.
Casa Cupula - The Best of Two Worlds
 Patrick Harrison
Billed as the "world's first condo-hotel for gay men and friends," The Private Residences at Casa Cupula combines the best of two worlds - the services and ambience of a luxury hotel and the pride of ownership in gay-friendly Puerto Vallarta.
An Imperfect Paradise
 Eileen Pierce
The guests came in three rounds, a harried Mexican week tucked between each visit. I hovered over our new casitas, shifting the furniture, hanging pictures, watering plants. This was GataGorda Inn's debut, and I wanted everything to be perfect.
Warm Mexican Welcome
 Richard Slusser
The Puerto Vallarta airport is crowded; cars, trucks and buses halt at numerous stoplights on the highway north, away from the airport and the heart of Puerto Vallarta's high-rise resort hotels and its old town. The development of the Puerto Vallarta area jostles memories of this place I last visited 25 years ago. It wasn't like this back then.
Jaltemba Bay Almost-Daily Online English News
 PVNN
Residents of Jaltemba Bay and nearby communities can now receive their news every morning with the click of a mouse. Sent via email, The Jaltemba Express offers English news to people living or visiting the areas north of Puerto Vallarta.
New Puerto Vallarta HIV/AIDS Clinic
 Paul Crist
Thanks to the tireless efforts of many individuals to put aside political and bureaucratic interests and to bring to life a project that has long been of dire need in Puerto Vallarta, a new HIV/AIDS Clinic will open in Pitillal on November 24th.
Vallarta Hosts J24 World Championships
 Kathy Taylor
In a series of "firsts," Puerto Vallarta will host the J24 World Championships from March 4th-9th, 2007. Another first is that this race will be available to fans around the world via transponders on each boat that enable internet viewing of the race.
So Far and Yet So Near - Stories of Americans Abroad
 Marina Mecl
A new book, "So Far and Yet So Near," goes far beyond being an anthology of anecdotes written by Americans about their experiences abroad. It offers insight into Americans of all ages growing, discovering and embracing life in another country.
Vallarta Film Festival 2006
 PVNN
From Nov 29th-Dec 3rd, the focus is on flicks, as the Puerto Vallarta Film Festival presents a variety of full-length films and documentaries from North and South America - and a full schedule of events that will have film fanatics in a frenzy.
Satellite TV in Puerto Vallarta
 Len Schell
Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful place to live. As a guest in this country, you get to enjoy all of its beauty and splendor, and still have all the amenities of "home." Along with the internet, Satellite TV is one of those amenities.
Coming of Age - The Quinceañera
 Bob Cohen
Vanessa Parra, daughter of Canto Del Sol Tennis Director Martin Parra, celebrated her Quinceañera Saturday in Colonia Los Gaviotas. It has been quite a year for Vanessa and family as they recently traveled to Europe and now she was able to celebrate turning fifteen years of age.
A Tail Wagging Good Time
 PVNN
Grab a blanket, dress up your "best friend" and head over to Daiquiri Dick's on December 9th for the first, and hopefully annual, Pet Picnic. Event proceeds will help fund new projects and equipment at the Puerto Vallarta Animal Shelter.
New Cell Phone Rates in Mexico
 Samuel Kovac
Having a cellphone has never been cheap in Mexico. In the past, users have had to pay not only for the calls they make, but also for incoming ones. However, as of November 4th, the majority of incoming calls to cellular phones are free.
Second Chance Adoptions
 Laura Gelezunas
One Puerto Vallarta woman is opening her home and her heart to area stray dogs. Rita Kunz, a 25 year resident of PV, has taken it upon herself to host a special adoption day at her home on Basilio Badillo every Tuesday between 11 am and 2 pm.
Is American Press Spotlighting Again?
 Doug Bower
As an American expat living in Mexico now for more than three years, let me just say: We are not having to dodge bullets each time we leave the house nor are we in danger of having our heads whacked off by murderous drug lords.
Catch Up with World Art at CUC
 Peter Gray
With the high season around the corner and the winter-time residents returning, we hope that many people will make a visit to the Peter Gray Art Museum at the Centro Universitario de la Costa one of their "things to do" this year.
Mexico, Anyone?
 Alan Caplan
Regular readers know that I spend a fair amount of time at my Mexican casita (literally, little house) in Bucerias. I know that because I get calls from time to time from folks who’d like to do the same.
The Spanish School Vallarta
 Sue Fornoff
After living in Mexico almost a year, I was starting to get comfortable speaking Spanish in many situations. But there were still plenty of times I just couldn't think of how to say what I wanted or I had difficulty understanding what people were saying.
Day of the Dead: Mexican Festival Celebrates Life Rather than Mourning Deaths of the Departed
 Karalee Miller
The Day of the Dead - El Dia de los Muertos - is a Mexican festival that honors and remembers loved ones who have died. Mexicans believe that the souls of the deceased return each year to visit them.
Mexico Citizenship HELP! for Foreigners
 PVNN
Bonnie Sumlin, the General Director of the Manzanillo Foreign Community Association A.C., will be at the Santa Barbara Theater in Puerto Vallarta on Friday, October 27th at 11 am and 4 pm to provide HELP! for expats who want to obtain Mexican Citizenship.more »»»
New Policy Requires Passport
 Antonio O. Garza
Starting on Jan. 8, 2007, all travelers to the US - including US citizens - will need valid passports in order to enter the US by air. This includes Americans who live in Mexico and formerly traveled to the US with only their birth certificates, driver´s licenses, or other documents.more »»»
You CAN Learn Spanish!
 PVNN
Have you tried to learn Spanish to no avail? A new book by Doug Bower, "You CAN Learn Spanish or Any Language No Matter Your Age or Disposition," provides a strategy for learning a second language and explains why expensive classes simply do not work.more »»»
Humble Donkey Reclaiming Its Place
 Sara Miller Llana
A single donkey the locals call "The Precious One" stands alone, grazing in a field with the low mountains of western Mexico in the background. But burros, or donkeys, once thronged the country's dirt roads. Mules hauled everything from maize to Mexicans, laying down tracks extending from Veracruz to the state of Mexico.more »»»
The Yelapa Report
 Kathryn & Robert Hardin
Visiting Yelapa is not the run-of-the-mill travel experience. Kathryn and Robert Hardin have been living in Yelapa for almost two years now, and their Yelapa Report offers you an insider's look at this quaint little village on Banderas Bay.more »»»
Driving in Mexico Just Got Safer
 Dot Bell
Driving in Mexico just got a little safer with the release of México Road Logs - a comprehensive compilation of road logs of the Mexican Highway system researched and created by Bill and Dot Bell in conjunction with Mexpro, the leading provider of Auto Insurance for USA and Canadian vehicles entering Mexico.more »»»
Mexico Celebrates Life During Day of the Dead
 Mexico Tourism Board
Mexico’s Day of the Dead extended holiday is a unique celebration of life that unites the country on Oct. 31 (Young Souls Day), Nov. 1 (All Saints Day) and Nov. 2 (All Souls Day).more »»»
Dengue Fever Seminar at Cornerstone
 Pamela Thompson - PVNN
Due to the increased amount of dengue cases reported in the Banderas Bay area and the numerous questions about the disease, Hospital Cornerstone is pleased to present a "Dengue Fever" seminar on Wednesday, October 11th at 7 pm.more »»»
"Mita to Mismaloya" Video Tour
 PVNN
The Banderas Bay area has become a prime retirement and vacation destination, and BanderasNews' videographer, Ray Dion, has caught most of it on film. Take a look at his "Mita to Mismaloya" video tour for a taste of the charm and true Mexican spirit you'll find in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens October Events
 PVNN
Whether you are an Orchid lover, a bird watcher, a budding gardener, or just someone who wants to learn more about tropical plants, the Botanical Gardens offer visitors a chance to enjoy a beautiful mountain setting filled with tropical flora and fauna.more »»»
Festive Sabbatical in Mexico Turns Tense
 Theresa Hogue
For many, spending a year in a foreign land is little more than a pleasant dream. But for Darryla Green and Dan McGrath, a year in Oaxaca became a reality when Dan took a sabbatical in January, and the couple moved to Oaxaca City from their Corvallis, Oregon home.more »»»
Life with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
 Doug Bower
The number-one question posed to my wife and I when strangers find that we live in Mexico is, "What made you decided to move to Mexico"? The answer is painfully simple: I am afflicted with an incurable pain syndrome that tortures me night and day.more »»»
Hassled for a Bribe? Press the Panic Button
 Reuters
In a country where minor corruption is commonplace, Mexican water consumers are reaching for the panic button to sound the alarm when municipal officials demand a bribe.more »»»
Inquiring Gringos Want to Know
 Daniel Hernandez
In 'Ask a Mexican,' a politically incorrect OC Weekly columnist fields readers' frank questions. He's a wiseguy with a cultural objective.more »»»
5 Star Day at Canopy Veranos!
 Sueanne Hagemann
Having lived in Vallarta for over 5 years now I have done it all when it comes to tourist attractions. That is except for the once-dreaded Canopy Tour. To say I was apprehensive is a understatement. I love the beauty of the surrounding jungles and mountains we have here, but I prefer to see them with my feet on the ground.more »»»
Shop and Learn Spanish Language Course in Puerto Vallarta
 PR.com
A newly designed Spanish Language Immersion course will be held in Puerto Vallarta November 4 through 18. Highly individualized instruction and Spanish immersion through community contact mark this unique course.more »»»
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