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| An evening on the town in Puerto Vallarta begins with a great meal in one of the city's many fine restaurants. Musicians serenade as you sample the cuisine of world-class chefs or enjoy Mexican "home cooking." After your meal, relax with a drink on a romantic terrace by the sea or in the hills with a breathtaking view of city lights, boats on the bay and fireworks. Then it's time to move on to the real action of the evening. Music, dancing and live entertainment really get going after 11 pm. No need to dress up, just pick a restaurant-bar with your favorite kind of atmosphere. You will find sports bars, rowdy bars, refined and relaxed piano bars and everything in between. Several bars, discos and live music clubs offer rock 'n roll, Latin music, blues and jazz. At some of them, diehard dancers and late-starters are still kicking up their heels on the dance floor until five in the morning.
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Page 1 of 3 1 2 3  Best Reason to Bring a Laptop: Wi-Fi Everywhere: You need not be confined to your hotel room or condo when it comes time to connect your laptop or iPod Touch to the Internet. An increasing number of venues now offer free wireless Internet access to their clients. So whether you’re catching up with your office, sending photos of your vacation to your family, checking your email, or updating your blog!  Best Traveling Musicians: Arcano: Spend enough time around Puerto Vallarta and you will inevitably come across the characteristic sounds of Arcano, a versatile yet unique keyboard/violin duo composed of siblings Erika and Vic del Real. Their age combined barely reaches 50, yet they are among the busiest musicians in Puerto Vallarta, appearing anywhere from the city’s public spaces to private functions.
 Best Karaoke Bar: La Regadera: Who could forget Cameron Díaz’s memorable performance at a karaoke bar in the romantic comedy “My Best Friend’s Wedding”? Since then, many of us have chosen to belt out our favorite songs while gathered with friends at the local karaoke bar, a perfect way to kick off a lively evening. In Puerto Vallarta, the best place to indulge is La Regadera at Morelos 666, El Centro.
 Best Alternative Party Place: Stereo: Open for just over a year, cozy Stereo Bar & Dance has become a must-visit for the young alternative crowd looking for a new place to party. Despite its size, Stereo has featured a variety of Mexican and foreign artists, garnering a steady following among fans of the venue, who communicate with one another through the social networking website www.myspace.com/stereopv.
 Best New Sassy Musical Group: The QuesaDivas: If 70 is the new 60, then those “sassy and 60” QuesaDivas are the new 40! The QuesaDivas was the inspiration of group founder Norma Schuh. “I love to sing, but I never considered myself a singer! It occurred to me that there were other women who felt the same.” The 13 members of QuesaDivas have a love of music and, although they may not be ready to sing solo.
 Malecon Nightspots: Every night is Saturday night on the Malecon! With so many hot venues in close proximity, barhopping takes on a whole new meaning. This selection of evening hotspots includes some of the most popular with the young and the young at heart. Check them all out or find the one that suits you best.
 North Shore Restaurants and Their Stories: Fervor for food, family and their special locations on the Riviera Nayarit links eight extraordinary and diverse restaurateurs who have each established unique and beloved eateries. Hailing from as far as New Zealand and as close as Vallarta, each brings distinctive experience and imparts an individual flavor, not just to the fare but to the entire dining experience.
 Best Tacos al Pastor: Missing out on this popular Mexican dish, a distant relative to the Lebanese shawarma or perhaps the Greek gyros, would be like having the brûlée removed from your crème! Here are some choice locations around the bay to tantalize your taste buds.
 Best Free Nighttime Entertainment: The Malecón: Here in Vallarta, some of the best things in life truly are free! Visit the Malecon at night and immerse yourself in a beehive of activity and entertainment without needing to spend a peso. Experience a romantic sunset with a magnificent unobstructed view of the western sky. Nightly entertainment at Los Arcos Amphitheater includes hilarious clown shows and, from time to time.
 Great Finds: Jai: While many musicians around town do a good job entertaining, we couldn’t dismiss the way this quintet captivated its audience at a recent fundraising event. Little did we know; they have been performing their unique take on pop and rock songs from Mexico and the USA on a nightly basis at the Marriott CasaMagna for almost a year!
 Raicilla, the New Mexican Elixir: When listing Mexican drinks, tequila is sure to appear at the top; however, there’s a new spirit that’s set to beat, or at least compete closely with, tequila in terms of popularity and quality: raicilla. According to the Mexican Wine Association, raicilla is a spirited drink with a defined aroma that reminds us of the sunny and well-drained lands that give birth to the agave.
 39 Vallarta Essentials: You cannot visit Paris, no matter how brief a stay, and miss the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre, or spend any time in San Francisco without succumbing to the temptation of crossing its majestic Golden Gate Bridge. Each popular world destination has its very own list of must-see/must-do items and Puerto Vallarta is no exception.
 Best Parking Idea: Downtown Valet Parking: If you’ve been having misgivings about enjoying a night on the town due to Puerto Vallarta’s increasing traffic, we have good news for you: Puerto Vallarta’s El Centro area may very well be the first in the whole country to offer its own valet parking.
 Best Way to Get Sand in Your Shoes Without Going to the Beach: Azul 96: Hedonistic avant-gardism awaits all who venture atop this cutting edge new restaurant. The open-air Sky Sushi Bar’s design concept nothing less than brilliant – a retractable roof letting you enjoy the place all year long – absolutely every detail reiterates the ultra chic venue’s oh-so-desirable resort setting.
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