Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Trends 2010 - 2011: Looking back, the year 2010 will most likely be seen as a turning point for the Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit real estate market. After having survived the global economic crisis and the swine flu scare that brought the real estate market to a virtual standstill during 2008-2009 the market saw increased activity this past season, people once again out looking and testing the market with offers.
Cottage Industry Treats in Puerto Vallarta: Mmm ... from freshly baked cinnamon buns to savory sausages to canned chutneys and salsas, the sight, scent and taste of edible treats made from scratch have captivated our senses for generations
Bicentennial of Mexican Independence and Centennial of Mexican Revolution: Commemorating two hundred years since the outbreak of the Creole revolution against Spanish rule and one hundred years since the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, Mexico is celebrating the Bicentenario de la Independencia de Mexico y Centenario de la Revolucion Mexicana throughout 2010.
Stepping Out • Summer Fall 2010: From pages of Vallarta Lifestyles Magazine.
Let’s Go Shopping!: As noted in our recommendations for this summer on, going to a mall during the hot and rainy weather offers an assortment of distractions and comforts. Here is a quick guide to some of Banderas Bay's most popular shopping malls.
Craving • Chilaquiles: Few traditional Mexican cuisine staples are as versatile as chilaquiles (chee-lah-key-less). For some, this humble treat is the best cure for a hangover.
d’Rachael: What compels a single mother to move her family from Tucson, AZ, to Yelapa in the early ‘80s? For the talented and spontaneous musician d’Rachael, it was a feeling that infused her soul on previous visits to this enchanting seaside community just south of Puerto Vallarta.
Botanical Gardens Breaks Ground for New Conservatory: Members and sponsors gathered at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens on Sunday, June 6, helmets on hand, to participate in the ground-breaking ceremony for the Mexican Orchid Conservatory construction, the first of its kind in the entire country.
Tuna Steak with Hibiscus Glaze and Grilled Pineapple Slaw: Tuna Steak with Hibiscus Glaze and Grilled Pineapple Slaw by época.
Hot Tips for Cool Summer Survival: Those of us who have lived in Puerto Vallarta for a while may take some of these tips for granted. But for the newcomer—first, congratulations!—hot, humid and rainy summers in Puerto Vallarta can be a lot of fun, as long as you are properly prepared!
