America's Cup Tour: Although I’d worked as a “two-stripe” officer on the largest cruise ship in the world prior to returning to Puerto Vallarta, I had never stepped onto a sailboat before. All I knew about America’s Cup sailboats was that they were racing vessels with gigantic sails.
Best New Supermarket: Mega Cormercial Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit: Now North Shore residents and visitors have a new reason to look forward to shopping for their groceries. Thanks to the recently opened Mega Comercial Nuevo Vallarta, located in Bucerias’ outskirts, they don’t have to drive all the way to Puerto Vallarta.
Worth Visiting: Banderasnews.com: In a very short time, Banderasnews.com has become a popular website specifically pertaining to Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding area. In addition to the standard links, such as entertainment, weather, restaurants, events calendars, real estate and photo galleries, there are also some unique and possibly unexpected links for you to explore.
Worst of Puerto Vallarta: The Billboards: 24.4 km - Distance between Puerto Vallarta’s Maritime Terminal and the Punta de Mita exit. 447 - Number of billboards and signs visible from the highway on this stretch. 25 min. - Average time between each billboard/sign. 3 sec. - Average time between each billboard/sign.
Puerto Vallarta Best Of 2008: In a rapidly growing city such as Puerto Vallarta, it is increasingly challenging to stand out and be noticed. Take a look at some of the new, fun, interesting and delicious “bests” we’ve discovered during the recent months, a constant reminder of what a wonderful place Puerto Vallarta is to live and to visit.
Prawns with Asian Herbs, Green Papaya Salad and Scallops: Prawns with Asian Herbs, Green Papaya Salad and Scallops.
New Field Guide to Regional Fauna Debuts: Originally from Czechoslovakia, author Petr Myska has been documenting local flora and fauna since 2002. Both a zoologist and an experienced photographer, Myska has just completed “Viva Natura,” a field guide to the fauna of western Mexico.
Most Awarded Spanish Writer You Didn’t Even Know Lived in PV: Francisco Haghenbeck: It would seem Puerto Vallarta has been casting its spell on talented citizens who relocate to this wonderful place we call paradise since day one. One of the latest additions to our local pool of inspiring talent is fiction and comics writer Francisco Haghenbeck. Unbeknownst to him (and to us!), his short story “Waiting for Liz,” published in the last issue of this magazine.
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.
Jorge Dueñas: For the Love of his Hometown: While a prophet in his own land may expect no honor, that didn’t deter Jorge Dueñas Peña from returning to his native San Sebastián del Oeste.
