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.

Arts & Leisure

Best New Art-related Event: Extended Borders: Shifting Cartographies

Best New Tribute to Puerto Vallarta: Hymn to Vallarta, Love for One's Roots

Most Awarded Spanish Writer You Didn’t Even Know Lived in PV: Francisco Haghenbeck

Best Local Young Actors

Best Huichol Promoter: Jacinto López Ramírez

Best Vallarta Art Gallery Outside of Vallarta: Córsica Galería de Arte

Best New Trend Among Artists: Affordable Art

Best Public Art Installation: The Art of Chase

Local Folks

Best Reason to Go for a Swim: PV Lifeguards

A Grand Gesture of Sponsorship: Toyota Vallarta

Best Example of Neighborhood Empowerment: Pat may and Her Sewing Group

Best Cultural Promoter: Nacho Cadena

Connections

Best Reason to Bring a Laptop: Wi-Fi Everywhere

Worth Visiting: Banderasnews.com

Best New Publication: "Vallarta Lifestyles" Digital Edition

Shopping

Best Tortillas with a Twist: Flavored Tortillas at Soriana

Best Do-It-Yourself Class: Tile Mosaic at A Broken Art

Great Markets Around Vallarta

Best New Supermarket: Mega Cormercial Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit

Best Nautical Shopping: Zaragoza Marine

Best New Bussines Idea: Klaudio’s Car Wash

Behind the Scenes at a Tortilla Factory

Out & About

Best New Paved Roads: Sayulita and San Sebastian

Best Festival Graphic Designer: Vallarta Wine Fest, Jalisco and Nayarit

Best Way to Pamper Yourself: Mexico Boutique Hotels

Nature & Wildlife

Best Nature Contributor: Petr Myska

Best Way to Occupy Your Green Thumb: Vallarta Orchid Society

Best New Maritime Adventure: Sea Lion Encounters

Best New Animal Conservation Group: Guacamayas Siempre

Food and Dining

Best Way to Blow Your Diet: Paris Café Pâtisserie

Best People to Thank When We're Out and About: Our Waiters

Best Way to Discover Restaurants: Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Week

Best Scones: The Deli

Best Refreshing Mexican Treat: Raspados Carmen Tucán

Best Unexpected Malecon Treat: Crepe Stands

Best Way to Promote Culinary Arts: Trofeo Thierry Blouet

Best Tacos al Pastor

Nightlife & Entertainment

Best Free Nighttime Entertainment: The Malecón

Best Traveling Musicians: Arcano

Best Karaoke Bar: La Regadera

Best Alternative Party Place: Stereo

Best New Sassy Musical Group: The QuesaDivas

Malecon Nightspots

Worst of Vallarta

Worst of Puerto Vallarta: The Billboards