Local News

El Arrayán Offers Natural Food Products: El Arrayán, dedicated to promoting the enjoyment of great food while defending the Mexican cultural identity tied to food and cooking traditions, is now offering organic products for sale from around Mexico. Pioneering the “Slow Food” movement in Banderas Bay, it is a natural next step for El Arrayán to offer organic products to the people of Vallarta.

J24 World Championship a Big Success: A competitive group of interancional sailors ended the 2007 USB Vallarta J24 World Championship successfully. Banderas Bay was the perfect backdrop for a great sailboat race with his ideal weather and amazing landscape.
3/22/07

Orígenes Finds a New Home: Origenes, a furniture and home accessories store used to be at Puerto Vallarta's main square, but a recent address change south of the Cuale just one block from the new Lazaro Cardenas Park brought with it entire new product lines.
3/22/07

New Group Forming to Help Prevent Extinction of Mexican Macaw: On March 31st at 3:00 pm, the PV Botanical Gardens will host an information and discussion forum on long term survival strategy for the Mexican Military Macaw. Persons wishing to become involve are asked to attend this important meeting.

Ztai Offers a Good Sushi Deal on Tuesdays: Ztai offers a great deal for sushi lovers every Tuesday, from 6 to 10 pm, where you can enjoy freshly prepared sushi and get two orders for the price of one.

Reserva de los González Presented New Tequila: Tequila Reserva de los González is more than just a tequila company, it represents the past and the future of an entire family dedicated to creating this drink for Mexico and the world. Their new brand, recently presented at Thierry's Prime Steakhouse, is a homage to the men that works in agave fields from Atotonilco at Los Altos de Jalisco.

St. Petersburg Ballet Visits Puerto Vallarta: The St. Petersburg Grand Ballet Company will perform in Puerto Vallarta March 9 at the Centro Universitario de la Costa's auditorium. The unprecedented performance will feature a program in three acts featuring 40 dancers on stage that will delight the audience for over two hours.
2/26/07

Le Bistro Has New Chef: Le Bistro recently announced the arrival of Felipe de Jesús García Pelayo as their new chef. Pelayo, who has over 20 years of culinary experience, is expected to update the popular restaurant's menu, which will feature flavors and essences of the chile, while holding on to several tried and true favorites.
2/26/07

Lucille Shipley Workwhop Participants Donate to Los Mangos Library: On February 21, 2007 workshop Director Lucille Shipley and artist Cassandra Shaw presented the Los Mangos Public Library president, María José Zorrilla, with a check for $10,920 pesos representing a portion of the sale price of participants' artwork at the annual workshop exhibition in January.
2/22/07

Ztai Offers Three Concepts in One: In central Vallarta, tucked between the Malecon and Morelos, you'll find a truly unique concept in all of Banderas Bay. A new bar? No. A New restaurant? Guess Again. A new dance place? No! At 737 Morelos, you'll discover three completely different concepts under the name Ztai.

Kiteboard Pro World Tour comes to Puerto Vallarta: The Kiteboard Pro World Tour, an international circuit grouping some of the world's best kiteboarders recently announced that Puerto Vallarta will host, for the first time, the Mexico Kiteboard World Cup, an event co-organized with partner Americas Sports Marketing. The event will take place May 13-20, 2007.
2/21/07

Barcelo Hotel Completes Beach Restoration Program: The Barcelo La Jolla de Mismaloya Hotel in Puerto Vallarta recently completed a major beach restoration program that includes the addition of 50 feet of additional beach. In recognition for its efforts to date the hotel has received the Five Star/Five Diamond award from the American Academy of Hospitality Services.

Majahuitas, Considered One of the Most Romantic Beaches in the World: Forbes Traveler named Majahuitas one of the most romantic beaches in the world. Forbes Traveler is a company used to guide and identify travel destinations.
2/21/07

Third Dog Show Announced: All the best dogs, in the same place, at the same time. It is the third annual Puerto Vallarta Dog Show. The entries are in for this event to be held on February 24-25 from 11 am at the municipal stadium across from the Sheraton Hotel.
2/20/07