Local News

nH Krystal Announces “La Noria”: nH Krystal recently announced the construction of La Noria, a distinctive addition architecturally perfect for the timeless colonial beauty of Puerto Vallarta. This new section will begin operations next December 2007, expanding nH Krystal's world-class hotel with 194 new rooms, 173 of them featuring a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean.
12/26/06

Villa Premiere Hotel and Spa Receives Four Diamond Award: The American Automobile Association (AAA) presented the Villa Premiere Hotel and Spa with the Four Diamonds Award this past December 19. The award recognizes the great facilities and the excellent service offered to satisfy their guests.
12/23/06

Alex Ryer is Peggy Lee in "Is That All There Is": As in Holiday seasons past, Denver singer extraordinaire returns to Puerto Vallarta, this time with a brand-new production, and the first-ever public performance of her one-woman tribute to Peggy Lee at South Side's Santa Barbara Theater, a performance that promises to be the not-to-be-missed concert this Holiday season.
12/20/06

Grand Velas Received Five Diamonds, Nuevo Vallarta Receives a New Name: Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort located in Nuevo Vallarta received the Five Diamond Award from the American Automobile Association (AAA)this past Thursday, December 14. This recognition is for excellent service, high quality in their facilities and luxury amenities for guests.
12/20/06

San Pancho Art Collective Prepares for Year-End Show: The peaceful San Pancho, less than 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, will become a must-visit spot during the upcoming San Pancho Art Collective, December 28-30. Comprised by a group of local and international artists, the San Pancho Art Collective seeks to foster artistic and cultural activities for those who live and visit this charming community by the sea.

Successful Pastry Festival at Café des Artistes: The pastry festival "Du Chocolat" at Cafe des Artistes, December 8-15, gave the opportunity to their customers to experience decadent chocolate delicacies prepared by chief instructor at the Escuela Culinaria Internacional in Guadalajara, Chef Eric Fernandez.
12/16/06

Barcelo Invests Half Million Pesos to Recover Beach: After the beach collapsed four years ago Hotel Barcelo, La Jolla de Mismaloya, will invest a half million pesos to recover its beach with a technique known as Geotubos by Marenter, a company working in conjunction to Semarnat, Mexico's secretary of natural resources.
12/16/06

Becas Vallarta Takes it Easy for a Day: Every December, the children who receive scholarships from Becas Vallarta A.C. and the volunteers who devote themselves to maintaining and supervising the scholarship program get together at the Los Mangos library for an afternoon party.
12/14/06

Becas Night With Los Bambinos!: Since their first CD was released in 2003, Los Bambinos (brothers Carlos, Lazzaro, Immer and Giorgio and cousin Luis) have donated 10% of the sale of their CDs to Becas Vallarta, AC. They will perform a special concert to benefit Becas Vallarta at Santa Barbara Theater on Monday, December 18.

Venegas World Star Realty Kicks Off Christmas Fundraiser: Venegas World Star Realty is collecting toys until December 22 to bring happiness to hundreds of Puerto Vallarta children this Christmas. Additionally, the donation of non-perishable food products, as well as personal hygiene items is highly encouraged.
12/12/06

3 Million Pesos Raised for Vallarta's Crown: An auction featuring works of art and wines raised approximately 3 million pesos for Patronato de Amigos Vallartenses A.C. the organization in charge of overseeing the restoration of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church's crown.
12/11/06

Lazaro Cardenas Parking Lot Opens December 20: The Lazaro Cardenas park and underground parking garage will be ready by December 20, according to constructor Tomas Souza. Souza emphasized that Venustiano Carranza street is still closed because work still needs to be done to avoid subsequent sinking.
12/11/06

Toys for Tots Vallarta Returns: For the eight year in a row, Marriot will host the traditional Toys for Tots Golf Tournament to raise money and bring smiles to the faces of many needy children around Vallarta. The event will take place December 9 at Vista Vallarta Golf Course with a subsequent gala dinner where the winners will receive their prices.
12/6/06

American School's Winter Musical Premiers This Thursday: The students at Puerto Vallarta's American School are preparing for the upcoming premier of "Four Guys Named José and Una Mujer Named Maria!" Under the skillful direction of Renee Perez, the students have invested many hours of preparation, singing and acting lessons, for a show that will not disappoint.
12/4/06