Local News

San Sebastian Presents Its Summer Music Fest 2007: The former silver-mining town in the mountains, San Sebastian del Oeste, recently released to the media its Summer Music Fest 2007 program planning to be held next 28th, 29th July. This event organized by Fundacion Cultural del Real y Minas de San Sebastian, A.C. is the perfect occasion to escape of the hot weather in Puerto Vallarta and discover new beautiful surrounding places of the bay.

Famous Ex Professional Soccer Players Helped Homeless Shelter for Youth and Teens: CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & SPA hosted several famous ex-professional soccer players from Mexico and Hollywood's United team came to CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & SPA to hold soccer clinics for kids, including a professional exhibition game followed by a cocktail and autograph session, all for a good cause.

Fonatur Invests 59 Million USD in Riviera Nayarit: The National Tourism Development Foundation (Fonatur) recently announced phase two of Riviera Nayarit's comprehensive planned center (Centro Integralmente Planeado, or CIP). Known as El Capomo, the development of this 268 hectare project will commence with an initial investment of approximately 59 million USD from Fonatur.

Puerto Vallarta Will Host Pan Americans Games 2011: Puerto Vallarta will host triathlon, sailing, volleyball and open-sea swimming during Pan American Games 2011, expected to take place primarily in Guadalajara, according to State Sport Counsel Director Carlos Andrade.

El Arrayán Hosts A Special Slow Food Event: El Arrayán, dedicated to promoting the enjoyment of great food while defending the Mexican cultural identity tied to food and cooking traditions, announced that they will be hosting the first official “Slow Food” activity for the general public on Thursday, June 28 at 7:00 pm.

Cilantro’s First Ever Participation In Vallarta’s Restaurant Week A Resounding Success!: Recently for the first time, Cilantro’s participated in the popular Vallarta Restaurant Week – and what a week it was! Over 400 patrons enjoyed Cilantro’s delicious offerings including chipotle-cinnamon rubbed strip sirloin, coconut-encrusted shrimp with a fresh tropical fruit salsa and chocolate bread pudding among other delicious choices.

Puerto Vallarta City Hall Awarded Its Best People: Puerto Vallarta Chronicler Juan Manuel Gómez read a local biography as a part of the ceremony where Jalisco Congress President also recited the decrees that originally constituted Puerto Vallarta as a municipality 89 years ago. In the same ceremony, the City Hall recognized local personalities whose work has contributed positively to our city's development with the traditional Premio Vallarta.

Sean Farley Won the Kiteboard World Tour 2007 in Puerto Vallarta: For the third year in a row, Mexican Sean Farley Gomez won the Kiteboard World Tour 2007, celebrated this year at Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. “In Mexico we based the contests on the freestyle, that is how I won the competition, but in the world edition I will dedicate my efforts to the regatta where I’m really good,” said the winner.

New Low-Cost Airline Comes to Puerto Vallarta: Low cost airline Interjet recently announced the arrival of its first flight to Puerto Vallarta from Toluca, Estado de México. This airline distinguishes itself by its choice of alternative airports near several more-congested destinations.

Benefit Concert Announced In Support of Vallarta Enfrenta el SIDA, A.C.: Tucson’s premier gay men’s chorus will be traveling to Mexico to perform its show “Beyond the Border,” a tribute to musical traditions from around the world. The program will include songs from Africa, Ireland, England, Peru, Cuba, Jamaica, Spain, and of course, Mexico.

Great Promotions for Sybarites!: Pay attention sybarites, you have a few days to enjoy the great promotion launched by Grupo Blouet! Along with Restaurant Week 2007 the restaurants, which belongs to this culinary corporation owned by renowned chef Thierry Blouet, offer great deals for regular customers until next May 31st.

Puerto Vallarta Has New Beauty Queen: Belinda Coral Flores Tinajero was crowned ‘Miss Puerto Vallarta 2007,’ a pageant organized by City Hall Public Relation Department. The exciting announcement took place at Salon Jalisco in the NH Krystal Hotel.

Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Its Anniversary With Mariachi: Puerto Vallarta's Culture Department has prepared a special mariachi concert May 31st to celebrate the double anniversary of Puerto Vallarta, 89th as municipality and 39th as a city. The concert will commence at 9 pm when violins, guitars and trumpets of three great Mexican Mariachis bring joy with their traditional music to the Malecon area for a monumental three-hour performance.

The President of Mexico Commemorates Marine's Day in Puerto Vallarta: Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon will commemorate Marine's Day at Puerto Vallarta’s maritime terminal on Jun 1th. After the annual ceremony that pays tribute to a decree signed in 1917 by former President of Mexico Venustiano Carranza, President Calderon will officially inaugurate the recently-completed maritime terminal expansion.