Our increasing collection of images, sounds and text, gathered as our Editorial staff completes their assignments, are assembled here as slide shows (some with audio, some without) as well as music downloads and short videos to provide you with enhanced versions of many of our print articles, as well as new takes on all the wonderful things Puerto Vallarta has to offer.
Behind The Scenes: Daiquiri Dick's: Supervised by chef Ignacio Uribe, Daiquiri Dick's kitchen is, without a doubt, one of the busiest and most successful in town. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the popular beachfront restaurant has been known to handle as many as 450 sittings on special occasions such as New Years' Eve dinner. Enjoy this 360º panoramic image of Daiquiri Dick's kitchen!
Puerto Vallarta ProMusica Premiere Performance Video (4 min): On a balmy Puerto Vallarta afternoon, August 7, 2010, Puerto Vallarta ProMusica held its premiere performance at the beautiful Puerta del Cielo Chapel at Hacienda San Angel. The sold-out performance featured tenor Jorge Jiménez and violinist Gerardo Ponce, both from Guadalajara, who delighted audiences with a variety of operatic arias.
Video Spotlight: Marina Vallarta: Do you have 60 seconds to spare? In the first of an ongoing series, we have created a short video feature on Marina Vallarta, one of the most popular communities in Puerto Vallarta for golf and nautical activity enthusiasts.
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On Assignment: Danza del Venado: Learn about the traditional Yaqui Dance of the Deer, often performed in Vallarta Adventures' "Rhythms of the Night" and other similar venues.
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360 Landmark: Temple of San Sebastian del Oeste: A visit to San Sebastian del Oeste, only 90 minutes by car from Puerto Vallarta, would not be complete without entering this beautiful church, built in 1608, where spectacular concerts are sometimes organized by the town.
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360 Landmark: Los Muertos Pier: It's ironic, considering that the literal translation of Los Muertos is "The Dead," that this long sandy beach on the South Side is the town's liveliest by far.
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360 Spotlight: Galería Pacífico: Galería Pacífico features some of the stars of the Vallarta art scene, such as highly acclaimed master sculptor Ramiz Barquet and Patrick Denoun, a masterful French painter renowned in Puerto Vallarta and its sister city of Saint Tropez. Other well-known artists based in the area include Brewster Brockman, Marco Alvarez and Alfredo Langarica.
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San Pancho, Riviera Nayarit Video: Take a closer look at the peaceful town of San Pancho, in Riviera Nayarit, by enjoying this 5 minute video presentation.
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Mascota Video: Take a closer look at Mascota in this five-minute video feature.
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360 Spotlight: Dolphin Adventure Center: If you love dolphins, a visit to Vallarta Adventures' Dolphin Adventure Center should top your list of things to do on your Puerto Vallarta vacation! Vallarta Adventures offers a full range of educational and interactive dolphin programs designed for dolphin lovers of all ages and abilities.
San Sebastian del Oeste Video: Take a closer look at peaceful San Sebastian del Oeste in this five-minute video feature.
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A Song to Vallarta: In the "Best of Vallarta 2008" issue of Vallarta Lifestyles magazine (Spring-Summer 2008), we pay tribute to Pita Garduño's own tribute to Puerto Vallarta: a song she composed to express her enduring affection for her homeland. This short video is included as bonus content in the digital edition of Vallarta Lifestyles.
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360 Spotlight: Elements of Design: "Defining the Home" its modus operandi, this unique concept in home decor is an eclectic mix of Mexican designer furniture, lighting, artistic accessories and interior design services.
Behind the Scenes at Peyote People: During a recent photo shoot and interview with Peyote People owner, Kevin Simpson, we couldn't resist his very interesting and detailed accounts surrounding some of the pieces he and his wife have collected during their travels around Mexico. This short video, included as bonus content in the February 2008 digital edition of Vallarta Lifestyles is the result of such accounts.
360 Landmark: Marina Vallarta: Peaceful and pretty and a world apart from the hurly-burly of town, yet just 15 minutes away, this is the perfect place for those who dare to dream. Yachts glisten in the sun, coming and going on exciting adventures around Banderas Bay and the globe.
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360 Landmark: Yelapa's Main Dock: A popular day trip and an unforgettable rustic getaway, Yelapa has been attracting visitors for decades. When we recently asked Susan Pasko, chef/owner of Cafe Bahia on the pier, about the Yelapa experience, she eloquently described it as "camp for grown-ups," a place where returning visitors meet year after year.
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360 Landmark: Cuale Pedestrian Bridge: The first in a new series of panoramic images produced around Puerto Vallarta by Paco Ojeda, this 360 displays the picturesque view from the Cuale's Pedestrian Bridge.
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360 Landmark: Malecón Sand Sculptures: Aside from the magnificent sculptures that adorn our Malecon, one is endlessly surprised by the creativity of sand sculptors, who constantly reinvent the beachfront with unique figures.
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360 Landmark: Guadalupe Church: Year after year, it welcomes thousands of Catholics, particularly during an involved 12-day festival known as the Feast of Guadalupe every December.
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Photographer Spotlight: Jay Ailworth: From the time Jay Ailworth first saw the ocean at the age of five, he knew the sea would always be part of his life. The Coast Guard further convinced him. Later, while in the service in Viet Nam, Jay was convinced by some buddies to buy a bargain camera, and he discovered another essential element in his existence.
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El Tuito Sound Slide Show: This sound slide show complements our article on El Tuito, providing additional information on places to visit as well as more images. Check it out!
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Gustavo Perez Ceramics Come to Puerto Vallarta: Mexican artist Gustavo Pérez is considered the best ceramist in Mexico, his signature visual style full of personal meaning and spirit. Internationally, he is represented by the acclaimed Frank Lloyd Gallery. These unique creations are now available locally at Mata Ortiz Art Gallery, Plaza Peninsula.
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Molcajete at Your Table: If you are looking for an authentic Mexican dining experience while visiting Puerto Vallarta, this molcajete salsa, custom made right at your own table is as close as you get to the real thing. A regular feature at Agave Grill (Morelos 589, El Centro) this salsa, served with tortilla chips or totopos, is a great way to start your meal.
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Pan Dulce: Take a close look at one of Mexico's most enduring traditions: freshly baked sweet breads available just about anywhere you go!
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Best Musical Makeover: Los Bambinos: From travelling troubadours to overnight sensation, one of Puerto Vallarta's favorite musical groups, goes through a makeover. Check out one of their songs!
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Best Budding Filmmakers: The Vía Team: Can you picture a world in which technology dissolves all frontiers between its inhabitants? Local college students Sandra Briones, Alejandro Félix and Jesús Aguirre asked themselves that very same question when they heard of a world-wide short film competition offered by Microsoft last year.
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