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Page 1 of 3 1 2 3  Best New Tribute to Puerto Vallarta: Hymn to Vallarta, Love for One's Roots: In 1967 a young lady named Yolanda Guadalupe wanted to pay tribute to Puerto Vallarta, the town where she was born. At the time, she was far away, attending high school in Mexico City. At just 16 years old, this pensive girl found a unique way of expressing her love for what was then a small town: writing a song. That is the beginning of the story behind the “Hymn to Vallarta.”  Best Traveling Musicians: Arcano: Spend enough time around Puerto Vallarta and you will inevitably come across the characteristic sounds of Arcano, a versatile yet unique keyboard/violin duo composed of siblings Erika and Vic del Real. Their age combined barely reaches 50, yet they are among the busiest musicians in Puerto Vallarta, appearing anywhere from the city’s public spaces to private functions.
 Best Karaoke Bar: La Regadera: Who could forget Cameron Díaz’s memorable performance at a karaoke bar in the romantic comedy “My Best Friend’s Wedding”? Since then, many of us have chosen to belt out our favorite songs while gathered with friends at the local karaoke bar, a perfect way to kick off a lively evening. In Puerto Vallarta, the best place to indulge is La Regadera at Morelos 666, El Centro.
 Best Alternative Party Place: Stereo: Open for just over a year, cozy Stereo Bar & Dance has become a must-visit for the young alternative crowd looking for a new place to party. Despite its size, Stereo has featured a variety of Mexican and foreign artists, garnering a steady following among fans of the venue, who communicate with one another through the social networking website www.myspace.com/stereopv.
 Malecon Nightspots: Every night is Saturday night on the Malecon! With so many hot venues in close proximity, barhopping takes on a whole new meaning. This selection of evening hotspots includes some of the most popular with the young and the young at heart. Check them all out or find the one that suits you best.
 Best Refreshing Mexican Treat: Raspados Carmen Tucán: Nothing beats the heat like a refreshing “raspado,” or snow cone, and the finest selection in town comes from Raspados Carmen Tucán. In operation for the past seven years, they offer 25 fruit-based syrups, all prepared with the highest hygienic standards, not to mention flavors that will bring a smile to the most discerning palate.
 Best Free Nighttime Entertainment: The Malecón: Here in Vallarta, some of the best things in life truly are free! Visit the Malecon at night and immerse yourself in a beehive of activity and entertainment without needing to spend a peso. Experience a romantic sunset with a magnificent unobstructed view of the western sky. Nightly entertainment at Los Arcos Amphitheater includes hilarious clown shows and, from time to time.
 Great Finds: Jai: While many musicians around town do a good job entertaining, we couldn’t dismiss the way this quintet captivated its audience at a recent fundraising event. Little did we know; they have been performing their unique take on pop and rock songs from Mexico and the USA on a nightly basis at the Marriott CasaMagna for almost a year!
 Best Parking Idea: Downtown Valet Parking: If you’ve been having misgivings about enjoying a night on the town due to Puerto Vallarta’s increasing traffic, we have good news for you: Puerto Vallarta’s El Centro area may very well be the first in the whole country to offer its own valet parking.
 Best Way to Get Sand in Your Shoes Without Going to the Beach: Azul 96: Hedonistic avant-gardism awaits all who venture atop this cutting edge new restaurant. The open-air Sky Sushi Bar’s design concept nothing less than brilliant – a retractable roof letting you enjoy the place all year long – absolutely every detail reiterates the ultra chic venue’s oh-so-desirable resort setting.
 Music: Movers and Shakers: We cannot possibly do justice to the increasingly vast and varied live music scene here in Puerto Vallarta in a single installment. Like waves on the sand, every year seems to come and go, leaving behind new and memorable performances by talented performers from all walks of life.
 International Restaurants: In Search of Exotics: Today, Puerto Vallarta’s international restaurant scene can satisfy even the most sophisticated bon vivant. Of course, chances are that if you are visiting Mexico for the first time, you will want to experience authentic Mexican cuisine with its broad variety of flavors first and foremost.
 South Side Hot Spot: We dare you, double dare you, to say the name Basilio Badillo to the person next to you without hesitating — or peeking at its syllabic pronunciation below. Because this happening north-south street, also coined “Restaurant Row” and “Calle de los Cafés,” is one you will definitely want to discover again and again.
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