Puerto Vallarta Musts: Trust the Locals: What makes Puerto Vallarta such an appealing destination for so many people of different ages, nationalities and lifestyles? Undoubtedly it is the broad variety of attractions, activities and amenities available within Banderas Bay.
What Did I Miss?: Headlines for returning snowbirds.
Paddle Surfing Makes a Splash in Banderas Bay: Called both paddle surfing and paddle boarding, and known internationally as stand-up paddle surfing or SUP paddle surfing, this increasingly popular sport first appeared in Banderas Bay in 2007.
Bicentennial of Mexican Independence and Centennial of Mexican Revolution: Commemorating two hundred years since the outbreak of the Creole revolution against Spanish rule and one hundred years since the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, Mexico is celebrating the Bicentenario de la Independencia de Mexico y Centenario de la Revolucion Mexicana throughout 2010.
Petroglyphs in the Region: These stone carvings were a means of communication between indigenous communities and their gods, a physical manifestation of the rites performed to ask for more rain and a better harvest.
International Surfers To Compete In 1st Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic: The 1st Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard & Stand-Up Paddle Classic (“the Classic”) is set to take place on April 17-18 in beautiful
Sayulita, Mexico.
Charter Dreams “Turns Dreams into Memories”: Sport fishing, sailing, snorkeling and cruising charters.
Vallarta Fitness Opens Its Doors: In December, Fitness Vallarta opened the doors of its modern gym at the popular Galerías Vallarta mall to locals and tourists.
Jack Nicklaus Inaugurates Second Signature Golf Course in Punta Mita: A large, enthusiastic crowd of golf lovers gathered on November 16 to watch Jack Nicklaus inaugurate his second golf course in the Punta Mita resort community, located 28 miles north of Puerto Vallarta.
Float Above Land and Water: You don’t have to be a fan of James Bond films, need to commute between Denmark and Sweden, or have to be in the middle of a military mission to experience a ride in a hovercraft, vehicles capable of traveling over smooth surfaces on land and water.
Step City: The fact that a fair amount of Puerto Vallarta’s El Centro is built on a hillside means that those who live there can always enjoy privileged views of our bay.
Gary Thompson’s Weekly Sculpture Tours: Hats off to Galeria Pacifico owner Gary Thompson, who year after year takes time from his busy schedule to introduce Puerto Vallarta tourists to one of our town’s most enduring landmarks: our extensive collection of public sculptures, most of which are located on the Malecon.
Top Ten Puerto Vallarta Landmarks You Wouldn’t Want to Miss: It’s easy to discover Puerto Vallarta’s most important landmarks in a single day.
Responsible Whale Watching Catches On: Local whale-watching evangelist Keith May couldn’t be happier.
Puerto Vallarta Zoo: Even if being kissed on the lips by a full-grown giraffe is not your cup of tea, the Puerto Vallarta Zoo (Zoologico de Vallarta) in Mismaloya offers up-close and personal encounters with a variety of species, large and small, less than 25 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Experiencing Vallarta: What to Do: In our previous issue, we explored the many different ways visitors connect with our destination, whether it is for a short vacation or for a lifetime. In this second and final installment, we take a look at some of the leisure pursuits to keep in mind as you design your perfect Puerto Vallarta experience.
North of the Cuale River: Often overlooked, this tranquil neighborhood bordered by Libertad and Ignacio L. Vallarta streets, along with the Rio Cuale, is home to Vallarta’s two main markets and springs to life during daylight hours.
Beyond the Malecón: This particular stretch along Puerto Vallarta’s main access road just north of our town’s immensely popular promenade is certainly no underdog.
Widened Malecon Sidewalks Welcome Pedestrians: Enjoying the colorful, atmospheric Malecon is now better than ever, thanks to the enlargement of sidewalks on Diaz Ordaz street, including the installation of planters.
Most Happening Town for Evening Events: Bucerias: Kudos to the businesses and associations in Bucerias who, over the past year, have not only held many more special events and activities but also have gotten much better at promoting them.
