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Two Minutes with David Connell: Article 27 and Foreign Investors

Paco Ojeda — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:12:06 UT

With Mexico’s lower house of congress voting on changes to Article 27, which governs how foreigners can acquire property along Mexico’s coast and borders, many are wondering how these changes will increase their possibilities of investing locally. Local attorney David Connell explains in a short video.

TripAdvisor Has Spoken: Meet the Travelers’ Choice 2013 Winners

Paco Ojeda — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:28:18 UT

TripAdvisor, the popular travel opinion website, has just announced their 2013 Travelers’ Choice Awards. How did Mexico in general and Banderas Bay in particular fare? We scoured through all the categories and cut to the chase for you!

Improving Real Estate Market?

Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:40:19 UT

Traditionally, the Puerto Vallarta real estate market has been heavily reliant on the US real estate market, with real estate sales to Americans making up nearly 60% of sales for real estate tourism up until just a few years ago. With the economic crisis of 2007, real estate prices of American homes crashed, beginning a five-year fall that only recently has begun to correct itself.

Meet Puerto Vallarta’s Artistic Movers and Shakers (Part 2 of 2)

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:11:46 UT

We continue with our exploration of some of Puerto Vallarta’s most important organizations presently involved in promoting our destination’s artistic offer.

Puerto Vallarta Thrives During the Summer Months

Paco Ojeda — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:42:18 UT

There is a misconception that looms over Puerto Vallarta like an ominous gray cloud: Puerto Vallarta dies after Semana Santa. We are pleased to present an ongoing series of feature articles, exclusive to this newsletter, that attempt to dispel this notion.

Musician Humberto Alvarez Upcoming Puerto Vallarta Tour Announced

Paco Ojeda — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:45:47 UT

Mexican composer and sound healer Humberto Alvarez will visit Puerto Vallarta this coming week for a series of appearances that will appeal to many, from stage actors and singers to those simply looking to experience a musical performance that promises to be far from ordinary.

Responsible Journalism Begins to Take Hold in Puerto Vallarta

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:13:10 UT

News are spreading about Responsible Journalism, a new initiative spearheaded in Puerto Vallarta by a select group of news agencies committed to providing visitors and locals with credible, well-crafted news about the destination. The latest website to join is Jesus de Avila’s PVMirror Online Monthly Version.

Nacho Cadena

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:08:57 UT

Nacho Cadena is a celebrity in Vallarta for his charismatic personality and active cultural and social life. He claims to follow the sun, and this is no flippant remark, but his inspired way of saying he lives the moment.

ActII Entertainment Signs Deal for New Performing Space

Paco Ojeda — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:41:03 UT

ActII Entertainment scores another hit for Emiliano Zapata, the trendy Puerto Vallarta neighborhood, by signing a leasing agreement for a major live entertainment complex, to be located at the corner of Basilio Badillo and Insurgentes streets. Break a leg!

Restaurant Week

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:28:48 UT

Established in 2005, this 17 day festival is held every year from May 15 - 31 and includes many of Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit's most coveted restaurants. Participating establishments offer innovative three-course menus, with three options available for each course, at discounted prices.

Los Mangos Library Benefits from Two Events

Paco Ojeda — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:24:28 UT

Two events, a special dinner on Thursday evening, and a spontaneous artistic extravaganza on Saturday, help highlight and support Los Mangos Public Library's essential place in our city's cultural development. Read about them and participate!

Meet Puerto Vallarta's Artistic Movers and Shakers (Part 1 of 2)

Paco Ojeda — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:40:33 UT

In a poll conducted in our Vallarta Lifestyles Newsletter last week, we learned that many of you, like us, would like to see Puerto Vallarta blossoming even more as an artistic destination. We help you make connections with some of the region's most influential organizations.

Eduardo Lugo

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:40:00 UT

Eduardo Lugo did his studies as a photographer in Mexico City at AGFA institute, Kodak Mexicana and at the university center of cinematography studies where he had Doña Lola Álvarez Bravo as a teacher. He began his career as a photographer in 1982.

Marta Gilbert

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:37:15 UT

Her body of work includes thousands of paintings—so many, she’s lost track of the actual number—displayed in private homes and art galleries throughout Mexico, the United States and as far away as New Zealand and Thailand.

Vallarta Lifestyles May Issue, Now Available Online

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:54:12 UT

The latest issue of Vallarta Lifestyles magazine is now available online for browsing. The annual "Best of Vallarta" edition features people, places, news and events that took place in the past 12 months, that truly celebrate the best our destination has to offer.