The Huichol, Their Legacy and Modern-Day Challenges: When we think about the Huichol and their art, images of artists clad in traditional outfits, patiently attaching small beads to various pieces of carved wood in the shape of masks or animals in several shops along Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón, easily come to mind. But in today’s Mexico, there is much more to the Huichol than meets the eye.
Night and Day in Puerto Vallarta's South Shore: The South Shore’s tropical beauty, due to development restrictions, remains largely unchanged and only accessible by boat beyond Boca de Tomatlán. Fortunately for us, there are several unique ways to discoverit , by day and by night, according to the type of experience you wish to enjoy along with your family or friends.
Self Promoting to Succeed: Local Musicians Tell Their Stories: Thinking outside the box, the following Puerto Vallarta musicians have taken matters into their own hands when it comes to self-promotion, achieving notoriety and a steady following among visitors and locals. They are but a handful of performers attempting to make a living in Banderas Bay.
Spend a Day in El Anclote!: Located just south of Punta de Mita are two small, adjoining towns, Emiliano Zapata and Corral del Risco, that share El Anclote, the best gateway in the bay to a host of aquatic activities that include surfing, fishing, diving, whale watching and paddleboarding, not to mention a variety of spectacular restaurants.
Discovering the Paintings of a Predecessor: Discover the life and works of Ramón Barragán Villaseñor, who participated in the first recorded exhibition of paintings in Puerto Vallarta, which was held in 1952 at the Paradise Hotel, a building still standing just a few blocks from the Malecón.
Craving • Michelada: Meet the michelada, a popular Mexican beverage made by combining cold beer with freshly squeezed lime juice.
The Personality of a Street: Who were Ignacio L. Vallarta, Francisca Rodríguez and other personalities that have become street names in Puerto Vallarta? Here are a few anecdotes behind them.
Photographer Spotlight: Adela Gaillard: In an effort to showcase local and visiting talent, we recently extended an open invitation to any photographers interested in submitting their Puerto Vallarta neighborhood images. From all the submissions, we selected Adela Gaillard's
La Plaza del Pitillal as our favorite. Take a look and learn how you can submit your own!
Ramiz Barquet: Artist Patriarch of Puerto Vallarta: The story of Ramiz Barquet has the parallel threads of love, art, spirituality and heritage woven into different patterns, each vying to be dominant in the beautiful tapestry that was his life until his passing at the age of 90 on July 4, 2010, in Puerto Vallarta. Learn about the life of this highly regarded Puerto Vallarta artist.
