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The World Economic Forum and the Government of Mexico signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to mark the beginning of preparations for the next World Economic Forum on Latin America. The meeting will take place in Puerto Vallarta on 16-18 April 2012.
Come and have some fun this high-season while supporting a variety of local worthy causes as the popular Charity Bingo returns starting Tuesday, October 11! Nacho Daddy’s will once again play host to Charity Bingo every other Tuesday beginning at 6:30pm.
Puerto Vallarta’s acclaimed Xiutla Folkloric Dance Troupe, led by Enrique Barrios, has received an official invitation to participate in the opening ceremonies of the upcoming Panamerican Games, to take place in Guadalajara on October 14.
Café des Artistes’ chef Thierry Blouet was featured as a special guest at the 2011 Madrid Fusión international gastronomy summit, considered the most important gastronomy congress, worldwide.
Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit have been officially designated as the host destinations for the upcoming 2012 Tourism Expo in Mexico, our country’s most important travel and tourism trade show.
As in years past, CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort has created a summer tradition and is again inviting guests to take part in a educational vacation experience—the “Secretos del Mar” Sea Turtle Rescue Program, unique among Puerto Vallarta hotels.
As is customary every year, this is the season in whichchiles en nogada, a traditional Mexican dish from Puebla, re-appears in many menus throughout Puerto Vallarta restaurants. Paco Ojeda interviewed, chef Oscar Rito, who was born and raised in Puebla, about the dish and its origins.
Puerto Vallarta mayor Salvador González Reséndiz welcomed Ocean Star Pacific passengers and crew this past Thursday, during the vessel’s inaugural docking at our destination. The cruise ship, will continue making stops in Puerto Vallarta every Thursday, with up to 1,200 passengers.
Puerto Vallarta was featured among the top ten Latin-American cities in this year’s Travel + Leisure’s 2011 Awards along with other destinations, such as Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.
So why do folks insist on calling summer in Puerto Vallarta the “low” season? With increasing numbers of national and international visitors taking advantage of equally increasing promotional summer incentives, the misnomer begs reconsideration.
Readers’ Choice Awards 2011 Winners Announced: Jul 13, 2011
The cat's out of the bag! As in years past, VirtualVallarta.com began polling readers mid december of last year about their favorite eateries in town. Voting continued until June 15, 2011, at which point, 1,490 people participated on the poll.Here is the complete list of this year's VirtualVallarta.com Readers' Choice Awards.
The cat's out of the bag! As in years past, VirtualVallarta.com began polling readers mid december of last year about their favorite eateries in town. Voting continued until June 15, 2011, at which point, 1,490 people participated on the poll.Here is the complete list of this year's VirtualVallarta.com Readers' Choice Awards.
The renowned National Ballet of Georgia, once the pride of the Soviet Union, will Perform in Puerto Vallarta on Thursday, July 14, at 8:30pm Sunday, September 4 at 6 PM, in Vallarta’s beautiful performing arts venue, Teatro Vallarta. Tickets are $300 Pesos for general seating, $400 Pesos for preferred seating and $500 Pesos for VIP seating.
You wake up in the morning during the wet, summer months in Puerto Vallarta, and it's pouring. Do you cancel your Vallarta Adventures tour? Absolutely not! We talked to Rich Biswell of their marketing department about meeting the challenge.
Galerías Vallarta Shopping Mall will feature a temporary exhibition and learning opportunity June 26 - July 31, for children and adults looking to learn how to become circus stars.
“Share your experience and be an ambassador” is the name of this innovative campaign that will reward 12 participants with four-day and three-night all-inclusive luxury stays.
CNN recently showcased Las Caletas as an ideal destination wedding location in an online photo essay that included a total of thirteen exotic locations throughout the world, such as Hanalei Bay and Moorea, in Hawaii and French Polynesia, respectively.
Celebrating their signature approach of offering a broad variety of culinary treats in both full and half (or taste) portions, Taste Restaurant @ Casa Cupula is offering a unique opportunity to savor five different varieties of mole sauces, during the next couple weeks.
Learn about zapateado jarocho, the latest dance style to literally stomp into town, thanks to social antropologist Lilly Alcántara, who now offers a weekly workshop every Tuesday, 4-6 pm, at Oro Verde Cafe (Juarez 728, El Centro).
The prestigious French culinary academy Le Cordon Bleu returns to Riviera Nayarit to showcase the best of International Fusion Cuisine from June 16 to 26, featuring guest chefs Patrick Martin, Olivier Bué, Olivier Calvez and Miguel Quezada. The event will take place at the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit.
