Handmade Books, Puerto Vallarta Style: For over a decade, Pini Salcedo and Carlos Uribe, two skilled Puerto Vallarta artists, have taken it upon themselves to partner with the aforementioned restaurants, making regular pickups and transforming the paper “tablecloths” into unique handmade books.
Puerto Vallarta as Canvas: More than two years ago, an art project was undertaken in Puerto Vallarta that uses the city’s vacant public spaces as its canvas and concepts from the controversial graffiti art movement as its tools.
A New Way to Search for Real Estate In and Around Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit: The Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group (VLPG) has released an upgrade to Multi-List Vallarta (MLV), their MLS property search for the Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit regions, located on the website
www.mlsvallarta.com.
Mexico Luxury Market Symposium: A real estate conference called the Mexico Luxury Markets Symposium, put on by the Luxury Registry (part of RCI), in Mexico City in early October. It is held annually, attended primarily by real estate developers and executives of major real estate companies, a number attending from Puerto Vallarta.
Great Tips for Future Residents: Are you ready to make the big transition and relocate to Puerto Vallarta? For most of us, moving to a different city or country involves a slew of cultural, logistical, financial and medical adjustments.
North Shore Loop: Not too long ago, travel guides and websites referred to Puerto Vallarta as a small village. And while certain neighborhoods in town can still rightly claim a certain “pueblito” feel, you may have to leave our fair city to truly experience one.
South Shore Loop: Puerto Vallarta’s southern thruway will gradually shift your surroundings from palms to pines in less than an hour. But given the amount and variety of attractions along the way, you may wish to relax the pace and take your time getting there. With its varied destinations, Puerto Vallarta's southern highway (Carr. 200 Sur) is ideal for a day trip's worth of exploration.
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.
Typical Mexican Candies, Preserving Tradition: There isn’t a market in Mexico that doesn’t sell candy typical of the region or even other regions of the country.
Visit a Mercado!: To truly experience and learn about the traditional sales process in Mexico, plus the many items typically offered, you need to visit a genuine Mexican market, whether it is permanently installed or open only on certain days.
MLSVallarta.com & MLSNayarit.com: Making Real Estate Property Shopping Easy! Featuring property listings of 70 real estate offices and more than 50 real estate developments in and around Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit
La Palapa 50 Years of Restoring Guests’ Spirits: On December 31, 1958, La Palapa held its inauguration. And since January 1, 1959, this famous restaurant has been serving locals and tourists alike.
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.
Make Friends, Make a Difference: Do you have extra time in your hands? Here is a partial list of charitable organizations that offer volunteer opportunities (listed alphabetically).
VallartaRealEstateGuide.com: The broad variety of options for real estate investment in and around Puerto Vallarta can be rather overwhelming. However, thanks to some easy-to-use online searching tools, you can begin narrowing your options from the comfort of your own home.
Tipping Tips: The notion of offering a gratuity in appreciation for a job well done can be traced back to the 18th century.
Scouting in Vallarta: The scouting movement initiated in 1907 by British Army Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell to support young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development so they can play constructive roles in society is very much alive throughout Mexico, and Puerto Vallarta is no exception.
Responsible Whale Watching Catches On: Local whale-watching evangelist Keith May couldn’t be happier.
An Endless Disco Night: Once you’ve put on your best disco duds and styled your hair, you just need a final check in the mirror before the fun begins.
MLSVallarta.com/MLSNayarit.com: The broad variety of options for real estate investment available in and around Puerto Vallarta can be rather overwhelming. However, thanks to some easy-to-use online searching tools, you can begin narrowing your options from the comfort of your own home.
