Home Swapping in Puerto Vallarta Home swapping has become very popular in the past couple decades and Puerto Vallarta loves the idea. It gives people a chance to see our city, as well as Puerto Vallarta homeowners having an inexpensive getaway. If you consider this type of travel risky, don’t like the idea of people …
Puerto Vallarta Acuatlón Deportivo What is an Acuatlón Deportivo, you ask? It’s one tough sporting event, that’s what it is. This Sports Aquathlon will hold its fourth annual event in Puerto Vallarta, a three staged race that will take place on the Malecón and in the ocean. Though this is an all ages sport, it’s …
This … Is a special personalized experience with owner Carmen Porras. The concept at her very charming unique restaurant is to offer authentic Mexican food made with only the freshest of local ingredients. Carmen is now offering cooking classes and food tours for small intimate groups. For a different experience many travelers like to take …
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The Mighty Avocado Avocado toast is all the rage north of the border but it’s been a staple here in Puerto Vallarta for as long as we can remember. Some smart person suddenly thought of this new use for avocadoes and it now appears on breakfast menus in small cafés to fine restaurants. It’s a …
Day Passes to Pools in Puerto Vallarta We are often asked about day passes to local hotels with pools in Puerto Vallarta. It’s a smart way for establishments to make money and keep their staff busy. Usually you can get a day pass and use it as credit for food and drinks. If you don’t …
Mosquitoes Puerto Vallarta is not free of mosquitoes. What are they good for? Absolutely nothing, we’ve been told. Eliminating them, however, is not simply a major challenge, it is a task associated with harm to the environment and we have enough of that already. There is ongoing research into how to find a balance in …
Puerto Vallarta has many villas for rent in different systems, all catering to similar and divergent tastes and requirements. Some are strictly gay villas and proprietors are permitted to decide these parameters. There are several who will not rent to families, starting with no one under 6, or 12 or 18, depending on whatever their …
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We laid off sugar a few years back and have been very happy about the switch to honey. Local honey in Puerto Vallarta can be purchased on the streets and we often buy from the same grumpy old man who caters to those walking up and down Basilio Badillo. When we run out of our …
The Mexican Quinceañera Every Mexican girl has a quinceañera. The translation means fifteenth birthday but in Puerto Vallarta it can mean so much more. A young lady often gets a party to outdo all parties; a celebration of many things. The priority of a quinceañera is the acknowledgement of social responsibility, which symbolizes the passage …
El Eden Paradise. South of Puerto Vallarta, up a long trek over bumpy, dusty roads and there you are, El Eden, a patch in the jungle of true earthly delights, waterfalls, rope-swings, great guacamole, and film-buff historical material. We have been told that several movies have been filmed in this location but only one stands …
Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Today, October 31 is Halloween but more important in Mexico is Dia de los Muertos. Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is actually 2 days, November 1st and 2nd. Both Halloween and Day of the Dead have similar decorations so they are sometimes confused to be the same concept. …
Environmental Issues in Puerto Vallarta When we decide to live here, we must be a part of the effort to face serious issues. Any fool knows there is no such thing as true paradise but we can do our best to help it be as perfect as possible. The water issues facing Puerto Vallarta are …
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Extranjera Experience Puerto Vallarta has a great event in store for women living, or considering living in Puerto Vallarta. This event from July 12 to 14, 2019 is all about community connections for those living in Puerto Vallarta, short and long term. Extranjera translates to female foreigner, therefore it encompasses many people, even women who …
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Daylight Savings time ends in Mexico: For people who need to know the real time, please be advised that Daylight Savings time will ends on October 28th Sunday morning, earlier then in the USA and Canada. Daylight Savings Time is a relatively new concept to Mexico, and for years was viewed with suspicion and a …
Favorite villas in Puerto Vallarta , Mexico. If you are looking for a charming beach house for a Vacation rental property look no further. Casa Del Mar in Puerto Vallarta gets great reviews from guests. This four bedroom private home for rent has a full staff, heated pool and everything for the perfect family vacation. Is it …
Puerto Vallarta , Memories for the Making. Airfare from $129 with Alaska Airlines, Mexico is such as diverse country and so temptingly close, you could be there tomorrow evening sipping a Margarita or an icy cold Corona, how can you not with Alaska Airlines offering prices like this? Especially considering that many parts of the …
Puerto Vallarta , Mexico. If you hate to miss the Oscars, you will be happy to know you can watch them while on Vacation in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. You can watch the Oscars from the comfort of your luxury rental villa, or in one of the many great Bars and restaurants in town. The Los …
Puerto Vallarta offers some of the most spectacular vacation rental properties in the world, competitive with the top luxury villas in Europe, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. Casa San Sebastián is a perfect example. Casa San Sebastian is a unique Luxury villa for rent with clean contemporary architecture infused with organic Details. From rain …
The Amazing Grackle We love birds and for those who come to Puerto Vallarta with the intention of bird watching, there is a huge and entertaining variety up and down the coastline and into the jungle. Our personal favorite is the Common Grackle. They have similar manners to their northern neighbors, the crows, but have …
Lessons in Not Overdoing Most people come to Puerto Vallarta and have a fabulous time. On the other hand, there are those who go overboard in all the wrong places, and we mean that literally. When you go to the beach it’s going to be HOT; you are much closer to the equator than where …
