Issue 1112, July 26 - August 2 , 2018 by Vallarta Tribune

NEWS

Ceviche and Aguachile Festival

Jalisco to ban single use plastics

VALLARTA STREETS

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We Recommend: Ceviche and Aguachile Festival

oin us for the 6th edition of the Ceviche & Aguachille Festival, a gastronomic show where you can try over than 40 different kinds of ceviche and aguachile presented by local restaurants. The perfect opportunity to become closer acquainted with Mexican culture and the flavors of local dishes. Don´t miss the chance to vote for the Best Ceviche in Puerto Vallarta, a prestigious for the best restaurant. To round out the experience visit the special craft beer stands two local breweries and locally stilled racilla cocktails mixed with natural ingredients and fruits.

Live Music 12:30pm “Sal de Mar” /R&B / reggae / ska / 3:00pm “Lani Ale Kau Illuna” / Polynesian Dance 4:00pm “Cultura Musical” / Huichol music 5:00pm “Charro show” 6:00pm “Pablo Alarcon” / DJ set/ 6:30pm “Award for the best ceviche”

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Free admission Lazaro Cardenas Park Old Town Vallarta Noon – 7pm The access to the park and all the live shows is free. Each food stand has prices from $15 $40 pesos per dish.

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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit

t the Tribune we want you to have the best experience possible while you explore Puerto Vallarta, the Bay of Banderas and Riviera Nayarit. Here are some helpful tips for traveling. TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the southern part of the State of Nayarit starting from San Blas in the north. BUSES: A system of urban buses with different routes can bring you from one end of the bay to the other and all the spots in between. If you’re going further than San Pancho, head to the main bus terminal to catch a ‘Pacifico’ bus. Current fare is 7.50 pesos and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board another bus. There are no “transfers.” TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Make a note of the taxi number in case you leave something behind. Drivers typically do not carry change.

UBER: New in 2017 to Puerto Vallarta, Uber is still experiencing some growing pains particularly in the state of Nayarit. Uber is about 25-50% cheaper than a taxi, but this is subject to change. The benefits of using Uber are set fares and the ability to follow up directly with your driver if there is an incident or you leave an item behind. MONEY EXCHANGE: Typically a bank will give you a higher rate of exchange than the exchange booths (Caja de Cambio). You will need your passport. Better yet, use your bank card to withdraw funds from any ATM. Note that ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and charge lower fees. DRINKING WATER: While Puerto Vallarta’s water has been

awarded a certification of purity for the past two decades, the quality of the water tested at the source varies greatly from what comes out of the tap at the other end. So do be careful. If you want to be doubly sure, you can pick up bottled water just about anywhere. EXPORTING PETS: Falling in love with the street dog outside your hotel is easy to do and it’s also easy to bring them home with you too. The process is inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You need a certificate of health from a local vet among other things. For the most up-to-date information contact the Puerto Vallarta SPCA at spcapv@ gmail.com. COMMON SENSE: Just as you wouldn’t walk around your hometown drunk and belligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexico is a tolerant culture, basic politeness is appreciated. Don’t pee in the streets. Don’t flash your money or expensive gadgets. Pay attention to your surroundings. Know where you are going. Pay your bills (and don’t forget to tip). And have fun! DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis or Ubers are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 12,000 pesos. You can be taken to jail and your vehicle impounded. There are many checkstops on the weekends, and you will be asked to blow if they suspect you have been drinking. LEGAL SYSTEM: Not knowing the law is not a valid excuse in Mexico, or anywhere. If you find yourself caught in a legal situation be aware that guilt is presumed until your innocence can be proven. This is a very difficult lesson to learn if you are visiting from the United States or Canada. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance. Director Noemi Zamora noemizamorareynoso@gmail.com Editor Lic. Madeline Milne mmilne@Vallartatribune.com Sales Team editor@vallartatribune.com Designer Cynthia E. Andrade G. cysandra@gmail.com Web Manager Rachel Drinkcard Racheldrinkcard@gmail.com

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CALLING IN MEXICO Calling phones in Mexico can be tricky. There are different codes you need to use depending if you are calling landlines or cellular phones and if they are local or long distance. LONG-DISTANCE CALLS FROM WITHIN MEXICO For national long-distance calls (within Mexico) the code is 01 plus the area code and phone number. For international long-distance calls, first dial 00, then the country code (U.S. and Canada country code is 1), so you would dial 00 + 1 + area code + 7 digit number. CALLING CELL PHONES (FROM A LAND LINE) If you are calling from a landline within the area code of the Mexican cell phone number dial 044, the 10 digit number. Outside of the area code (but still within Mexico) dial 045 and then the 10 digit phone number. Cell phone to cell phone only requires the 10 digit number. PHONE CARDS Phone cards (tarjetas telefonicas) for use in pay phones can be bought at newsstands and in pharmacies. Pay phones do not accept coins. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a tarjeta LADA. CALLING TOLL-FREE NUMBERS Some toll free numbers work from Mexico to the US and Canada, but many do not. Those that do work are often not toll-free. You need to dial a different prefix. To call the following toll free prefixes, dial as follows: 800 numbers Dial 001-880-then the number 866 numbers Dial 001-883-then the number 877 numbers Dial 001-882-then the number 888 numbers Dial 001-881-then the number

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In port this month

In the month of July Puerto Vallarta welcomes 12,800 passengers!

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n exciting week with all the helicopters buzzing overhead, providing security for the visiting dignitaries and presidents of Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Uruguay and Perú for the Pacific Alliance Summit being held this week. President-Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador was also in town for the event. We’ve also entered a canicula or heat wave that typically comes each summer and lasts for about 40 days with temperatures in the high 30’s or 100’s for you Americans. The ‘feels like’ temperatures are often in the mid 40’s (115F). So if you’re out and about, remember to stay in the shade and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate - booze doesn't count. I’ve heard local expat groups are now hosting Happy Hour in the walk-in cooler at Costco. BYOB. There was some controversy last week when a report from SEMARNAT, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources which monitors ecological systems in the country, released a report stating that enterococci levels were high at three local beaches. Turns out the testing was done in June just after the first major tropical storm, Hurricane Bud, dumped a tremendous amount of water back against the mountains causing excessive run-off into the ocean. Subsequent testing shows that the levels have returned to under 100 milliliters of water (NPM / 100 ml), which is considered extremely safe. It’s important to highlight that these beaches in question have enjoyed various clean initiative awards and Blue Flag status for years and the testing was unfortunately timed. You can read the Riviera Nayarit’s response on page 7 in this week’s Vallarta Tribune. Summer vacation is off with a bang. A familiar refrain is there is no more low season! This is excellent news for local businesses,

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but hopefully, it spurs the powers that be to come up with some traffic solutions as it's essentially a parking lot out on the streets. Wouldn’t it be great if someone floated that 'trolley through Centro' idea again and we could get some of the busses off the small, crowded streets along the Malecon? If you’re looking for things to do, please check out this week’s event and live music calendars at the back of the paper. There is no shortage of events happening around the bay. If you’re not busy on Sunday, you’re invited to attend the

6th Ceviche and Aguachile Festival being held at Lazaro Cardenas Park from noon-7pm. Lots of fun flavors to taste, local craft beer and raicilla cocktails. Free to enter and live music all day. Page three this week has all the details. If you enjoy the newspaper and would like to have it delivered to your email each week, we now offer a free newsletter email. No spam just the news and events. You can sign up at VallartaTribune.com Have a great week. Safe travels

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For the second year, San Miguel de Allende named world’s top city Oaxaca city came a close second and Mexico City was No. 11

hree Mexican cities have made the list of the world’s top 15 cities for 2018 and San Miguel de Allende has ranked No. 1 for the second year in a row. A popular summer get-away for residents of Puerto Vallarta and other oceanfront towns who wish to escape the summer heat and humidity. Oaxaca city, capital of the state of the same name, moved into second place from last year’s sixth and Mexico City returns to the list, placing 11th. The annual awards program is operated by Travel + Leisure magazine, whose readers choose their favorite cities based on sights and landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping and value. What makes a city truly great, the magazine says, is “jaw-dropping architecture, distinctive restaurants, a rich array of cultural offerings, and intriguing shops . . . . A teeming street life, a friendly population, and a harmonious relationship with nature are equally essential.”

Travel + Leisure said it was “no wonder” that San Miguel, with a score of 91.94, topped the list again. “With its colorful, flower-festooned architecture and cobblestoned streets, San Miguel has the feel of a village, but its large population of artists lends it a cosmopolitan air.” Said one reader, “This is one of the best cities in the world. There are lots of stores selling local artisan crafts, jewelry and art. Bring an extra suitcase!” Oaxaca was not far behind with 90.52, while Mexico City scored 87.65. In third place was Udaipur, India, followed by Ubud, Indonesia; Kyoto, Japan; Florence, Italy; Luang Prabang, Laos; Hoi An, Vietnam; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Charleston, South Carolina; Mexico City; Cape Town, South Africa; Rome; Istanbul; and Beirut, Lebanon. On the list of the world’s best hotels 10 are in Mexico, led by the Viceroy Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen leading in 20th place. Mexico News Daily

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Guinness record for world’s biggest marzipan set in Guadalajara An iconic Jalisco candy-maker made the 8.3-tonne monster marzipan

alisco-based candy-maker Dulces de la Rosa made history yesterday by preparing an 8.3-tonne peanut marzipan. That’s a lot of marzipan: for comparison, the portions of marzipan widely sold in Mexico are just 28 grams. Peanut marzipan, known simply as mazapán, is a typical sweet emblematic of Mexican culture and De la Rosa is almost as emblematic. The company has been known for its mazapán for 75 years. The firm decided to celebrate its 75th anniversary by shooting for a Guinness World Record, which it did by successfully delivering the massive mazapán yesterday, to the delight of many with a sweet tooth. Preparations began 11 days before and it took close to 100 people more than three hours to make the marzipan. The result was an 8,296.1-kilogram peanut marzipan sweet, a record certified by Guinness World Records representative Carlos Tapia. Mazapán is known to be a fragile sweet: 28-gram packages

often crumble apart if not opened with care. So the integrity of the record-beating product was a major concern for the confectioners because it had to remain in one piece while it was labeled, weighed and measured. Yesterday’s ceremony and celebration gave De la Rosa the opportunity to announce its plans for the future, which entail the launch of 14 new products, including a special variety of chocolate bar. The marzipan was prepared at the Plaza Fundadores park in downtown Guadalajara, where starting today the public can try a sample. De la Rosa will be giving away its monster mazapán in

chunks of 100 grams.

5 Guinness World Records made in Mexico Mexico is a place with happy and participative people who get together for fun events and in larger numbers than usual if there’s a Guinness World Record involved. Most of the records held by Mexico were broken in Mexico City Most people kissing simultaneously This romantic record was organized by the Government of Mexico City and took place at the Zócalo in the Historic Center on February 14,

New Direct Route from Quebec to PVR-Riviera Nayarit Mexico leads medal count at Central American and Caribbean Games

Taekwondo has been one of Mexico’s stronger sports at the games, under way in Colombia

aekwondo athlete Victoria Heredia gave Mexico medal No. 100 last week at the Central American and Caribbean Games, which are now under way in Barranquilla, Colombia. By the end of the day, Mexico led the medal count with 108, leading second-place Colombia by 29 medals. Heredia won bronze in the women’s under 67 kilograms event in taekwondo, in which Mexico has won 20 medals. So far it has won more gold medals in taekwondo than any other sport, with eight.

Mexican athletes have also done well in swimming, picking up 21 medals so far, of which four were gold. Rowing and shooting have been two other sports in which Mexico has finished well, winning six and five gold medals respectively. The Mexico delegation at Barranquilla consists of 675 athletes. They have won 38 gold, 39 silver and 31 bronze medals. There are 21 countries participating in the games, which began July 19 and conclude August 3. Mexico News Daily

anadian airline Sunwing will begin operating its new seasonal flight from Quebec to the Puerto Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit region during the next winter season. According to Sam Char, executive vice president of Sunwing Travel Group Quebec, the new route will begin operations on December 17, 2018, and conclude on April 15, 2019. He stated this initiative will connect the Canadian market with the region of Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit. “Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit are always popular as vacation destinations and we’re sure this new service will be very welcome,” he added. The announcement was made after an intense promotional tour carried out by the Riviera Nayarit CVB and the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust during the month of

May throughout the top Canadian cities to the destination. Sunwing—the top airline for travel agents focused on the leisure market—currently operates 19 direct flights from 11 Canadian cities to this region during the winter season.

“This new flight promotes the arrival of more Canadians to the region, reinforcing the presence of the Riviera Nayarit in one of North America’s most important markets,” commented Marc Murphy, managing director of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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07 2009. The number of participants reached 39,879, an “odd” number because kisses between more than two people were allowed, such as families. Largest “Thriller” dance routine. After the King of Pop left this world, thousands of fans gathered at Mexico City’s Monument to the Revolutionon August 29, 2009 to perform the largest dance routine for Michael Jackson’s 1984 hit Thriller, with 13,597 participants. This event was organized by the city government’s Instituto de la Juventud (Institute of Youth). Largest “Day of the Dead” altar. Mexico is well known for its Day of the Dead celebrations, so of course it has to hold the record for the largest altar commemorating this date, which measured 6,006.24 ft2. It was set up on October 31, 2014 at the Fiesta Cala de Veras hosted by the Mexico City’s Plaza México bullring. Most Mentos and soda fountains. With the viral trend of making soda fountains with Mentos candies, Mexican confectionary company Chupa Chups Industrial Mexicana and its Italian counterpart Perfetti Van Melle organized this grand simultaneous soda fountain and Mentos event at the International Balloon Festival in León, Guanajuato on November 15, 2014. There were 4,334 active fountains simultaneously gushing. Most selfies taken with different Augmented Reality images in 8 hours. This event was held on July 25, 2015, at Aldea Digital in Mexico City where participants took self-portraits or a.k.a. “selfies” with different Augmented Reality (AR) images. But the record was actually broken by Mexican telecom giant Telmex in just 3 hours, 42 minutes and 11 seconds. It had more than double the selfies required for this record in less than half of the time.

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Jalisco to Ban Plastic Bags, Straws, and Styrofoam

n order to stop the environmental damage caused by single use plastics Jalisco State Congress intends to approve a bill to prohibit the use of straws, plastic bags and even styrofoam throughout the state of Jalisco. With this measure, the municipalities must adapt their regulations before the end of the year to begin the ban starting January 1, 2019, according to the deputy of Citizen Movement Verónica Jiménez. “What we are proposing is that the warnings, the regulation, come into force as of January 1, 2019, with a year to create awareness aware and find viable solutions and on January 1, 2020 businesses will begin to be fined.” The proposal arose from the initiative presented in Puerto Vallarta by the councilor Juan José Cuevas, based on the observations he had made about the indiscriminate consumption of straws in that tourist center. The initiative will propose reforms to the State Law of Ecological Equilibrium and Protection of the Environment, as well as to the Law of Integral Waste Management. This will generate some obligations for the State Government, such as promoting

research and development of technologies and companies that replace plastic bags, straw and styrofoam, say Jimenez. In addition, support programs should be created to promote the companies dedicated to the production of approved products (provided they are biodegradable), to the recycling and reduction of these materials. They also have to generate awareness campaigns create incentives for the population to replace the use of plastic bags, Styrofoam and straws. “This is very important because it is not just a question of prohibiting we are also generating incentives aimed at businesses that substitute plastic bags, straws and styrofoam for biodegradable products.” “We are going to create awareness so that disuse is encouraged until the first of January 2020 when we will sanction and fine whoever uses it and sells it. What we want is that our municipalities are free of this important contamination”. In Mexico, three states, Baja California Sur, Queretaro, and Veracruz have moved forward to ban plastic bags, straws and Styrofoam while five states, Jalisco, Durango, Sonora, Nuevo Leon, and CDMX are working towards passing the initiative.

Riviera Nayarit addresses water quality concerns

“We work to maintain the quality of sea water and to preserve the flora and fauna of the region; Nuevo Vallarta is the only destination that has the Clean Tourist Destination Certification, awarded by Profepa.”

he Riviera Nayarit strives to keep its beaches clean and safe for everyone, It works in coordination with state agencies and local associations in continuous improvement to maintain high standards. In a recent report it was announced that beaches such as Nuevo Vallarta II, Bucerías and Chacala, had high levels of enterococci per 100 milliliters of water (NPM / 100 ml). However, it was explained that the result was the result of the heavy rains from hurricane "Bud", which hit the Mexican Pacific coast in June. The Director of Health Services of Nayarit, headed by Dr. Víctor Elier Quiroga Aguirre, informed that the results of the Semarnat testing were from samples taken between June 11 and 19, 2018, a period in which the hurricane was bringing excessive rain and wins to not just the beaches but inland in the mountains and valleys surrounding Riviera Nayarit and as such does not reflect the quality of the beaches or the typical condition of the water. It was emphasized in regard to the issue of Certified Beaches, there are currently 10 that have the recognition of NMX-AA-120SCFI-2016, which is granted by the IMNC (Mexican Institute for Standardization and Certification). All these comply with international parameters of water quality, which marks a maximum limit of 100 NMP / 100 ml enterococci. "Most recent pre-holiday surveys indicate that the quality of the beaches is in optimal conditions for vacationers to enjoy their stay in the various tourist destinations that are along the coast," Quiroga Aguirre said.

Finally, the director of the OVC of Riviera Nayarit and the AHMBB, Marc Murphy, indicated that the sampling of sea water is constant and the surveillance intensifies during the months of March, June and November, in order that the water comply with the parameter requested by Cofepris (200 NMP / 100 ml enterococci). Something to emphasize is that Nuevo Vallarta is the only tourist destination in the country that has the Clean Tourist Destination Certification, which is granted by the Federal Office of Environmental Protection (Profepa). It is also one of four tourist destinations in Mexico that has EarthCheck certification; the list includes Huatulco, Oaxaca Loreto, Baja California and Ixtapa, Guerrero. During the XIII Clean Beaches National Meeting 2018 that took place in Huatulco Oaxaca from July 4 to 7, Nayarit once again confirmed its place among the states with the highest number of certified beaches, after receiving 10 certifications from Playa Limpia and three Blue Flag awards. The beaches that obtained the mentioned certifications are: Nuevo Vallarta Norte, Nuevo Vallarta Norte II, Nuevo Vallarta Sur, Bucerias, Palladium, Los Muertos in Sayulita, Rincon de Guayabitos, Isla del Coral, Chacala and Platanitos. As well as Marina Riviera Nayarit de la Cruz de Huanacaxtle; Playa Nuevo Vallarta Norte, and Laguna de Santa María del Oro. To see the complete report issued by Semarnat visit: http://apps1.semarnat.gob.mx/ dgeia/gob-mx/playas/

Translated by Madeline Milne for Vallarta Tribune

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Paradise and Parenting

Medical Matters Pam Thompson

Leza Warkentin

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Pamela Thompson operates HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, a multi-faceted, independent, resource network that is here for your total health and well-being. We offer assistance to help find a physician, hospital and diagnostic service for any healthcare needs. www.healthcareresourcespv.com

I am the preschool coordinator and nursery teacher at the American School of Puerto Vallarta. I am also both unsurprised and not a bit sorry that this list of my favorites is mostly about places to eat. If you can live in Vallarta without appreciating some of the good eatin’ around here, you have to be at least half Vulcan.

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Safe Traveling in Mexico

ctober is a couple of months away, but as we prepare for our October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to get the following information out there so that those of you who are creative can get busy! We will have the 2nd Annual Art Contest, all based on the theme “The Fight Against Breast Cancer”. During our month of events, we never charge or ask for monies. It is all about awareness. Here are the rules: PARTICIPANTS: All artists who wish to participate, who comply with the rules of the contest, may participate. Collaborators from San Javier Hospital, direct relatives and concessionaires are not be able to participate. CATEGORIES: • Drawing: Junior (6 to 15 years old) |Adults (+16 years) • Painting: Junior (6 to 15 years old) |Adults (+16 years) • Video: Junior (14 to 17 years old) | Adults (+18 years) • Sculpture: Adults (+18 years) JUDGING: The judges will be composed of six people from different areas and chosen by Hospital San Javier, without disclosing who they are until the day of the event. They will be local artists. SUBJECT: “The Fight Against Breast Cancer”. Any other subject will be disqualified. RECEPTION: The works must be delivered before Monday, October 8, 2018, to San Javier Marina Puerto Vallarta Hospital Concierge from: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. FORMATS: DRAWING: • A sheet of opaline white letter size (21.50 x 28 cm) in free orientation (vertical or horizontal). • Free technique (watercolor, chalk, crayon, etc.) • The drawing should be glued on a paper painted “pink shell” that has

a margin that protrudes from the drawing by 2 cm. PAINTING: • Any format that measures: 60 cm wide x 1.20 m long maximum and 30 cm wide x 60 cm long as a minimum. • Any orientation (vertical or horizontal) • Free technique (watercolor, oil, pencil, etc.) SCULPTURE: • The technique will be free materials, (clay, paste, etc.) as long as they adhere to the rules. VIDEO: It must be original with a duration between 3 to 5 minutes maximum. This should be delivered in USB or DVD. Note: The videos will be shown to the general public so it is requested not to have images that may disturb the attendees. LABEL: All works must be delivered with a label with the following information: Title of the work, Full name, Age, Phone number and Email FINALISTS There will be a review and pre-selection of the works by the judges, to choose the finalists. The five finalists of each category will be presented awards on Saturday October 13, 2018 at 5:00pm in Galerías Vallarta, and will be awarded within these, the first three winners in each category that best express the theme according to the judge’s opinions. The decision of the judges is final. EXHIBITION At the end of the event the participating works will be exhibited during the rest of the month, according to the quantity of works delivered. The Hospital reserves the right to choose those that will be exhibited according to the space designated by Galerías Vallarta. In addition, the winners of all categories will also be presented in the keynote speech at the closing of our campaign. For further questions and photos of last year’s participants, please email me! Here’s to a peaceful week!

am often asked by other parents if I feel safe traveling all over Mexico with my family. If you read anything on the U.S. government website and several things on the Canadian government website, you might wonder if traveling in Mexico is a good idea at all. I don’t have the space to provide the whole text of the U.S. travel advisory for Mexico that was issued in 2018. Let’s just say they don’t advise a lot of gallivanting around Mexico at all, and seem to prefer you stick to the resorts. In Canada, where people are nice and don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings, they still ask you to avoid certain states and heed the level warnings attached to other places. It also asks to consider your vulnerability to the Zika virus. Look. I have lived here since the year 2000, and I speak the language (I mean, as long as we can communicate in the present tense, because verbs are hard). My husband and children are Mexican citizens, and they have grown up traveling on the subway system in Mexico City so they can go to their abuelo’s house. So, for our family, traveling around Mexico is just traveling around. We do it because we live here and we want to see everything. But as a responsible parent, I believe it’s important to be aware of potential security issues no matter where we go. And I can’t say that every place in Mexico is always a wise travel choice for our family. This summer, our travels took us to the state of Chiapas. The U.S. advisory states that government personnel are not to travel beyond tourist areas in Chiapas. However I am not government personnel I am not even American how are you supposed to get from one tourist area to the other? in June, 2018, Chiapas was named the safest state in Mexico,

according to Semáforo Delictivo, a citizens security watchdog. We landed in Villahermosa, Tabasco, and took a rental car to Palenque. This was a short drive, less than two hours. Most of the way was highway, but some of it was on a fairly narrow, two-lane road with very little cell phone signal. Never having been this far south, I was a little nervous, I am not going to lie. But we started out early in the morning and the way was pretty clear and easy. Until we hit the road construction. And the way got really slow. And we popped a tire and couldn’t get off the road until the rim was destroyed. Let me tell you, with all the confidence I had from years of Mexico travel, my chest got a little tight. We pulled off the road into a tiny (teeny tiny) indigenous community and sat still for a second as I took some very deep breaths. We opened the door and immediately noticed a young man running as fast as he

could toward our car. I felt my body bracing itself against the car frame, but then I realized that he was a) smiling b) shouting “Are you ok? Your tire is WRECKED!” in English. Immediately he had his aunties and cousins getting us tools and advice while he was merrily jumping on the tire iron to get the lug nuts loosened. I gently nudged my jaw closed and started searching for a signal to get our insurance company on the line. The young man shoved a crate next to a tree and showed me how to stand on it to get a slight, yet effective, signal. Once we had our spare tire on, the young man said goodbye as he jumped into a truck that would take him to his construction site job (I swear to you that kid never once stopped running), and we slipped some pesos to his family, who insisted that they just wanted to help. We were on the way again, and all I could do was feel blessed that we had not only come into contact with great people, but that it had happened early on in the trip. Is traveling in Mexico safe? It’s not safe from the international car rental companies who won’t cover the cost of a busted tire that their own people overfilled. It’s not safe if you ignore the common sense advice that the local people are happy to supply (avoid travelling at night, always have a spare tire). The bigger question for us would be, is traveling in Mexico worth it? And, in our case, the answer is always yes.

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rousing welcome awaited Vallarta’s favorite singing sensation tenor Rodolfo opened his summer season at Katana Sushi & Bar. We were pleased by the number of people that turned up to eat, drink and catch up with “Friends of Rodolfo” and to chat with the man himself and his lovely wife, Julia. We are hoping for more and more folks to come by every Wednesday – there’s air conditioning and icy cold cocktails to keep the heat away. The sushi is delicious, and theKatana salad is large enough to call it dinner. Please join us for a delightful evening, every Wednesday from 6 to 9 pm atKatana Sushi & Bar on Lazaro Cardenas 315 ‘D’ which means upstairs. Incanto has called for auditions August 9th for “Naked Boys Singing” to mark the 20th anniversary of the NYC opening of this fun musical. The creator, Robert Shrock, will direct and make a few changes to the score to reflect this Mexican production. Musical direction will be led by the great talent, David Troy Francis. (Now then, there have been an inordinate amount of volunteers on Facebook begging Tracy Parks, the

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owner of Incanto, to help select the best boys to appear starkers in this musical. I am quite sure I was the FIRST to volunteer so the rest of you: get in line. Thank you.) Don’t forget bingo with Aunt Pearl every Saturday at 4 pm at Incanto. There is only one thing wrong with getting up at 5 am every morning to go to the gym, and that is having to get to bed really early and then NOT being able to stay for birthday cake. I hate it when that happens, but it did last Saturday again. We had a delightful time at Cristobal’s very open and welcoming house to celebrate his B-day. Cristo is the manager ofRopero de Jovany, that fantastic vintage shop on Constitucion and Venustiano Carranza. It was an evening of tasty food, lots of drinks, good tunes and great company. And while I saw Nancy Page and Sean Carey coming in as we were going out, I missed seeing friends and colleagues like Jim Lee and AJ Freeman. A good time was had by all. Thanks for having us, Cristobal! Lots of musical events coming up in the next two weeks; find me and say hello. Be kind always and pray for RAIN, From Here.

Orlando Gotay is a California licensed tax attorney (with a Master of Laws in Taxation) admitted to practice before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and other taxing agencies. His love of things Mexican has led him to devote part of his practice to the federal and state tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at tax@orlandogotay.com or Facebook: GotayTaxLawyer. This is just a most general outline, and is of course, informational only and not meant as legal advice.

s I write this, I am hearing of a possible second round of tax cuts being prepared for consideration by Congress next September. I’m sure that has *nothing* to do with the elections a tad further down the road. What are the likely items in the bill? Perhaps making many of the changes in the 2018 Tax Act permanent; maybe more reductions in the corporate rate, and a few other “Manhattan island” type trinkets. My favorite: allowing gym memberships to be paid from tax-free Health Savings Accounts. We’ll follow this as it develops. But you know that

all these things have to be paid for somehow, and the easiest “pay-fors” come from people or segments where there will be the least blowback. Expats and their income may be on the cross hairs. So what else happened while I was away? The Supreme Court ruled in the Wayfair case that states have the right to require out of state sellers to register for and collect sales tax from those jurisdictions, even if sellers have no physical presence in them. This is huge. If you or your company sells widgets (or even services) from one state to

another, it would be wise to watch these laws, as states may move to take advantage of the Wayfair decision and collect more revenue. In theory, even the occasional Ebay seller could be required to fall in line where sales are made. So, you may watch more online sellers charging sales tax on remote sales. Amazon already does for its own sales, but not yet on third party vendors it hosts on its website. You know the merciful thing about this? Foreign commerce is not affected by Wayfair. So if you are having an item delivered direct to Mexico, your purchase is exempt from sales taxes because it is in “foreign commerce”. You will pay Mexican VAT, hardly a consolation. At least you are not going to get “whipsawed” on both. Switching to income tax, I still get questions about “is it legal to have over $10,000 in a foreign bank account? Yes, but there is a reporting requirement if you are a “U.S. person”. If you have own or have signature authority over foreign financial accounts, and the aggregate (the sum, if you will) of the balances at any point in the year exceed $10,000, you have to file a Foreign Bank Account Report with the U.S. Treasury. Just the friendly reminder!

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How cool it is! Yes, we are now celebrating in our air-conditioned Chapel. Come join us! Fr. Jack continues to welcome people from all walks of life and denominations. Across from airport, northbound service road next to Sixt and Thrifty Car Rental Blvd Fco. Medina 7936, Puerto Vallarta Father Jack Wehrs/Lay-minister Fer Sandoval e mail: jackandshirley1@att.net Text 1 619 300 7377 Tel 044 322 130 5073

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Vibes & Vices: 1000 Caguamas AJ Freeman

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AJ Freeman is an adventurous spirit, serial friendmaker, and general enthusiast. He lives his everyday life hoping to demonstrate the nearly infinite potential for discovery and wonder on this small wet rock orbiting a dim yellow star in the backwoods of the Milky Way.

There’s something distinctly alluring about the concept of happenstance.

hat leads us to turn this corner instead of that one, to waste an extra few minutes before work or not, to accept an invitation and all it entails or find reason to decline? Why were we born in the places we were to the people that birthed us, and how many factors

go into the millions of mundane choices we make in our lives? Say you’re wearing your favorite shirt on a given day and someone takes notice of it, stops to give you a compliment...how did that change your day? Sure, you’re in a better mood, but did the encounter take up just enough time for some other human to snag the last bottle of green juice from the store you were heading to or were your steps slowed just enough find a 200 peso bill meandering across your path a block later? I’m fairly agnostic about the

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specific machinations that put me on one specific spot instead of another one on the other side of the planet--maybe it’s kismet, maybe it’s Maybelline--but the serendipity that seems to define my life manifested itself again last week. The Vibes: There I was, walking down the street looking for an after-work drink as I often am...one place was too crowded, another too empty. After seeing another familiar haunt had gone fishin’ for the day, I mindlessly weaved through a few blocks before deciding to just hop on the bus and head back to base for a drink in the hammock...not exactly novel, but still enjoyable. At least, that’s what would have happened if my good friend Gustavo hadn’t seemingly appeared at the bus stop through a hole in space and time. Gustavo, a proud first-time father, has been acquainting himself with his new wife’s family in Guadalajara for the past few months, and so to say I hadn’t expected to see

him that day is an understatement. Gustavo had ridden the winding road of random chance to arrive at this intersection as well, making the long drive for a business meeting that would keep him in town for a few more hours...just enough time, as he so keenly noted, to have a few beers at this establishment hidden conspicuously across from Ley on the second floor of a retail space. For me, walking up onto the spacious deck at 1000 Caguamas was what I imagine finding one’s spectacles on one’s forehead after 45 minutes of searching is like. Overlooking the lively sidewalks and busy streets of 5 de Deciembre a single block inland from the beach and focusing on a streamlined menu of beer and aguachile, it was exactly what I was looking for...I just didn’t know it at the time. The Vices: 1000 Caguamas is not, as I suggested on Instagram (that’s @cosmiccoffee9 *bigsmile, thumbs up), a turtle preserve...at

least, not directly. Yes, “caguama” is a Spanish word for “turtle,” but in this context the alcohobbyists among us will know that the term refers to a large bottle of beer, typically filled with brews of The People in a manner similar to the American 40. Doesn’t take a social scientist to understand the appeal of this delivery system, and at 50 pesos, the effect is even more pronounced. However, my Internet joke is closer to the truth than it might have seemed, that’s kind of my whole thing. For every bottle drained by a thirsty customer, 5 pesos are donated to local rescue efforts for these endangered creatures, and it’s always encouraging to know you can make the world a slightly better place by doing almost nothing at all. As tostada after tostada was loaded down with habanero aguachile--piquant and zesty with a pronounced citrus flavor--and this face of the Earth lazily rolled away from our star at 1,000 miles an hour for another spectacular sunset, it came to mind just how unlikely this all was. Here I was sitting exactly where I needed to be for the best possible outcome due to factors fully beyond my control...not the way I planned to spend the evening, and wasn’t I lucky. The Verdict: Even if you don’t lead a mystical existence, it’s easy to appreciate what 1000 Caguamas brings to the table from a practical perspective. With all the cooler beer you can drink at a great price and a few seafood selections to keep you anchored, there might not be a better place to find yourself at 4pm on some idle Tuesday. You can even do a bit of good for the home planet by finishing your beer like an adult. Maybe I’ll catch you there. Info: Uruguay 162, 5 de Diciembre w w w . f a c e b o o k . com/1000Caguamas/

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Welcome Home Sheryl Novak

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Sheryl Novak is an expat Canadian who has owned a home in Mexico for over ten years. She is the owner of SOLutions Mexico and The Furniture Store by SOLutions Mexico. She is an expert on sourcing all styles of furniture for all sizes of budgets, in Mexico.

Creating the Mexico Style Home

ast week I wrote about one of the top two décor styles most folks select for their homes in Mexico – beach style. This week, we will focus on the other favorite décor style – Mexico style. One of the reasons people prefer this style is because they love the vibe and vitality of Mexico. The southwestern decor style, also referred to as Santa Fe style evokes feelings of warmth and comfort. By adding key pieces such as Mexican Talavera pottery, blankets, and vibrant color

schemes, you achieve the added dynamic feel of Mexico. Color is a cornerstone of this style yet must be used wisely. To keep from overpowering with color, use a warm, rich neutral color on walls, and the bright colors in accents. Start with a wall color reminiscent of the desert landscape. One of my favorite wall colors for this décor style is Behr’s Adobe Sand. It’s a perfect backdrop to make those colorful décor pieces pop. For window treatments, opt for shutters, coverings of natural materials or fabric drapery made from a heavier weight fabric such as canvas, burlap or thicker cotton.

Neutral colors are best since again, you want the focus to be your décor items and not overwhelming. The best choice in flooring to achieve the Mexico style is with warm terracotta tiles. Remember to include a sprinkling of brightly colored accent tiles either once every few feet or in a border. You can also add bright accent tiles as a backsplash or on countertops in your kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor terrace. For furniture, go oversize. Select a few, large pieces rather than many smaller pieces. Large wood headboards, chests, and chunky cabinets are perfect. For wood, pine is a good option, espe-

cially when it is finished with a natural wax stain. The more knots and imperfections in the piece, the better. Pine will work in our climate as long as it is pre-treated for termites and kiln-dried, so it does not crack or bow. Select one or two wood pieces and stain them in a distressed bright color to really make a statement. A distressed sofa table in a bright red, yellow or teal is stunning in a dining or living room. Wrought iron furniture and items with antique forged iron handles also make great signature pieces. For the sofa or sectional, select a frame with a relaxed style and a performance cover in a neutral

color. If you prefer leather, a natural color such as Palliser’s Dallas Saddle is an excellent choice. Give it life with colorfully patterned cushions in teal, rust, and sun-yellow. Décor items should all be bold and colorful. Striped serapes can be thrown over sofas, ends of beds and even used as decoration on walls. Woven rugs and pillows will pull the look together. Talavera pottery, candles, and copper décor add the finishing touches. For lighting, choose wrought iron lamps, candle holders, and wall sconces. Make sure to keep all illumination soft to bring out the warmth and vibrancy of the walls and décor.

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Flamenco Guitarist Esaú Galván Remembers the Alhambra By Christie Seely

ecently I heard talented flamenco guitarist Esaú Galván of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle perfecting his presentation of the intricate music of Recuerdos de la Alhambra, by Spanish composer and guitarist Francisco Tárrega. Galván plans to include this difficult piece in the new CD he is producing this summer along with other beautiful interpretations of Spanish classics and original works. A recent visit to Spain, enhancing his skills as master flamenco guitarist, seems to linger in his mind and is aching to be expressed in this new project. Recuerdos de la Alhambra is a complicated piece, implementing the tremolo technique which is only attempted by accomplished flamenco guitarists. The technique requires a constant plucking of a single melody note with the ring, middle and index fingers throughout while at the same time the thumb plays an arpeggio-pattern accompaniment giving the impression of hearing two guitars instead of one. Esaú has spent many hours perfecting this challenging technique. The Alhambra is located in Granada, Spain. It is a palace and fortress built on a hill over early Roman remains by Moorish emirates in the 13th century. The expansive compound is a romantic oasis overlooking the beautiful city of Granada and the historical Caves of Sacromonte where the gypsies (roma people) have lived and played music for centuries. Recuerdos de la Alhambra portrays the site exquisitely. The tremolo echoes the underlying beauty of the luxurious

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T architecture made up of gracefully connecting courtyards, grand halls and impressive chambers. The music derives a mystical feeling as if emerging from the ancient stone. For those of you who have visited the Alhambra, this extraordinary musical piece so elegantly executed by Esaú Galván will bring powerful memories: the impressively serene Court of the Lions, the softness of the filigreed Moorish arches, the fragrant gardens of olives, oranges and pomegranates and the scent of earth and of the past. Through his hard work Esaú will bring those images to us right here in Puerto Vallarta. You can hear Esaú play regularly at Da Simone Restaurant Tuesday evenings, Daiquiri Dick’s on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings at Cuates y Cuetes starting at 10:30, and with his group Tatewari Wednesday evenings at Cuates y Cuetes, 8:00. Read more about him on his website www.esaugalvan. com. To hear Recuerdos de la Alhambra by Esaú visit youtube: https://youtu. be/j36i5EQI4gw

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his week, in our search for the meaning of street names in Puerto Vallarta we are going to cross the river and stroll north, from the banks of the Rio Cuale towards the oldest hotel in town, the Rosita. However, there are sixteen streets that run east to west in that framework so it might take a few weeks to get there. The first street is Calle Encino, which hugs the banks of the river for just three blocks. The word “Encino” means “Oak” in English, which was a bit surprising until I found out that there are 160 species of oak in Mexico. Unfortunately, many oak species in Mexico are threatened with extinction due to ecological threats like habitat loss, climate change, and increased human use and I don’t see any along this street now. Calle Encino is a neat street to wander along. The trees, not oaks, along the river bank give shade all day long and the wall along the river bank is just the right hight for athletic, young people to hitch themselves up on to and enjoy a cool brew or check their ubiquitous phones. Apparently, the Antropology Gay Dance Club resides just to the west of Morelos and as we walk under the bridge going east we come to the Encino hotel, which boasts a rooftop pool with a view of the bay and rates three stars on Trip Advisor. Towards the west end of the street is Cafe Roma; a

great place for a pizza and a beer and owners who are very generous supporters of the Volcanes education project. Gracias! The origin of name of the next street is a mystery. Who was Agustin Rodriguez? The only reference I can find is to a Mexican lawyer who lived from 1842 to 1920 but what his claim to fame was I don’t know. This street is host to the Co-Exist Restaurant, a pleasant, quiet spot for lunch and, at its west end, where the street terminates at Insurgentes, is the Cigar Factory, which serves great food, excellent coffee and rolls cigars for sale to those who like to impersonate the steam engines of the past. Next street to the north is Libertad. Named after that very fleeting experience for some people, ”Liberty”. It is a busy, traffic-laden street with bus stops, drug stores, a barber shop and, at the west end before HSBC, is Capitan Cajun, a restaurant that scores 86% as “excellent” on Trip Advisor. Maybe check that out when you’re in the area! And now we come to Calle Guerrero. Vicente Ramón Guerrero Saldaña was, in the parlance of today, a cool dude. Born in 1782, a few years before the start of the French Revolution, in a small town 100 kms east of Acapulco to an African mother and a mixed race father he grew up to be tall, strong, fearless and, obviously of African descent. He was, at times, called “El Negro”.

As an adult, Vicente was opposed to the Spanish colonial government and, in 1810, enlisted to fight in the southern Mexico against the Spanish occupiers in the country’s War of Independence. By 1812 he had done so well as a soldier and officer that he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. Three years later Guerrero was named Commander in Chief of the rebel forces. The Mexican political and military history of those years is complex, so let me assure you that Guerrero became President of Mexico on 1st April 1829. But he lasted a scant nine months in office before being turfed out and fleeing back to his homeland in the south. Early in 1831 he was captured, tried, found guilty and shot by firing squad. Historians have suggested that because Guerrero was of mixed blood and because the opposition to his presidency came from the great landowners, generals, clerics and Spaniards resident in Mexico, Guerrero’s execution was perhaps a warning to men considered as socially and ethnically inferior not to dare to dream of becoming president. But the ordinary people of Mexico came to venerate him as a national hero. During his rise to the presidency and during his short tenure of that office, Guerrero called for public schools, land title reforms, industry and trade development, and other programs that would benefit the country. We should be proud.

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Life in la Cruz

The Balance Series Cindy Bouchard

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Tom Stickney

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alance is controlled by your pivot motion- the way you twist and turn and displace weight on the way back and through. This my friends is the key to a good golf swing and consistent shots. In this series we will help you to better understand how balance works within your entire golf game. Enjoy… Counterbalancing with Putters A growing trend on Tour is placing weight at the top of your puttershaft- above your hands- to counterbalance the weight of the clubhead. This action helps to smooth out your stroke by allowing

you to better control the “steering wheel” of the stroke. This weight also tends to steady shaky hands and coupled with a fatter grip, like the Superstroke, will help to deaden the dreaded flip most bad putters possess within their stroke. To experiment with this just wrap some lead tape around the top of your grip and see if you like the feeling. If so, you can find products like Tour Lock or Cubic Balance to add weight to your existing putter on the web. It worked for Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan so it might be worth a try… https://youtu.be/FImB2T_-nDQ

Cindy Bouchard, an expat Canadian runs a Boutique Inn, Villa Amor del Mar in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. She and her husband Chris are living and lovin’ in Vallarta–Nayarit. If you want more info on La Cruz or desire… A very special vacation contact cindy@VillaAmordelMar.com

La Cruz: Beachfront Living Cleanly

s I looked toward Vallarta today the surf was up and I delighted in watching surfers ‘catching’ waves. The swells even pulled a buoy from its anchor, it bobbed right by the surfers. A family group complete with three squealing girls, a mama who had quite the laugh and friends or family set up for the afternoon, running in and out of the ocean, taking breaks for snacks and drinks. They appeared to love every minute of their day at the beach. A gal was running the beach back and forth many times, and then I noticed her walking, bag in hand picking up garbage. We keep two garbage cans and a recycle bin at the beach and hang extra bags on it for people to use. We empty them regularly, so I guess others prefer a clean beach too! There’s been some chatter lately about the safety of swimming in Banderas Bay. Some beach towns were noted in a recent article stating that the water was not fit for swimming. La Cruz was never mentioned yet we are one big bay and as a

larger community we care for each other. So, let’s be clear, as I understand it, the water was tested in June after a heavy rainfall, the first of the season. The ‘pollutants’ are due to runoff from up the hills and drain down through rivers and channels created for that purpose, picking up any garbage in its path. Relatively quickly the runoff is clear via wave action and more rain. I asked the La Cruz harbourmaster, Rafa Alacantra, about how

he and his team positively impact the waters of La Cruz. He said “Although its not in our jurisdiction, it’s important to us that all the beach water of La Cruz is clean and swimmable. At the marina, we encourage all boaters, to use our free pump-out service, including boats that are not using our slips. We understand that they need to discharge their tanks and they will do it somewhere, so we offer to do it for free, always, for everyone. We also monitor the ocean water inside and outside of the marina, through ITMAR University. We’re so confident of the health of our water that every year in April we host the open water swimming competition and in December of this year we are hosting a triathlon.” It can be challenging overseeing the largest marina in Mexico in a small and quiet town like La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Rafa’s goal leading the Marina Riviera Nayarit team is to develop and maintain a smooth running operation that includes many people with many interests while providing the best quality and affordable services to their clients, respecting the environment, preserving the tranquility of the town and the people living here. For the fourth year in a row the Marina staff worked hard as a team to renew their Blue Flag certification. They’re proud to be the first marina in Mexico to do so. The iconic Blue Flag is one of the world’s most recognized voluntary eco-labels awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators. In order to qualify for the Blue Flag, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria must be met and maintained. Thanks in advance for helping keep our beaches clean, abandoning straws and plastic and for recycling!

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fitness level. South of Boca de Tomatlan Colomitos: Many in the know hike to this beach, which is moderate 45 minute hike. It’s also home to the popular Ocean Grill restaurant. Reservations are a must to eat at Ocean Grill. Playa Caballo: A relatively new edition to the beach club scene, Maraika Beach Club makes this a popular spot for beautiful people. Reservations during the weekends if you want a beach table. Las Ánimas: Because of its shallow waters, Playa last Animas is ideal for children and often fills up with families on weekends and holidays. A few seafood restaurants line the sand. You can also ride a banana boat or go parasailing. Quimixto: Charming tiny town with just a couple restaurants and a beautiful waterfall hike. Rent horses and make a day of it.

Beaches of Vallarta

his list offers a quick guide to the most popular beaches from the International Airport south to the village of Yelapa. Boca de Tomates: A great spot to see crocodiles, eat fresh caught seafood and visit the Turtle Rescue Camp. The beach isn’t great for swimming as the Rio Ameca runs just north of it, making the waters muddy and the bottom silty. El Holi: Located at the mouth of the Pitillal River in front of Plaza Peninsula this beach has a great oyster shack set up during season. Playa Camarones: Sometimes rocky, sometimes sandy, this beach hosts Barracudas and El Solar, two great beachfront places to hang, day or night. Olas Altas: You may find the

waters suitable for surfing or boogie boarding near the River Cuale. Olas Altas starts at Daiquiri Dick’s excellent restaurant and runs north to the River. It attracts fewer sunbathers then Los Muertos but gets lively during holidays.

lounges for daytime and romantic tables for candlelight dining.

fine white sand with lots of families having picnics on the weekends.

Las Amapas: Rocky with coves great for snorkeling. Not many vendors or services. Pack accordingly.

Los Muertos: Puerto Vallarta’s original happening beach, Playa los Muertos (Beach of the Dead), is action central for both locals and tourists alike. The flat stretch of sand starts south of the River Cuale and runs about 1.5 km (one mile) south while hugging the Romantic Zone. There is a non-stop parade of vendors hawking grilled fish on sticks, jewellery, sombreros and sarapes. You can take a banana-boat ride, rent a stand-up paddle board, try out the jet boots or go para-sailing. A string of restaurants run the length of the beach, most with umbrellas and

Conchas Chinas: South of Vallarta Playa Conchas Chinas features a series of rocky coves with crystalline water and millions of white shells broken and polished by the waves forming the sand. The individual coves are ideal for secluded sunbathing and snorkeling.

Playa Mismaloya: Where the movie, The Night of the Iguana was made. Located in front of the excellent dive and snorkel spot of Los Arcos you can book snorkeling and jet skis off the beach. A couple beach restaurants and vendors will keep you content throughout the day. Behind the beach in the town of MIsmaloya you can find a tequila factory, the Vallarta Zoo and further up the main road a great waterfall and restaurant area.

Majahuitas: Often touted as the best snorkeling and dive spot in the Bay. The waters here are clear and there is plenty of fish and sea turtles to spy on. This is where the Pirates of the Bay day tour stops. Las Caletas: Former home of John Houston, this beach is the home of the Rhythms of the Night as well as a popular spot for weddings and a stopping point on many Vallarta Adventure tours.

Playa Las Gemelas: The cleanest and most accessible beach south of Vallarta. A huge swath of

Boca de Tomatlan: Mostly a boat launch, there is a small beach/ tributary. This is where you hire water taxis to the beaches further south. Beaches south of Boca de Tomatlan are only accessible by boat or hiking, depending on your

Yelapa: This once tiny hippy haven has boomed in recent years and now sports both electricity and cell phone towers, but remains only accessible by boat. Still a treat for a day or a week, the beach is lovely. The town is charming and there are two relatively accessible waterfalls. If you’re a nature enthusiast, the flora and fauna around Yelapa are amazing.

businesses. We fully function on private donations. Animals are often found living on the streets after being discarded and/or extremely abused. We devote ourselves to their physical and emotional rehabilitation and invite everyone to join one of our escorted tours and interact with the animals at our private shelter. We offer one tour per week during the summer months, either Tuesday or Thursday, and special arrangements are necessary. Contact us at spcapv@

gmail.com. To see our animals available for adoption, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/spcapv. There are photos as well as individual albums of our rescues which include a bit of their background. Please be aware that our adoption fee within Mexico is $2,000 pesos. Contact us at spcapv@gmail.com to obtain an adoption application. To make donations via PayPal, select the “Donate” option on our Face-

book page www.facebook.com/spcapv or on our website at http://spcapv.com/ donate/. You can drop off any donations for the SPCA at Hacienda San Angel located at Calle Miramar 336, above Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in El Centro. Get involved…rescue, adopt, foster, volunteer, donate or educate. You can learn more about the SPCA Puerto Vallarta by checking us out at www. spcapv.com/home or on Facebook.

Garza Blanca: White pristine sand, beautiful beach in front of the ritzy Garza Blanca resort.

SPCA of Puerto Vallarta By Janice Gonzalez

e opened our sanctuary in January of 2012 on the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta. We are a no-kill shelter and can house up to 130 animals at once. We rescue and find permanent homes for over 250 animals each year.

The mission of SPCA de PV is to help fund and promote sterilization, adoption

and healthcare efforts for companion animals in the Puerto Vallarta area, with the goal of eliminating the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable animals. Our main focus is to rescue the abused, homeless animals from Puerto Vallarta’s streets and place them in foster homes in both the United States and Canada until permanent homes are available. We are not supported by the government, corporations, foundations or

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ew pieces of “Beach Booty” made by Bill and Suzie, roll into Marsol Market each week. Gorgeous sea glass wired with silver make an unmistakably tropical statement, be it bracelet, pendant or a necklace. The glass is endlessly fascinating; where did it come from? How long was it at sea? Unanswerable questions; unparalleled beauty. Using what is at hand is one mark of a Found Artist – Bill and Suzie certainly qualify, as does another Marsol Market artist. Here is Marcia’s story… A few years ago, a woman came to her with four expensive silk scarves. Neither she nor her sisters wanted the old-fashioned scarves that were left when their mother passed away. However, this woman carefully chose

patterns and colors that suited her and each one of her three sisters who were meeting to commemorate the first year anniversary of

their mother’s death. Marcia made each one into a stunning collar (necklace) that will be worn always with a warm remembrance of their

ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT...LUCY

on’t let the serious look fool you! This little girl is a sweetie. Lucy is just seven months old, a Staffordshire Terrier mix currently weighing 22 pounds. She will be a medium sized adult. Lucy has a medium energy level and enjoys playtime with other dogs. She is even good around cats. We think Lucy would make

a wonderful addition to any family as she is great with children and can be quite calm when not playing with toys or friends. Lucy even enjoys her car rides. Lucy has been dewormed, vaccinated and spayed. We are now accepting applications for her adoption and are looking for the most perfect family. Contact us at spcapv@gmail.com.

mom. Since then, silk has been her favourite and all the fabrics she uses (never new) have a story to tell. Men’s silk neckties are rarely worn in the tropics but she has made many collars from them as well as blouses, dad’s favorite shirt and anything that has been worn and/or given with love. If you have such things you cannot bear to throw away but truly just keep packing them around whenever you move, bring them to her any Friday and pick up a brand new memory a week later. And if you have a favorite piece of sea glass… The Marsol Friday Market is open from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm all year-round.

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Zoe & Leon present ‘Virtue’, and Hannah Brady sings Rock, Pop, and Jazz at Incanto

oe Wood has been one of Banderas Bay’s favorite guitarists and singers for 14 years, having relocated to Mexico from her hometown of Butte, Montana. A gifted singer/songwriter and musician, Zoe recently recorded a CD of her own original songs entitled ‘Zoe’s Garden’, and one of the songs from the album has been recorded by famed bluesman Charlie Musselwhite. Zoe has written and recorded a total of 6 CD’s of original music and is currently working on a new album of original instrumentals with local musicians Eduardo Leon and Rigoberto Mora. Having entertained at numerous local venues over the years including The Mayan Palace and Marival Luxury Resort, Zoe is now performing at Incanto with guitarist Eduardo Leon in their successful collaboration, Zoe & Leon - ‘Virtue’, with Danny Renteria joining on percussion. Together they play Nuevo Flamenco instrumentals, American pop, jazz, Latin standards, and Mexican classics in English and Spanish. Zoe also weaves interesting tidbits about the songs into the show and shares their histories, backstories, and origins. “We’re creating a unique collaborative variety of music.

We put a lot of love and hard work into it, and embrace and appreciate all who come to see us” - Zoe Wood Eduardo Leon is a local guitarist well-known as an original member of Piel Canela, and as a longtime member of entertainer Kim Kuzma’s band. Percussionist Danny Renteria has played with popular band Media Luna and is a current member of Santiago Martin Rumberia’s band El Son De La Ostia. Danny is a consummate professional on stage and is generously gifted with enormous talent. ‘Virtue’ plays on Thursdays from 5-7pm in Incanto’s comfortable air-conditioned piano bar. No cover charge and Happy Hour prices until 6pm. Zoe and Eduardo can also be seen on Sundays in ‘The Music of The Gipsy Kings’ now playing at Incanto.

Dynamic vocalist Hannah Brady captivates her audiences with jazz, pop, rock, and soul in her show ‘Paloma

En La Playa’ with her live band now playing in the theatre at Incanto. Originally from the New York theatre scene, Hannah has performed from Mexico to China in numerous clubs and on cruise ships. She was also an original member of Incanto’s popular Gospel Brunch. In her current show, she honors such legends as The Jackson 5, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Donna Summer and Stevie Wonder in a high-energy, clap-yourhands performance accompanied by several local musicians including Alberto “Mimi” Ramirez, Andreas Piedra and Gary Flores. Final performances Thursday, July 26 and August 2 at 8pm. Visit Incanto’s website for more information about these and other summer shows now playing www.IncantoVallarta. com. Incanto offers casual dining all day and nightly entertainment in their air-conditioned piano bar and state-ofthe-art cabaret theater. They are located at Insurgentes 109 at the Rio Cuale and are open from 9am-12am Tues. - Sun. Closed on Mondays. Phone: 322-223-9756.

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Summer Festivals and Events in Riviera Nayarit July 26 – 28

12th Bahía de Banderas International Fishing Tournament Organized by the Bahía de Banderas Fishing Club, this traditional event that focuses on catching marlin and tuna returns to the waters off of the Riviera Nayarit with a slew of national and international participants. More info:.fishingnayarit.com

August 4 – 5

6th Punta Mita Beach Festival This fun family summer event mixes sports, gastronomy and luxury in Mexico’s most exclusive residential community. More info: events.puntamita.com/ August 6 – 15

Corn Festival A visit to Jala and Xalisco this August can be a great way to experience the Riviera Nayarit and its traditions. Located just a short distance from the coast of Nayarit, the communities of Jala and Xalisco plan all sorts of events including dances, entertainment, horse races and cockfights. The festivities originated with the celebration of Our Lady of the Assumption and in Jala the biggest ear of corn wins a prize. August 8 – 11

Masters Of The Kitchen Culinary Event with the presence of renowned chefs at an international level; Gilles Epie, Rob Gentile, Elizabeth Falkner among other international chefs. More Info: villagroupresorts.com/culinary-fests-2018/en/home/

Is your venue or organization hosting an upcoming or ongoing event? We are looking for events of all kinds to share with our readers so send the details our way to be listed here and in our various online calendars! To be included please add your listing at vallartatribune. com/eventos. Deadline for print publication is Friday before the Thursday publication date, but events appear online instantly and may still be included in our email newsletters.

Thursday, July 26 TUNA AND MARLIN FISHING TOURNAMENT— This Banderas Bay tournament will take place at the Vallarta Yacht Club in the Paradise Village Marina from July 26 through 28. This year, the Sportfishing Club has defined four different categories: Tuna, Marlin, Dorado and Sailfish. There is also an award for best crew. The competition will begin on Friday, July 27, at 7:00 am at the Paradise Village Marina. The second day of fishing will start at 12:01 am on Saturday, July 28. (fishingnayarit.com) MALECON PHOTO WALK— This photo walk down the Malecon will help you learn to capture scenes of daily life from your perspective. The objectives of this walk are to train your creative eye, think fast to find the perfect shot, exchange ideas with other photography enthusiasts, and of course, have fun. Meet at Hotel Rosita lobby, begins at 5 pm, please arrive early. Walk lasts 2.5 hours and costs $100 pesos. Bring any reflex camera. Walking tour hosted by Estrellita Velasco from Vallarta Food and Photo Tours. Basic knowledge of the exposure triangle is required. The best photos will be published on the official page of Vallarta Photographers.

Friday, July 27 MOELLE AT A PAGE IN THE SUN— Moelle introduces his unique fusion of jazz, blues, funk and bossa nova. 8:30 pm at A Page in the Sun. (Lázaro Cárdenas #179) TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD— Pink Floyd Tribute presented by Pacific Rock Company at the Marina in Nuevo Vallarta. $200 pesos. Friday at 9:30 pm. (facebook.com/PacificRockCo)

Saturday, July 28 MILONGA LO DE BARBARITA— Organized by Al & Barbara Garvey of TangoVallarta, this milonga features music from the golden age of Argentine Tango Argentino. Entrance is free, but please bring your favorite beverage to share. The house (Casa Garvey/Lo de Barbarita) is in the center of town, 5 blocks up from the Malecon at Pipila 363. Begins at 9 pm. Questions? Call (322) 222-8895 ESTERO EL SALADO: 18TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION— In appreciation to those who have left their mark on the conservation of this Protected Natural Area they are offering free guided boat tours through the main channel of the estuary, activities for the children promoting the care of the environment, prizes and more. All day Saturday starting at 9 am. You can reserve your place in the tours by calling 322 201 7361. (esterodelsalado.org)

Sunday, July 29 CEVICHE Y AGUACHILE FESTIVAL— More than 40 varieties of Ceviches and Aguachiles prepared by local restaurants and accompanied by craft beer and cocktails with raicilla. All the flavor of Puerto Vallarta gathered in one place. Beginning at noon at Parque Lázaro Cardenas Col. Olas Altas

July 26 - August 2, 2018 www.vallartatribune.com while chatting about the sculptures on the Malecon and the local art scene, plus a delicious Mexican brunch or snack at a charming and very unique spot. A fantastic cultural experience with a local friend. Wed, Thu and Fri at 9:00am. Make reservations through Vallarta101 (facebook.com/welovevallarta | 01 322 100 2253) HANDBUILDING WITH CLAY AT ART VALLARTA— This class will take the beginner student through each step of coil and slab building. Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. 350 pesos plus Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/artvallarta) INTRODUCTION TO WHEEL THROWING AT ART VALLARTA— This is the next step after fundamental building with clay. 350.00 pesos plus clay (462 pesos). Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. 350 pesos plus Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/artvallarta) OPEN CLAY STUDIO AT ART VALLARTA— Have a project you want to work on independently? Come take part working side by side with student’s from all classes and artists currently in the studio. No instruction is provided. 350.00 pesos plus Clay Kit (if you need one). Monday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. 350 pesos plus Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/artvallarta) HARNESS THE POWER OF PAINTING WITH DOUGLAS SIMONSON— This class is for both beginning and experienced acrylic painters. Painter Douglas Simonson has 35 years of experience painting in acrylics and he will work with you in whatever area of painting you want to focus on, or he can help you decide on your focus. Class is every Friday from 1:30 PM to 4:30PM. Cost is $350 pesos per class. Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook. com/artvallarta)

DANCE SALSA DANCING/LESSONS— Wednesdays & Sundays at 8pm (upper terrace). All are welcome. Incanto Vallarta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puerto Vallarta | 322.223.9756 | www.incantovallarta.com) DANCE HOT VALLARTA— Have fun, gain confidence, become a sought after partner, get your mind and body fit to the rhythm of music. No partner needed or date your mate. These classes are ongoing throughout the summer on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. $50.00 pesos per class or $500.00 for the month (12 classes). Call Alberto for detailed information. Thu 7:32 PM · Vallarta’s First Ballroom (479 Juarez Street | 322 292 0026 | vallartasfirstballrom.com)

FILM DINNER AND A MOVIE: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE— The weekly Tuesday film begins at 7:15 pm, and will be preceded by a short, 15-minute introduction by local musicologist, Paco Ojeda. Presented in English with Spanish subtitles when available. Incanto Vallarta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puerto Vallarta | 322.223.9756 | www. incantovallarta.com) LA CRUZ MARINA FREE MOVIE NIGHT— In the VIP room at Marina Riviera Nayarit every Thursday at 8:00pm.

Tuesday, July 31 EXPATS VALLARTA HAPPY HOUR— The local group of Expats In Vallarta is open to all. This week meeting at Pancho Villa on Ave. Fluvial, near Costco. Happy Hours are from 5-7 pm. There is no charge to attend, just pay for what you order. To make reservations for the Happy Hours and the Dinners, email sarawise45@gmail.com.

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ART MALECON SCULPTURES 101— Enjoy a relaxed walk by the ocean

CINEMA CUC— Free. 1:00 pm on Wednesdays in the main auditorium at Centro Universitario de la Costa (Av. Universidad 203, Ixtapa | 322.222.1512 | www.cuc.udg.mx) CINE CLUB EL MUÉGANO: JAVIER BARDEM FILMS— Enjoy a retrospective of the cinema of actor Javier Bardem every Wednesday in July. $20 pesos. Wednesdays at 7pm at the Library Los Mangos Cultural Center (Av. Francisco Villa No. 1001 | bibliotecalosmangos. com) CINE CLUB EL MUÉGANO: MARTES DE CINE— Enjoy movies at the

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21 Los Mangos Library Martes de Clássicos Cultural Center, Tuesdays at 7pm. 20 pesos. (Av. Francisco Villa No. 1001 | bibliotecalosmangos.com) CINEMA CUC— New film every Friday, free and open to the public. 1:00 pm in the main auditorium at Centro Universitario de la Costa (Av. Universidad 203, Ixtapa | 322.222.1512 | www.cuc.udg.mx) CINE CLUB EL MUÉGANO: FRIDAY CINEMA CYCLE ON SOCIAL NETWORKS— Enjoy movies about Social Networks at the Los Mangos Library Martes de Clássicos Cultural Center, Fridays at 7pm. 20 pesos. (Av. Francisco Villa No. 1001 | bibliotecalosmangos.com)

FOOD & BEVERAGE FOR THE LOVE OF GARLIC AND MANGO— Special menu available through July 31 featuring Mango & Garlic merged in majestic ways for a unique dining experience. River Cafe (Isla Rio Calle 4 | rivercafe.com.mx) FESTIVAL DEL CHOCOLATE & COCKTAILS— From July 17 to 31 come to CafeDesArtistes in Vallarta and Tuna Blanca in Punta De Mita for a special menu of desserts made with Callebaut Chocolate, as well as a selection of exotic cocktails! Cafe Des Artistes ( Guadalupe Sanchez 740 | cafedesartistes.com)

HEALTH & WELLNESS BEACH YOGA— Bring your mat down to the beach for a gentle morning flow, every Wednesday at 9am at playa Los Camarones, in front of Barracuda restaurant. 70 pesos per person and children under 12 are free when accompanying an adult. Barracuda (Calle Paraguay 1290) SPIRITUAL & METAPHYSICAL LECTURE— Journey of self discovery at the Center For Spiritual Living Puerto Vallarta. Each week offers inspirational talk using spiritual tools for personal growth, along with discussion and fellowship afterwards. An open and inclusive spiritual community, all are welcome. Saturdays from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at Centro Cultural Cuale (Aquiles Serdan #437)

STAGE & THEATRE QUE NO SE CULPE A NADIE DE MI MUERTE— The award-winning director of Desperate Princesses, Ramiro Daniel, presents his theatrical production of ‘Do not blame anybody for my death’ (Let no one be blamed for my death) running most Saturdays through July 28 at 8:30 pm. Written by Humberto Robles and starring actor César Trujillo, it is a tragic/comedic monologue, presented in Spanish, about a thirty-year-old woman waiting for a phone call to stave off her pending suicide. Will a phone call finally convince her to give up the idea of taking her own life? Incanto Vallarta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puerto Vallarta | 322.223.9756 | www.incantovallarta.com) GREATER TUNA— Local thespian and founder of Indianapolis’ Theatre in the Square, Ron Spencer joins Incanto’s owner Tracy Parks who both star in the reprise of the hit comedy ‘Greater Tuna’. This first in a series of comedic plays written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard is based upon the small fictional town of Tuna, Texas, a rural, small-minded hamlet chock full of eclectic characters who charm their way into the hearts of audiences. With over twenty characters played by just two actors with forty-two costume changes, it’s a wild, fun ride full of side-splitting comedy. Now back for a limited run on most Wednesdays at 8pm. Reserve today with no online fees IncantoVallarta.com 8 pm at Incanto Vallarta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puerto Vallarta | 322.223.9756 | www.incantovallarta.com)

This listing features ongoing acts and events at bars, restaurants and venues. Please see our events listings for special one-time music events.

VALLARTA Act II Entertainment (Basilio Badillo 330) Us Two & The Band on Wed at 7:30pm Bob’s Karaoke Party on Wed at 8:00pm More @ act2pv.com Babel Bar (Aquiles Serdán 437, Isla del Cuale) Live Flamenco on Sun from 1:00 to 3:00pm Cafe Roma (Encino 287) Karaoke Party with Catherine on Wed and Fri at 6:30pm Captain Don’s (Honduras 126) Sylvie & The Zippers on Fri from 9:00pm to 12:00am Da Crew on Sat from 9:00pm to 12:00am Cuates y Cuetes (Calle Francisca Rodríguez esq. con la playa Los Muertos) Esaú Galván on Saturday at 10:30am to 1:00pm Fiery Flamenco Group Tatewari on Wednesday from 8:00pm to 10:00pm Da Simone Restaurant (Basillo Badillo 180) Esaú Galván plays Flamenco on Tue from 7:30 to 10:30 pm Daiquiri Dick’s (314 Olas Altas) Esaú Galván plays Flamenco on Friday at 7:30pm Devils Bar Live (527 Morelos) 3:Tones on Friday from 11:00pm to 1:00am Soul Trip every Saturday from 12 - 2:00am The Zippers every Sunday from 9 - 11:00pm El Bar at Food Park PV The Black Tequila on Sat at 9:00pm

July 26 - August 2, 2018 www.vallartatribune.com

Cheko & Alex on Sat at 7:30pm Yuvia on Sun at 5:00pm The Music of the Gipsy Kings on Sun at 8:00pm Tongo on Tue at 5:00pm Santiago Martin on Tue at 7:00pm Joby Hernandez on Wed at 5:00pm More @ incantovallarta.com The Jazz Foundation (Allende 116) Live Music from Wed through Sat at 8:30pm More @ facebook.com/thejazzfoundation Kelly’s Pour Favor (Lazaro Cardenas 245) Tequila Rush on Tue at 7:00pm 3:Tones on Thu at 7:00pm Soul Trip on Sat at 7:00pm Luke’s Bar (Peru 1231) Trez Cuartoz on Fri at 3:00pm Soul Trip on Tue at 3:00pm Mi Pueblito (Olas Altas 380) Live Mariachi on Sat at 6:00pm Folclorico Dancing & Music on Wed at 6:30pm Nacho Daddy (Basilio Badillo 287) Da Crew on Thur at 8:30pm Texas Embassy Blues Band on Fri at 8:30pm Damaged Goods on Sat at 8:00pm Roxy Rock House (Ignacio L Vallarta 217) Live Rock on Fri and Sat at 11:00pm Service Industry Night with Live Music on Sun Warique (Aquiles Serdan 280) Luis Ortega on Fri and Sun from 7:00 to 10:00pm Wingman (Paseo Díaz Ordaz 552) Live Music Every Night at 9:00pm

El Sonador (Calle Ignacio Luis Vallarta 229) Soul Trip on Sun from 11:00pm to 2:00am

Que?Pasa (625 Aquiles Serdan) Adriana Ramirez “Electric Grandma and The Gorillas” on Fri 7:30-10:30 pm Tequila Rush on Sat from 7:00 to 10:00pm

Hot Spot (Allende 120, Malecon) DJ Raul with Electronic and Beach House Music on Fri at 8:00pm

Zapata Antojería y Bar (Lázaro Cárdenas 308) Electrocumbia & Dance Mixes on Fri at 10:00pm Salsa, bachata, son, cumbia DJ on Sat at 10:00pm

Incanto (Insurgentes 109) Zen Hour is Tue - Sun at 4:00pm Tongo & Joby for breakfast Tue - Sun at 9:00am Red Suitcase Band on Sun and Wed at 7:30pm Zoe Wood & Eduardo Leon on Thu at 5:00pm Open Mic on Thu at 7:30pm Hannah Brady on Thu at 8:00pm Joan Houston on Fri at 5:00pm Luis & Fernando on Fri at 7:30pm Lady Zen on Fri at 8:00pm Dennis Crow on Fri-Sun and Tue-Wed at 9:30pm

RIVIERA NAYARIT Ana Banana’s (La Cruz) Paul and the Availables on Fri from 7:00 to 10:00pm El Atico (Jose Mariscal 33, Sayultia) Soul Trip on Tue at 9:30pm Octopus’s Garden/Hikurir (Coral 66, La Cruz) Los Oscaritos every Thu at 8:00pm

To be included in this directory: Add your listing at vallartatribune.com/eventos Deadline for Publication: Friday before Thursday publication date.

OTHER BINGO WITH PEARL— Saturdays at 4pm. Drink specials, gift certificates, and cash prizes. Special guests Ballet Folklorico Tradiciones will perform. Incanto Vallarta (Insurgentes 109, Old Town Puerto Vallarta | 322.223.9756 | www.incantovallarta.com)

FURNITURE SHOPPING TOUR— Looking for an easy way to get around Vallarta and/or Guadalajara to check out furniture offerings for your new home or condo in Mexico? Save time, money and stress with this tour. Call, email, or sign up on the “Tours” tab on our website. (044 329 298 6399 | furniture@solutionsmexico.com | solutionsmexico.com)

For all the events visit www.vallartatribune.com/eventos

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A TRULY LUXURIOUS GET-AWAY Explore Mexico’s cultural jewel - San Miguel de Allende while you enjoy the comforts of Casa de Los Chiqueados

here is no better way to experience the magic and splendors of San Miguel de Allende than being a guest at Casa de los Chiqueados! A true gems, the five-star bed and breakfast offers six private suites, each with luxury amenities and all the comforts of home while you explore one of Mexico’s most treasured destinations. The restored villa reveals the true character of San Miguel de Allende, its history, architecture, art and furnishings. Named for precious gemstones, each private residence is a jewel in its own way. Located in the Historic Centro, it is a short, easy walk to the famous Jardine Allende. Enjoy exquisite shopping, gourmet dining and an immersive experience in the rich cultural heritage of Mexico’s cool, central highlands. Travel from Puerto Vallarta has never been easier with new direct flights to Leon/Guanajuato and Queretaro or take the luxury bus and arrive in style. We’ll help you make your travel arrangements and take care of all your needs.

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