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Hospiten: Helping the community
A hospital admission can often be a scary and lonely experience. It is an uncertain time when despite the patience and expertise of the medical staff and support of friends and family, one can still feel both afraid and isolated.
new to us, we have all of their medical and personal history in our system. This ensures that we can better treat the patient, update the relevant people closest to them, and assist in processing their insurance claims.
At Hospiten Puerto Vallarta we have a 40 year history of providing hospital services to an international clientele. We know exactly how to ensure that any hospitalization is handled professionally and sensitively. Much of this has to do with our attention to detail, and here are some of the areas we feel are important in terms of quality service.
Our system is well established and follows universal codes regarding a “need to know basis”. Only doctors and essential medical staff have access to a patient’s history, whilst some information like family contacts and insurance are accessible to the Public Relations staff.
World class record keeping You may think that record keeping is standard practice, but in fact it is not. It is very important in an emergency situation that the doctors treating you know your history. At Hospiten our SAP system ensures that unless a client is completely
So why is this all so important you may ask? In times of illness and emergency, you don’t want to be bothered with endless questions. Do you want to think about the phone number for your insurance company? Try to recall your best friends phone number if you have no family here in PV? Or explain
the details of your previous medical challenges and try to remember in which year they occurred? Organization and preparation can make all the difference. Public Relations and volunteer support At Hospiten we have a Public Relations team located at the main entrance that are ready to assist you 7 days a week. They are completely bilingual, experienced and empathetic, and are there to help you with your admission, assist you with contacting your family, or help you process an insurance claim. The public relations team also aid in transitioning a patient out of Hospiten when the time comes. This ensures that the patient need not worry about transportation. In addition, our new volunteer program means that an English speaking person can give you more personal support and time during your
stay if needed. If you are alone in Puerto Vallarta, either because they are new here, or have had a medical emergency on a cruise ship whilst traveling alone, one of our trained volunteers can visit you if desired. They can help you by going out and picking up a book, magazine or your favourite chocolate bar if none are available at the Hospital. Again, it’s all in the details. Discharge planning When you are ready to be discharged you will no doubt be very happy, but what comes next? Our public relations team will be there to help with transport, a follow up call to see how you are doing, and attend to whatever needs you as a discharging patient require. Often the needs of a discharging patient call for so much more. However, if you need a walker and one is already booked, what then? What if
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you need it delivered to your home? Do you know how to use it safely? Do you have some food in your home if you live alone? What kind of support system do you have? Can your friends help you shop for food if you have mobility issues? Who will advise you on bandage changes? Who do you call for physiotherapy? There are always going to be many questions and challenges but we are here to help. At Hospiten, new discharge strategies ensure that all of these issues and more are addressed before we say goodbye. Our team are committed to assisting you in planning your recovery so that after you leave us it will continue seamlessly.
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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
IMMIGRATION: 322.224.7719
Emergencies: 911 Red Cross: 065
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CONSULATES American Consulate 24 hrs 01-332-268-2100 Canadian Consulate 322.293.0098 322.293.0099 24 hrs: 1.800.706.2900
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In the month of August Puerto Vallarta welcomes 16,000 passengers!
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Adios Mama. Que te vaya bien.
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was to be off to Cozumel for a couple of weeks of Caribbean vacation, but it wasn’t to be. I received a call late last Sunday telling me someone running a red light had killed my mother Moralea; ironically as she was setting on a cross-continent drive from Victoria, BC to Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. So, we took our already packed bags and flew to Canada, which is where I’ll be for the next couple weeks. Some of you may remember my mother’s articles about butterflies and moths, but she also wrote about her travels through this country and her love of the corner ice cream shop you can find in nearly every plaza. She visited this country three or four times a year, always stopping in Vallarta to visit for a few weeks at a time. On occasion, we’d make a more extended trip together. Once the tourism agency of Oaxaca put us up for a week, touring dozens of very old, very beautiful churches (but which neither of us particularly cared about), and as we were driving through the mountains from church to church, she would ask to pull over every time we passed a field of wildflowers, so she could look for her beloved butterflies. On that same trip, we spent a day at the Monte Alban archeology site, which is spectacular and much more my jam than churches. We
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Resort Daypass wandered around, going our separate ways and hours later I found her in the public bathrooms, up on the counter trying to get a closer shot of a giant moth, much to the bemusement of the other people using the loo. Priorities. Other times she’d be content to wander the dirt roads behind my house in the city, camera in hand finding tiny pockets of beauty. She loved to photograph Mexico and loved to share her findings with everyone. Her Facebook is a veritable treasure of photos of plants and creatures from Mexico to Canada. Moralea’s favourite place in Vallarta was the Vallarta Botanical
Garden, which she would visit a couple of times a year, setting out early on her own and navigating her way to the bus, despite her complete lack of Spanish. Amongst other things, Moralea was a horticulturist, who specialized in natural restorations and the environment was the lens with which she viewed the rest of her life through. She was proud of the (albeit slow) changes that parts of Mexico are making with single-use plastics. We lost a good one. Thank you to everyone who sent messages. It is appreciated. Hug those closest to you. Safe travels, Madeline
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Experts Plumb Gulf of López Obrador says no to fracking Mexico Searching for T Vessels Sunk by Cortes
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exican and US experts have launched a new search to find ships sunk five centuries ago by Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes in the incident marking the start of the conquest of the Americas which, for some, began the most significant cultural collision in world history. The Underwater Archaeology Project in the Villa Rica is the 19th expedition headed by historian Francisco del Paso y Troncoso, who has become a pioneer in underwater archaeology in Mexico, and is aimed at finding the oldest European shipwrecks in Mexican waters dating from 1519. The new expedition is being directed by Dr. Robeto Junco, the head of the Underwater Archaeology Department at Mexico’s National Anthropology and History Institute (INAH) and underwater archaeologists Frederick Hanselmann and Christopher Horrel, with the University of Miami and the US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), respectively. Junco said that the INAH project uses a magnetometer and a sonar, among other high technology, and has been made possible with a grant from the National Geographic Society. The fieldwork, he said, began in early July and is focusing on an area 10 kilometers square (about 4 square miles) in the old Villa Rica zone in the waters off the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz. The vessel used for the underwater search crisscrosses the area making parallel scans
of the ocean bottom – between 2 and 15 meters (6.5 – 49 feet) underwater – in hopes of locating anomalies indicating the probable sites of historical objects, like ancient shipwrecks. “The intensity and distribution of the ... variations (detected by the magnetometer) allow us to create a map and define sites of high potential, where we later dive and dig,” said Junco in a statement released on Tuesday by INAH. Junco and his colleagues say that some of the metal objects from shipwrecks that could be detected under the waves and beneath the ocean bottom could be nails, clips, anchors and other iron items, including rigging and ballast. “We know from documents ... that Cortes didn’t burn his ships – that’s a myth created from references to Ancient Greece – but rather he took from them everything that could be useful to him and then perforated their hulls to sink them and eliminate the possibility that part of his troops might mutiny,” said Junco. According to various historians, Cortes brought 11 ships loaded with men and supplies to the Mexican coast in 1519 and sank 10 of them there but sent one back to Spain to give the authorities news of his situation and plans. In the succeeding five centuries, only Del Paso y Troncoso has ever methodically scoured the ocean bottom for the missing fleet, although he has not yet located any of the sunken vessels.
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he future of a US $617-million contract for the exploration and extraction of a shale gas deposit in Coahuila may be up in the air after president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador voiced his opposition this week to hydraulic fracturing. State oil company Pemex announced four months ago it had signed a contract with Texas-based Lewis Energy to extract natural gas in the Olmos field in Hidalgo, Coahuila, part of the Burgos Basin, which is an extension of the Eagle Ford deposit north of the border. It is expected to produce 117 million cubic feet of gas daily by 2021. But when López Obrador was asked this week by reporters about the extraction process, commonly known as fracking, he had a blunt
response: “We will not use that method to extract petroleum.” Reyes Flores Hurtado, who will be the federal government’s general coordinator in Coahuila, stated that the environmental impact of fracking will be a priority item on the new administration’s agenda. “No business, however profitable it may be, justifies putting sustainability at risk.” He said the Energy Secretariat will have to analyze the contracts
and obligations made to determine whether they can be halted. A researcher at the University of Texas at San Antonio pronounced López Obrador’s declaration as mostly symbolic. Thomas Tunstall told the climate science-focused website DeSmogBlog that he thinks fracking is years away from getting off the ground in Mexico. “Best estimates are that any unconventional oil and gas production activity in Mexico is at least five to 10 years away, no matter what government policy is.” He said a ban on hydraulic fracturing would have no economic impact in the short term. Most of the petroleum industry’s focus is on untapped conventional oil and gas reserves, which Tunstall described as substantial. Original: mexiconewsdaily.com
Mexico finishes with record 341 medals at Central American Games
Mexican athletes won 132 gold, 118 silver and 91 bronze medals
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exico finished the Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia, with a total of 341 medals, the highest number ever won at the regional sporting event. Mexico’s tally — which included 132 gold, 118 silver and 91 bronze medals — was 99 more than the number won by the Cuban team, which finished in second place with 242 medals, of which 102 were gold. Colombia finished third despite winning 28 more medals than Cuba because it won fewer gold medals. For Mexico, it was the first time that its team came out on top of the medal tally at a Central American and Caribbean Games at which Cuba also competed. At previous games it was only the most successful country when the island nation was absent from the competition. The delegación azteca at this year’s event was made up of 675 athletes who competed across the whole gamut of sports that made up the event. The team’s female athletes fared slightly better than the men, winning 180 medals compared to 161. Valentín Yanes, an official with the National Sports Commission (Conade) told a press conference after the conclusion of the games that Mexico’s strong showing
was the result of many years of hard work but added that greater challenges are still to come. “We have to continue with our growth, with our hard work, we can’t be too sure of ourselves. The [2019] Pan American Games includes first-world sporting nations, such as the United States and Canada, and then the [2020] Olympic Games come and that’s . . . where we should be aiming,” he said. Yanes also said that each medal winner will receive cash prizes of 50,000 pesos (US $2,700) for gold, 25,000 pesos (US $1,350) for silver and 12,500 pesos (US $675) for bronze, adding that multiple medal winners will only be eligible to claim once for their best result. As the bumper medal crop indicates, the highlights for the Mexican team in Barranquilla were many but some performances stand out as being particularly memorable. They include Diego del Real breaking a 20-year-old games record to win gold in the hammer
throw, Juan Luis Barrios winning his eighth career gold medal at the games in the 10,000-meter running event to become the region’s most successful track athlete and Daniela Rodríguez winning Mexico’s first gold at the games and in the process becoming Mexico’s most successful ever taekwondo competitor at the games. Madaí Pérez won Mexico’s final gold medal in Colombia during the final day of competition yesterday, crossing the line first in the women’s marathon in a time of two hours, 57 minutes and 55 seconds. The women’s soccer team also took out gold beating Costa Rica 3-1 in the final, while the pool, the shooting range and the squash court were all among the happy hunting grounds for medals for Mexico’s team. The next edition of the games will be held in Panama City in 2022 while the 2019 Pan American Games will be held in Lima, Peru, next July and August.
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Cheryl’s Shoebox Summer Bash By Marcia Blondin
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or the third summer in a row, this party not only raised money for a good cause while 200 people laughed, danced, drank, ate, and competed like packs of wayward primary school children. Some of the teams couldn’t make it at the last minute but the ones that remained were fierce in their combined efforts to thwart not only the opposing teams but anyone who unwittingly got caught in the crossfire. Like yours truly. What began as a simple water-transfer game quickly disintegrated into guerrilla-warfare-showers for all. By the end a tie was announced between Team ‘What a Drag’ and Team ‘JG Group’. ‘What a Drag’ prevailed and will hold the winning cup – er, boot – up high until same time next year. Many thanks go to Dave and Christine Kohl for sponsoring the ‘What a Drag/Fairy Drag Mothers’ Team representing the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter. Good work everyone. The blast of water that hit me square in the face nearly took off my eyebrows! Meanwhile, under cover from the war games, The Jamaican Brothers kept everyone happy for three straight hours. Thanks go to Steve York on bass guitar and the rest of the band for the inspired instrumentals that were played at a listening level that never precluded conversation. A number of people happily commented sotto voce. Sylvie and the Zippers packed the dance floor for the final two hours and went into overtime by pleadings by dancing queens Catherine and Vicki. Babel Bar has served the
community well this summer with two-weekend fundraisers back to back. Thanks go to Hector and Arancha – and your helpful kids! - for providing such a remarkable and usually tranquil setting for large gatherings of like-minded folks giving back to our beautiful city. Canadian beauty Kami Desilets was the emcee for the proceedings and gave us a small preview of her upcoming show at the Boutique Theatre this fall. Many volunteers gave their time to man ticket booths, moving sound equipment, picking up garbage and generally being helpful. Standing on the shoulders of Cheryl Schrean after her passing, are Vicki Steu-
teville, Freda Thompson, Jaime Baldridge and Michael Hammond. They continue Cheryl’s dream of making sure all kids have shoes for school. These four outstanding Vallartenses have added basic school supplies for students and their teachers. They are the catalysts that inspire people like Marcos from Reina’s Bar to collect 400 pairs of shoes in less than two weeks. Also, promoter Jenny Gomez gave for auction a heart-wrenching black and white limited edition print of the Malecon during Hurricane Kenna in 2002. This gift garnered an additional 3,000 pesos under the auctioneering expertise of Nacho Daddy owner, Sean Moore.
By the end of the blistering hot day, organizers and attendees were happily worn out. The weather held beautifully and when I left, the
Summer Bash was holding 85,000 pesos with a bit more in the offing. And Cheryl smiled down upon us all.
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Paradise and Parenting
From Here Leza Warkentin
Marcia Blondin
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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.
Leg Two, Chiapas Trip: San Cristobal de las Casas
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ast Wednesday at Katana Sushi & Bar, I had a chance to talk with bartender Vicente Diaz who will be competing in a country-wide Mixology contest sponsored by Grand Marnier. This true Pata Salada (a person born in Puerto Vallarta) is also very cross-cultured having lived for years in Aspen, Colorado where he learned the fine art of mixing drinks. With luck he will win in Mexico City: first prize is a two-week vacation in France. While you are nibbling at sushi or sashimi at Katana’s, you can sample one, two, or all three of Vicente’s cocktail contest entries. My favorite called ‘Grand Romance’ is made with Grand Marnier, cognac, passion fruit, chocolate bitters (delicious!) and chili bitters. Sounds weird but tastes divine! Just one more reason to join “Friends of Rodolfo” every Wednesday night at Katana for great cocktails, food and Rodolfo’s heavenly tenor voice. We’ll see you from 6 to 9 pm. Have you heard everyone’s favorite bank in Vallarta – Intercam – has won ‘The Corporate Social Responsibility Prize’ -a prestigious award for the second year in a row? Their philanthropic bent is matched by their care of the environment. At least once a year, Intercam employees across Mexico head to the beaches and rivers to clean up. For the newbies in the Bay of Banderas, you will need a bank account eventually if you are going to live here so find an Intercam near you
and go make friends with them. They will all speak English; their interest rates are high enough to make you pay attention and the costs for their services like paying C.F.E. and Telmex bills? Nothing! I had a ball last Sunday at Babel Bar on the Isla Cuale for the Third Annual Cheryl’s Shoebox Summer Bash. Of the three this one was the best. It’s always fun to bump into people you don’t see often and super to meet people for the first time. I got to do both at Babel Bar! Spent time talking with Pastor Ric Lehman and his beautiful wife, Joy. Of course, the demise of the Paradise Community Center that Ric started years ago came round in our conversation as it invariably does. Four years THIS MONTH since we left there – the first and best Saturday Market EVER in Vallarta and the most comfortable church as well. How glorious would THAT resurrection be?! The new person I met was Jenny Lopez. If you read the blow-by-blow on the Summer Bash at Babel Bar elsewhere in this issue, you will remember that Jenny gave a signed print of Hurricane Kenna smashing the Malecon to pieces in 2002 to be auctioned off. After that sold for 3,000 pesos and the commotion died down, Jenny walked across the dance floor and presented me with the same print. I couldn’t even speak. I was so surprised. She bent down and quietly said, “You are a part of Vallarta’s history, and I want you to have this. I have admired your work for a long time.” Wow…From Here.
f you have been reading my column for the last few weeks, you would have found out a little bit about our recent trip to Chiapas. In my article last week, I talked about the area around Palenque, where we stayed for three nights and where we experienced a) a tire blow-out in the middle of nowhere b) several archeological wonders c) several natural wonders and d) the longest and highest 200 km traveled by the Luna family. That last item is pretty incredible actually, because my husband is about 50% rock star and about 50% leisurely grandfather. He does NOT appreciate being pressured into speeding or even approaching the speed limit because he wants to keep our family safe, to see the sights, and to give long life to the vehicle (rental or privately owned, it really makes no difference). He claims he’s not in it for the enjoyment of watching his wife grit her teeth, like, at ALL. So for me to say that the drive from Palenque to San Cristobal de las Casas was definitely the longest 200 km we have ever
driven is no small claim. But with the hairpin turns up the mountain, the roadblocks for the food sellers and fallen tree trunks, the tiny villages with speed bumps for the safety of their inhabitants, and the two lane road the entire way, it took us a solid six hours to arrive. San Cristobal is a colonial town 2200 meters above sea level. It was founded in 1528 and it is wonderfully preserved, with centuries-old buildings lining the streets in the center of town. It has a high population of the the Tzoltzil and the Tzatzal indigenous groups, and you will see the markets filled with the colorful textiles they make and sell in the open-air market that takes place in front of the yellow San Cristobal Cathedral in the main town plaza. In San Cristobal itself, there was a lot to see and explore. There were cafes, chocolate shops, and so many good and inexpensive restaurants. The children’s main areas of interest were: shopping, eating, and possibly visiting the chocolate museum (for the eating). But, of course, their father and I had a few more plans that involved a few visits outside of town. Sighing heavily, they agreed to the following side trips (so long as there would be food and if we made time for
chocolate): A tour with Alex y Raul tours to the indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. We went on a Sunday, which was market day (so, loads of shopping). With our tour guide being very familiar with the culture and the people of these two villages, we were able to learn a lot about daily life here. A trip to the town of Chiapa del Corzo where we took a boat tour to Sumidero del Canon, a deep canyon with walls that can reach over 3000 feet high. The tour boat that took us through the canyon is crowded, and we had to commit about two and a half hours of our time, but we didn’t regret it a bit. Grutas del Rancho Nuevo, where we wandered around in a cave for a really long time (an eternity for people who are claustrophobic and trying to pretend they aren’t for the sake of their children). Later we took a swing by their deer preserve, where we could actually feed the deer. This was my children’s absolute highlight of the entire trip – befriending animals that are quite common in Canada. You really just never know. There was also a lot of wandering in San Cris, and a lot (a LOT) of eating. We found a place that baked fresh cinnamon buns, and served vegan dishes all day. We found another place that had a menu so varied that it served each and every family member’s favorite food. That is probably never going to happen again. I haven’t mentioned the part that is going to have every Vallartense running for their credit cards: highs of 24 degrees Celsius, and lows in the single digits. Sun shining, sweaters at the ready, this is the place to be just about now. We’ll see you all there.
Anglican Church Puerto Vallarta Formerly Christ Church by the Sea Worldwide Anglican Communion
“Celebrating conservative family values” Services Sunday 10:00 a.m. English-Traditional Holy Communion All faiths welcome-Casual Dress
How cool it is! Yes, we are now celebrating in our air-conditioned Chapel. Come join us!
Giant Silk Moth
Rothschildia cincta guerreronis
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oth butterflies and moths belong to the order of Lepidoptera. I think of moths as the cryptic nighttime cousins of the sun-loving butterflies; many species of moths rival the colouration and beauty of the most exotic butterflies. Giant Silk Moths or Atlas moths are members of the Saturniidae family, of which there are many very large and showy species. A number of species of Rothschildia occur throughout Mexico, looking much alike but with small variations. The species featured has a wingspan of 10-11 cm. They have a short adult life since they
emerge from their cocoon with no mouthparts. Their only focus is to find a mate and reproduce. Females will remain quite close to their emergent site and produce a “come thither” pheromone that the males, with their sensitive feathery antennae can scent for long distances. Females are said to active from 11 pm till 12:30 am and males from midnight till 2:30 am. They use oak trees and possibly other plants on which to lay their eggs. I photographed this species at Mt Alban, Oaxaca, in early August, but they can be found in the Jalisco region as well.
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
Web site: www.anglicanchurchpuertovallarta.org Complimentary parking at Sixt Rental Car
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Vibes & Vices: La Casa Gris Café 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.
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here are the documented highlights such as parties, concerts, and the occasional sport fight, but most of what I do on a daily basis is pretty unremarkable stuff. Product descriptions, mission statements, newsletters...I’m very good at making things seem more interesting than they actually are. Less than thrilling as it may be, it’s what helps to keep the lights on at this time...as a result I find myself making frequent use of bars, restaurants, and cafés for work. Seeking new surroundings
to help me power through some eye-glazing tasks, I took the advice of my esteemed colleague Rachel and parked myself at La Casa Gris for some breakfast and connection. The Vibes: La Casa Gris is a cozy little café located about a block behind the city sports complex on Calle Cuba. Its open-air setup invites the curious to enjoy a bit of people-watching as everyday life in Colonia Lázaro Cárdenas surges through the streets. Familiar coffee house decor dominates the space--colorfully
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chalked boards and tantalizing display cases--along with the arresting scent of fresh-baked goods.I settled into a seat on the comfortable tufted bench (the one nearest an outlet, of course) and scanned the room for the WiFi password. Cafés seemingly around the world place this vital piece of data in an area where the unscrupulous and poor will have to at least make eye contact with an employee before camouflaging five hours of free Internet access with a small coffee, and this one was no different. My practiced eye detected it near the cookies, and within a few minutes, I was getting my fix of that sweet Internet without which I might literally die. The Vices: As mentioned, the suggestion for my first visit to the cafe came from a fellow digital nomad, who is off plying one of her many trades on some other
part of the continent right now but left me with valuable information before she departed. She spoke of sandwiches, splendid sandwiches, bedecked with meats and cheeses and served alongside salad to make you feel better about eating a six inch square sandwich for breakfast. Ironically for a number of reasons, I’m not a habitual coffee drinker, although I do think it’s sort of strange that those who do drink it daily get a pass for their obvious addiction while people like me get all kinds of stigmas and scandal for their routine lifestyle supplements. In any event, as I often do I waited with my drink for someone else’s order to make an appearance before placing one of my own...best way to identify clear winners and losers. Rachel’s prophesy came to fruition...an employee of another local business peered into her
takeout container with gleeful anticipation, and in that time I glimpsed one of the sandwiches from the legend. The time had come to enter the Black Forest. About half a torrent later my order arrived, and this one looked even better because I got to eat it. Smoked ham crowned with a slab of melted Gouda cheese and served on hearty focaccia bread. I guess there was a tomato in there too. Teamed up with some greens finished with vinaigrette and sesame seeds, it made for an enjoyable start to yet another day that wasn’t quite as productive as I’d envisioned. Hey, I did finish my download. The Verdict: Helping me once again avoid resorting to that one big international chain--you know the one--La Casa Gris fills a void in the fabric of my freelance lifestyle. Serving up a tasty menu of coffee house standards in an inviting atmosphere, it’s a more than worthy satellite office. Maybe I’ll catch you there. Info: Cuba 437, Lázaro Cárdenas https://www.facebook.com/ lacasagriscafe/
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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.
Eco Friendly Furniture
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ne of the fastest growing trends in décor is the use of eco-friendly furniture. Consumers are becoming more discerning and now look for items that are made with materials that are friendly to the environment and ethically made. Friendly means that there is a negative or minimal impact to the environment. For example, an eco-friendly dining room table is one made from a renewable resource such as wood that is harvested from a managed forest. When the tree is cut down, another is planted in its place. Another eco-friendly option for wood furniture is reclaimed wood. Instead of cutting down a tree, forward-thinking furniture manufacturers are repurposing wood. This wood may come from old furniture, houses, scraps from factories, even old shipping crates. Much of reclaimed wood furniture is designed to enhance its used look. One of our recent customers was looking for a barn board styled headboard. We located a manufacturer in Mexico who created an eco-friendly solution for her new home in Puerto Vallarta. The weathered grey, natural feel headboard is a perfect statement piece for her beach-themed décor condo. Bamboo is one of my favorite materials for clients looking for an eco friendly furniture solution. Many people think bamboo is a tree. It is really an evergreen grass with a hollow stem that grows incredibly fast. Some bamboos grow as fast as 1.5 inches every hour. Talk about a renewable resource! Bamboo has more compressive strength than wood, brick and concrete and tensile strength akin to steel. That along with its ready availability and lower cost are why you often see bamboo used for scaffolding in construction sites. Bamboo is a great solution for furniture in our Mexico homes because it is highly resistant to
insects and moisture. It tends to be more scratch-resistant and does not swell. For those looking for a tropical feel, you will find many options for natural weave furniture made from Bamboo in Mexico. There are manufacturers who use an eco-friendly glue making this an excellent option. Recycled plastics and metals are another choice. More and more furniture manufacturers are using recycled materials because it requires less processing and natural resources. I particularly like the recycled plastics starting to be used for outdoor furniture. In the past, we were stuck with mono-color greys and whites. Today, one of Mexico’s outdoor and indoor furniture companies using eco-friendly materials is Lagoon. With a manufacturing plant in Tijuana, their tables, chairs, outdoor sofas, and sectionals are not only eco-friendly, but stylish, colorful, and budget-friendly. Their playful and colorful Angels Trumpet line of beach chairs are perfect for around the pool. The Papillon chairs are unlike anything I have seen recently with their different color options for the seat and the base/legs. Today it is much easier to find eco-friendly furniture for your home in Mexico that will fit your style and your wallet. Furnishing a new home in Mexico?
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‘Luis & Fernando’: A Friday Night Favorite at Incanto
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ocalist Luis Villanueva learned to sing Spanish and in English while listening to the greats including, Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Elton John, and many others while being raised by his grandmother in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. She greatly influenced and encouraged him to develop his love of music, and it was unusual if it wasn’t playing somewhere in the house. Later, singing as a founder of Azteca Chiapas Symphony Orchestra, he further honed his vocal and performance skills. Formally educated as an optometrist, Luis quickly concluded that music was his true calling and he was eager to return to performing. Relocating to Puerto Vallarta in recent years, he competed as a finalist in several local and national singing competitions. While attending Incanto’s Open Mic one night last year, he found a comfortable niche to perform his music, eventually co-hosting Open Mic with owner Tracy Parks, and later singing as an original cast member of Incanto’s popular Gospelicious Gospel Brunch with renowned composer/pianist David Troy Francis. Meeting current musical partner and director Fernando Uribe at a party was kismet, says Luis, and the beginning of a new musical collaboration resulting in two successful shows at Incanto thus far, including their popular musical tribute to the late Juan Gabriel, which was very well
received, and their current piano bar show performing Latin and American pop and standards. A Friday night favorite. “We’re so happy to be at Incanto experimenting with various styles of music and trying new things. We’re very excited to see where this adventure takes us” - Luis & Fernando Luis is also currently working on a solo album and the first track, ‘Taking My Soul’, previewed recently on his Facebook fan page and is expected to be released on Spotify as a single soon. Collaborator and music director Fernando Uribe’s music career started early. Raised in a musical family, he learned to play several
SPCA of Puerto Vallarta
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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 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.
instruments including piano and guitar at an early age. The ukulele, flute and more came later as he began writing and producing music. He studied classical piano at the Institute of Fine Arts under Maestro Isaac Juarez and was formally educated as a sociologist at UNAM in Mexico City. However, his time as a sociologist was short-lived, as he too found music to be his true passion. He and Luis share a special musical chemistry and the two of them together are bringing a variety of music styles to Incanto. See them on Fridays at 7:30pm in the piano bar. Visit Incanto’s website for more information www.IncantoVallarta. com.
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 Facebook 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.
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STREETS ALIVE
Death By Firing Squad By John Warren
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any of the streets that start on the Malecon, beside the usually peaceful shores of the Bay of Banderas, and which head east and up towards the Mirador La Cruz are named in honour of Mexican patriots who died in a hail of bullets. Many of these patriots were killed fighting against oppression of the government of their time and for better human rights for the peasants and farmers. Francisco Javier Mina was one of them. His name lives on in the street known, simply, as “Mina”. Mina, unlike most heroes of the Mexican Revolution, was not born in Mexico but in Spain and , appropriately for an avid revolutionary in 1789, the year that saw the start of the French Revolution and the fall of the Bastille. He trained in Pamplona as a lawyer but, when Mina was just nineteen years old in 1808, Napoleon invaded Spain and Mina joined the guerrillas to fight against the French. For six years the fighting continued until the French retreated and the Spanish king, Ferdinand was re-instated to the Spanish throne and resumed his oppressive, conservative reign. Mina, who was a strong supporter of the liberal ideas of the revolutionaries, was pursued by the monarchist soldiers and fled across the border to France and then to England. He realized that he could not hope to influence the politics in Spain and, instead, decided that the Mexican independence movement was worth fighting for. So, in 1816, he went to the United States and by early spring of 1817 Mina had assembled an invasion force consisting of three ships and over 300 men. Mina and his men landed in Mexico, at what is now Tampico, on 15th April. His plan was to join the southern Mexican revolutionaries led by Guadalupe Victoria but some plans just don’t work out. On May 24, 1817, Mina left his base with 300 men heading to the fort of Fuerte del Sombrero, a fortification defended by Pedro Moreno who was fighting for the Mexican royalists. On August 1, the royalist Marshal Pascual Liñán arrived at the fort with a powerful army. Mina escaped but three months later, in October 1817, he was captured and on November 11,1817, Francisco Javier Mina was executed by a firing squad. He was 28 years old. A short but important life. Mina, a town in the state
of Nuevo León, was renamed on 31 March 1851 in honour of Francisco Javier Mina. In the 1830s, a town in colonial Texas was renamed Mina; but a few years later, after the Texas Revolution, the name was changed back to Bastrop. General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport is the international airport named after him, located at Tampico. In Puerto Vallarta Calle Mina has a decent restaurant, Gaby’s, on the corner with Hidalgo, that is worth a visit. Otherwise it is mainly a residential street. The next street to the north is “Galeano” which, to me , sounds like the flavour of an exotic ice cream. No such luck. It memorializes Hermenegildo Galeana de Vargas, another fighter in the struggle for independence from Spain. Galeana was born on 13 April 1762, so was 48 years old when Miguel Hidalgo issued his call for insurrection against the Spanish rulers. The call struck a nerve with Galeana and many people like him. He was a “creole” or ”corillo” which, in that time and place, was the label used to describe Mexicans of Spanish ancestry who had been born in Mexico. The “peninsulares”, however, were people born in Spain who had moved to Mexico as colonists and who discriminated against the corillos whenever appropriate. Galeana and his family had a score to settle with Spain and its royalists. In 1810 they joined the revolutionary army in the south led by the priest, José María Morelos. Galeana fought well and was such a good military leader that he became a General in Morelos’s army and his close confidante. The revolutionaries fought well for four years but the royalists, under Iturbide, were better trained and inflicted heavy casualties. During a reconnaissance operation close to the town of Coyuca, in the state of Guerrero and close to the present day city of Acapulco, Galeano was surprised by a company of royalist soldiers, where he was killed on June 27 , 1814. His head was cut off and exhibited as a trophy in Coyuca. His body was never found. A grisly end for a 52 year old.
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The Balance Series
Life in la Cruz Cindy Bouchard
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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
Begoña creates beautiful accessories in La Cruz
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eeting Begoña is a joy; creating beautiful footwear is only the conduit to what she truly offers… making a difference to all whom she comes in contact with is her magic. Originally from Mexico City, Begoña López Morales was searching for a better quality of life when she moved to Puerto Vallarta eleven years ago. Five years later she relocated to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. She told me, “I really love this place. It’s a beautiful little town full of peace and tranquility. It has all the services and is close to everything. It’s been a big change but living here is paradise, I call it my happy place… I live, very close to the beach like I always dreamed.” Before La Cruz, Begoña lived in Mexico City working since she was seventeen. As a single mother at twenty-six she admitted, “It wasn’t easy to go forward alone, but my son always motivated me to be and do better.” Being in an office most of the time Begoña felt she was missing the biggest moments with her son. One day she said, “Enough, this world has something
better for us.” Through her years of hard work Begoña bought a house and a car, saved some money and had zero debt. She threw herself into the void knowing it wouldn’t be easy to say goodbye to a regular paycheck that paid the bills in exchange for her very valuable time! Now Begoña is a designer and an entrepreneur. Her business is making leather sandals and accessories; bracelets, purses, bags, and jewelry, all hand-made. The sandals are made using cow leather and decorations of knitted string macramé, always using the best quality materials so that the sandals will be durable, water resistant, and most importantly comfortable and you can walk for hours in them. Over time they’ve become the favorite of her clients! “I love to sell my sandals in the markets and see the happy faces of my clients when they come back year after year, not just for themselves but to purchase for their best friends and family. One day a young woman told me that she had been walking in New York and
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saw another woman wearing my sandals. She asker her where she had bought them and the woman gave her my information. When she visited Vallarta she found me and bought four pairs of sandals! That’s what I love, knowing that people like and enjoy what I create. In my booth there’s always reason to smile… I make sure to be friendly to everyone so that in addition to buying sandals they have a good time too! “ In her downtime Begoña says, “I love our ocean! I love our beach! I like to go standup paddling. I have a few boards and in summer when there are no markets I go from La Cruz to Bucerias and back; it’s a wonderful sport; I’ve seen turtles, manta rays, flying fish and dolphins. The majestic mountains that surround us hypnotize me. My friends invite me on their boats where I watch sunsets, what a gift of life.“ Although she has yet to attach herself to a specific cause in La Cruz she does help people in need when she can. After five years living in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Begoña told me “I’m thinking of joining Amigos de La Cruz!” You might meet Begoña at a market or seeing her strolling the malecon with her five dogs. I hope you’ll purchase an item or two of her creations… or at least let her know of the beauty she creates, just by being her!
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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… One of the most forgotten fundamentals in golf is understanding homeostasis and the bodies counterbalancing effects when swinging the club. Homeostasis is simply the body’s way of not falling down when you twist and turn and move weight.
It is the reason why your arms flail outwardly when someone pushes you or you lose your balance when you slip- this is your body’s way of counterbalancing force and trying to stay upright. The best example of this during the swing is when your lower body slides out from under you on the backswing causing your head to tilt targetward- the beginnings of a reverse weight shift! The key is to stabilize your lower body on the way back so you can load into your rear foot, but if you slide then you will find out what counterbalancing really is and this will be to the detriment of your golf game. https://youtu.be/ oGVB_ScKurI
ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT...SPIRIT by Janice Gonzalez
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pirit is a unique Viszla mix about 3 years of age and weighing 38.5 pounds. This breed is notable for being a loyal companion and Spirit is just that. He adores all the attention he gets from his people. He has a medium energy level and gets along ok with other dogs but prefers people. Spirit is not a fan of felines. He has been neutered, dewormed and vaccinated. Spirit is now available for adoption and is being fostered in Nanaimo, BC. If a loyal companion is just what you are looking for, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com for an application to adopt Spirit.
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Marsol Friday Market by the Pier JAY SADLER By Dennis Rike
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ctivities undertaken by the Jay Sadler Project charitable organization for June 2018 included: Coapinole DIF New Life Home for Boys - Painting and building repairs. Salvation Army - Painting and building repairs. Regional Hospital – Supplies for Regional Hospital being delivered through Pam Thompson. Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza A.C. (RISE) Repaired roof and drainage. Horizonte de Paz - Delivered one pail of blue paint for the exterior of the building. Biblioteca Los Mangos - Delivered eight pieces of scaffolding to Los Mangos for the Navy League ComRel.
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ur wonderful master herbalist will be back this week! We welcome Ricardo Mazcal as he returns from a working, month-long vacation. We are hoping our other vendors will be well enough to join us this coming week. The hot days can bring some strange maladies! You have heard of beach/ sea glass, yes? How about “beach tile”? These delightful pieces are parts of often hand-painted tiles from kitchens, floors, vanities, and backsplashes – anywhere you can find tile work. After
the sea has finished smoothing sharp edges and corners, a wave may drop a shard at your feet. Always keep a lookout when you are walking the beach for these unique bits of someone’s home somewhere! Nobody knows how far a piece of tile can and does travel. They are endlessly fascinating. Check the “Beach Booty” table for a couple of rare finds made into charming pendants. Elizabeth, not content with just making more glamorous ‘Dead Dolls,’ she has come up with some delightful ideas for air fres-
heners – no fake pine trees for this artist. Connect to hang nearly anywhere on tiny clothespins. They are different and smell clean and fresh. If you have silk scarves you never use anymore, please bring them to Marcia and have her make something for you; don’t throw silk away!! That includes old silk neckties, especially the really, really wide ones – they are heaven to work with!
The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm all year-round.
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Biblioteca Los Mangos Assisted the Navy League in installing playground at Los Mangos. Future items and actions: Aurora Recreation Center - Benches and seats for the Aurora Recreation Center. Looking to partner with the Municipality. Children’s Cancer Screening Center - Provide air conditioning for the psychology office.
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Vista Hermosa - Construct a one-meter wall the length of the soccer field to help with water runoff from the mountains. The Hyatt Ziva Hotel has been dedicated to community service through the Jay Sadler Project for several months now. Juan Calderon & Marcelo Machain, Training Managers, have led their team for monthly projects in the community. Alberto Romero, Human Resources Director also participates and has been at this location for three years. General Manager, Antonio Machain Ibarra encourages all employees to support their community. In the past they have supported Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza A.C. (RISE), Volcanes Kids Education Program, Children’s Cancer Screening Center and many other charities in the Puerto Vallarta area. Hyatt Ziva’s commitment to their communities: Creating opportunities for people to thrive, investing in and volunteering to vitalize communities, empowering hotels to drive
Hyatt Employees working at DIF New Life Home for Boys in Coapinole local solutions, helping people start careers; supporting vulnerable youth in our hometown and helping communities recover from disasters. They support communities around the world through volunteerism and charitable giving from their company, colleagues, owners, and guests, as well as through the disbursements of the Hyatt Hotels Foundation. In addition to year round volunteerism activities, their collective impact is magnified every April during Global Month of Community Service, when colleagues around the world come together to give back locally. Their giving supports
education, career readiness, wellness, and environmental conservation projects. Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta opened on January 5, 2015. This property used to be a Dreams resort, but Hyatt purchased the property and has totally redone it. It looks stunning. The Hyatt Ziva is less than 25 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport and 10 minutes from the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta. More information can be obtained on volunteering by contacting Jim Mawdesley 322-156-6327, jimmawdesley@gmail.com or www.jaysadlerproject.com
MURPHY’S IRISH PUB Located on the Historic Malecon across from the lighthouse statue (El Faro) beautiful sunset views every night! Delicious traditional pub menu. Live Rock Music - Wed - Sat @10:30pm Watch all sports w 2 satellites. Pool Table.
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Corn Festival
Masters Of The Kitchen
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.
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/
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the charros, the Mariachi is a symbol of nationalism and culture in Mexico, and there is great national pride in preserving the image of these singing heroes.
And there is no better place on earth to experience the sounds and colors of the Mariachi tradition than at the International Mariachi and Charreria Festival of Guadalajara, staged every September, the largest celebration of Mariachi music in the world. The sights and sounds are simply unforgettable. The two-week long event (Aug 20-Sept 2) features Catholic masses where Mariachis perform in the churches and cathedrals, numerous parades with hundreds of Mariachi floats and folk ballet artists are staged, rodeos are held, art exhibits are offered up on every corner, and most importantly, the world's largest Mariachi competition is staged at the beautiful Benito Juarez Theatre. Some 500 Mariachis in all perform at various concert halls and street markets throughout the city, coming from as far away as North and South America, Cuba, Spain, and even Croatia, demonstrating the popularity and passion of Mariachi music. Fans can choose from dozens of different musical events during the gathering but many come for the unique opportunity of seeing
the world's finest professional ensembles from Mexico and the United States, "los Mariachis VIPS," who entertain throughout the week as the event's special guests. Their evening performances, played to capacity crowds at the historic Degollado Theater, are high-spirited affairs showcasing stellar male and female bands in back-to-back and joint appearances, often with the lush accompaniment of Jalisco's philharmonic orchestra. Prices range from 450 – 2150 pesos. Festival-goers can also view a display of Mariachi-inspired art at the Regional Museum and take in the activities at the downtown headquarters, the Cabanas Cultural Institute, site of numerous workshops and featuring a marketplace for hand-crafted items designed for discerning Mariachi musicians and their cultural cousins, the "charros," or cowboys of western Mexico. Even one of the world's most famous opera stars has a penchant for Mariachi culture. Several years back the noted opera tenor Plácido Domingo hosted the festival. "I have loved Mariachi ever since I first came to Mexico from Spain as a child. When I courted my wife, I hired Mariachi singers to serenade her just as lovers do today. So how could I pass up a chance to experience the greatest Mariachi festival in the world?" Even if you've never had the pleasure of seeing or hearing a Mariachi perform in their native country, chances are you've seen them in large holiday parades, concerts, theme parks or your local
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25th Annual Int’l Mariachi and Charreria Festival Starts August 20 here are those that say the very spirit of Mexico's rich culture runs hot in the veins of her Mariachis, those musical icons that serenade the boulevards, public squares and sidewalks of a nation with a brand and style of music that is both unique and legendary. Like
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Mexican food restaurant. The Mariachi and their style of music can be found in all quadrants of the world now, in places as far away as Japan and Europe. HISTORY OF MARIACHI Mariachi has evolved considerably since the Spanish arrived in Cocula in 1532. Traditional Mariachis got their inspiration from a time when peasant farmers entertained themselves after a hard days work of harvesting corn. It was not the preferred music of the hacienda owners who were influenced by European styles of music, but Mariachi was a music of the people; rustic and folksy, and the Mariachi music of today still holds many of the original elements, such as the famous Mexican grito (cry). Traditional Mariachi originally featured three instruments, the violin, vihuela (a five string guitar) and a traditional six-string guitar. The groups that played them were typically quartets. Later on, as the music grew in popularity, trumpets and basses were added as well as the elaborate and colorful costumes. The Mariachis of yesteryear donned traditional workmen's clothes - white pants and shirt and a straw hat, and traveled around looking for work. Hacienda owners would hire them and the singing troubadours were paid more than the average laborer to entertain owners and guests at parties and social gatherings. Their songs encompassed the very deep and passionate souls of the Mexican people, from love and politics to death and revolutionary heroes, the Mariachis songs have always told the true stories of the
Mexican people. With the revolution of 1810, many of the haciendas were forced to let the Mariachis go. With a new found independence from the Spanish aristocracy, they would wander from town to town singing songs of revolutionary heroes and enemies, carrying news from one place to another, often times the only source for information about the continuing struggles of the people of Mexico. Since they could no longer earn their living playing in the rich haciendas, they turned to playing to a hungry public for whatever fee the locals could offer. One of the hot beds for this type of public entertainment was San Pedro Tlaquepaque in the state of Jalisco, a fashionable place for the residents of Guadalajara to spend their summers. Since the Mariachis were playing for a fee, they were forced to add new elements to their music and to expand their repertoire to include waltzes and polkas. This is when more instruments began to be added and the costumes became quite lavish. The most prized of the Mariachis were still those from the state of Jalisco, particularly the areas of Cocula and Tecaltitlan. So it is near the "birthplace of Mariachi," in nearby Guadalajara that has developed into the best place on earth to experience this extraordinary cultural icon. Don't miss the International Mariachi Festival, Aug. 20 Sept 2 in Guadalajara. For all the details visit: www. mariachi-jalisco.com/ Original: mexicolesstraveled. com/marachifestival.htm
ART MALECON SCULPTURES 101— Enjoy a relaxed walk by the ocean 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. The instructor will familiarize you with terms ,tools and processes, supporting your creative vision. You will build simple projects from choosing your idea, applying techniques you learn, finishing with firing and glazing. 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. You will be guided in interactive instruction on the electric potter’s wheel; learning basic techniques, necessary for progressing as an artist in clay using the potter’s wheel. Basic finishing techniques in high – fire clay, glazing, firing and loading the kiln.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
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et our your date book, the Democrats Abroad - Costa Banderas Chapter are throwing a Downtown/El Centro/El Cerro BARRIO BLOCK PARTY to reach out to dual Mexican-American citizens living in Puerto Vallarta and to participate in the local community. Held at El Cerro Barrio above Centro, at the corner of Calle Emilio Carranza & Corona there will be a band (Gilberto Luna & The Crazy Train) and food vendors as well as activities to bring expats and local Mexicans together. Drinks can be purchased at nearby tiendas. GOTV Registration will also be available. They will be collecting donations of school supplies for the local school kids. Bring notebooks, pens, pencils, rulers, erasers, crayons, colored pencils, etc. Taxis and Uber can get you there (but no buses.) Parking is tight and driving is discouraged. It is suggested to bring beach chairs if you have them. Fiesta en El Barrio Sunday, August 12 5:00 pm - 8:00pm El Cerro Barrio above Centro
plus Clay Kit (462 pesos). Art Vallarta Gallery (Calle Pilitas 213 | facebook.com/artvallarta)
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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, but Rob will be present and available to help you out with equipment and basic needs. 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)
This listing features ongoing acts and events at bars, restau- More @ incantovallarta.com rants and venues. The Jazz Foundation (Allende 116) Live Music from Wed through Sat at 8:30pm More @ facebook.com/thejazzfoundation Babel Bar (Aquiles Serdán 437, Isla del Cuale) Kelly’s Pour Favor (Lazaro Cardenas 245) Live Flamenco on Sun from 1:00 to 3:00pm Tequila Rush on Tue at 7:00pm 3:Tones on Thu at 7:00pm Cafe Roma (Encino 287) Soul Trip on Sat at 7:00pm Karaoke Party with Catherine on Wed and Fri at 6:30pm
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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. Easels, paints and brushes are available but bring your own brushes if you have your preferences. Bring your own canvas or purchase one at the ART VallARTa Art Supply Store located on the first floor. Drop-ins are welcome (based on space availability) or you can attend several classes for more in-depth study, or if you’re working on a more involved project. 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 LA CRUZ MARINA FREE MOVIE NIGHT— In the VIP room at Marina Riviera Nayarit every Thursday at 8:00pm. CINEMA CUC— Free. 1:00 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays 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: MARTES DE CINE— Enjoy movies at the Los Mangos Library Martes de Clássicos Cultural Center, Tuesdays at 7pm. 20 pesos. (Av. Francisco Villa No. 1001 | bibliotecalosmangos.com) 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)
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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
Luke’s Bar (Peru 1231) Trez Cuartoz on Fri at 3:00pm Soul Trip on Tue at 3:00pm
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
Mi Pueblito (Olas Altas 380) Live Mariachi on Sat at 6:00pm Folclorico Dancing & Music on Wed at 6:30pm
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 El Sonador (Calle Ignacio Luis Vallarta 229) Soul Trip on Sun from 11:00pm to 2:00am Hot Spot (Allende 120, Malecon) DJ Raul with Electronic and Beach House Music on Fri at 8:00pm Incanto (Insurgentes 109) Zen Hour is Tue - Sun at 4:00pm 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 Joan Houston on Fri at 5:00pm Luis & Fernando on Fri at 7:30pm Dennis Crow on Fri-Sun and Tue-Wed at 9:30pm Cheko & Alex on Sat at 7:30pm Yuvia on Sun at 5:00pm Cheko Ruiz Gypsy 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
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 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 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
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
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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)
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)
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