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TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Price is per trip not person. MONEY EXCHANGE: Although you may have to wait in line for a few minutes, banks 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 machine. Note that ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and generally charge lower fees.
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DRINKING WATER: For the 17th year in a row, Puerto Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification of purity for human consumption. The quality of the water tested at the purification plant 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.
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COMMON SENSE: Just as you wouldn’t walk around your hometown drunk and beligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexicans are a forgiving bunch, basic politeness is appreciated. For the guys, peeing in public is a major faux pas and if you are caught, can get you tossed in jail or an expensive fine. Pay attention to your surroundings. Pay your bills. Be courteous. And have fun! DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 10,000 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 an 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 in particular. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance.
Phone Cards Phone cards (“tarjetas telefonicas”) for use in pay phones can be bought at newstands and in pharmacies in denominations of 30, 50 and 100 pesos. Pay phones do not accept coins. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a “tarjeta LADA,” because pre-paid cell phone cards are also sold in the same establishments. Calling Toll-Free Numbers Some toll free numbers work from Mexico to the US and Canada, but many do not. 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
Emergencies: 060 Red Cross: 065 Municipal and Transit Police: 322.290.0507 Fire Department: 322.223.9476 Red Cross - Ambulance: 322.222.1533 Consulates American Consulate Nuevo Vallarta: 322.222.0069 24 hrs Guadalajara: 333.268.2145
Immigration: 322.224.7719 Consumer Protection: 01.800.468.8722 Tourism Offices Jalisco: 322.221.2676 Nayarit: 322.297.1006
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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. Current fare is $6.50 pesos per ticket and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board another bus. There are no “transfers”.
Calling phones in Mexico can be tricky as it is different than in the US or Canada. 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 (for the U.S. and Canada the 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, then the 10 digit number including area code. 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.
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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.
EXPORTING PETS: Fall in love with the street dog outside your hotel or a puppy on the Malecon doesn’t mean they can’t come home with you. The process is fairly inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You need a certificate of health from a local vet among other things. The time of year that pets can travel in the cargo section of the plane may be your biggest challenge. For the most up-to-date information contact the Puerto Vallarta SPCA at spcapv@gmail.com.
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My temperature gauge in the car dipped waaaaaay down to 26 degrees today. I practically reached for a sweater. I’m going to take a chance and not turn the air conditioning on. Despite the grayness of it all I am enjoying these cooler days and it is preparing me for my trip back to Vancouver Canada next week. For those of you who don’t know, I also publish a magazine in Canada called Mexi-Go! and we produce Expos that highlight retirement, travel and investment in Mexico in Canada. Next weekend we have our 2nd Expo in Vancouver, BC and a number of great businesses are joining us up north to promote this wonderful area we are so lucky to call home. I am excited to get in front of enthusiastic Canadians that I can share my love of Mexico with and help get them on
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uerto Vallarta is located in the middle of Banderas Bay, one of the largest bays in Mexico at nearly 100km in length. It is bounded in the north by Punta de Mita and in the south by Cabo Corrientes. It straddles the states of Jalisco and Nayarit, divided along the Ameca River. The bay is home to many wonderful communities and an abundance of natural wonders. In the winter and spring seasons you can witness the awe inspiring beauty of the humpback whales as they calve in the warm waters of the bay, in the summer you can experience the majesty of the sea turtles hatching and returning to their watery world. The fall brings renewed vigour to the mountains and rivers with the fresh rains and revived vegetation. No matter
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a plane down here this winter. I am also excited about going shopping. I miss my Banana Republic, real end of summer sales, Kiehl’s bath products... I have a list of things to find but in reality after a couple years here there is very little I NEED from Canada except maybe black licorice. As I plan my packing I have realized I no longer own acceptable close-toed shoes. I have a couple pairs of canvas Tod’s and flip-flops in every colour but no more black pumps or fine leather boots. Ironically this weekend will
find me manically shopping in Puerto Vallarta for things to wear back in Vancouver. The truth is though that life in Mexico offers everything you could need if you just open yourself up to the experience. I always say to my son who hates frijoles, “A 110 million Mexicans can’t be wrong”. The point being that life here is different for sure, but it is no better or worse and it all evens out in the end. It is just a matter of perspective and giving those beans another chance.
when you visit, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit will share their wonders with you. Here is a selection of some of the many things you can do while visiting us. Shopping in the Zona Romantica – this charming neighbourhood is also called Old Town and is a popular residential area for expats and Mexican families. Along the main streets you will find shops galore, filled with wonderful authentic crafts, clothing, jewelry, excellent restaurants, spas, theaters and more. Vibrant and friendly, this area offers an excellent day or two (or more!) of exploring. Close to Los Muertos beach, consider ending your day with a sunset margarita at any of the many beachfront restaurants. Sunsets on the Malecon Sitting on the edge of the Pacific Ocean never fails to give us a sunset each night. Grab a seat at any of the number of excellent bars and restaurants along the malecon, order your favourite cocktail and let it all slip away. Once the sun has set, the malecon comes alive with families out for a stroll, plenty of live entertainment and later in the night, the nightclubs beckon. Sayulita – A short 45 minutes
north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, Sayulita is the surfers mecca of Riviera Nayarit. A funky town with a wonderful protected beach, this laid-back town has a hippie vibe with the organic cafes and the yoga studios to prove it. Visit the Huichol Cultural Centre for some wonderful handmade beaded jewelry or grab a surf lesson from one of the many vendors on the beach. Cooking Classes – Recognized as one of the world’s leading cuisines, there are a number of great schools in the Puerto Vallarta area that will teach you how to master tortilla soup, enchiladas, salsas and more. Fresh seafood, abundant fruit and veggies and a sophisticated community make Vallarta a foodies dream destination. Look for a school that will take you to the markets or introduce you to the farmers and fishermen for a truly cultural experience. Don’t want to cook? Try one of the Food Tours available. Eat like a local and for three hours you will enjoy everything from Tacos to Pozole at the food stands and small comidas around town. Galleries – It is said there are more galleries per capita in Puerto
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In the Know A local weekly guide to places, people and things
Gary R. Beck First visiting Puerto Vallarta in 1979, Gary has maintained meticulous notes on every dining experience he’s had in the past thirty years in Vallarta. Gary is a regular contributor for many local Puerto Vallarta newspapers and websites as well as Sunset Magazine and Zagat. Gary publishes the popular PV Restaurant Guide, Beck’s Best. “Exploring Puerto Vallarta’s rich array of eateries is exhilarating.” Beck says. 1 Explore north in Nayarit: Bucerías. Town has grown and become very popular with ex-pats. Tons of fine restaurants, boutiques, markets, fun laid-back times. 2 Experience new restaurants of an enormous range. Places pop up weekly, but many very good ones never get the word out. Sample them and if pleased, tell amigos. 3 An excursion to Ocean Grill: Bus down 200 on the orange/white bus, disembark at Boca de Tomatlan, walk down to the pier on the small bay, call Alfonzo for his pan-
ga, 5 minutes later you are there! 4 Saturday weekly therapy session over lunch at Salud Super Food, attempting to fill the mental needs of 90% of the ex-pats living here. Look around: One in Ten is Sane! 5 Make an entire meal of a medium bowl of Dionisia’s Tortilla Soup at Ernesto’s Good Grub. 6 Shop at the two Farmer’s Markets on Saturdays in Southside. Bread, fruit and vegetables, tacos, hamburgers, jams, jewelry, dresses and shirts, bagels, pastries and desserts. [Others in the Marina, Bucerías and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle]. 7 Mexican culture: Sundays 6PM in the gazebo facing Guadalupe Church, the Puerto Vallarta Municipal Band plays. 7PM large speakers are brought out and to traditional music, couples dance all around the Plaza de las Armas. Sunday evenings walk the malecon. Rest on a bench with the entire bay as your view. Watch families, group of teenagers, kids, old pata saladas.
Vallarta than any other place in Mexico. Many of these galleries are along the side streets that run through Centro. Stop at the Tourism Office in the Main Plaza for a map or take advantage of their free walking tour. Many galleries carry high quality local crafts, established Mexican and international artists and more. Ride the bus - Buses in Puerto Vallarta are an experience all their own. You can tell the general destination of the bus by what is written on the window. Costco, Sheraton, Centro, Mismaloya you can go just about anywhere in this city on the bus. Only six and a half pesos (per bus - there are no transfers) this is a great way to explore the neighbourhoods. Head south on the bus and get a front row seat on some spectacular scenery on your way to the Vallarta Zoo. Or hop the Bucerias bus in front of Walmart and 30 minutes later you are exploring a charming beachside town. Tip: Sit on the non-sunny side of the bus. Trust me. It gets hot. Support Local Business - One of the most popular reasons visitors love Puerto Vallarta is because it’s a thriving city not just geared towards tourists.
A fine example of this is the many small businesses that you can find in ‘Centro’ including galleries, restaurants, clothing stores, spas and more. Venture off the malecon to find the perfect souvenir. Looking for something specific check out the handy vallartashoppingdirectory.blogspot.com Volunteer - There are many wonderful organizations across the Bay that can use your help. Both time or money will be appreciated. On Tuesdays the SPCA de PV opens up to the public and you can visit with the many animals they have rescued. On Sundays the Brigada de Basura does a morning of neighbourhood clean-up with the local children and then they all head to Que Pasa restaurant for breakfast, activities and friendship. They are always looking for more help. Check out the back of this paper for many of the most deserving organizations. With all of these things to do and much much more, you’ll be wishing you had more time. Don’t despair. We will be here, awaiting your return. Enjoy your time in the beautiful bay and please come back again.
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NEWS BITES A SOLID LONG-TERM BET US-based diversified manufacturing multinational 3M will invest 400 million usd in its Mexico operations over the next five years. Projects include expanded output of products for the health, automotive and telecommunications industries at the company’s plant in the northeastern state of San Luis Potosí.
BUILDING GROWTH BRICK BY BRICK Danish toymaker Lego will invest 125 million usd to expand production capacity at its manufacturing plant in the northern state of Nuevo León. Lego has experienced double-digit sales growth in Mexico in recent years.
EXPANDED NETWORK Mexican IT services provider RedIT will invest 12 million usd to extend its fiber optic network in key growth areas such as the cities of Guadalajara, Monterrey, Querétaro, Tijuana and Toluca. RedIT offers services such as data centers, fiber optic networks and IT infrastructure management.
MAGNA, ADDING MANUFACTURING CAPACITY Canadian auto parts manufacturer Magna International will invest 100
million usd to build three production facilities in the northern state of Coahuila. The added capacity is slated to produce auto seats for export and suspensions for domestic OEMs. The Ministry of Communications and Transportation (SCT) reported that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation ( DGAC) is to become the Mexican Civil Aviation Agency, a decentralized body that will have the powers of the DGAC in terms of civil aviation and airport infrastructure and will begin operating 2014. Continental, the German auto parts manufacturer, will invest 290 million pesos in the Research, Innovation, and Design Center in Jalisco, where it to expects to draw another 400 engineers and add 1,200 researches in the next three years. LC Terminal Portuaria de Contenedores is engaged in a sustainability process within its facilities in the port of Lazaro Cardenas, to save and make more efficient use of energy, generate green energies and recycle water and inorganic waste. Pemex is to invest 33.170 billion pesos in 2013 in the purchase of two mega ships of the floating
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production unit-type, to mix crude oil of different qualities. Cemex, the Mexican cement giant, will place guaranteed senior debt for 1 billion dollars to obtain resources that will allow it to buy a portion of its guaranteed senior notes due in 2016. The bond was sold in dollars at a yield of 6.5 %maturing in 2019.
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Top 25 museums in the world 2013, Xinhua 06/08/2013 Top 2: National Anthropology Museum (MNA) Mexico. Located in Mexico City, the museum is one of the most comprehensive and impressive of its kind of the world. A large amount artifacts conveys the splendid ancient culture of Mexico, including the Olmeca, Mexica, Maya and Aztec people.
Beleki, a coffee and doughnut franchise in Mexico City, will be open five branches in Guadalajara, Jalisco with a investment of 3 million pesos and the creation of 20 direct and 25 indirect jobs The structural reforms applied by the Mexican government and those still pending, could contribute up to 1.5 more percentage points to Gross Domestics Products ( GDP) growth. Mexico could begin conversations on a possible free trade agreement (FTA) with Ecuador who is interested in negotiating the opening of all goods traded with Mexico and the inclusion of disciplines typical of (FTA). Promexico, the Mexican agency of International Cooperation for Development (Amexcid) and the United Nations Children’s Fund ( Unicef ) signed a memorandum
Mexico aims for NAFTA style growth boost from energy reform Chicago Tribune Mexico’s plans to break the 75-year state monopoly on energy could boost flagging growth and double foreign investment, potentially providing the biggest leg-up to its economy since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) two decades ago.
of understanding to coordinate actions to drive the participation of the Mexican business sector in supplying the post and offices of the United Nation (UN) with a presence in Mexico.
Employment in Mexico’s manufacturing industry rose 2.1% in the first quarter 2013 according to information from the INEGI.
SPCA de PV ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT... leg. He is just now finishing up his swim therapy. But Winston is a survivor and is totally healed. He has only the slightest limp which we expect will go away completely. Even after all he has suffered so far in his life he is just a sweet adorable little dog that truly deserves a loving home. Please contact us at spcapv@gmail.com.
This photo is a perfect image of Marty--sweet, playful, a little cuddler. As are so many of our kittens, Marty was dumped at the PuRR Project ranch gate at about one month of age. He’s been neutered, has his vaccinations, and has been OK’d for adoption by our vet, Dra. Eva. He’s very social with humans and other cats, and fits perfectly into all shapes and sizes of laps! If you’d
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Sometimes it is just amazing what these little guys can endure, isn’t it? Take the case of Winston here. He is only a three year old Chihuahua mix, about 5 kilos or 11 pounds, and he has been through more trauma than one
can imagine in his short life so far. He was discarded by his family and forced to learn how to survive on the street only to be hit by a car. Then it turned out he also had a tick borne disease that required lengthy treatment. After he recovered from that he had to have surgery on his broken
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Engage Mexico Social Media Conference Launches Innovative Curriculum-Focused Strategy
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ngage Mexico, the premiere Social Media conference being held November 14-17 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has created an innovative new agenda which is revolutionizing the concept of executive and technical conferences. Held at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center right on Banderas Bay, the conference is being sponsored in part by the Secretariat of Tourism of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board. Engage Mexico organizers have scrapped the traditional model of morning keynotes followed by a series of mini keynote-like sessions, replacing the mini-keynotes with hands-on interactive workshops interspersed with one-on-one sessions between attendees and faculty. “We are flipping the traditional Social Media conference model on its head” said Robert Seco, the Engage Mexico’s organizer. “Most conferences don’t really concern themselves with whether attendees actually learn anything, but we wanted to make sure our attendees got their money’s worth and returned back to their hometowns with actionable knowledge they can apply immediately to their businesses.” The idea came to Seco, a California native and Puerto Vallarta transplant, and business partner William Michael, when one of the attendees returned the following year as a speaker after starting a successful business using the
Latin America. Workshops include “The Six Things You Must Do to Succeed on Linked In” by Viveka Von Rosen, “Twitter Made Simple” by Andre Bourque, and “How to Make Advertising Work in the Age of the Internet” by Jeff Barrett.
However, it’s not all learning. The Engage Mexico agenda includes cocktail parties, a Gala Dinner, A morning powerwalk to benefit Puerto Vallarta´s SPCA and lots of networking opportunities against a beautiful tropical
backdrop. “We want to make Engage Mexico a learning vacation,” said Seco. “Our philosophy is work hard, play hard. After a full day of sessions, attendees can go on sailing excursions, go scuba diving, fishing or snorkeling, and at night they can dine at a five star restaurant and party at some of the best nightclubs that Puerto Vallarta has to offer.” For more information on Engage Mexico, visit the conference website at www.engagemexico.com.
knowledge he learned from the first conference. “During our first conference we had a young attendee, Juan Luis Chavez, a native of Puerto Vallarta, who was unusually focused on learning the skills being taught by the conference speakers,” said William, who will be this year’s emcee. “He took the skills he learned and launched a successful digital agency that builds websites for small businesses and helps them with their social media strategy. We decided to change the format to ensure the knowledge being shared is more practical so others can apply what they learned to their businesses.” This year’s agenda includes three days of intense social media learning along three tracks: an English language track, a Spanish language track, and a special track on how to do business in
El Foco on C7 Radio: OVERVIEW This week at El Foco we had the pleasure of hosting Laura Lopez Portillo and Elidet Torres García of Clínica de Rehabilitación Vallarta Santa Bárbara, A.C. This clinic started work in 1981 to bring quality physical therapy to people of all ages regardless of their financial situation. They joined us on Monday to invite you all to their fundraiser Fashion Show 2013 with designer Russel Barba on Tuesday, October 15th. They invite you to help them help others by enjoying a fun evening with a three course meal at the Marriot hotel. Learn more about them on their website at www.rehabillitacionfisicapv.com. Don’t forget to tune in with “El Foco” to practice your Spanish every Monday at 4:00pm or 4:50 for an English language summary.
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hat a great Market we share with tourists who visit our beautiful city, our loyal ex-pats and all local Vallartenses who come to see what’s new and wonderful this week. Every Saturday the Paradise Community Center opens its doors at 9 am and the Co-op Market begins, filling the air with the sounds of commerce, conversation and laughter. As I write this, home happily after two months of working in Canada, I am anticipating my return to Market this Saturday, September 7th. Along with all the steadfast regulars at our Co-op I have so missed, I will be welcoming Paco Ojeda as a “new” regular and saying (no, hugging!)
hello to Antonio and Sasha who are also returning from the North to pick up the Mexican threads of their lives. I hope everyone will stop by to sample Antonio and Sasha’s “Hecho en Mexico” baked delights, take some home and just try to have them last until next weekend! While I was in Canada, I scoured thrift stores, Salvation Army, Good Will, second-hand stores, consignment shops and garage sales for unusual things I could bring back and use in my artistic endeavors. For those of you unfamiliar with what I do and/ or make - join the club - it changes weekly! Lately I have been making necklaces for men and women primarily using recycled silk embe-
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llished with antique beads and other interesting findings. Italian silk ties, out-of-fashion clothes, any fabulous fabric doesn’t stand a chance in my hands! Occasionally I find things I cannot bear to disassemble (antique pieces, for example) so I simply recycle them at a price that covers my costs and let’s me buy cat food. It’s all about the re-purposing; taking something that somebody once loved and wore against their skin then let it go for whatever reason to end up in a stranger’s hand to be reFOUND and reNEWed. This trip I found a few extraordinary pieces of Italian, Thai and Pakistani silk. They will become gorgeous shawls, beach cover-ups, elegant ponchos and capes. Another love of mine has been making candles, although having candles burning in one’s home has fallen out of favor the last few years fueled (ahem...) mostly by fire hazard scares. Apparently the “fire ban” has now been lifted and every store in Canada sells row after row of candles in all colors, sizes, shapes and scents. One innovation to the “scent” part (at least to me) is the addition of chocolate scented candles. They smell divine and because I use predominantly pure beeswax in my candles I am anxious to experiment with those two very compatible and delicious essences. Perhaps a dash of vanilla? (YUM!) By Thanksgiving I will have some available for sale at the Paradise Community Center. Be sure to get your orders in fast! Please stop by this week - and every week - to say hi to me and all the vendors and see what’s shaking at our Co-op Market. You will find everything you need and everything you want but maybe didn’t know you needed!
topic of conversation that has cropped up many times over the past few months with my divers has been diving on artificial reefs and the benefits of building an artificial reef. We build these for many reasons. Firstly, diving along a flat sandy bottom is not that interesting! They do make great homes for artificial reefs though, which attract a great deal of aquatic life and give corals a place to grow. They can also be added to control erosion or block shipping passages. One of the easiest ways to create an artificial reef is to sink a structure. Ships, homemade metal structures, plastic or concrete objects of many descriptions have been sunk to create a new reef. They collect algae and corals which in turn attract fish, which in turn attract divers. We have 2 small boats alongside a jetty at 60 foot just off the beach at Caletas, and they are really cool to dive on. Alongside the large schools of fish there, it is home to many moray eels and a resident turtle. I have been talking with another dive shop owner about building an underwater playground somewhere along the south coast, which will in no way harm the environment, and this is tricky, but we are getting there. I will keep you posted. I have dived many artificial reefs around the world. One of my favourites was Malaysian site full of huge wooden boxes, some 40 foot in length and 20 foot high, tied together with leather straps. These sat alongside small fishing boats, bottles, pipes and concrete blocks. The area was spread over the size of a soccer pitch and it was packed full of huge schools of fish and little critters. Under the wreck, there was a cleaning station, manned by a variety of shrimps. If no fish or turtles were getting cleaned when you were
diving there, you could pop your hand gently in and get the coolest manicure on earth. I would tell my divers about this before we dived here, and the guys would look totally uninterested. Once there though, the guys loved it more than the girls! Not only did they clean under the nails, they picked the dead skin cells off your hand and arm, and it was all for free. Another cool place I dived was an oil rig that is now a working dive hotel! The owner wanted to build a resort on the island, but was refused permission. He found a loophole in the law and towed this oil rig into place 400ft off the shore! When the oil rig was in place, they stripped the insides and threw everything underneath the rig to create an artificial reef, which is spectacular now, instead of a sandy bottom. The toilets make great houses for the moray eels, so best not sit on them! They also created an underwater playground, so you can climb up steps and walk across a wooden rope bridge, which is easier said than done when you are weightless. It was under this oil rig that I saw my 1st pygmy seahorse. They are one of the rarest creatures in the ocean, but this is probably because they are so hard to spot. It was less than 10 foot away from a flamboyant cuttlefish, and if you haven’t seen one or heard me talking about them, check them out on the internet. They are pure magic.
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Kicks Off Its North American Farmers’ Market Tour
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ith our market season wrapping up in July, the Old Town Farmers’ Market-Tianguis Cultural (OTFM) hit the road in August for a fun-filled North American Farmers’ Market Tour. We are checking out the market scene in Los Angeles, Seattle, and British Columbia, Canada. Why? To bring back fresh ideas for our own OTFM here in Puerto Vallarta. This week, we headed to the lively streets of Santa Monica, California. It is home to the largest Certified Farmers Market in the country with four sub-markets spread throughout the metropolitan area. Each has its own “buying local” personality and is built on an “integrity builds trust” philosophy. They are community focused and work to strengthen the sense of community while boosting local businesses, environmental awareness and the fun factor. Shoppers can pick up producer-only goodies while participating in chili roasts, bicycling classes, children’s games and master gardening programs. It’s fun for the whole family. Wednesday Downtown – Since 1981, this market has worked with two goals in mind: to feature high quality, affordable California produce and to attract more traffic to the downtown area. It was an overnight success and today shoppers can buy fresh fruits and veggies as well as succulent meat and fresh fish selections. The Wednesday market is also a hot spot for many of Los Angeles’ best known chefs and restaurants. Each week the market features one of 13 downtown area restaurants, showcasing mouthwatering appetizers and entrées. Saturday Downtown – This is
the place to be for tasty, certified organic produce. Known as the “Organic Market”, this must-experience shopping adventure showcases 50 booths of bountiful fruits and vegetables in every color of the rainbow. Saturday Pico – Since 1992, the Saturday Pico Market has been fostering community wellness. Thanks to the efforts of area churches, neighborhood associations and youth job service providers, this market offers healthy selections as well as free cooking classes. It also serves as the official pick-up site for the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District’s Salad Bar Program. Sunday Main Street – Since 1995, the Sunday Main Street Market has been promoting the partnership of local producers with the business district association. On any given Sunday, dozens of farmers, business representatives and Main Street restaurant vendors welcome excited shoppers. With a music festival-like vibe, visitors mix and mingle their way through the booths, grab something to eat and relax to the rhythms of local musicians. Children also get in on the fun by painting their faces, taking a pony ride or visiting the ever popular petting farm. Much like the Santa Monica markets, the OTFM has celebrated a shared passion for supporting local production. Our 90 “make it, bake it, grow it” vendors often
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partner up with Vallarta based businesses and city programs to promote the economy, share environmental awareness and build community ties. Since 2010, our efforts have reached thousands of national and international visitors. They flock to our Zona Romantica location to collect weekly ingredients, meet up with friends and groove to the tunes of international performers. And as the Santa Monica markets have revived a struggling economy, so has the OTFM. Today Puerto Vallarta’s market scene is thriving thanks to the OTFM’s “buy local” enthusiasm. Other markets have sprung up along the Banderas Bay, offering all sorts of goodies throughout the week. Be sure to take advantage of these shopping opportunities in support of our area farmers, artisans and restaurants. Stay tuned as we will be bringing you more tidbits from our North American Farmers’ Market Tour in next week’s Vallarta Tribune issue. And don’t forget to mark your calendars as the Old Town Farmers’ Market-Tianguis Cultural will reopen on Saturday, November 2. Located along Basilio Badillo between Olas Altas and Ignacio Vallarta, the Market is open every Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm from the first Saturday in November to the last Saturday in May. For more information, visit www.oldtownfm.com or “like” us on Facebook.
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o it looks like next week most kids’ extracurricular activities begin around Vallarta. In our family, we try to devote no more than three afternoons a week to after school programs so that the children have some time to breathe, and so that their parents stay married. I know I should be telling you how GREAT it is to give them these EXPERIENCES and how this is what we signed up for when we became parents, but I’m also telling you that it’s 1,000 degrees outside and I just got HOME for pity’s sake. You might wonder what kinds of activities are best for children and how many is too many for their age. I think we should all try to recall what types of activities we took part in ourselves as youngsters and what we got out of them. For me, this time to recall means a brisk jog through a gauntlet of shame. I was one of those kids who were never the most physically coordinated of the crew. My dear parents were well aware of this and felt that all I needed to do was to find my special niche, a physical activity that would spark my well-formed creativity and imagination. As a little girl, my fondest wish was to be a ballerina, with the pink tutu and the ribbony satin shoes. In my daydreams I left out the part about ballerinas often being capable of moving in a graceful manner. My parents may have been trying to do me a favor by never seeking out ballet classes.
And anyway, being Canadian, it made more sense to begin my extracurricular career with figure skating. Imagine a giraffe on roller skates and you will have a pretty good idea of how that worked out for me. You could also picture a fuzzy pink skating dress, a pair of pink rabbit ears and a great deal of height difference between the 11-year-old me and the 5-year-old members of my ability group. And you could also visualize a huge crowd watching this awkwardness play out in a little number called “The Bunny Hop”. My parents then tried horseback riding, to lessen the likelihood of public humiliation. Looking back, it’s hard to believe that I was the only one who figured out that the horse both hated me and lived off the smell of fear. After gymnastics and swimming, they finally realized that I had probably had endured enough trauma to be able to pay my future therapist’s 25 year mortgage. They left me to my music lessons, I vowed to keep practicing every day (or at least twice a month) and everyone was happy. So what have I learned as a parent? First of all, I have learned to watch my children closely for what interests them. I agree with what my parents tried to do, challenging me to reach (sometimes fairly far) beyond my comfort zone to try to set and achieve new goals. They always asked me first before signing me up and didn’t force me to continue an activity beyond a reasonable period of commitment on my part. The keyword here is reasonable. I find that if a child isn’t truly interested in an activity, they will quickly lose enthusiasm and turn you into someone you don’t like every time it’s time to go to the activity.
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Where to stay: Olé HOTEL MORALES, GUADALAJARA By Joel Hansen
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he first time we traveled to Guadalajara, my wife and I arrived late at night, disheveled by the long bus ride from Puerto Vallarta and in desperate need of some sleep. Asking the taxi driver to bring us to a hotel near the historical zone in downtown Guadalajara he brought us a to a hotel that was run down and dirty, had an air conditioner that leaked water and sounded like a small helicopter. The staff were not interested in our concerns or in bringing us the extra pillow that I requested, three times. It was a shabby, seedy affair with one of the worst breakfasts we have ever experienced. That hotel was NOT the Hotel Morales. The next day we set out to explore the downtown and after turning the corner onto Calle Ramón Corona we came face to face with the Neocolonial façade of the Hotel Morales looking through to the centre courtyard and the spectacular lobby, my wife and I turned to each other and in unison said, “Let’s stay here.” Without any further conversation, and without even inquiring about the price of the rooms (affordable) or if there was any availability (thankfully there was) we returned back to the hotel from hell, packed, and were quickly ensconced in the comforts of our new favourite hotel, The Morales. The Morales dates back to 1888, when it began operating as the La Casa Verea. At the turn
of the century it was purchased by the Morales sisters, and later transformed by their nephew, Luis, to the magnificent Morales Hotel. Luis’s passion for the “Toros” led to it being the gathering place for the bullfighters and all the people associated with the bullfighting world. After the fights were over, the bullfighters would be carried on litters by the appreciative audience from the long gone “El Progresso” bullfighting ring, to the Morales, where the parties would last all night. The demolition of the bullfighting rings, and the decline of the downtown of Guadalajara through the 1950’s and 60’s, brought dark times to the Hotel. It was closed in 1974, and remained shuttered until 2004 when a Spanish group bought the property and transformed and revitalized this historic gem. With the renaissance that the historical zone of Guadalajara has experienced, the Morales has become the perfect hotel destination, right in the heart of the second largest city in Mexico. The Morales is one of our favourite properties in all of Mexico, remodeled to exacting old world standards, it has all the modern comforts required for travel today: fast internet connections, comfortable beds, rooftop pools, free secure parking and charming, friendly staff - from the valets, to the front desk staff who remember our names - it is one of the highlights each time we visit Guadalajara.
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The Strains Of Mexico The Whole World Is Singing
Say you’ve travelled to Mexico and someone will invariably mention mariachi music. There is some doubt as to the origin of this distinctly Mexican tradition but none whatsoever as to its strident future. By Sandra Roblágui ndubitably Mexico’s most famous tradition, mariachi music, is a marriage of European instruments and New World sounds that emerged not long after the Conquest and that continues to liven up get-togethers to this very day. Half a century ago, the mariachi traveled beyond Mexico’s borders and was well received in other parts of the world, so much so that some countries have their own mariachi bands, many of which sing in their native languages. Today, the sounds in the mariachi’s repertoire include the precise chords of the guitar, one of the oldest, most popular instruments in the world: on occasion, the sweet resonance of the harp; the nostalgic wail of the violin (two or three for each trumpet); the joyful Mexican bandoleón, a large box that serves as an acoustic bass. According to journalist and researcher Patricia Alamilla, it is popularly held that the word dates from the time of the French Intervention in Mexico in the mid-19th century. The story goes that a group of French soldiers arrived at a town in Jalisco where a wedding was taking place. When they enquired about the merrymaking, their translator replied: “C’est un mariage”. In August 1925, a national daily published: “The mariachi [...] was born in the days of the French Intervention and the word originally means marriage in French,” says researcher Jesús Jáuregui in his book The Mariachi. A Musical Symbol of Mexico. Other authors, like Ricardo Espinoza, claim that the term was introduced shortly after the Conquest and that its source is a native song to the Virgin Mary, plus the suffix “chi”, which means “song” in the native language of the Coca people from the Cocula region in Jalisco. Still others say it is derived from the wooden platform or “mariachi” the natives and the
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vihuela, a small five-string guitar that accompanies the deeper chords of the guitarrón, a 25-string guitar that some historians believe was invented in colonial Mexico, although others associate it with the Spanish Renaissance. The trumpet was introduced just 80 years ago and most mariachi bands have two. As for the origin of the term “mariachi”, there are several hypotheses. of Techaluta, another small community in Western Mexico, used to dance on to magnify the sound of their stamping feet. These versions also
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credit the Coca people with inventing the vihuela and the guitarrón to imitate the Spanish lute and double bass, respectively. For centuries, the mariachi, like tequila, was scorned by Mexico’s elite as a symbol of the masses. Mariachis typically played at parties called fandangos, famous in what are today the states of Jalisco, Michoacán, Colima, Nayarit and Zacatecas. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that the first mariachi record was made and after the Mexican Revolution of 1910, mariachi music gradually became more widely accepted as musicians made their way from the west to Mexico City and began wearing charro outfits. The mariachis of old wore a pair of pants, a white cotton shirt and a plain straw hat, like the one worn by farmers, while the charro outfit was more akin to the attire of Mexico’s wealthy landowners of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Also in the early 20th century, the trumpet was added. Today, especially outside Mexico, it’s hard to find a mariachi band without wind instruments. Some believe the adoption of the charro outfit and trumpets can be attributed to the way mariachi musicians were portrayed in the films of the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema (1936-1957). Mario Alberto Nájera, a researcher at the University of Guadalajara (UDG), is of that opinion. He believes that the commercialization and internationalization of mariachi bands has modified their costumes, instruments and songs, although most of their lyrics are still about life in the country, despite the fact that over 70% of Mexicans are city dwellers. If you’re a mariachi fan, September is the best time to visit the city of Guadalajara, where you can catch the International Mariachi and Charrería Festival
just before Mexico’s independence festivities. As part of a concerted effort to revive and preserve the ancient music of Mexico, Guadalajara will also be hosting the 12th National Festival of Traditional Mariachis from September 4 to 8, 2013. Each band will be decked out in regional dress and the decibel level will be off the charts! For more information visit www. mariachi-jalisco.com.mx Originally published in Negocios ProMexico
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Buying a Puerto Vallarta Vacation Rental Property: Part I By Miguel Fernandez www.g3mex.com
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great option for investing in Puerto Vallarta real estate is by purchasing a vacation rental property. Here are some reasons: • Tourism to Puerto Vallarta is growing exponentially • The cost of living is low, especially compared to the U.S., Canada and Europe • Rentals are hot! During the high season last year it was difficult to find an available vacation rental • You can easily spend part of the year enjoying your property, while renting it out the rest of the year. Here are a couple of things that you want to think about when shopping for your Puerto Vallarta property.
Location, Location, Location
Do some research. Spend time in different areas of town. Certainly beachfront is always an excellent choice for you and for rental income, but other areas in town offer different amenities. The Old
Town area has terrific restaurants, and a great nightlife, with no car required. Whereas, the Marina is the perfect spot if you have a boat or want to take advantage of the sailing lifestyle.
Renting Your Property Study the current rental market – Are there a lot of vacant rentals? Are properties only booked for certain seasons? Are other people in your building renting their units successfully? A real estate broker will be able to help you define your needs and give you information on popular and rentable locations.
Your Potential Revenue Do some research regarding: • Nightly fees of comparable rentals • Average occupancy • Expenses
Estimating Occupancy Rate A great resource is Mexico’s Department of Tourism at: http://
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Expenses Running a condo is moderately inexpensive in Puerto Vallarta. HOA fees tend to be around $2-$4 USD per square meter; a 200 m2 (or 2160 sq. ft.) condo, for example, should have fees between $100 and $500 USD a month, depending on location and
amenities. Some buildings include the gas and water and have onsite security. Bills also tend to be lower than what buyers typically expect. Gas and water bills are fairly minimal expenses, and internet and phone packages can be found relatively cheaply. The most expensive monthly utility is typically electricity. Rates in Mexico tend to be considerably higher than in many parts of the U.S. and Canada. In beachfront areas, air conditioning, which usually consumes high amounts of electricity during the Summer months, can drop substantially during the busy Winter months. So, you will come out about even in the end. Also, many condos offer onsite administration, which can be very helpful to the owner when renting the unit. The onsite administrator will often handle maintenance, and generally look after your property. And, for an extra fee, they will also
help you find renters and handle all of the details for you.
How Will You Manage Your Property? Something to consider seriously, as you will be an absentee owner, and will want someone reliable watching out for your investment. We’ll look at a whole host of options in Part 2 of this article.
Personal Use of a Vacation Rental Investment As mentioned before, one of the most attractive perks to vacation property investment is that the owner can enjoy not only the income from their investment, but also the property itself! Be sure that you are choosing a spot that will work for your needs as well. Who knows, you may be living in your property full-time one day. Next week, in Part 2, find out how to effectively market and rent your vacation property.
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Banderas Bay Initiative By Minerva Zamora www.bbini.org
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ast week, the Banderas Bay Initiative had the pleasure of welcoming Sabine Steinbühler to our team. Sabine will be working as an intern for the Initiative during the month of September, contributing her love and knowledge of geography and Iberoamerican culture to our projects. Already, working with Sabine has led to some interesting reflections. On our first day of work with Sabine she asked us why there was so much garbage on the streets and why people littered. Did they not know the damage it caused? With only a week of Banderas Bay living under her belt, she had already seen trash tossed easily out of a car window. Was it lack of education, a cultural habit? There is no easy answer, but hearing someone who has only been here for a few weeks express their sadness over the state of our environment and the signals it sends about the value we place on it is a good reminder of why we are working on environmental projects. Littering and pollution is not a Mexican-only phenomenon, much less is it limited to Banderas Bay, but it seems all the more senseless and self-destructive when set against the backdrop of waterfall-streaked mountains and inviting beaches. Information about the environ-
ment and our impact on it seems to be ubiquitous nowadays and it is hard to imagine that people don’t know they are degrading their surroundings. After all, the visual effect is immediate. But many of us are messy, and as you walk away from a plastic bottle one might not realize the permanent impact we are having. Perhaps this beautiful environment gives us a false sense of security. How could these forces of nature which have always been here ever cease to exist or be degraded in any significant way? But the imposing views of jungle-mountains and the power of big waves can be misleading. They are very vulnerable to our actions. So for those of us who might struggle to put the cumulative impact of everyday actions into perspective, I’d like to share some information. According to the EPA, a plastic bag will take 10-20 years to degrade; a tin can will take 50. A plastic beverage bottle will take 450 years to degrade. Compare that to the 2-5 weeks of a banana peel. The effects of our thrown-out water bottles will be seen and felt for more than 10 generations. With numbers like these, trash adds up, and unfortunately we don’t control where these modern fossils will end up. Trash will take
a not-so-winding path from our streets to our rivers and into our oceans damaging marine and land ecosystems at all levels of the food chain along the way. Unfortunately the images of fish trapped in six pack rings, and seals and whales tangled tight in fishing nets are all too common. However, this is only the beginning of the damage our plastic litter will make. As it breaks down into smaller pieces it will be confused for food by birds, and ingested, or fed to their offspring. Plastic bags will be confused for jellyfish by our endangered sea turtles. Sunlight and waves will continue to break it down into ever smaller pieces, leaching potentially toxic chemicals such as styrene monomer (a suspected carcinogen) and Bisphenol A (shown to interfere with the reproductive systems of animals). As these plastics are consumed, the toxins that come with them are likely making their way up the food chain and into species humans consume . There are five known garbage patches in the oceans, and new research has shown even if we stopped putting trash in our oceans today, they would continue
to grow for hundreds of years . If we have any hope of preserving out postcard-ready views, we need to act now and be conscious
of the huge impact our daily habits have both locally and in the ocean thousands of miles away.
Banderas Bay Butterfies By Moralea Milne
The Zebra Longwing or Zebra Heliconian is a medium sized butterfly that prefers forested or edge habitat (the area between forests and fields). It occurs throughout Mexico, at any time of the year, and as far north as Florida - where it has been declared the state butterfly. Zebras lay their yellow eggs on passionflower plants, look for their white caterpillars with black spots and black, branched spines. Adults are longlived, up to three months, and will often roost communally at night.
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Fun on the Riviera Nayarit By Riley Hunter
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he Riviera Nayarit is lined with small fishing villages. Every beach town has a fish market, and some have several fresh fish shops bringing to you the freshest catch of the day. We are lucky to live on the Banderas Bay. The Banderas Bay is one of the largest natural bays in Mexico, among the 10th largest worldwide, and one of the deepest bays in the world reaching depths of over 3,000 feet. The trade of fishing has supported the local fishermen and their families since the beginning of the pueblos. When buying fish, what is better than being able to go a fish market and purchase a freshly caught fish, shrimp, lobsters, oysters, octopi or other ocean favorites? It really doesn’t get fresher than that, unless you are out fishing yourself! Although the summer time means less tourists and part time residents, the La Cruz Marina Fish Market is a place that always has customers. The fishermen are there every day of the week selling their fresh catch. Come earlier than later, as they pack it up around noon in the summer season. Not all of the bays are full right now. There were four of the bays open last Sunday. Some of the bays have veggies for sale, along with a good variety of fish and hot sauces. Many local restaurants come here to purchase their fresh catch of the day. Every time I go, I learn a little bit more about purchasing fish from one of the friendly locals.
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It can be overwhelming with the many different types of fish at the market, and they don’t always have the same kind of fish. It depends on what is “running” that day, and their luck I suppose! I went to purchase some tuna, but no one had any. They all told me “tomorrow”, which really means, “When we catch some!” The fishermen don’t speak much English. If you don’t know Spanish yet, it’s good to know a few words of Spanish that will get you by. Take a Spanish dictionary with you if you need to. If you want to fry, bake, grill, or poach, or make ceviche, these fish mongers know which fish is for what, and what cooks the best way. Sometimes you can get lucky and meet a fellow shopper that is bilingual. Most folks here are friendly, and do not mind helping with translation when needed. Asking what kind of fish it is helps as well “Que es esto?” (What is it?) Also, do you want a whole fish, or a filet? Purchasing a whole fish is not as expensive as having them filet one for you. I prefer them to filet the fish for me. They expertly cut the fish, and clean the small bones and cut out the blood line, which is the deep red strip inside. This can make your fish taste “fishy”. I have also read that leaving your fish directly on ice will suck the flavor out of your
fish into the ice as the ice melts, so proper wrapping is important. These guys will also devein and peel your shrimp! You may also ask for the trimmings to make your own fish stock for delicious soups. I was having friends over for supper and wanted to have a little variety. I chose a Pargo and had them filet a kilo for me, and also some Mahi Mahi. The Pargo was a big guy, whole, and is like a Red Snapper. Since I love Red Snapper, I thought I would give it a try. The Mahi-Mahi was already filleted. A local man standing next to me with his young daughter suggested me to choose the more “red” looking piece as it would have more flavor, than a totally white filet. Both were delicious, and we all enjoyed flavorful and spicy pan fried fish that Sunday evening. Visit your local fish market. You won’t be disappointed. Whether you’re in PV, Bucerias, or the wonderful La Cruz Fish Market on the La Cruz Marina, you can’t go wrong with the Fresh Catch of the Day!
Cat Morgan, owner of the RivieraNayaritFun Regional Network can be reached for comments, questions, or if you know of any new happenings on the Riviera Nayarit, email her at Cat@RivieraNayaritFun.com
Sayulita Pedestrian Bridge Relocating to Tamarindos Originally posted on sayulitalife.com unicipal president Rafael Cervantes authorized the relocation of Sayulita’s metal pedestrian bridge from the downtown location at Calle Pelicanos adjacent to the vehicular bridge, to the residential Tamarindos neighborhood after recognizing a public need for a footbridge in this area brought to the president’s attention by Sayulita’s trustee Armando Campos Salgado. After holding a meeting and realizing that many mothers took their children to and from school in the Tamarindos neighborhood it was decided that the current location of Sayulita’s only pedestrian bridge was to be moved. On Thursday August 29th the removal of the footbridge at Calle Pelicanos began. Originally this bridge was installed in 2010 after the heavy rains which wiped out the town’s only bridge and traffic bridge. The new vehicular bridge crossing the river on Calle Revolucion remodeled in 2011 boasts ample sidewalks for pedestrians making the metal bridge seldom used in the last couple of years. Local residents comment that the relocation of the bridge for families, mothers and children especially walking to schools from the Tamarindos neighborhood is an excellent idea and resi-
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dents thanked president Rafael Cervantes during his visit to Sayulita on Thursday August 29th when he first announced the plans to move the bridge. “The bridge was no longer useful beside the main traffic bridge. I think it is great that they are moving it where families and residents will truly benefit from a footbridge” said Isaac Solis, owner of Smoothies Mi Buen located on the corner of Avenida Revolucion at the Sayulita traffic bridge who watched the removal of the bridge early this morning.
Although short notice was given to Sayulita residents and business owners, the consensus is that this is a positive change for Sayulita. Owner of Chelow Boutique on the corner of Avenida Revolucion and Calle Pelicanos, Jane Bloem was also outside her storefront this morning looking on at the workers in progress. “Yesterday they announced the bridge would be moved, but I didn’t think they would be working so quickly. Workers have been here early this morning and half the bridge is already down”, says Jane who agrees with other locals that the location of the bridge became redundant after the brand new traffic bridge was built. Workers will be continuing through the rest of next week and some road closures on Calle Pelicanos will occur during the transportation of the metal bridge to its new home in the Tamarindos.
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n Toronto, Canada this week, Betty Vázquez, who is the ambassador of Nayarit’s gastronomy, will participate Harbourfront Centre’s International Iron Chef of the Hot & Spicy Food Festival. Vazquez hails from San Blas where her family owns a popular restaurant and hotel. “The folks from Riviera Nayarit on Tuesday put on a great lunch at Frida …, thanks in part to a virtuoso job by Mexican chef
Betty Vazquez. Vazquez will be showing off her talents this weekend, … at the Hot and Spicy Festival at Harbourfront. She served up some lovely ceviche with jalapenos and mango and scallops, plus a lovely duck breast with a guava marmalade and some luscious desserts. Mexican cuisine is hugely varied and much more sophisticated than some might think, and Vazquez is a real treat”, says a review at The Star
newspaper. Harbourfront Centre is an innovative nonprofit cultural center located in the heart of Toronto, whose main objective is to promote art, education, recreation and culture from an international framework, focusing on diversity. During the summer, its schedule focuses on the various festi-
vals in outdoor spaces among which the Hot & Spicy Food Festival, which for sixteen years has offered Canadians the best spicy food, as well as dance and music. This year, there is an expected attendance of over 80,000 people. “Betty Vazquez, with her exquisite cuisine and her love
for Nayarit will be a great marketing asset among the more than 80,000 attendees. Also, the media coverage will feature the great attractions in Riviera Nayarit, and will showcase the great flavours available in our destination”, said Marc Murphy, Managing Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) of Riviera Nayarit.
San Blas: Authentic Mexico And Stunning Nature By Madeline Milne
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t certain times of year you can expect a crowd in San Blas – eighty percent of the Pacific migratory bird population to be exact – but you’ll have to search hard for familiar resort brand names. This small fishing village nestled along the magnificent coastline of Riviera Nayarit is all about “local” – authentic, welcoming Mexico at its best – in a setting of extraordinary natural abundance. One of the most enjoyable experiences is to visit La Tovara National Park. Take a small motorboat with guide into the waterways of the park through the mangroves, then as the fresh water from the mountains meets the salt water from the sea, tall swaying reeds line your route. Be prepared to encounter the roseate spoonbill, the black-bellied tree duck and the bumblebee hummingbird among many other winged creatures. At the end of the journey, you can visit Crocodile Reserve to see hundreds of crocodiles from lively newborns to huge, deceptively
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sleepy adults. A little more than two hours from Puerto Vallarta’s international airport or just one hour away from Tepic Airport, San Blas’s unique local character is reflected in accommodations ranging from B&B’s and modest rental homes to gracious yet unpretentious hotels with swimming pools. San Blas is where Junipero Serra, the Spanish priest, sailed from to begin his quest to build missions throughout California, a
period of history marked by the still standing colonial fort in San Blas. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “The Bells of San Blas” is reputedly inspired by the village, even though the author never visited himself. Today, the beach is better known for having the longest surfable wave in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records. Some visitors come to San Blas specially to experience one of Mexico’s most famous dining
scenes – El Delfin Restaurant at the Hotel Garza Canela, whose chef, Betty Vasquez, studied at The Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts in Paris and with Chef Arzak in Spain. Chef Vasquez blends fresh Mexican fish and vegetables with international recipes to create her own matchless culinary style. Be sure to try the casual seafood restaurants tucked under cooling palm awnings along the beaches known for the local specialty, marinated red snapper grilled
open over the coals, and chopped ceviche. Several top festivals are celebrated in San Blas. Each January, the International Festival of Migratory Birds and over 500 species of the region’s feathered friends, attract visitors and professional ornithologists from around the world. The International Fishing Tournament is celebrated each June, when the big game fish proliferate in the waters off the coast of the town. The colorful festival of the “Virgen de la Marinera takes place each year on October 7th. Nearby attractions include the tiny historic island of Mexcaltitan, known as the birthplace of the Aztec civilization and the ‘Venice of Nayarit” for the many canals throughout the island. Los Toriles, in Ixtlan del Rio has interesting ruins of a temple and tombs, as well as a small museum for archeology buffs to explore. Whether your interest is studying Mexico’s rich biodiversity in the water or on land, or simply escaping to a place far removed from the cares of the world, San Blas is the perfect choice.
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The Palm Cabaret and Bar Announces Star-studded Lineup for Another Great Season!
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ocated on busy Olas Altas Blvd, The Palm Cabaret and Bar is currently undergoing some exciting changes in preparation for the upcoming season. Returning for his third season, Tracy Parks, entertainment director at The Palm, is joined by publicity director Eric Vann (aka Beverly Fairfax) and House Manager, Ken Cook. Audience members will be more comfortable than ever in the intimate 90 seat cabaret space with renovations planned for the lobby and restrooms and new, upholstered furniture for the audience. Opening night is set for early November 2013. Some familiar acts returning this year include the ever popular and amazing singing and comedy duo, Amy and Freddy. They are well known and very popular in Puerto Vallarta, selling out night after night. After their duo act, Amy Armstrong will stay over two
more weeks to launch the debut of her one woman show, Buffets and Bad Ideas. Also returning this season is the iconic comedian and Emmy award-winning Leslie Jordan, most well known as Beverly Leslie on Will and Grace and from Sordid Lives (film and TV series). Leslie just announced he’ll begin filming soon in New Orleans for the upcoming season of American Horror Story. Mr. Jordan’s two-week run last season sold out each of 8 performances. Early reservations are highly recommended. Also scheduled to appear at
The Palm this coming season are: recording artist Spencer Day, comedian and film star Coco Peru, female impressionist Randy Roberts, Toni Tripoli (head writer for Joan Rivers), comedian and singer Varla Jean Merman and flight attendant extraordinaire, Pam Ann. Many local favorites like Diamante Negro, Pedro Islas and Fanny Gonzalez are developing a special Mexican themed show after the popularity of their appearances last season as guest artists. Talks are under way with comedian and ‘gaysian sweetheart’ Alec Mapato headline
Vallarta CELEBRATES WORLD TOURISM DAY A three day special event at City Hall to celebrate World Tourism Day will be held from September 25 27th. A display of paintings from Vallarta´s art galleries, including Galeria Vallarta will take place in the courtyard of the City Hall located in the heart of Vallarta on the main plaza. Music, Salsa dancing, & more with selections of gourmet food from the top restaurants on Sept. 27th. Stay tuned for more details.
Thanksgiving week in Vallarta. Having established itself in recent years as the most popular cabaret entertainment venue in Vallarta, The Palm had its most successful run to date last season and was ranked #1 in Puerto Vallarta nightlife entertainment by TripAdvisor users. Even with the scheduled facelift, you’ll still find an intimate cabaret with outstanding sound and lighting that creates a cozy ambience, reminiscent of the iconic cabaret clubs of days gone by.
Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations For visitors to Puerto Vallarta who wish to do a good deed for the less privileged in our paradise, this is a list of some of the many organizations that could benefit from such kind gestures. If you would like your organization recognized here, please email details to editor @vallartatribune.com. Acción En La Cruz: aid financially burdened residents of la Cruz de Huanacaxtle by providing provisions to their families in exchange for community services performed. Originally called Work for Food, is funded through private contributions and is administered by the FUNDACIÓN PUNTA DE MITA, A.C. http://landon5120.wix. com/accionenlacruz American Legion Post 14: Contributes through fund raising resources and manpower to improve Day Cares, Senior Homes, Schools for the Disabled and Deaf, Public Schools in rural areas and other private institutions needing building maintenance www.americanlegion14.org Asilo San Juan Diego Home for the elderly - Contact: Lupita Sanchez Covarrubias 222-1257 or malupita88@hotmail.com or www.mexonline.com\asilosanjuandiego.htm
Asociación Down - The Foundation for assistance to persons with Down’s Syndrome – Contact: Ana Catalina Eisenring at 224-9577. Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter - Safe shelter for women & children victims of domestic violence. Enables women to become financially independent through jobs, education and non-interest micro loans, professional counseling for them & their children. www. compassionforthefamily.org Becas Vallarta, A.C. – Provides scholarships to approximately 300 high school and university students. Donations are tax-deductible in Mexico and the USA. Polly Vicars at (322) 223-1371 or Buri Gray at (322) 221-5285. www. puerto-vallarta.com/amf Bucerias Bilingual Community Center support Local families in Bucerias. 16 de Septiembre at calle Matamoros www.buceriasbilingualcommunitycenter.org Casa Hogar - A shelter dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned, abandoned, disadvantaged or vulnerable children.- Contact: Luz Aurora Arredondo at 221-1908, Rita Millan (322) 141-6974. casamaximocornejo@gmail.com
Centro Comunitario SETACGLBT - Provides essential services to the GLBT community, including physical & mental health treatment and referrals, education & recreation, free AA meetings, English classes, HIV testing and counseling. Paco Arjona 224-1974 or paco@setac.com.mx Clinica de Rehabilitación Santa Barbara - Rehabilitation of the handicapped. Contact: Laura Lopez Portillo Rodriguez at 224-2754. COLINA Spay and Neuter Clinic - free and by-donation sterilization clinic for cats and dogs in Old Town, Puerto Vallarta. Only open Sundays, arrive by 8am, no reservations are taken. Located at 491 Venustiano Carranza Contact: cez@rogers.com or 322-104-6609 CompassionNet Impact - Strategic partnerships & programs that provide for people living in chronic poverty to transform their own lives. Bookmobile, homes, jobs creation, loans, English & computer classes, emergency food, medicine & clothing, etc. Tax-deductible in Canada & the U.S. Cell: (322) 133-7263. ric@ 4compassion.org Cruz Roja (Red Cross) - Handles hospital and emergency service in
Vallarta. It is the only facility that is authorized to offer assistance to injured people on the street. Contact: 222-1533, 222-4973
Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta, Contact: Arq. Luz del Carmen Pérez Alvarez cayro_13@ hotmail.com /grupoecologico.com
Desarrollo Integral de la Familia (DIF) A municipal service, part of the federal System of Family Services that assists not only in times of emergency, but also with ongoing education, health, and training programs for the whole family. Contact City Hall 222-0058
Friends of pv animals Volunteers workingk to enhance the lives of shelter animals. They supplement food, medications and socialization for unwanted and stray cats and dogs housed in PV´s city pound. For info and donations visit www.friendsofpvanimals.com
Desayunos para los Niños de Vallarta A.C. Feeding programs, education programs, day care centers for single mothers Candelaria 143 Col. Barrio Santa María Phone: 22 343 11 or 22 225 72 www.facebook.com/ desayunosninosvallarta
Horizonte de Paz: Offers a safe, whealing shelter for men of all ages who are troubled with alcohol & drug addiction. Need non-perishable foods, clothing, shoes, school & art supplies, gym equipment. Contact Donato Schimizzi: 322 199 9523 or Roberto: 281 0644 dschimizzi@yahoo.com
Discapacitados de Vallarta, A.C. (DIVAC) association of handicapped individuals dedicated to helping one another. - Contact: Ivan Applegate at 221-5153.
La Brigada de la Basura A weekly meeting of neighborhood children to clean Vallarta Streets. Contact Que?Pasa 223-4006
Families At The Dump, Supporting the families living in the landfill or garbage dump in Puerto Vallarta thru eduation and sustainable opportunities. FAD is tax deductible in Canada, USA & Mexico. www.familiesatthedump. org info@familiesatthedump.org or 297-7425
Navy League - Meets and greets visiting Naval vessels from all nations, assists in the transportation of donated medical supplies from the U.S., organizes work groups to paint and repair schools and other public/charitable facilities, and operates the local Toys for Tots program. Contacts: Bill
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LIVE MUSIC VENUES Please be sure to contact the venue to confirm all events. La Bodeguita Del Medio Paseo Diaz Ordaz 858, Malecon” 322.223.1583 Tues-Sun 9:30 2:00 am El Jardin del Pulpo Coral 66, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle” 329.295.5071 10:30 am 12.30 pm La Palapa Pulpito#103, Playa los Muertos” 322.222.5225 Mon-Sun 8:00am 1:00pm Benito’s Paninoteca Bar Nima Bay, Local 12, “Marina Vallarta” 322.209.0287 El Patio de mi Casa Guerrero 311 esq. Matamoros 322.222.0743
Clark at 222 3616 or Jerry Lafferty at 221 6156. www.vallartanavyleague.org. New Life Mexico - A British Charity working in Mexico. Challenging Child Poverty with Health and Education Programmes. Contact Philippa. Vernon pvp@newlifemexico.com. Paraíso Felino AC Refuge and Adoption Centre for cats and kittens in the Bay of Banderas. Luis Donaldo Colosio #5 La Esperanza San Juan De Abajo, Nayarit Cel. (322) 120-4092 Pasitos de Luz (Mamas Unidas por la Rehabilitación de sus Hijos) - substitute home for low income children with any type of handicap, offers rehabilitation services and special support to their families. 299-4146. www.pasitosdeluz.org Pro Biblioteca de Vallarta Raises funds for Los Mangos Public Library. Tax-deductible receipts for Mexico and USA. Contacts: Ricardo Murrieta at 224-9966 or Jimmie Ellis at 222-1478. Proyecto Pitillal, “Busca un Amigo” - Association created by underprivileged mothers of paralyzed children who need society’s help. Contact: 299-4495.
Encore Lazaro Cardenas51, Bucerias 329.298.0140 Wed-Mon 9:00 am 10:00 pm India Gate Allende 124 Centro 322.223.2424 Mon-Sat 3:00 pm 11:00 pm The River Café Isla del Rio Cuale Local4 Centro 322.223.0788 Vitea Libertad Edificio Malecon 2, Centro” 322.222.8703 El Rio BBQ Bar Felipe Angeles 245 Col Paso Ancho 322.184.1200 Tue-Sun 11:00 am 7:00pm Las Adelitas Av. Fluvial Vallarta 234 322.293.7778 Beboteros Diaz Ordaz 565 Malecon 322.113.0099
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club: Beautify and protecting the environment. Open to all. Mtgs held at Paradise Community Center, third Thursday every month at 11am from October to May. www.vallartagardenclub.com PuRR Project - A no-kill cat shelter with approx. 250 resident felines living in a natural environment, un-caged, kittens in the Kitten Nursery, on-site clinic with daily veterinarian services. www.purrproject.com Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza- Shelter for Children. Donations are tax-deductible in Canada and the U.S. Contact: Madre Mari at 222-7857 or Sudy Coy at 222-5765. www.ccshf.ca Roma’s Kids - Educate the children of the Volcanes and surrounding area, to provide them with the skills necessary to become employable by the major industry here in Puerto Vallarta – tourism: Math, English and computer programs a priority. 100% goes to the kids. www.kids.romamexico.com The International Friendship Club (IFC) - A registered charitable organization in Mexico listed as Club Internacional de la Amistad de Puerto Vallarta A.C.
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The IFC supports the Cleft Palate Surgery Program & families in need. Funds are raised through Membership & Home Tours. 322-222-5466. www.ifcvallarta. com. ifcvallarta@gmail.com. Toys for Tots Vallarta - Is a non-profit organization that is celebrating 15 years in Puerto Vallarta. Distributes toys and constructs playgrounds for less-advantaged kids in the Puerto Vallarta area during the Christmas holiday period. Contact: Jerry Lafferty 322 221 6156 or Lourdes Bizarro lourdes.bizarro@ marriotthotels.com.
GRINGO BINGO !! Thursday, September 26 5:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit PuRR Project Los Alcatraces--Fluvial Join us in air-conditioned comfort and play Bingo at Los alcatraces on Thursday, September 26, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Compete for great prizes. There’s free parking, great food and drink…and did we mention air conditioning?? Proceeds benefit the 120+ cats residing at PuRR Project, no-kill feline sanctuary north of Vallarta.
SPCA PV – Provides private vet costs for rescued animals, volunteers to create & maintain a data base of adoptions, to walk dogs at the foster home, Casita de Guadalupe, foster homes for dogs & cats, trap & release program for feral cats, etc. www.spcapv.com Un MañanaBrillante (A Brighter Tomorrow) - Partnership of Americans and Canadians to support the ColegioMexicoAmericano. Contact: Margi Baughman mach1@prodigy.net.mx or David Bender dbender@prodigy.net.mx
Vallarta Botanical Gardens - To build Mexico’s greatest botanical, research & education of plant life, city beautification programs, bird watching, etc. Donations to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens are tax deductible in the USA. Contact: 223-6182 or info@vallartabotanicalgardensac.org. Do you have an event you’d like to promote to the readers of the Vallarta Tribune? Send your events to editor@vallartatribune.com
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Horoscope Aries You may find it hard to relate to others verbally, Aries. You may have everything figured out in your head, but the words get in the way as soon as you share your ideas. Talking with someone else may add confusion instead of clarity to the situation. The other person’s energy seems to affect your perceptions. Stay grounded despite your frustration.
Taurus You may be coming to a point of reckoning in something you set into motion years ago, Taurus. This is a time of hard work when you may need to either salvage the mess you’ve created or start reaping the wonderful rewards of the success you’ve become. Your ego is wrapped up in this scenario. You may be frustrated by people wasting your time with problems that seem insignificant.
Gemini Your thoughts may be scattered and confused, Gemini, especially
regarding responsibilities that are important to you. You need to be disciplined and focused, but frivolous chatter may fill your brain. This kind of mental muddle limits you in many situations, making it difficult to express what you feel. Ask someone who knows you well to help you make sense out of these thoughts.
Cancer There’s a chance that incredible luck will befall you, Cancer, but nothing will come without hard work on your part. Don’t expect someone else to hand you the treasure chest. You have the map in your hand, so follow it. Once you start, you may realize that you’re much closer than you think. It’s up to you to make the journey. There’s a great deal of help for you along the way.
Leo You may feel like someone’s trying to pin you down before you start, Leo. Perhaps these obstacles are self-imposed. Maybe you’re restricting yourself from doing the things you want to do because you’re afraid they won’t work out. This fear of failure is the pain you feel. Overcoming it is the first step. If you try
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and fail, you’ll be no worse off than cycle. Awareness of your energy patterns is half the battle. Don’t if you never try at all. force yourself into feeling something you don’t. It’s important that Things should be you not overexert yourself or take running smoothly for on more responsibilities than you you, Virgo, and you’ll accomplish can handle. a lot with surprisingly little effort. Although there may not be any Earth-shattering developments, You may find it hard you should find that things go well. to admit that you can’t Maybe you won’t win the lottery do everything, Sagittatoday, but the few dollars you invest rius. There are some jobs that you now will turn into megabucks later. aren’t cut out to do. Why pretend Be patient. Success may not come when a better option would be overnight, but it will come. to delegate the task to someone else? If you don’t feel a strong connection with something or You may feel like you’re someone, don’t force it. Pretending being tested in some way, that you’re capable of something Libra, like you’re on trial and must will only cause frustration for you defend yourself, including what and everyone else. you believe and how you operate. This feeling is unsettling, but soon you’ll realize that it’s strengthening Your hard work is in many ways. Questioning your paying off in ways that behaviour patterns is healthy, so may not be noticeable to you now, open up in a way that you may not Capricorn. Things are flowing natuhave considered before. rally, and you seem to have all your responsibilities under control. You may not be aware that this is Your vitality is low. It so since it’s easier to see when may be difficult to fight something’s wrong than when adversity, Scorpio. Try not something’s going well. Take time to get discouraged. Instead, realize to appreciate the incredible things that this is part of the natural you’ve created for yourself thanks
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Aquarius You may feel like it’s your responsibility to take care of everyone, Aquarius. If you love someone, your brain translates this into thinking that you need to be the caretaker. If you don’t take someone under your wing, maybe you see yourself as selfish or unkind. Dismiss this notion. Other people’s feelings aren’t your responsibility. Don’t let another’s well-being become your project.
Pieces There are opportunities for achievement, so stay open to new energy coming your way, Pisces. If you don’t turn at these fortuitous junctions, you may never find this spot in the road again. What comes your way may not be a pot of gold, but it will certainly be the rainbow that leads you to it. If nothing else, you’ll find opportunities that strengthen your spirit, preparing you for adversity later
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Challenge your brain! Sudoku is easy to play and the rules are simple. Fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain only one of each of the numbers 1 through 9.
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HUB-WORDS How many words can you make from the letters in the wheel? Each word must contain the hub letter B. Can you find a 9-letter word and at least 20 other words of five letters or more avoiding proper nouns?
HUB-WORDS - Solution 9-letter word - BEAUTIFUL Some other words of four letters or more containing the hub letter B: abet, able, abut, bail, bait, bale, bate, beat, beau, belt, beta, bile, bite, blae (Scot), blue, flab, flub, tabi, tuba, tube, beaut, befit, bleat, built, fable, table, tubal, albeit, albite, fibula, tubful, tubule. How many words can you make from the letters in the wheel? Each word must contain the hub letter R. Can you find a 9-letter word and at least 20 other words of five letters or more avoiding proper nouns?
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A DOG’S LIFE Can you find the dogs hidden in the box? They may be horizontal, vertical or diagonal, forwards or backwards. Puzzle Choice AIREDALE, ALSATIAN, APPENZELLER, BASSET, BEAGLE, BEDLINGTON, BLOODHOUND, BORZOI, BOXER, BULLDOG, CHIHUAHUA, CHINOOK, CHOW CHOW, COLLIE, CORGI, DACHSHUND, DALMATIAN, DOBERMAN, GREAT DANE, GREYHOUND, HUSKY, JACK RUSSELL, LABRADOR, LANDSEER, MAGYAR, MASTIFF, PEKINGESE, POINTER, POMERANIAN, POODLE, PUG, ROTTWEILER, SAMOYED, SANSHU, SETTER, SHEEPDOG, SPANIEL, TERRIER, WHIPPET.
HUB-WORDS - Solution ACROBATIC Some other words of four letters or more containing the hub letter R: airt, aria, boar, brat, brit, cart, coir, crab, crib, riot, rota, taro, tori, trio, abort, actor, aorta, atria, bract, carat, carob, circa, cobra, orbit, raita, ratio, riata, tabor, taira, tiara, aortic, rabato, acrobat, carioca.
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