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Friday March 14 - 20, 2014 PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fernando Gonzalez Corona Director Victor Falcon victorfalcon@Outlook.com Editor Lic. Madeline Milne mmilne@Vallartatribune.com Editorial Board Marcia Blondin Raymond C. Beaty Lois Ellison John & Christie Forget Landon Hollander Nancy Van Landingham Robina Oliver Sales Team Fernando ayala lopez SALES manager salestribune@outlook.com Ma. Yolanda Meza yoly@vallartatribune.com Rebeca Castellón rebeca.castellonn@gmail.com Community Manager / Sales Julie Mongeau juliemongeau@gmail.com Designer Cynthia E. Andrade G. cisandra@vallartatribune.com Vallarta Tribune is an activity and entertainment guide and merely publishes information as it is provided by the advertiser or event host. We do not assume responsibility in errors or omissions other than to correct them as soon as they are made known to us regarding event schedules, locations and/or prices. In addition, we do not assume any responsibility for erroneous inclusion or exclusion of information except to take reasonable care to ensure accuracy, that permission has been obtained to use it, and to remove it as soon as is practical upon receiving your notification of error. We recommend you always confirm prior to attending or visiting an event or establishment. Weekly publication edited, printed and distributed by Ediciones y Publicaciones Siete Junio, SA de CV Grupo Editorial Tribuna Calle 21 de Marzo # 1174 Col. Lomas del Coapinole Del. El Pitillal, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco México CP 48290 Tel. (322) 226-0829, 226-0800 editor@vallartatribune.com * www.vallartatribune.com * www.facebook.com/vallarta.tribune

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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit Here is some advice to make your trip a little easier and more enjoyable.

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. Current fare is $7.50 pesos per ticket 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Calling in Mexico 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.

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 Non-Emergency Police 322.290.0507 Fire Department: 322.223.9476 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

Canadian Consulate 322.293.2894 24 hrs: 1.800.706.2900

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Editor´s Note

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am late for just about every conference call this week because back up North they changed their clocks and we didn’t. The USA and Canada will started Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 9, at 2:00 am while Mexico, except for Sonora and 12 Mexico-USA border municipalities, will begin DST almost a month later on April 6 and ending a week earlier on October 26.

To confuse things even more it’s good to remember when traveling along the Riviera Nayarit, that the time changes one hour earlier when you pass Lo de Marcos, (which is the next town north of San Pancho) but if you are heading to Guadalajara you drive through the time change and come back to the same time as Puerto Vallarta.

More than the changing of our clocks is the passing of time.

Here we are mid-March and for many, the winter season is coming to an end.

Puerto Vallarta has been active these past few years to develop some great late Spring / early Summer events that both locals and tourists can enjoy including Restaurant Week (May 15 – 31) Vallarta Pride (May 22-26) and The Bugambilia Festival (May 9-11).

The Bugambilia Festival is

busy planning for its 2nd annual event and will be sharing regular information with the Tribune in the coming weeks.

Don’t miss their call for matching funds in this week’s paper. Deadline is March 31st and they could use your support!

While in reality time never changes, it can feel a little squeezed especially when there are so many events, gallery openings, plays, festivals, charity functions and the usual day-to-day of leisurely breakfasts, manicures, shopping and lunching, sunset watching, dining out with friends and dancing the night away.

So don’t let these last 6-8 weeks pass you by.

Be sure to get out and support the local restaurants, give generously to the charities, adopt a pet, (or at least fly one back to the US or Canada so they can be fostered/adopted up north), buy those items you’ve been keeping an eye on, and most of all let your friends and family back home know that Mexico has been a warm, welcoming and safe home-away-from-home.

Speaking of safety, have you seen the new police trucks?

Puerto Vallarta recently took delivery of fifty new patrol trucks, these, along with the new segways, motorcycles and atv’s significantly increases the visibility of Puerto Vallarta’s police force.

All in all, a positive change for our city.

Have a great week. Don’t let it get away on you.

Madeline

Letters to the Editor Dear Ms. Milne, Ocean grill opened a little over two years ago. I have been hiking to it almost the same amount of time. I have a friend that loves to hike and we make it to regulate activity taking along friends when in town. In last week’s edition of Vallarta Tribune wrote Emil That He enjoyed hiking and bypassed Ocean Grill “It looked as a huge tourist trap.” If one had not enjoyed the food and service there it is unfair to judge it from afar. The owner, Alfonso, is one of the most congenial owners in the PV area. His food is superb and I have heard more than once “OMG! Octopus. This is the best I’ve ever eaten”. If anyone thinks that having an establishment approachable only by boat or a 45-1 hr. hike is a “tourist trap”, that person is barking up the wrong tree. To denigrate a perfectly fine restaurant in a highly competitive market without having sampled it fare or service is COMPLETELY UNFAIR. David Rohde

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Around Town with Julie

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am so glad to have finally made it back to sunny PV. Awww… sigh of bliss. They say you don’t miss something until it’s gone and in my case, until I left...

Vallarta has now been my home for seven months and I have grown to love every part of this outgoing and sleepless town. And a lack of sleep is in store for me in the next two weeks. As mentioned in the title of my postings “Around Town with Julie”, being active in the community as been my priority, and of course you can’t be at two places at one time, and sometimes you have to make choices.

Well, this time I decided to wake a dormant passion of mine; acting. Being that Vallarta has so many great theatres and actors, I decided to launch myself back on the stage. Oh boy! What did I get myself into? To be NUDE or not… (you will have to come see the show to find out).

The Boutique Theatre is

presenting “Calendar Girls”, in which, for those who don’t know the movie or the stage production, a group of women of mature age decide to pose nude in a calendar to raise money for cancer. And believe it or not I am playing one of those quirky characters. This funny, touching, cleverly written play will keep you entertained from beginning to end. So, I invite you, my loyal readers, to come encourage us brave and fearless women

(HA!), the show runs March 20th at 7:00pm to March 29.

For a detailed schedule of the play you can contact me directly, visit the www.theboutiquepv.com, or even better, come to the Paradise Community Center on Saturdays, where myself and the Vallarta Tickets team will gladly sell you the best seats in the house. Until then break a leg.

Smiles Julie

Surfers Hold Class for Children with Disabilities Translated by Michelle Fulfer

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overnment-run DIF (System for Family Development) sponsored a surf lesson for children with disabilities taught by the group Punta Sayulita.

The class, held Friday and Saturday on the beach in Sayulita, was guided by professional surfers who taught the basic principles of balance and handling a longboard. The invitation to these special children was extended at the beginning of the 5th Annual Sayulita Longboard & SUP Classic this past weekend.

Prior to the start of the classes,

the president of DIF thanked Punta Sayulita’s Jose Luis Caselin for the realization of the tournament and this class.

Additionally, she congratulated the group of young gifted surfers for their generous participation and for putting Sayulita on the

map as one of the surf capitals of the world.

Meanwhile the children with disabilities reveled, laughed and enjoyed themselves in extraordinary ways in this experience with differed greatly from their typical day to day sports experience.

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Mexico´s Finance Minister explains country’s growth story

By Courtney Fingar

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exico managed to record an increase inForeign Direct Investment (FDI) figures in 2013, bucking a global trend, and reforms being put in place by its government appear to be paying off. Courtney Fingar speaks to finance minister Luis Videgaray to find out how the country plans to maintain this momentum.

Q: According to data from fDi Markets, Mexico was one of the few major countries that showed a sizeable increase in FDI projects last year. Why do you think this is?

A: It is about our prospects [for growth]. I think there is a momentum in overseas investment. I was in Davos [at the World Economic Forum], and we had some big announcements by companies such as PepsiCo, Nestlé, Cisco, as well as other important announcements of FDI coming into Mexico. And I think it’s because of the expectation of future growth.

That expectation is accurate… our reform process will accelerate that growth potential. In the past three years, Mexico has been a relatively slow-growing country.

Our average [growth rate] has been only 4%. And the goal of these reforms is to really address the structural things, to remove the breaks on things such as finance, the cost of energy, access to IT and telecommunications, [access] to a global market, and, of course, education. So this process of transformation is creating opportunities for investment and jobs, and ultimately a more prosperous country.

Q: How much of an effort is being made to diversify your sources of FDI, to bring in other sources in addition to the US, and where do you see the most potential in terms of FDI? A: I think the most interesting news in terms of FDI for Mexico

comes from China. We have very little Chinese investment in Mexico, and China is a big supporter of capital. After China's president visited Mexico last year, there has been more conversation, some increased steps for attracting investment towards infrastructure and manufacturing from China. Companies are increasingly interested in Mexico.

Our largest European investor in Mexico is Germany, and soon an important group of UK CEOs will be visiting Mexico, primarily to look at FDI opportunities. We recently hosted an Italian delegation along with prime minister Enrico Letta, who was in Mexico, so we’re seeing diversification of foreign investment in Mexico, and that’s exactly what we want to do. The US will still be important – very important, perhaps our primary source of FDI – but we’re seeing good things in terms of growth and diversification.

Q: What is your view of the emerging market sell-off that is going on in global markets, and how well can Mexico withstand the storm?

A: Well if you look carefully at the data, [Mexico has been performing differently to other emerging markets]. With the peso, for example, in the past 13 months, our overall depreciation is 4%.

Compare that with the Turkish lira, with its 30% depreciation, or even the Brazil real, which [depre-

Explore Banderas Bay

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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

ciated] 16%. With credit default swaps – the yields of both dollar bonds or local currency bonds – the Mexican economy is faring much better than other emerging economies. We expect that to continue, and we expect that the 'stampede effect' that we saw recently will abate because risk aversion will abate.

Mexico has very strong fundamentals compared with other emerging markets. We have a low current account deficit, just above 1%, we have strong banks, stronger than Europe or the US, our debt-to-GDP ratio is low, we have a flexible currency and we have a good amount of insurance and other protections, so the fundamentals are good.

But beyond that, we have strong prospects of growth.

Because of our reformist government, the transformations that are happening in Mexico, such as tax reforms and energy reforms, are creating an interest. We see a lot of companies that had not been in Mexico before coming to our country. We expect financial markets to react. Of course Mexico is still an emerging economy, a very open economy, both to trade and to investment, so it’s natural that we experience some volatility, but we’re in much better shape than many other emerging economies.

This article is sourced from fDi Magazine

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.

Mayor Hands Out Honors on International Women’s Day Translated by Michelle Fulfer

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s part of International Women’s Day, the city’s mayor Ramón Guerrero Martínez, acknowledged the role of local Vallarta women in the transformation and development of this city. He emphasized that through their dedication, commitment to their community, professionalism and vision, women help create an incentive for the local government to continue to work to provide better opportunities.

“I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude for their effort and their dedication.

We stand with you to work to make our city the best place to live. It is you, the working women of Puerto Vallarta, which give life to our city, bring talent, make us strive to deliver greatness,” the mayor said to just over 600 women at a ceremony presenting awards to featured locals and lending economic support to five worthy projects headed by women.

Guerrero Martínez emphasized the interest of the municipal administration in helping families with limited financial

No matter when you visit, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit will share their wonders with you.

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means by encouraging female heads of household to undertake worthwhile projects and thus boost their standing as the economic pillar of their homes.

With this as the goal, the government is redoubling efforts and committing to 50 grants aimed at helping women start businesses.

As an example, the mayor held up a group of foreigners that developed a workshop to manufacture clothing in the neighborhood of Volcanes. This organization of women in business is a prime example of how the government seeks to “empower women workers to develop lucrative activities for which they can be paid, gradually growing the enterprise and thus generate more employment opportunities.”

During the commemoration of this international celebration of women, the mayor and members of city council joined by city officials gave out awards to fourteen Vallarta women who have excelled in different areas of the development of this city and contributed to the welfare of their community. In addition five business projects were recognized and received funding of $10,000 pesos for their efforts.

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New Patrol Units Announced

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n Monday March 10th, the mayor of Puerto Vallarta, Ramón Demetrio Martinez Guerrero held a ceremony introducing the incorporation of new patrol units that will strengthen security.

This announcement was welcomed by residents of the city.

The mayor said the financial investment was just over 30 million pesos and will include over 100 vehicles. In attendance were the military, along with representatives from the private sector.

Ramón Demetrio Martinez Guerrero Mayor of Puerto Vallarta

Municipal Government Boosts Important Economic Projects

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irector of Economic Development Alvaro Mora spoke to members of the Tourism Commission explaining various municipal projects which the agency is working on in support of the economy of Puerto Vallarta.

These initiatives are under the direction of Mayor Ramon Guerrero Martínez.

The first project he spoke of is Inteligencia de Negocios (Business Intelligence) which will include a general survey of hotels and restaurants as part of market research so “that this information works for all businesses in Puerto Vallarta in terms of developing promotional strategies and generate interest by tourists. These surveys ensure that each business entity does not have to conduct their own survey, “said Alvaro Mora.

The second initiative outlined is the

project Fondo Vallarta (Vallarta Fund) which involves micro-financing. The city created this as a way to support citizens who may apply for financial support of up to 10 thousand pesos.

This loan carries an annual interest of 1% on unpaid balances. The repayment of these loans will then be rolled over to more fledgling businesses.

Conoce Vallarta (Know Vallarta) which plans to develop a smartphone app which will showcase to visitors what makes this destination so attractive.

This app will highlight the many activities and places to visit in the city. Invierte Vallarta (Invest Vallarta) is a project that will create a website with the same name.

This website will focus on the potential for development in the city in terms of new businesses,

Ah les beaux retours!!!

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nfin n de retour, cela fait plus d’un mois que je vous ai fait parvenir quelques mots de ma part…

Désolée! Après un retour au froid avec la famille et les amis, je peux finalement retourner a ma petite routine mexicaine, de plus je me suis embarquée dans une nouvelle aventure, une passion dormante qui m`habitait depuis longtemps a finalement prit surface, je me relance en théâtre. Je vous invite à venir nous encourager au Boutique Théâtre a partir du 20 mars, 2014. Une pièce de

théâtre touchante, remplie d`humour et de valeur amicale. Je ne sais pas si vous connaissez le fameux film basé sur une histoire vraie, dans lequel un groupe d femme d’âge mature décide de se mettre à nu dans un calendrier pour lever des fonds pour le cancer. Dans la pièce`` Calendar Girls``, je fais partie de ce groupe de femme courageuses, comiques, qui partagent une amitié sans borne et qui sont prêtes à faire presque n`importe quoi pour cette levée de fond. Donc sans plus tarder, si vous êtes a court d`idée pour

Explore Banderas Bay Here is a selection of some of the many things you can do while visiting us.

Walking Tours Take a tour through Puerto Vallarta’s Historic Downtown to learn

about this city’s rich history, famous people, architecture, and cultural and ecological heritage; all this on an easy to moderate two-hour stroll led by a certified guide.

Tours leave from the Municipal Tourism Office every Tuesday and

namely listing places available for rent, important business data and delineating the many activities in the city.

Fondeador Vallarta (Funding Vallarta) will create a forum on the web where new business ideas will be exposed.

“The idea is that entrepreneurs can showcase their projects on this economic development web page, generating business and creating new businesses,” the official said.

Distintivo Vallarta (Distinctive Vallarta) focuses on connecting local business people with companies.

Through planned meetings, hoteliers and restaurateurs will detail different products they need to provide their services, then approach local producers who will in turn be able to sell to the hotels and restaurants.

une sortie en soirée, venez rire, chanter et peut-être même verser une petite larme.

Pour plus d`information vous pouvez me contacter directement, allez www.theboutiquepv. com, ou la meilleure option est venir me voir au Paradise Community Center le samedi de 9 :00 à 13 :00, ou je serai parmi l`équipe de Vallarta Tickets et je pourrai vous conseiller sure le meilleure spectacle à voir en ville… A part du mien c`est sure! Bon bain de soleil et à la semaine prochaine.

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Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m and Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.

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

Increased Occupancy Rate for Riviera Nayarit in 2013

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013 showed an average of 65.67% yearly occupancy rate, which compared to that of 2012 showed an increase of 2.03%. Approximately 2,389,408 tourists stayed in area hotels.

2013 was a year of restructuring and results for the Riviera Nayarit as far as occupancy rate is concerned.

The average annual occupancy rate for 2013 was 65.67%, which compared with that of 2012 showed an increase of 2.03%. The sample polled in the Riviera Nayarit included the municipalities of Banderas Bay, Compostela and San Blas.

The months with the highest occupancy rate of the year were February, March, July and December.

“When the tendency is reversed, the first growth indicators take a lot of work to establish,” said Fernando González Ortega, president of the Banderas Bay Hotel and

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

Motel Association. “However, once that happens, the growth is obtained much more rapidly.

The increases are mathematical during the first few years and geometrical during the next, that is, it’s harder at the start until the ripple effect starts taking hold.”

The number of visitors that occupied hotel rooms in 2013 was 2,389,408. This calculation does not take into consideration tourists that stayed in apartments, villas or other vacation rental properties.

Of the more than 14 thousand hotel rooms offered in the Riviera Nayarit, 3,475,922 room nights were sold; 56% of these were to national tourists and 44% to international tourists; 75% were in the Banderas Bay area, 24% in Compostela and 3% in San Blas.

The recovery of the international market is an indicator of the trust the foreign tourist is placing once again in Mexico and the Riviera Nayarit.

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.

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Paradise and Parenting

By Leza Warkentin

San Sebastian del Oeste

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o after nearly fourteen years of expat living in Puerto Vallarta, I finally got around to paying a visit to San Sebastian del Oeste. Anyone who has lived here longer than two days is now staggered by this knowledge, because EVERYONE has been to San Sebastian. In fact, we took my parents along to show us around because they went a few years ago.

I’m like that friend you have that is so excited about discovering kale and quinoa, after everyone else has been eating or juicing or growing it for years. The difference is that I’ll never understand why people would ever find either one of those things remotely edible (let’s be real), and San Sebastian is totally lovely.

This little mountain village, just 90 minutes east of Vallarta, is so rich in history. It was founded in 1605, and was a booming silver and gold mining town in its heyday.

When the last mine was abandoned in 1921, the bustling city became a small agricultural village with original colonial architecture and breath-stealing topography, flora and fauna. Not surprisingly, the tourist industry has shown some promise here.

When my friends with kids described the beauty and history of the place all I could think was “Oh MAN, it all sounds so… breakable.”

I asked, “Well, so what did you DO there?” They said: “So, we kind of walked around. And then the kids jumped off stuff. And then we went to bed sort of early. Like 6 pm.”

But, you see, our family doesn’t really roll like that. We keep ourselves busy, and we keep ourselves sane. When we arrived,

we ate an early lunch at a sweet family restaurant on the main plaza and then got a map from the friendly folk at the tourist booth.

We then spent most of our day getting lost on the winding cobblestone streets and paths and bridges in search of (free) gold.

Eventually we found ourselves hiking through the jungle-y forest on a leaf-covered path. We came upon huge, ancient trees, several caves hidden in tangled tree roots and, the big prize, an old abandoned mine. Parents of Minecraft fans – wow, you’re cool now.

What I love about Mexico is what I loved (and slightly feared) about this mine: It’s a real mine, in a real jungle, marked on a map, but you might need to ask the lady hanging her laundry beside the hiking path if you will ever get there. Once there, your family can make believe that you are all the first ones to enter its dark, spooky depths for the first time in 150 years (to my claustrophobic readers, you will appreciate the self-restraint that kept me from throwing down my light-giving cell phone, screaming “We’re all going to die in here” and clawing at the spider-webbed ceiling whilst climbing over my own children for the exit. Not even once.). We spent some time there, picking up random rocks and pretending we saw something shiny in them that whispered “early retirement”. A girl can dream.

So if you are parents wondering if it’s a good idea to take your active, rambunctious bunch to a UNESCO heritage site like our very own San Sebastian del Oeste, I am telling you to do it. Who knows, you might just find yourself a gold mine of your own. And sure, I may not be speaking literally, but then again….

Explore Banderas Bay 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

By Erin Staley oldtownfm.com

Get Ready for St. Patty’s Day with OTFM-TC’s Artisan Cheeses ith St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner (Tuesday, March 17th), get into the holiday spirit by stocking up on “must-have” ingredients for your “luck of the Irish” shindig.

We will have all sorts of farm-totable produce and artisan foods to please the palate, especially the cheesy goodness our artisan cheeses.

Don Queso – Encouraged by his father to become a cheese maker, Nestor Soderguit set out to turn fresh, local cow milk into an undeniably, luxurious cheese.

Among his best-selling varieties are panela and panela with basil (great for salads and sandwiches), manchego, requeson, Oaxaca-style and queso fresco (the perfect garnish for tortilla soup and chilaquiles).

And if you’re looking for something special to prepare your St.

Patrick’s Day menu, grab a jar of Don Queso’s infused organic olive oil. Avenida Zeus #186, Facebook or (322) 224-1218 Hortalizas Palomera – Yes, Hortalizas Palomera offers a beautiful array of herbs, greens and gourmet baby vegetables.

But did you know they also sell cheese?

That’s right, Alejandra’s mother, Maria, is a cheese maker who brings her long-time cheese-making traditions to the market every Saturday. After buying milk from a nearby relative, Maria crafts her cheeses on her family farm in San Jose del Valle, just outside Bucerias. Her specialties include panela, queso fresco and jocoque. You can find Maria’s cheeses as well as farm-fresh eggs and her handmade tortillas at the Hortalizas Palomera booth.

(329) 295-0982 Only Cheese/Todo Lacteos – Third-generation farmer and cheese-maker Rigoberto Gonzalez Ramos is proud to present his all-natural artisan cheese at the market. He milks his 30 cows and allows for a 3-day curing process

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

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before packaging his farm-fresh cheese.

Rigoberto’s top sellers include jalapeno adobera, provolone and Oaxaca-style. While you’re visiting the Only Cheese stall, be sure to sample the undeniably delicious smoked cheese. And if you’re a goat cheese fan, don’t miss Only Cheese’s famous feta and creamy boursin in chipotle, ash, and natural flavors. (392) 922-7816.

May the luck of the Irish be with you this weekend at the OTFMTC! And don’t forget to check out our fine selection of over 80 “make it, bake it, grow it” clothing and accessories, home décor, international fare and artisan foods.

Impassioned by responsible food production, entrepreneurial development and the “buy local” movement, our OTFM-TC is a North American style market celebrating the tradition of Mexico’s tianguis markets. Located in Lazaro Cárdenas Park, the OTFM-TC is open every Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm from the first Saturday in November to the last Saturday in May. Visit us on www. oldtownfm.com or Facebook.

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?

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ose Garcia Gonzales is the owner of the tour office beside Serranos Meat House, across from Lazaro Cardenas Park. Here he sells tickets to all the best tours, shows and activities in the Bay of Banderas.

Born in Bahia de Banderas, Jose has worked eight years in this area but,having lived here his whole life (40 years young) he knows the entire area including Jalisco and Nayarit very well. If you are looking for a particular place or experience Jose will be able to help you. Bilingual, you should have no problem booking your next excursion with Jose.

No matter what you are looking for - tours on land or in the ocean you can find it with Jose. Get on the water and enjoy swimming, snorkling and exploring Playa Las Caletas, the Marietas Islands, the Pirate Ship, Yelapa and Majahuitas or swim with dolphins, sport fishing both in and outside of the Bay, private boats, yachts - whatever you need Jose can help you.

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First Day: Home to Puerto Vallarta

This is Paradise...

By Marcia Blondin marciavallarta@gmail.com

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he biggest news coming from the Paradise Community Center this week is that Elisabeth Von Trapp - yes, the granddaughter of Baron and Maria Von Trapp, whose story became the basis for the movie The Sound of Music - is coming to the Paradise Stage this Saturday for a single performance. I have read some of the stellar reviews of her musical abilities and personally cannot wait to hear her in person.

Those of you familiar with the Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars, who call the Paradise Stage their home in Vallarta, will know the name Chas Eller - the extraordinary keyboard player of the BBJA. Well, Chas is going to be accompanying Ms. Von Trapp for her concert and has toured with and co-produced Elisabeth’s last five CD’s.

Check back with me next week for a ‘stellar’ review of my own!

Our Saturday Co-op Market is still packing them in every weekend; it’s wonderful to see familiar faces every Market Day and I want to thank all of you who take the time to stop by just to say hello and get a hug.

I am sure the rest of our vendors would agree - it’s the happiest day of the week, the rhythm is down pat and we love seeing you!

Mark these dates down: March 16 at 7 and March 17 at 8. On those two nights Time 2 Play will entertain on the Paradise Stage.

Their performances are always heartwarming and at times so feckin’ funny.

You will understand that last remark if you’re a fan!

This multifaceted group of friends all have talent; they play (violin, piano, guitar) and they sing and make harmonies so sweet their songs sound like choruses of angels. Made up of mostly ex-pat Canadians, Time 2 Play has a lot of the Irish deeply embedded within.

That explains a good deal of their humorous irreverence.

Enjoy this Saint Paddy’s Day with them; you will leave smiling, trust me!

Until next time: “May ye be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows yer dead.” Some Irish in here too! Don’t forget to take care of our tourists.

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By Molly Williams

Today, like every day, is the first day.

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ne to start new with, to choose what to carry over from before or to begin fresh. It is my first day back in Mexico after a year away. The beginning of a two week slide into restorative languor accompanied by long walks into new neighborhoods, exotic food, guilt-free drink, and the companionship of my husband that sometimes eludes us in our daily lives at home.

We spend months counting the weeks, and then the days, until we arrive. The counting of time is a hard habit, which I will shed over the next few hours. Instead we will count the whales in the bay, the day of the sailboat trip,

the number of breakfasts on the balcony we can squeeze in, and how many cruise ships come in and then have to leave. I feel no guilt over hoping for wretched weather at home. I left there for a reason. It makes this time all the sweeter knowing I was right.

Upon arrival my daughter loses shoes immediately, then ditches the travel clothes for her swimsuit.

I take a little longer to reveal my winterness. The Keds stay tied, the toenails unpainted yet, the abandon of skin to sun which I know will be so casual later has yet to feel comfortable. Instead I settle onto the balcony slowly, turning my back on the clamor for my attention from the neediness of home, taking off my watch, calming my thoughts.

I slip into the language more

The Paradise Community Center, Pulpito 127 between Olas Altas and Amapas Streets in Old Town Puerto Vallarta smack in the middle of the Romantic Zone or as I prefer to call it: The New Theatre District.

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Explore Banderas Bay Art Galleries – It is said there are more galleries per capita in Puerto 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.

Volunteer - There are many wonderful

organizations across the Bay that can use your help. Both time or money will be appreciated. On Sundays, the Brigada de Basura does a morning clean-up with the local children and then they all head to Que Pasa restaurant for breakfast, activities and friendship.

Tel. (322) 221 3694 Cel. (322) 105 0183

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 seven and a half pesos

slowly too. To hear the sweet prattle envelope me is to slide deeper into Mexico. I wallow in it - the r’s rolling like ribbons of welcome around me. But despite knowing the words my tongue is thick yet. Part of the self-consciousness of being a visitor. That is what I aim mostly to halt - the progress of being a tourist. Better to make it a second home, one where I don’t feel like an intruder.

Each year I get closer to the feeling of belonging here.

Where we feel the most at home is in the older area south of the Rio Cuale. All-inclusives and big hotels are not for me. Particularly in March, when spring break margarita-fueled amnesia is at its height, we prefer to avoid the crowds in the Hotel Zone. It is great for first timers to PV, or those unwilling to give up easy access to a cheeseburger, but to go away from home is to do that Go away from the common place, open new doors. Stay where you can walk around. Head for the spots that weren’t built just for your Americanized version of comfort. To appreciate why you left home, find out what makes this home to others.

We love the Old Town because it is just that. It was here before the tourists, and although it has made room for them, it hasn’t forgotten that people who live here need grocery stores and laundromats, beauty salons and hardware stores.

This year we will do what we always have; sink into the town, let it absorb our English and smooth away our northern roughness. We will search for a different restaurant, or a familiar face at the beach bar, or be the first to catch the sight of a whale breaching in the bay. We will toy with relocating, like we always do, and dream of a year without a return ticket. We will let Puerto Vallarta have its way with us, and we will be the richer for it.

Today, what a glorious first day.

Molly Williams is a semi-retired history teacher, a part-time lawyer, an optimistic writer, a contented wife, a forever mom, and a joyous and open-eyed traveler. inmylifebymolly.blogspot.com/

(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

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Afro-Mestizo Painter & Printmaker Edgar Cano at Galeria Contempo

by Heather Wilson

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orn in Isla Veracruz thirtysix years ago –– a town so tiny you will not likely find it on a map –– early recognition of Edgar Cano’s prodigious primal talent resulted in a scholarship to the University of Veracruz Fine Arts program that changed his life.

Yet his roots in the municipality of Santiago Tuxtla have given him with a uniquely valuable perspective that we can discern in his art. The natural voluptuousness of the landscape of his youth is evidenced in the violent strokes and soft warm shadows of his work; in the undercover of the canvas and the savage textures.

“Growing up in Santiago de Tuxtla encourages humility,” Cano states.

“It breeds simplicity. It breeds good will. It celebrates life.”

Asked how his Afro-mestizo identity has influenced his art, Cano says he has benefited culturally from all points of view — “not only from the African essence,

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but from the Southern essence as well. It is something very enriching; it is something that we can project into a future as we discover the importance of understanding where we came from.”

“Here in Mexico many people ask me about my name, Cano, whether it is an indigenous last name. I tell them that I honestly

don’t know the real history of my ancestors, the synthesis of Africans, Cubans and Indigenous Mexicans taking place long before the Spanish arrived.

“I like the rhythm and sounds of Santiago, like the rhumba. I like the cadence that sparks vibrations… these types of sounds from the Port of Veracruz are

Afro-mestizo. I feel this process of crossbreeding and represent it, as well. I believe that we need to integrate everything that surrounds us, and, more than anything, make it fruitful.”

Convinced that art heals, Cano focuses on the greatness of life rather than its misery. Yet, as one reviewer pointed out, on occasion

he uses a dark palette one might associate with the Dutch Masters.

For example, “a portrait of his nearly naked, pregnant wife, La Mala Education, is daring in both its very dark palette — the only light comes from the glow of the TV illuminating the woman’s belly — and the message implicit in the canvas. That is, your children will potentially absorb everything to which you expose them.

Cano has held more than a dozen solo exhibits and 40-plus group shows in Mexico, the United States, Canada and Serbia, winning numerous awards and acknowledgments.

And now we get to experience his evocative works right here in Puerto Vallarta at Galeria Contempo, during his Opening Reception on Friday the 21st of March from 6 pm to 10 pm.

Galeria Contempo is located at Basilio Badillo 252, in the South Side. Phone: 322 223.1925, www.galeriacontempo.com

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The Seri - The Turtle Hunters

by Thomas Swanson www.ColibriDesignVallarta.com

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o you remember the old western movie Catlo?

Yul Brynner starred as a border rogue, and he was great.

Late in the movie, he and a party of Gringos are riding for their lives, chased by Yaqui Indians in Sonora, when up from the ground pops a bunch of scruffy aborigines, who commence to attack.

“Seris!”, he yells, “They are cannibals and their arrows have poison tips!” Louis L’Amour wrote the book and screenplay and he was right in only one out of three. The Seri used poison arrows, but only for hunting deer and antelope, not people.

They were not cannibals. They still aren’t cannibals and now they hunt with rifles. But, in the rugged desert mountains of their homeland, there is not much to hunt, so the Seri are people of the Sea of Cortez. They derive almost their entire existence from fishing and shell-fishing. That includes the numerous varieties of sea turtle that still abound in their waters.

Due to the isolation they have fought so hard for and millenia of careful, intelligent husbandry of their resources.

15 years ago, my wife Marianne and I were at Morningstar Traders in Tucson, looking for things for our newly opened gallery in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, when we saw an incredible hand-woven basket.

The weave, the patterns...absolutely beautiful. The shop owner told us it was woven from special plants and woven so finely that it could be used as a water jug.

It was Seri. And they were hard to get, she said. We decided to find out, and the experience

enriched our lives a dozen times over. We decided to go, as it was only a couple of hundred kilometers down the coast from Puerto Peñasco. Little did we know we were entering a different world.

Not being rubes, we brought camping gear and plenty of food and water. We drove around, through Hermosillo to Bahia Kino and north toward Punta Chueca.

There the world as we know it, ends. The 25 kilometer drive to Punta Chueca took two hours. On arrival we stopped to trade. Lots of beads and ironwood carvings, but no baskets. That would have been easy. A woman told us we had to go on to Desemboque del Seri, the only other Seri village, about 60 kilometers up the coast.

Another 3 hour drive.

The Seri want it this way.

They are proud, very traditional people that don’t want to be Mexicans. They have fought bitterly to preserve their independence. In 2004, the Mexican government decided it would “open up” the Seri lands to the world by fixing the roads. The delegation flew in by helicopter. Before it could even land, the Seri started shooting.

The pilot took a bullet in the foot.

The helicopter never landed and

they never came back. The roads remain horrible to this day.

Anyway, we made Desemboque, and fell in love. We parked in the middle of town and asked about baskets. Within minutes we were going on a tour of the village, seeing who had baskets. We soon had our first buys, and had learned a good deal about why Seri basketry is so special. They are made from a very special plant that only grows locally. When its moisture content is correct, it is gathered, and by using one’s teeth, it is pressed and stripped to be ready for weaving.

Going back to the truck, we found it surrounded by around 50 locals, mostly women and children, with more baskets, stone carvings, iron wood carvings and beautiful necklaces made of shells, rattlesnake bones, fish bones and brightly colored stone and glass beads. Jackpot! After some exhaustive trading, everyone wanting to trade at once, pulling on our shirts, blowing pot smoke in our faces, trying to rifle through our camp gear...it was quite the party. Everyone wanted what we had in the truck, not our money. Eventually we promised to return soon, if they would let us

camp where we wanted, and we’d bring stuff to trade, no more of that stupid money!

And so it went. We would go down to Serilandia two or three times a year, after a trip to Phoenix to load up on colorful T-shirts, bath towels and scarves from the Goodwill. We found an incredible old hunter’s camp in the hills a kilometer above the beach, an hour south of the village where we would stay for three or four nights, completely alone and at peace, wandering the desert and the beach at will. They would see us come in past the village... waving...they would be ready for us on our way back out. We made

lots of good friends, fierce as their land, honest and simple and ingenuous as they are astute. All the flat tires, digging out of washes, dodging rattlers...we don’t even think about...it has been worth every bit of it to have known these people.

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“Allegory”

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ecently installed at Puerto Vallarta’s International Airport, “Allegory” the monumental five-panel mural commissioned by Gail and Frank Rudin of The Genius of Paco Gallery pays tribute to Puerto Vallarta’s origins and Mexico’s most enduring icons. Considered a master of the Vallartan naïf style, Javier Niño incorporated abstract and realism elements into the piece to depict, center stage, the monolithic Piedra del Sol, or Aztec Calendar, overlaid by an eagle devouring a snake, another pivotal image in Mexico’s history. Together, they represent Mexico’s cultural origins.

The narrative of the mural starts with a feminine figure with

rising arms and a dove on her hand; it symbolizes the creative force, the spirit, mother earth. On the opposite side, as a symbol of closure, shows a masculine figure holding the reason, the science and technology.

The first panel is dedicated to art in all its disciplines: music, literature, dance, sculpture and painting.

Other interesting elements in the second panel include Liz Taylor and Richard Burton who, along with John Huston, put Puerto Vallarta in the international spotlight while filming, The Night of the Iguana, in the sixties. The Church of Guadalupe in the fourth panel represents Puerto Vallarta foundation by Guadalupe Sánchez in 1851. The plane represents the

smalll aircraft piloted by Charles Bagham that was the first to land locally, in 1931, on the beach near where the Sheraton Buganvilias resort is presently located. A Charro, flanked by Cuauhtémoc and conqueror Hernán Cortés, represents the Mexican fusion of the Indian and Spanish cultures.

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Banderas Bay Butterfies

CRACKERS (Hamadryas species)

The Genius of Paco Gallery cordially invites you to the Javier Niño Special Art Exhibition on March 19, 7 pm at its new location at La Cuiza, Isla del Cuale.

You will find original works, digital prints on paper and on canvas

by Javier Niño, and other important Vallartan artists as Ramón Barragán, Manuel Lepe, Ada Colorina and Edgar Martínez.

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Explore Banderas Bay 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,

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restaurants, clothing stores, spas and more. Venture off the malecon to find the perfect souvenir.

Conchas Chinas The south of Puerto Vallarta is a thick jungle full of adventure and excitement. Head south along the 200 highway and you will find the

here are about ten species of the Hamadryas genus in Mexico, which are also known as Crackers or Calico butterflies.

They are medium-sized (about 3” or 7-8cm) butterflies, which have the remarkable ability to produce sounds.

Both males and females can create a crackling noise, thought to be a part of their territorial and/or mating strategy, by rubbing together certain veins in their wings.

This produces a series of two clicks, about half a second long. A patrolling male or interested female can pick up these sounds through a membrane in their wings.

Crackers spend much of their time perching, head down (the original version of yoga’s downward dog?), on tree trunks on which their own cryptic colouration acts as camouflage.

You have to be quick of eye to

catch a glimpse of the topside of their wings!

Apparently, at dusk, the adults will gather on a single tree and then disperse to roost in nearby trees and shrubs.

The Glaucous (Hamadryas glauconome) and Grey (Hamadryas februa) Crackers are difficult to tell apart and I am not at all sure I have identified these species correctly.

The females of both species of Cracker lay their eggs on plants within the Euphorbia family, especially on Dalechampia and according to some sources, the caterpillar is likely black and spiny with a red head.

Crackers do not nectar on flowers, instead gaining sustenance from rotting fruit, sap from leguminous trees, and animal dung.

This photo is from Puerto Escondido but the Grey Cracker (and possibly the Glaucous) is also known from Puerto Vallarta.

architecturally inspiring community of Conchas Chinas. The beach cove here is excellent for snorkeling.

Nogalito The first town South is that of Nogalito. Set back in the jungle it is a charming Mexican village that also

is home to one of the most popular day tours - the Canopy Mundo Nogalito Tour with the only tunnel zip-line in town. If you’re feeling the heat, stop at the Punta Negra bridge and take a drip in the river.

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Steps for Purchasing a Property in Puerto Vallarta Pt 4:

By Miguel Fernandez miguel@g3mex.com

You’ve Found Your Dream Property in Puerto Vallarta, What Next?

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ou’ve found your ideal house or condo, and have negotiated a price that is agreeable to both you and the seller. Now what should you expect? Firstly, the agent will ensure that the seller has is a clear title to property and that there are no liens or other issues.

Can you get financing in Mexico? Yes, but you will need residential status, and, as a rule, the lender requires 20%-25% down, with a thirty year fixed rate

mortgage of around 8%. Ask your agent help you find an appropriate lender.

Many properties are sold furnished, so make sure that you and the seller go through and do a complete inventory of what is, and is not included in the sale.

An inspection of the property to assess its condition is also an excellent idea, ask your agent for help finding a professional to do the inspection.

A Convenio de Compra/Venta, (the written agreement to buy and sell, when the offer is accepted by both parties) will then be drawn up, and then you will be required to provide 10% of the accepted price, which can be held in U.S. dollars in an escrow account

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opened by you with the assistance of the agent.

These funds are held without interest, during the time needed to complete the closing process.

The balance is payable upon the signing of the trust deed at the office of the Notario. The Notario will calculate the closing costs and the buyer will then provide the Notario with 50% of this amount to begin with the closing process.

Notario Publico

Who is the Notary Public (Notario Publico)? They are attorneys (appointed by the state governor) who ensure that all of the documents are in order and that the transaction is done in a legal fashion.

The Notario has a fiduciary responsibility to both parties and sanctions the contract from a tax and legal point of view. Your agent will likely have one that they can recommend, and work with regularly, or you can do research on your own to select one.

The Notario and your agent will work as a team to see that everything is done in a legal and efficient manner.

The Notario will apply for a permit from the Ministry of Foreign

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Affairs to establish the new bank trust deed.

He will also arrange for a new appraisal of the property; a non-lien certificate; a paid tax certificate, and verify that there are no outstanding bills or obligations.

The whole process from accepted offer to closing with the Notario will take about 4-6 weeks.

Fideicomiso

Since Puerto Vallarta is located in one of the restricted zones of Mexico (50 km from the coast) you will need to set up a fideicomiso, which is a bank trust where the bank holds the trust deed to the property, which means they are the legal owner of the property, while the purchaser still has all right to it and can sell, rent or pass the property on to an heir.

The fideicomiso is granted for fifty years, and can be renewed.

If the property already has an existing fideicomiso it can be transferred to you, and is good for the remainder of its difty year period.

Set up fees for a bank trust ranges from $450 USD to $1,000 USD, with annual service charge of around the same amount.

Closing the Sale The closing costs usually vary from 3.5-5% of the accepted price.

The closing will occur at the Notario’s office.

The buyer and the seller can use a proxy at the time of closing, and therefore do not need to be present. You can give the real estate agent special power of attorney to do this.

The Bank´s representative is normally present at closing.

The buyer pays the transfer of acquisition tax and all other closing costs, including the Notary’s fees and expenses, while the seller pays capital gains tax, the closing of the bank trust and the broker’s commission of 8%.

Title Insurance

Since there is no Mexican State guarantee of title ask your agent about the possibility of acquiring title insurance.

G3MEX Real Estate Group can help guide you through the sometimes confusing process of purchasing a property in Mexico.

Call or email us anytime at: 209-0832 or info@g3mex.com.

Chacala Village Music Festival When: March 24 -30 Where: Chacala

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omething Magical & Musical is happening at the heart of Riviera Nayarit, in the crown jewel village of Chacala-by-the-sea … a seven day & night celebration of music … a festival … an unforgettable bringin’-in-the-spring fling! Artists include: The Banderas Bay Jazz Allstars, Time 2 Play, Chris & Susannah Thompson, Barbara McAfee, Teresa Tudury, Payín Cejudo and more! Visit chacalavillagemusicfestival.com

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Fun on the Riviera Nayarit

By Cat Morgan www.rivieranayaritfun.com

March Madness

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here are more events than ever going on right now, and March Madness is in the air as everyone is holding the energy for the last big month of the high season here on the Riviera Nayarit and around the bay. One great way to have fun and help out non-profit organizations is to attend their events. These folks come up with some fun ideas, and here are a few you may want to participate in.

Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter Fundraiser Don’t miss the 2nd annual Team Trivia Tournament in support of the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter!

Five teams (including last year’s runners-up) are already signed for what is sure to be a terrific event.

Limit: 12 teams.

How it Works

• Table seating at the Art Walk Plaza No-host Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks at the bar.

• Teaser set of questions per table to warm up – to be used in case of a tie.

• Teams of six confer on the answers to seven rounds of questions announced by our quizmaster.

• Each team elects a recorder, who delivers the answer sheets to the scorekeeper, who posts the

team scores after each round.

• Categories include science, the arts, geography, world events, pop culture, and music.

• Pizza order sheets and $$ are collected after round one. Pizzas delivered after Round Four (between 7:30 - 8:00 PM) Mark’s • Bar and Grill are making their homemade delicious pizzas!

• Entry Fees are $500 pesos per team of 6, pre-registered and paid

by March 14; $600 at the door.

Four Ways to Register: e-mail: reserve a team table now at pibattistel@me.com; pay by March 14, weekdays at A Broken Art in the Bucerias Art Walk Plaza or in person: take your team list and $$ to A Broken Art at the Art Walk Plaza, or call by phone: 322.120.4450, or at the door: if there are any tables left. Don’t have a full team? Got more than a full team? Don’t worry! E-mail us or drop in and we’ll fix you up. pibattistel@me.com

Monarch Butterfly Fundraiser

Sunset Dinner Concert with Luna Rumba in San Pancho at Las Huertas Golf Club on Friday March 14, 6-9 pm. Seating is limited so reservations are required. Admission price is $100 pesos. Proceeds will benefit organizations creating educational materials and planting of native host plants to enhance

Mexico Cup Regatta When: March 16-30 Where: Marina Riviera Nayarit and Vallarta Yacht Club

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iviera Nayarit will once again host the Mexico Cup Regatta for a third time during its 2014 edition. Approximately two thousand participants and 400 boats will be competing on the waters of Banderas Bay from March 16th - 30th, each looking to secure their place among the best sailors in the world.

There will be three main hosts for the competitions: the Ocean Class, J24, and Windsurf will take

place at the Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle; the Laser Class, Optimist, and Club 420 will take place at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta; and the Kiteboard Class will take place in Bucerías. Mexico’s Secretary of the Navy will participate in the 2014 edition with 120 sailors distributed among different categories. There will also be continuous security by air, land, and sea during the event to guarantee the safety of both the participants and the visitors.

endangered Monarch Butterfly migrations. Dinner and drinks will be available for purchase.

Email reservation requests to sanpancho.sunset@gmail.com San Pancho /Entreamigos 6th Children’s Art Festival March 21- 22nd We knew that tickets would go quickly to this year’s 6th Annual Children’s’ Art Festival especially as it includes a special presentation of Circo de los Ninos.... but even we were surprised when 400 tickets sold in less than 1 day! Many of the ticket price categories are completely SOLD OUT, however, there is a waiting list for them that you can access online and we also still have Donation Tickets available for the event.

As you will discover when you attend these two spectacular events... It costs plenty of money to produce them and your purchase of a DONATION TICKET for $500p, helps us cover those costs and raise funds to support the important work of entreamigos in the community.

If you do not yet have tickets to this event, we strongly suggest that you get them NOW. We will

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be unable to make exceptions or additional tickets available after they have sold out. http://entreamigos.org.mx/ Tercera Edad / Bucerias Senior Center Tercera Edad is planning an extravaganza! An “Adios to the Birds That Can’t Fly” night.

It’s going to be a party, dinner, another of our famous threecourse meals, with live music by the Rhythm Roosters, dancing, and a cash bar.

Where? Tercera Edad on Canal just south of Encino, When? March 26th starts at 5pm and ends when the fat lady sings.

Price? $150 pesos.

You can come earlier and build up an appetite and thirst over a game of horseshoes or ring toss if you wish. Phone Marilyn for more information at 329-298-6441 or email jnmoxin@yahoo.ca More Fun Around the Nayarit There is so much going on!

Saint Patrick’s Day is approaching with a big party at Luna Lounge in Bucerias! (After all, Hugh is Irish!)

For more information about events, live music and fun times check out the Bucerias

Community Calendar at //www. allbucerias.com/calendar as well as the La Cruz Community Calendar at www.alllacruz.com/ la-cruz-de-huanacaxlte-calendar If you would like to discover the Altavista Petroglphs email Cat@ RivieraNayaritFun.com Whatever you decide to do, get out there and have some fun! It’s another beautiful day on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico!

Cat Morgan, owner of RivieraNayaritFun.com Regional Network is open for comments, questions and Rivera Nayarit news at Cat@ RivieraNayaritFun.com

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Bridgitte Bardot supports PEACEAnimals clinic

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RIGITTE BARDOT, the iconic French actress and singer, retired in 1973 at the age of thirty-eight. Always a lover of animals, she sold her jewellery and other personal possessions in 1986 in order to start the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the Welfare and Protection of Animals.

Since then, Bardot has been a passionate advocate for animals all over the world, rescuing and speaking out for animal rights and against cruelty to animals, including the slaughtering horses for consumption, bullfighting, seal hunting and whaling.

In 2011, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society renamed one of its fast interceptor vessels the MV Brigitte Bardot, as a tribute to her support of their mission to protect whales, primarily from the Japanese.

Ms. Bardot is a great supporter of spay/ neuter, donating more than $140,000usd for a mass sterilization and adoption program for Bucharest´s estimated 300,000 dogs.

This week´s clinic was funded by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation as part of its $7,000 euro grant to PEACEAnimals free mobile spay/neuter clinics.

This massive PLAZA CARACÓL CLINIC ran Tuesday to half-day Friday, as the team needed to be in Tepic, four hours

away, for a mega-clinic on Saturday.

The Tuesday clinic had a strong start, with twenty-nine animals sterilized; Wednesday – thirty-one; on Thursday before 9 AM, a long line of people was already waiting.

No one was turned away.

The first break for the vet team took place at 6 PM, when they were finally able to have lunch.

A total of sixty-four animals were sterilized that day; Friday (half-day) –twenty-seven. Several individuals who arrived shortly after 9 AM were asked to come back to another clinic location later this month.

I helped register pets every morning, and every person with whom I spoke either belonged to rescue organizations, was fostering animals or had rescued and adopted at least one street cat or dog.

STERILIZATIONS AT PLAZA CARACOL CLINIC March 4-7: Male dogs: 31; Female dogs: 56; Male cats: 24; Female cats: 46 TOTAL: 157!!! Plus one euthanasia of a very sick dog and one pregnancy terminated for a cat with five fetuses.

“Ten Great Songs & Their Stories”: Paco Ojeda

by Marcia Blondin

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en Great Songs & Their Stories” was compiled/videoed/performed live/ explained by and meted out to all in attendance like fine dark chocolates.

A taste here and there, alluring voices, at once poignant then unutterably sad, changing tears to laughter in a half tone. Paco Ojeda served up his delicious lecture on ten songs and left all of us moved...somehow. That was his intent and he succeeded in spades. His first lecture, also held at the Palm Cabaret, was interesting and fun and gave Sr Ojeda enough impetus to move forward to Ten Great Songs expanding, researching and giving us even more information to sink our teeth gently in. Of his ten chosen songs I knew only five fairly well but was intrigued (to say the least) with the other five.

The setting was just right. Intimate and cozy enough to share and reminded me of the old coffee houses in the 60’s where there was always an intellectual holding court, being fascinating. That, my dear Paco, would have been you. Please do more. Thanks to Beata Stankiewicz, Bohemia Viva and Amy & Freddy all lending their wonderful voices and music to Paco’s lecture and all are appearing on stage at The Palm. (I am betting one or two of Paco’s choices will end up in their repertoires. Well done!)

“Mass Appeal”: Boutique Theater

by Marcia Blondin ass Appeal” at the Boutique has finished its too-short run. I have no doubt this play will be back, I hope before Easter.

Spring always seems a good time to look within and Mass Appeal has a few moments of cutting introspection during which the audience daren’t breathe.

Principle actors Michael Gibney and Alain Perrault gently push and pull, give and take, teach and learn, yell and yell louder and bounce the well-written dialogue easily and comfortably off each other.

The set is beautiful as is the play; see it next time.

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Michael Gibney

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Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations For visitors to Puerto Vallarta who wish to support 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 residents of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle by providing provisions in exchange for community services performed. www.landon5120.wix.com/accionenlacruz Alcoholics Anonymous: In English Puerto Vallarta Alanon Club - Basilio Badillo 329 www.recoverpv.com American Legion Post 14: raises resources and manpower to improve facilities 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 - 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. www.compassionforthefamily.org Becas Vallarta, A.C. – Provides scholarships to high school and university students.

Tax-deductible in Mexico and USA. Polly Vicars at (322) 223-1371 or Buri Gray at (322) 221-5285. www.puerto-vallarta.com/amf Bucerias Bilingual Community Center: Supporting families, seniors in Bucerias. www.buceriasbilingualcommunitycenter.org

Casa Hogar - A shelter for orphaned, abandoned, disadvantaged or vulnerable children.

Luz Aurora Arredondo at 221-1908, Rita Millan (322) 141-6974. casamaximocornejo@gmail.com

www.familiesatthedump.org or 297-7425

Centro Comunitario SETAC-GLBT – Services the GLBT community, including treatment and referrals, education, English classes, HIV testing and counseling. Paco Arjona 224-1974 or paco@setac.com.mx

Friends of PV Animals Volunteers working to enhance the lives of shelter animals. For info and donations visit www.friendsofpvanimals.com

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 in Old Town.

Only open Sundays, arrive by 8am, no reservations are taken. Contact: cez@rogers.com or 322-104-6609 CompassionNet Impact – Transforming the lives of people living in chronic poverty. Job creation, education, emergency food, medicine & clothing. Tax-deductible. Cell: (322) 133-7263 or 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 Desayunos para los Niños de Vallarta A.C. Feeding programs, education programs, day care centers for single mothers. 22 343 11 or 22 225 72 FB/desayunosninosvallarta Discapacitados de Vallarta, A.C. (DIVAC) association of handicapped individuals dedicated to helping one another. Ivan Applegate at 221-5153.

Families At The Dump: Supporting families living in the landfill or garbage dump thru education and sustainable opportunities.

ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT...BRANDY

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randy was brought to the sanctuary along with her new puppies.

She was such a good mommy, taking care of her offspring until each one found a fur-ever home. We know Mother’s Day isn’t until May but it sure would be wonderful if this mommy could find her fur-ever home before then! Brandy is approximately a year and a half old and weighs 9 kilos or almost 20 pounds. She is a really good girl and quite loving. Please contact us at spcapv@gmail.com.

Grupo Ecológico de Puerto Vallarta: Arq. Luz del Carmen Pérez Alvarez cayro_13@ hotmail.com grupoecologico.com

Horizonte de Paz: Shelter for men of all ages who are troubled with alcohol & drug addiction. Donato Schimizzi: 322 199 9523 or Roberto: 281 0644 dschimizzi@yahoo.com La Brigada de la Basur:a A weekly meeting of neighborhood children to clean Vallarta Streets. Contact Que?Pasa 223-4006 Navy League - assists in the transportation of donated medical supplies from the U.S., organizes work groups to paint and repair facilities, and operates the local Toys for Tots program. www.vallartanavyleague.org.

New Life Mexico - Challenging Child Poverty with health and education programs. Philippa Vernon pvp@newlifemexico.com

Ricardo Murrieta at 224-9966 or Jimmie Ellis at 222-1478.

Proyecto Pitillal, “Busca un Amigo” - Association created by underprivileged mothers of paralyzed children. Contact: 299-4495.

Puerto Vallarta Garden Club: Beautify and protecting the environment. www.vallartagardenclub.com PuRR Project - A no-kill cat shelter, a natural un-caged environment. www.purrproject.com Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza- Shelter for Children. Tax-deductible. www.ccshf.ca Roma’s Kids - Educate the children of the Volcanes and surrounding area: Math, English and computer programs a priority. 100% goes to the kids. www.kids.romamexico.com The International Friendship Club (IFC) Supports the Cleft Palate Surgery Program & families in need. 322-222-5466. www.ifcvallarta.com. ifcvallarta@gmail.com.

Paraíso Felino AC Refuge and Adoption Centre for cats and kittens in the Bay of Banderas. Luis Donaldo Cel. (322) 120-4092

Toys for Tots Vallarta - Distributes toys and constructs playgrounds for less-advantaged kids in the Puerto Vallarta area during the Christmas holiday period. Jerry Lafferty 322 221 6156 or Lourdes Bizarro lourdes. bizarro@marriotthotels.com.

Pasitos de Luz - 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

Vallarta Saludable (Healthy) – Healthy living through organics, stevias, cooking workshops, serums reversing dialysis and reality show. NAOTF.org Suzy Chaffee suzynativevoices@aol.com

PEACEAnimals - Free mobile spay/neuter clinic operating 48 weeks a year, primarily in Puerto Vallarta. Tax-deductible. www.peaceanimals.org

Mexico Ministries & Mission, Inc. raises funds to help feed and clothe the poor in Vallarta, as well as provide school supplies, a prison ministry, and baby blankets for the newborns at the Regional Hospital.

Contact Fr. Jack+ 044 322 229-1129 christchurchbythesea.org

Pro Biblioteca de Vallarta - Raises funds for Los Mangos Public Library. Tax-deductible

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Voices of Vallarta...

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he second the producers of The Voice think, “This will be the best show yet!”...it goes sideways. How can you go wrong with Walt Disney? Hmm, let me count the ways. The contestants picked their own material - often in error; with one missing Disney altogether. Some songs were pitched too low, others infinitely too high.

Ear splittingly too high. Two expert duets by judges Elizabeth and Daniel - not together (now that would be a show!) - but each with a contestant. Definitely the two best duets of Track 14.

Head Judge Alain going on and on - for the first time with the approval of the crowd - hammering at the contestants to dress as professionals. You want to be a star? Then dress like one.

Speaking of dressing like a star or a fairy in this Disney case,

by Marcia Blondin

14 year-old Flor only needed a magic wand in her hand to complete the image.

Even magic could not keep Flor - the angelic face of The Voice from Track One - in the contest. She was eliminated by the judges as there was a tie between her and Rafael.

She sang Cu-cu-ru-cu-cu, a cappella, surrounded by her friends, for the last time in this competition.

Each contestant has their own show this week in the Red Room.

The judging will take place on Sunday and will be based on show content, attendance, appearance and much, much more.

Be there as we get closer and closer to finding out who will be The Voice of Vallarta.

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deadline is March 30th. Whoever this donor is was impressed by the brief speech by Bugambilia Festival Chair Kimberley Bennett who spoke of all the beautification advances already made by the Garden Club but was stymied as to how to make sure all the plantings are watered.

Her plea for a used truck that we could refit with a water tank did not fall on deaf ears. So, ladies

ERIK A. FULFER, D.C. CHIROPRACTOR Quality affordable chiropractic care at your: Home, Office, Resort or Spa

Call for matching funds: Vallarta Garden Club he overwhelming success of our cocktail party at Casa Chickie to raise money for the upcoming Bugambilia Festival (May 9,10 & 11) has opened yet another door.

An anonymous donor has put forth an interesting challenge: they want the Garden Club to have their much needed water truck and will match funds up to $80,000 pesos! The catch is:

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by appointment only Mon-Wed-Fri 10am to 6pm

and gentlemen, kindly help us make this gigantic $80,000 peso step forward a reality and give whatever you can before the end of March.A hundred Bougainvilleas thank you...

P.S. we have raised $40,000 pesos so we are HALF WAY THERE! Kimberley ziggy523@comcast.net Matthias matthias.vogt@usa.net

Call Now! 322 182 5045 Vonage (404) 719 4744

bahiachiro@gmail.com www.bahiachiropractic.com

Get Ready to get Lucky When: March 16 at 7:00 PM & March 17 at 8:00 PM Where: Paradise Community Center

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elebrating St. Patrick’s Day, this all new eclectic program from Time 2 Play of pop, blues, rock and classical numbers features lots of Irish humor and harmony.

In “Gettin’ Lucky,” you’ll romp along to the fast pace and fun of naughty novelty numbers by Don; romantic duets by Joy and Garry; and the instrumental virtuosity of Mary and Lois.

“We’ve designed a program with something for everyone.” promises T2P vocalist and guitar player, Garry Carson. “Crowd pleasing entertainment from our

4th Annual Every Tuesday Night Film Series March 11 Mud (130 minutes) For more information http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1935179/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Gates open at 6:00 pm and all films begin at 7:00 pm.

Advance tickets 60 pesos at the Paradise Community Center. 70 pesos at the door.

Films are shown at Paradise Community Center is located at 127 Pulpito, Puerto Vallarta, directly across from Coco’s Kitchen in the Zona Romantica.

DE COLORES Dinner, Dance and Auction! broad range of musical backgrounds with numbers selected for our growing and enthusiastic audiences.”

You’ll get lucky when you buy your tickets at the PCC Box Office or on line at ParadiseCommunityCenter.com and VallartaTickets.com.

When: Saturday, March 29th WHERE: Blanca Blue Restaurant (Garza Blanca Resort) DE COLORES will be a culinary delight that features the musical talents of Puerto Vallarta Men’s Chorus. Enjoy sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and browse the

intriguing variety of silent auction items. A three course dinner with wine will be served in the luxurious bay front dining room prepared by the Garza Blanca chef. A Chorus concert and a live auction follow with surprising and exciting “live” items. The evening will culminate

with dancing to the beat of The Bambinos! Tickets are available at Mail Boxes Etc, in Molino Plaza in the Romantic Zone (corner of Ignacio Vallarta and Aquiles Serdan and Cassandra Shaw Jewelry, Basilio Badillo 276. Ticket prices are $1000 pesos per person.

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The police station or the fire department is 060. For Non-Emergency calls, dial (322) 290-0507 for the Police Dep & (322) 224-7701 for the Fire Department.

Ambulance Services Red Cross Ambulance: 222-1533 Global Ambulance: 226-1014

Hospitals Ameri-Med Hospital: 226-2080 Cornerstone Hospital: 224-9400 San Javier Hospital: 226-1010 Medasist Hospital: 223-0444 C.M.Q. Hospital: 223-1919 I.M.S.S. Hospital: 224-3838 Regional Hospital: 224-4000

Other Important Phone Numbers American Consulate: (322)222-0069 or 01-333-268-2145 Canadian Consulate: (322) 293-0098 Motor Vehicle Dept: 224-8484 Consumer Protection (PROFECO): 225-0000 Immigration Office: 221-1380 National Telegraph: 224-7970 Electric Company (CFE): 071 Water Company (SEAPAL): 223-1516 Municipal Services: 223-2500 Tourist Protection: 223-2500 Ministerio Publico: 222-1762 Animal Protection: 221-0078 Wake-Up Service: 031

LIVE MUSIC VENUES OWNERS *DEVELOPERS

Please be sure to contact the venue to confirm all events.

Café Roma Encino 287 Centro Mon-Sun 10:pm -3:00 am

El Patio de mi Casa Guerrero 311 esq.

Matamoros 322.222.0743

Beboteros Diaz Ordaz 565 Malecon 322.113.0099

El Rio BBQ Bar 322.222.2510 www.elriobbqbar.com

Benito’s Paninoteca Bar Nima Bay, Local 12, “Marina Vallarta” 322.209.0287 El Dorado Pulpito # 102, Playa los Muertos” 322.222.4124

Emergency Phone for Sayulita

Emergency Numbers for Bucerias & La Cruz DEVELOPERS or OWNERS ONLY

Encore Lazaro Cardenas51, Bucerias 329.298.0140 La Bodeguita Del Medio Paseo Diaz Ordaz 858, Malecon” 322.223.1583 Tu-Sun 9:30-2:00 am Murphy’s Irish Pub Morelos 484 Altos 1, Centro

Dial 066 from any standard land line. Dial 080 from Mexican cell phones. To report suspicious activity in Sayulita, please dial 045-322-141-5994.

Paradise Stage Concerts Pulpito 127 at Olas Altas 322.133.7263 La Palapa Pulpito#103, Playa los Muertos” 322.222.5225

Las Adelitas Av. Fluvial Vallarta 234 322.293.7778 / 322.113.0373

Nacho Daddy

287 Basilio Badillo nachodaddymexico.com

Numbers for the Police Department in case of emergency are 291-0049 and 291-0666.

Emergency number: 066 Police, Bucerias & La Cruz: 298-1020 Civil Protection (Fire, Ambulance): 291-0295 Ambulance, Santa Rosa Clinic: 298-0157

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powered by VallartaTickets.com FRIDAY March 14 10:00 am - Southside City Walk 4:30 pm - Forever Elvis Tribute w/ Rob Knight (TP) 7:30 pm - Randy Roberts (TP) 7:30 pm - Acustico w/ Kim Kuzma (RR) 8:00 pm - An Evening with Lorna Luft w/ Miss Conception (MS) 8:00 pm - Los Bambinos - Unplugged! (Roxy) 9:30 pm - Amy & Freddy (TP) 10:00 pm - One Night Stand w/ Scott Nevins (RR) SATURDAY March 15 12:30 pm - Fashion Charity Luncheon (River Cafe) 4:00 pm - Voice of Vallarta Cabaret w/ Coral (RR) 6:00 pm - Voice of Vallarta Cabaret w/ Ofelia (RR) 7:00 pm - La Casa del Nino Perdido (BT) 7:00 pm - NYork Radio Show: A New Musical (BT) 7:30 pm - Randy Roberts (TP) 7:30 pm - The Dozen Divas Show (RR) 8:00 pm - An Evening with Lorna Luft (MS) 8:00 pm - Elisabeth von Trapp (PC) 9:30 pm - Spencer Day (TP) 10:00 pm - Dueling Drag Divas (RR) SUNDAY March 16 2:00 pm - Frida: The Stage Show (MS) 7:00 pm - Gettin’ Lucky w/ Time 2 Play (PC) 7:30 pm - Acustico w/ Kim Kuzma (RR) 7:30 pm - BohemiaViva (TP) 8:00 pm - The Voice of Vallarta (MS) 8:00 pm - Alberto Mejia in Concert (BT) 9:30 pm - Spencer Day (TP) 10:00 pm - One Night With You, Elvis (RR) MONDAY March 17 10:00 am - Architecture & History Tour 7:00 pm - Joseph & the Technicolor (BT) 7:30 pm - Randy Roberts (TP) 7:30 pm - Best of Broadway (RR) 8:00 pm - Gettin’ Lucky w/ Time 2 Play (PC) 9:30 pm - Amy & Freddy (TP) 10:00 pm - Simply the Best (RR) TUESDAY March 18 10:30 am - Luxury Homes Tour (IFC) 4:30 pm - Forever Elvis Tribute w/ Rob Knight (TP) 7:00 pm - Remembering Patsy-Side (BT) 7:30 pm - Spencer Day (TP) 7:30 pm - One Night With You, Elvis (RR) 8:00 pm - Las Anecdotas (MS) 8:00 pm - Los Bambinos in Concert (Roxy) 9:30 pm - Bruce Vilanch (TP) 10:00 pm - Hollywood Legends (RR) WEDNESDAY March 19 10:30 am - Luxury Homes Tour (IFC) 7:00 pm - NYork Radio Show: A New Musical (BT) 7:30 pm - Lady Bunny (RR) 7:30 pm - Randy Roberts (TP) 8:00 pm - The Ritz (MS) 8:00 pm - The Blonde Gypsies (PC) 9:30 pm - Bruce Vilanch (TP) 10:00 pm - Dueling Drag Divas (RR) THURSDAY March 20 4:30 pm - BEDAZZLED Broadway (TP) 7:00 pm - Calendar Girls (BT) 7:30 pm - Lady Bunny (RR) 7:30 pm - BohemiaViva (TP) 8:00 pm - The Ritz (MS) 8:00 pm - Luna Rumba (PC) 9:30 pm - An Evening at the Bird Cage (TP) 10:00 pm - Simply the Best (RR)

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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.

Wuzzle 14 Answers 1. Sixth Sense 2. To Sum it Up 3. Blanket 4. Strong Undertow 5. Back Issues 6. Stretching the Truth

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What’s a wuzzle you ask? A wuzzle is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words, in an interesting way.The object is to try to figure out the well-known saying, person, place, or thing that each wuzzle is meant to represent.

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