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Puerto Vallarta is a resort city of Mexico, located on the Pacific Ocean’s Bahia de Banderas. This enchanting coastal city has a perfect harmony between natural beauty and authentic town traditions of Mexico. Rich in tradition and culture, Puerto Vallarta is home to several cultural events, music, cinema, sport tournaments, theater, gastronomic events, golf championships, and pilgrimages. The Banderas Bay owns the credit of being one of the 28 most beautiful bays in the world with 40 miles of coastline complemented by turquoise and emerald waters. Puerto Vallarta is a jewel on this bay where you can holiday with your near and dear ones. For your accommodation, there are plenty of Puerto Vallarta vacation rentals like cottages, villas, apartments, etc.

The Malecon, a paved walkway along the seashore in Col. Centro, has a rich collection of contemporary sculptures by Alejandro Colunga, Sergio Bustamante, Ramiz Barquet, and other sculptors. Also notable are the Pulpito and Pilitas. The former is the tall headland and the later are the rock formations beneath it. These two rock formations, found at the south end of Los Muertos Beach are very popular attractions. On a vacation here, you should not miss the Cuale Archaeological Museum, located on the west side of Isla Cuale, which has a superb collection of local and regional pre-Hispanic art. Besides, it also houses a small gallery, displaying contemporary art. Most of the tourist attractions in this city are found within a close proximity to the various Puerto Vallarta vacation rentals.

Mercado Isle Cuale and Mercado Municipal Cuale, the two large public markets in Centro are very popular among the visitors. Here you will come across a variety of artisanal and souvenir goods. For some secluded beach holiday in Puerto Vallarta, you can travel to Chinese Shells Beach, situated south of the headland, forming boundary with Los Muertos beach. To the south of Puerto Vallarta is the well-known Los Arcos Marine Natural Area. It has been a National Marine Park since 1984 and is a breeding ground for pelicans, boobies and various other types of sea birds. Also make sure to visit the Puerto Vallarta Zoological Gardens and Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens, housing a variety of flora and fauna.

To the north of Puerto Vallarta is the University of Guadalajara’s Coastal Center that features a number of attractions like the Peter Gray Art Museum and a Crocodile Farm. The archaeological site located north of the town of Ixtapa, along the banks of the Ameca River is known as Ixtapa Archeological Zone and has remains dating back to several thousand years. There are plenty of beaches too for vacation in Puerto Vallarta like Beach of the Dead, Shrimp Beach, Mouth of Tomatoes, and High Waves Beach. You will come across some of the finest restaurants and bars on the various beaches that serve authentic local cuisine like Grilled Marlin, Ceviche, and Huachinango Sarandeado. You can choose from a wide range of Puerto Vallarta vacation rentals for your accommodation to have a superb vacation in this gorgeous locale. You will surely be impressed by the home-like atmosphere that these vacation rentals provide to the vacationers.

Winter is approaching and so is the Christmas and New Year. There is no better destination than sunny climes of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for celebrating Christmas holidays this year. Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful Mexico resort city with tropical climate and white sand beaches. It is a perfect blend of old city charm and modern high end luxury amenities.

If you are planning a trip to Mexico then for a change opt for Puerto Vallarta Rental Villa. You may be tempted to ask – Why should you choose a vacation rental villa over a hotel room? And I will ask you back, why someone would choose a hotel room over a luxurious villa equipped with all modern facilities, amenities and privacy.

This holiday season don’t book a crowded resort or hotel and instead enjoy the high end luxury living and freedom of a vacation rental villa in Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta boasts of large number of villas big and small which cater to travelers of every budget. A vacation Villa Rental in Puerto Vallarta can be a very affordable alternative to an expensive hotel, especially when you are with a group or family. A villa has generally lot of open spaces, pool, multiple bedrooms and fully equipped kitchen. In other words a home away from home but with one difference, it offers high end lifestyle. If you are traveling with group of friends or a family, then per head cost can be dramatically lower than your hotel bills. Most often, vacation villas in Puerto Vallarta are situated in the most beautiful locations in some exclusive luxurious residential community. These communities are generally low density project with streets, foot ways and traffic circles made out of quarry, granite and marble. They are developed keeping in mind the spectacular beauty of local flora and fauna. Vacation Villas in Puerto Vallarta are built using the most advanced residential technology. Most of the villas have impressive amenities including private beach clubs, contemporary Mexican architecture, tennis courts, a fitness club and a spa.

A vacation rental villa is usually less expensive than staying in a hotel or a resort with comparable facilities, yet the entire villa is yours to enjoy. In addition, most villas can provide concierge, chef and maid services to take care of all your needs. This means that you are not at the mercy of exorbitant restaurants and bars. Vacation rental villas come fully equipped with all of the modern amenities. Most come with linens, towels, bath, all the kitchen equipments & utensils, TVs, VCRs and telephone.

If you haven’t spent a vacation in a Puerto Vallarta villa then you don’t know what you are missing. Every season, more and more tourists are discovering the best way to enjoy holidays, which is renting a private vacation villa. So why wait? Rent a beautiful villa in Puerto Vallarta and enjoy your Christmas with your loved ones like never before.

Author: Valerie Neblett

The times are rough in Puerto Vallarta. Many people are in need of our contribution and support. And it is only with our help that a change can come in the lives of these individuals. An organization called Casa Infantile Mojoneras depends completely on charitable donations in order to perform all of their duties efficiently.

The future of every civilization, every nation and community has always been the young blood. It is the young blood that steers the way for the future generations to inhabit the world and make it better. Henceforth, a better life, a better future begins with providing better facilities to the children of Puerto Vallarta. Given that, the individuals who are crushed the most under the tyranny of poverty are the children. Poverty is like plague, which passes from one generation to another, and in order to obtain a cure for this plague the people of Puerto Vallarta need to step up and break this useless and damaging chain of life.

These children need to be sheltered from the evils of the world which include abuse, exploitation, poverty, lack of education and violence. Their right to survive and live with their head held up high in this world, where it is essential to grow and develop, is what primarily Casa Infantil Mojoneras works for in Puerto Vallarta; to provide a better future for the children.

Casa Infantil Mojoneras is a great organization that strives to provide an environment based on love, care, affection and respect for these children who are in abyssal poverty. In this centre every child is given the right to stay, and be sheltered. Up till now, no child has been turned away or been refused admission because refusal and rejection are problems that this organization is trying to eradicate amongst these children.

The focal agenda of this organization is to instill those principals in the lives of these children which make them responsible, loving and caring human beings. Education, Food, Clothing and Social Skills are provided to these children who by availing these bountiful opportunities become secure human beings. Casa Infantil Mojoneras is the sole sanctuary of these children against evils like drugs, prostitution, abuse and alcoholism.

This organization now needs the help and support of the people of Puerto Vallarta so that they can shift to a bigger place to stay. In order to attain a new building this organization is arranging a Sports Auction which is going to be held at the Outback Steakhouse on the 14th of July at 8 p.m. The pieces that will be auctioned off are two football t-shirts which have been autographed by the popular Mexican player, Rafa Márquez. Other articles that will be auctioned off are one t-shirt and 1 football which is autographed by the whole Mexican beach soccer team. T-shirts also autographed by singers like Kalimba, Yahir and Izkander will be auctioned. A number of art works and paintings from many talented local artists will also be auctioned and folks…there are many more articles that will be auctioned.

So please be generous and keep an open heart. And remember all of this is for a great cause. The tickets cost only $250 pesos which also includes a wonderful dinner and the liberty to begin your own bidding. So open your heart and let there be light!

Since Puerto Vallarta is the hub of tourism, several national and international sports competitions are held around the area of the Banderas Bay. Who would’ve thought that Puerto Vallarta, which is popular as a scenic resort could hold so many delightful activities in its pockets. The events that take place in Puerto Vallarta are abundant but unfortunately not many tourists are able to utilize this wonderful opportunity. All you need to do is check the flyers for the upcoming events and Viola! There you have; a never ending list of events that will blow your mind away. From girls’ softball leagues to aerobics to martial arts classes, all are available here in Puerto Vallarta.

One of the most famous and also the longest running event in Puerto Vallarta is the Annual Sailfish and Marlin Tournament. This event takes place on the Banderas Bay and it will be celebrating its 50th year next November. Nuevo Vallarta as well as Puerto Vallarta proffers several fine resorts and marinas in Mexico, which in turn makes it a popular destination for all cruisers and sport fishers from all over Canada and United States.

Another Sporting Event that Puerto Vallarta is a host to is the Canto Del Sol Tennis Tournament which utilizes a play on both hard and clay court surfaces. In addition to this, many tourists also come to Puerto Vallarta because of its abundant and magnificent golf courses. There is also no shortage of golf tournaments here and the largest tournament is played at the Paradise Villages El Tigre golf course. In the past year, up to 18 countries have competed in this event. The top three teams are then transported to the World Cup in which they also win money. Getting excited yet?

Well, Puerto Vallarta also hosts two international softball tournaments. Local, national and also international soccer tournaments are in profusion here. Professional beach volleyball events in addition to aggressive half marathon tournaments are also held here at Puerto Vallarta. Into bull fights? Well the “bloodless” bullfights in Puerto Vallarta begin in the middle of December which demonstrates the colorful Mexican culture.

Another very popular and hot sport here is Muy Thai and kick boxing. A fully functional sports stadium is present here in Puerto Vallarta which is a definite sight to see. I guess all the sporty people out there are already geared up and they should be because this is a great opportunity for tourists as well as locals. It adds a sassy spice to our life, which is much needed!

Get more information on Puerto Vallarta rentals, contact Pvrpv dot com at the following numbers.  Their Mexican office number is 322.222.0638.  In case you are calling from the USA or Canada, call on their local Vonage number 206.388.3703. You can email to Tim at his email address. For more details visit Pvrpv dot com which has been successfully servicing the tourists & local community for the past four years.  They have a qualified staff with years of experience and they may help you with rental properties in Puerto Vallarta.

The latest press release issued by Jalisco State Governor’s office confirmed that there have been no cases of Swine Flu in Puerto Vallarta yet. Still however, the state is taking measures to avoid this outbreak. Puerto Vallarta is taking steps to save the residential areas, towns and cities around the state and other tourist spots.

The city has started with the basic steps by closing down all night clubs and bars especially in the Old Town until May 4-6. Some bars located north of Centro are open and all those having license are allowed to remain open. A number of events and shows have been postponed or cancelled.

Movie theatres have been closed down until further notice, Taco stalls and stands have also been closed to avoid crowded places. Restaurants are allowed to remain open, but they have to close down by midnight and are not allowed to serve more than 2 alcoholic drinks to customers. The May Day Parade which was supposed to be held on 1st May has been cancelled and the Political campaigns for the general election on July 6 have also been postponed. The much awaited match for the Beach Soccer Qualifier has also been canceled.

The Blueshire Trip Rave scheduled for May 2nd has been postponed. All other activities and festivals including those for the Cultural Department of Puerto Vallarta planned for May have been cancelled or postponed. The traditional Vallarta May Fiesta will now begin on May 9. The State is making a special effort to control visual screening of passengers at air ports and buses too are being cleaned with disinfectants and bleaches.

Drivers are provided with masks. Visits to prisons in Jalisco have also been suspended till May 6. All these rules and regulations have been issued for your safety, so try to follow up and check up on schedules if you were planning to attend any event.

There are doubts that the deaths caused by flu have not been caused by swine flu, instead by the regular flu which kills 36,000 people every year in the US alone. People are in a state of panic and researchers too are worried because this unknown strain has no cure or vaccine as yet. However, confusion continues as according to some reports there have been no deaths caused by swine flu.

Two Albertans have returned to Canada with a mild form of swine flu. This news has been confirmed by the officials however, they have not given out details of the age of the patients or which places they visited in Mexico. Canada fears many more cases now but so far only a few have been reported and no deaths as yet.

A travel advisory has been issued for Mexico, hence Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations have suspended operations to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Cozumel till June 1. The airlines say that flights to Mexico will continue. WestJet and WestJet Vacations too have suspended operation in Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta till May 4 at least. This decision is definitely going to affect the passengers, however not the tourism industry of Mexico. As summer approaches, the high season for tourism also comes to an end. The number of tourists going to Mexico for a vacation decreases in number till Mid May, thus the tourism industry will not suffer much loss.

For more information on rental properties in Puerto Vallarta, also abbreviated as PV, contact Pvrpv dot com at the following numbers. Their Mexican office number is 322.222.0638 and if you are calling from the USA or Canada you can call on their local Vonage number 206.388.3703. Pvrpv dot com has successfully been servicing the tourists & local community for some years now. They have a knowledgeable and friendly staff that knows about rental properties in Puerto Vallarta and they will eagerly welcome you and help you in finding a resort.

Swine flu has infected a few people and has managed to spread fear in the rest of the millions of people in Mexico. The rhythm of Mexico City has greatly been affected as this busy city saturated with warm friendly people is suddenly empty now. People prefer staying at home and are avoiding meeting with people too much. Catholic Masses were canceled on Sunday everywhere and the soccer teams played for an empty stadium. The rising death toll, the unknown cause and treatment of this disease has forced many to avoid public transport and stay home as much as possible. Fifteen people are expected to have died because of the virus already all between the age of 25 and 37. Perhaps young adults have been victims so far because they tend to hang out more in public places. Though this strain has never been seen before, it shows similarities to the Spanish influenza epidemic which occurred in 1918- 1919 and killed millions of people.

Michelle Mohr says “This is a time for appropriate precautions but do not panic.” The US has not issued any travel warnings for travelers yet, however the airlines are showing more flexibility for those who want to change their tickets. American Airlines and United Airlines are offering travel waiver to customers for their convenience.

This is a stressful period for the country, but you can make an effort to unwind and relax at healthy places. Try Acro Yoga which is an amalgamation of yoga, acrobats and massage. This thrilling new experience will help calm your nerves. Meet Richard Baimbridge who has gathered years of experience from various places all over the world. Richard Baimbridge is now holding classes here in his hometown. He excels in English, Spanish and Mandarin, so residents, immigrants and tourists can all try this new experience.

26th April, Sunday morning was celebrated with P.E.A.C.E as they hosted a fundraising at La Desembocada. P.E.A.C.E dedicated this day to peddling which turned out to be more of a fun activity than a competition. The race began from Le Desembocada, a town that lies 15 kilometers away from Puerto Vallarta. Participants had to bring their own bikes with sturdy tires. Participants were given the option to chose from three various levels; beginners, intermediate and advanced. The race had something for the spectators as well. Raffle tickets were sold out in plenty for a bike gear. T- Shirts for this event, costing only $200 pesos were also sold out.

It is no surprise that Club Manana continues to remain the most favorite club for some gay fun. This famous club lies in Jalisco and if you still haven’t been to any of the performances hosted by Club Manana then make a move now. Kim Kuzma and Joanna’s last shows will be held on the 28th and the 30th of April. With combined efforts both of them rocked the stage in their previous performances. The show will start at 10 pm, so make sure you go late because that is the right time to find gay friendly company.

Get more information on rental properties in Puerto Vallarta, also abbreviated as PV or contact Pvrpv dot com at the following numbers. Their Mexican office number is 322.222.0638. In case you are calling from the USA or Canada, call on their local Vonage number 206.388.3703. For more details visit Pvrpv dot com which has been successfully servicing the tourists & local community for the past four years. They have an experienced staff that will happily help you with rental properties in Puerto Vallarta.

Get your sports gear on people! If you are wondering why I am posing such a request then you need to wake up! Puerto Vallarta is the place to be this summer. And for all those people who do not think so this is a reminder: You would not find a better and more enjoyable place to be in! Puerto Vallarta hosted the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifier CONCACAF for the second successive time. Yes! You read correctly, the beautiful, the magnificent and the picturesque Puerto Vallarta really hosted this energetic tournament!

This year the FIFA Soccer World Cup took place at the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Stadium which is situated in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The tournament began on the 17th of June 2009 and continued till the 21st of June. And want to know what the most exciting thing about it was? Admission of all the people – be it the locals or the tourists was absolutely, completely, 100% free of charge! Now tell me, which is the most amazing place to be? Well, Puerto Vallarta, the beautiful paradise of course!

6 nations were lined up in order to attain the most envied two berths which were at stake at the Unidad Deportivo Agustín Flores, sports stadium. This will lead to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 to be hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from the 16th of November till the 22nd.

The tournament was opened by the United States on Wednesday, the 17th of June. They played against the Bahamas in Group B. This match was played at 5 p.m. Mexico the host, then faced Canada in Group A. This was the second game of a doubleheader, and it began at about 6:15 p.m.

Furthermore Costa Rica which was in Group B and El Salvador which was in Group A began their play the next following day. Lastly there was a round-robin play which concluded on Friday; consequently, ending before the semifinals and finals which took place on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Want to know an interesting fact? Well, The Bahamas made its debut in this glorious CONCACAF championship. And Canada returned to this tournament after an absence of two years.

The schedule of the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Match started from Wednesday, the 17th of June and ended on Sunday the 21st of June. The schedule was grueling but the teams were powerful and strong. They were all geared up to be their best and that was what all the spectators really needed. They were expecting to watch a great entertaining match and that, is exactly what they got!

This was the worlds most prestigious and entertaining beach soccer showdown! This tournament was really very exciting and a large number of locals and the visitors enjoyed every moment of it. All the supporters were there to support their team. If you are seeking for a resort city that brings that hosts such magnificent tournaments that brings the spectators to the edge of their seat, look no further, Puerto Vallarta is the place to be where you can enjoy amazing adventurous tours, festivals and beautiful landscapes.

Who thought Puerto Vallarta does not have its share of sports? The Canto Del Sol Resort and Tennis Club, once again played host to the ITF Futures professional tennis tournament which was held here in Puerto Vallarta for the second successive year.

As the year before, the ITF (International Federation of Tennis) once again, had a five tournament swing through the beautiful Mexico. The reward for the winners was $10,000 USD and it drew Mexican professionals as well as players from the United States. Players from Italy, Ecuador, Australia, New Zealand, Dominican Republic, Canada, Guatemala, Switzerland and South Africa were also the confirmed contestants in the core draw of 32.

A total number of 18 players were allotted direct entries in addition to 8 wild card entries; out of which, some were given to the professionals of Puerto Vallarta. The hard court surface was used to play on, for this tournament. Great things were expected from Luigi D’Agord of Italy who had made it to the semifinals in the last year tournament. Another player, D’Agord also made it to the semi finals, last year but was beaten by the final winner, Marinko Matosevic. Marinko Matosevic, according to his, Mexican run, the previous year, had moved on to the tournaments with bigger winnings. Another seed is, Cesar Ramirez, a 19 year old Mexican who shows great promise as a player and is also termed as the “youngster in the Mexican pro ranks.”

The battle began on the 9th of May, with qualifying slots available. 8 players out of, about 64 began playing, in order to be a part of the tournament. This battle was wrapped up on May 10th. Many of the Puerto Vallarta professionals qualified for this energetic tournament. There were about 64 players. In the two day qualification it took three successive victories over the exhausting span of two days to attain the main draw. However, the turn out was about 32 qualifying players.

The players that participated from Mexico for the main draw were Cesar Ramirez, Carlos Palencia, who had previously won a tournament in Puerto Vallarta and the well-liked Juan Manuel Elizondo. Manuel Elizondo was a finalist in the earlier three tournaments that were played in Puerto Vallarta and he has also won two pro tournaments. Also three other national players were a part of this tournament for the first time.

The game started early in the morning and finished late in the evenings. Also a doubles component of 16 teams was a part of this magnificent tournament. The schedule of these matches hopefully became less taxing as the players reached the quarterfinals, because only the best reached the semi finals.

All the interested spectators were invited since there was charge for the public. The visitors and the sport lovers got their sport’s gear on and had a lot of fun at the competition!

Get more information onto Puerto Vallarta rentals, contact Pvrpv dot com at the following numbers. Their Mexican office number is 322.222.0638.  In case you are calling from the USA or Canada, call on their local Vonage number 206.388.3703. You can email to Tim at his email address. For more details visit Pvrpv dot com which has been successfully servicing the tourists & local community for the past four years.  They have a qualified staff with years of experience and they may help you with rental properties in Puerto Vallarta.