Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's most popular tourist destinations - equally popular with both national and international visitors. It has been consistently voted by Conde Nast readers as one their top ten favorite international destinations for years. VirtualVallarta.com is your guide to this wonderful city and the surrounding regions and communities nearby - some within the Bay of Banderas and others a little farther away along Costa Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta really is the destination where Mexico comes to life, and there's a little something here for everyone!
Special Feature And Such a Bargain!: Haggling over price is generally expected in Mexico, but keep in mind that to bargain is not to argue; rather, it is a courteous discussion of price. For a good deal, it’s not necessary to be aggressive or obnoxious, just knowledgeable and determined.
Puerto Vallarta Headlines
Vallarta's First Pet Picnic Comes to Daiquiri Dick's: Grab a blanket, dress up your "best friend" and head over to Daiquiri Dick's on December 9th, 2006 for the first, and hopefully annual, Pet Picnic. Proceeds from this fun-filled fundraiser will help support the Puerto Vallarta Animal Shelter.
11/28/06 By Juan Pablo Hernández
New Free AIDS Clinic Opens in Puerto Vallarta: AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the largest AIDS organization in the US and Vallarta Contra el SIDA are joining forces with federal, state and local government bodies in Mexico to partner together in a new, free AIDS clinic in Puerto Vallarta.
11/27/06
Outback Steahouse Celebrates Six Years of Charity Work: Outback Steakhouse's upcoming sixth anniversary celebration will help three local charities: Make-A-Wish Foundation, Pasitos de Luz and Agape - will receive a portion of the money collected from ticket sales and an auction. The party will take place on November 28th at the local Outback restaurant.
11/27/06 By Juan Pablo Hernández
2006 Vallarta Film Festival Around the Corner: Everything is set to go for the 2006 Vallarta Film Festival, which will take place November 29 to December 3. The festival will feature a total of 38 movies in five groupings: Enviromental Films, Latin American Films, New Images from Canada, American Independent Cinema, Hollywood Studio Films and Short Films from the Americas.
11/27/06 By Juan Pablo Hernández
Los Mangos Library Turns Ten: Los Mangos library celebrated 10-year anniversary with a performance by Biblos Danza this past November 17. The event took place at the Cecatur auditorium and includedaudience participation, young and grown getting involved.
11/27/06 By Juan Pablo Hernández
Puerto Vallarta Navy Museum Opens Its Doors: Puerto Vallarta's brand-new Navy Museum and Naval Historical Center opened its doors this week in El Centro next to Los Arcos. Discover this new attraction that will allow you to learn more about Mexico's maritime history, as well as that of other cultures. By Juan Pablo Hernández
Recent Articles
REAL ESTATE TRENDS 2006-2007 (updated): The primary trend for the Vallarta real estate market over the past three years has been strong, continual growth that has been difficult for developers, realtors or buyers to keep up with.
Yoga, a Rock of Ages: Yoga in Mexico seems to be a natural combination, not only for vacationers but also for residents who came to Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding area for a healthier life and more rational activities. By Josef Kandoll
Day in Sayulita: Sayulita is a day-tripper’s dream come true. It’s just what the quixotic traveler yearns for: a picturesque fishing village on a palm-fringed curve of sand with clean waters, lush jungles and incredible beaches to explore. By Ricky Arce
Trago Amargo Preview: A virtualvallarta.com exclusive, enjoy the first chapter of F.G. Haghenbeck's award winning novel "Trago Amargo," or Bitter Drink, soon to be published in English. By F.G. Haghenbeck
South Side Hot Spot: We dare you, double dare you, to say the name Basilio Badillo to the person next to you without hesitating — or peeking at its syllabic pronunciation below. Because this happening north-south street, also coined “Restaurant Row” and “Calle de los Cafés,” is one you will definitely want to discover again and again. By Heather Wilson
Dim the Lights: There’s something special about going to the movies – and now there are myriad options in Vallarta, so plan to settle down in the dark and enjoy the show! By Ricky Arce
