Experience Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

By Julieta Del Toro

The need to foster and showcase Puerto Vallarta art and culture has been the principal driving force behind the creation of the Marina Vallarta Festival, scheduled to begin this Friday, the 3rd of December.

Laura Maíz, the project coordinator, is part of the residents association of the Marina. She and her neighbors who call this characteristic area of the city home saw the necessity to create an event that would bring new life to the Marina by spreading art and culture. In the words of the coordinator, the festival hopes to highlight the tourist attractions in the Marina while celebrating art in its many different forms.

In its first phase (since after Spring Break) the events will take place every Friday starting the 3rd of December from 5:00-10:00pm. If the turnout is satisfactory and public support is high, it will become a weekly event.
The festival is supported by the Subdirección de Arte y Cultura de Puerto Vallarta, the Regional Director of the Secretary of Tourism of the state of Jalisco, and the hotels, restaurants and residents of the Marina.
This Friday will feature a ballet show and music, as well as painting, photography, and sculpture exhibits. It will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the arts in this marvelous location.

by Julieta Del Toro

Inaugurated in September of this year, the new Convention Center in Casa Velas Hotel in Puerto Vallarta Mexico is the perfect venue to receive up to 300 guests. The main meeting room, with its 3,659 ft² (340 m²) can be split in three beautiful and wide rooms: Maguey, Agave and Quetzal, (the last one can be divided in two parts) the enclosure is ready to shelter all kind of business events.

The colonial Mexican design and architecture in every area creates an environment full of elegance and good taste; Tabebuia rosea wood in natural semi mate tone, finishes in Carrara marble (white) and Mexican marble (old gold) in its foyer of 1,420 ft² (133.5m²)^, beautiful imported carpets and lighting control system that features different environments according to specific needs (from a projection, to a banquet, or more tenuous for a romantic ambiance). In addition, every space features its own cabin ideal for control of audio-visual equipment, lighting and translation services.

The final touch is given by the beautiful handmade amber glass chandeliers hanging from high ceilings that provide an exquisite and sophisticated detail. The beautiful views from the Marina Vallarta Golf Course that surrounds the area and 2,690ft² (250m²) of exotic gardens are just some of the details of this wonderful place.

In addition to the Convention Center, the Hotel has the Emperador meeting room and a private Ocean Club in front of the Pacific sea, also available with everything needed to make of any event an unforgettable and delightful experience.

Adding up to the technology and beauty, a team of experienced specialists in conventions and groups will gladly assist you at all times, exceeding all expectations to ensure the success of each event.

Enjoy a charming atmosphere with the best service in Casa Velas, a 4 diamond boutique hotel awarded by the AAA, featuring luxurious suites, swimming pools, golf course views, gourmet restaurants, an exclusive spa and personalized service.

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More Information:

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Brazil took home the gold at the Puerto Vallarta 2009 International Beach Volleyball Tournament, which took place from June 12-14 at the Agustín Flores Contreras Sports Stadium in Puerto Vallarta, with the US coming in second and Greece taking home the bronze.

Vallarta has long been a golf paradise with seven professionally designed courses in the area. This time of the year, however, there is an additional attraction: the Vallarta Golf Cup, which will be held this year on November 16th at the Tom Weiskopf course. This tournament is only for 120 golfers (that is, 30 teams of four) who will be competing for the magnificent “Swing Vallarta” trophy.

There will be a concierge service to assist participants, welcome gifts from the sponsors and phenomenal prizes for “Hole in One Shoot Outs” – including an $700,000 condominium! Check their web page (http://www.vallartagolf.com) for more detailed information, including forms of payment and the registration format. Tournament and hotel packages are also available.