Experience Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Art, Music and Gastronomy

Courtesy of Convention Visitors Bureau, Riviera Nayarit

Once again the Chalk Festival and gourmet expo returns to the Riviera Nayarit, where professional artists will use different urban art techniques to create a visual delight for each spectator. The event is scheduled in Bucerias from the 19th to the 21st of January, between Benito Juarez and Galeana.

The artists will participate with creations based on the theme “Los Niños de Nayarit” (The children of Nayarit), competing for cash prizes. On the 21st, a workshop will be offered for 150 children.

On par with this art exposition, Jazz performer Armi will play, and attendees will enjoy special appetizers and dishes prepared by local restaurants in the area. As if that weren’t enough, local artisans will also present their work. Bucerias Craft Club and Bucerias Chalk Art Walk are the organizers of this event.

Courtesy of Convention Visitors Bureau, Riviera Nayarit

Some of the best Mexican and International Surfers will fight for first place during the first edition of the San Pancho Pro. The tournament will be held on the San Francisco (San Pancho) beach from the 14th-16th of January and will include slots for amateur short-boarders, female surfers and surfers under 18, as well as long boarding and boogie boarding.

The event will be attended by surfers such as Diego Cadena, Felipe “Bodoque” Hernandez and brothers Travis and Dylan Southworth. Over 100 contenders are expected, along with approximately 2000 spectators, all organized by Christianos Surf Team and directed by Artemio Rosas.

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

We invite you to experience a night with your partner in an incomparable setting that will awaken your senses and transport you to a world of exotic beauty and pagan mysticism.

The adventure begins with a sunset cruise through the blue waters of the Bay of Banderas to the secluded cove of Las Caletas. A beautifully decorated private table and exquisite dishes await you, to enjoy amidst the romance and silence of the candlelight. Your servers attend to you almost unnoticed, allowing you to share this intimate moment in peace.

When night falls, Las Caletas transforms into a mysterious and enchanting place as the Rhythms of the Night show begins; a performance in which dance and music portray ancient mythological prehispanic rituals. The rolling of the waves, the sea breeze, the hypnotic swaying of the palms and the flickering torches create a captivating environment for this amazing show, one that is sure to remain forever in your memory.

For more information about the Rhythms of the Night, call 01-800-831-1162 or visit our website www.velasresorts.com

This fantastic opportunity cannot be missed.

by Julieta Del Toro

November 13th is the official start date for the 2nd Half Marathon Riviera Nayarit, the only marathon in the region endorsed by the Federacion Mexicana de Atletismo (Mexican Athletic Federation), the International Association of Athletic Federations and the International Association of Marathons and Long-Distance Races.

This year, in addition to the 22 kilometers of the Half Marathon, a simultaneous 10 kilometer race will take place; both will cover beautiful natural scenery, golf courses, a marina, ocean views and 10 kilometers of sailable canals. A festive environment that combines celebration and sports awaits the runners.

The race is registered in the bulletin put out by the Federacion Mexicana and on their website. This year they expect to receive 800 participants, exceeding the amount from last year!

Supporting events such as these not only attracts a high number of tourists with low environmental impact but also serves to promote the destination through activities that both national and international athletes attend.

For more information please visit the Official Page.