First Time In Vallarta? Here Are The Top 5 Things To Do

Paul MayerTop Picks of Vallarta

If you’re new to Puerto Vallarta, you might find it a bit overwhelming at first! It can be hard to know where to look sometimes. And with so many amazing activities, foods, drinks, and places to try, there’s potential for a new adventure around every corner.  Here is our Top 5 list of best things to do in Puerto Vallarta …

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New Year’s Eve in Puerto Vallarta 2019

Shawn OlaughlinBest of Vallarta, Blog, Top Picks of Vallarta, Travel Tips

Wondering what you to do for New Year’s Eve in Puerto Vallarta? Here are some fun live music venues for celebrating and ringing in the new year. Piano Bars Incanto Named for its enchanting setting on the River Cuale, in Old Town, Incanto is celebrating their third year of bringing musical and theater performances to Vallarta. With two stages, a …

Master Mixologist In Puerto Vallarta

Top 7 places for Margaritas in Puerto Vallarta

Shawn OlaughlinMex-ology, Top Picks of Vallarta

Margaritas are undeniably the most common tequila-based cocktail in the US and worldwide. It’s served shaken, blended and straight up.  So omnipresent in the world of cocktailing that it merits its very own glass. Even though we cannot get enough of this refreshing drink, what do we really know about margarita?  What’s the history behind this famous drink? As with many popular cocktails, the exact origin …

colorfully decorated sugar skulls displayed for the day of the dead

Mexican Sweets For The Day of the Dead

Shawn OlaughlinBest Food in Vallarta, Mexican Holidays, Things to Do in Vallarta, Top Picks of Vallarta, Travel Tips

The Day of the Dead is a festive time for remembering and celebrating our loved ones who have predeceased us. The tradition originates from Mexico and falls on the first two days of November (All Saints Day and All Souls Day). In Mexico, we buy sugar skulls to ornament our festive tables and altars. Mexican candy and sweets are also …

5 Foods You Have To Try On Your Next Trip To Vallarta-Mole

5 Foods You Have To Try On Your Next Trip To Vallarta

Joanne SilateiBehind the Food, Best Food in Vallarta, Restaurants, Things to Do in Vallarta, Top Picks of Vallarta

Your heading to Mexico so we will assume that street tacos and Tequila are on your list of things to do, but you might be wondering what other foods you should try while you are here? Below is a list of 5 regional and classic Mexican foods that even if you’ve had outside of Mexico—you must try in Puerto Vallarta! …

Master Mixologist In Puerto Vallarta

Top 7 places for Margaritas in Puerto Vallarta

paulMex-ology, Top Picks of Vallarta

Margaritas are undeniably the most common tequila-based cocktail in the US and worldwide. It’s served shaken, blended and straight up.  So omnipresent in the world of cocktailing that it merits its very own glass. Even though we cannot get enough of this refreshing drink, what do we really know about margarita?  What’s the history behind this famous drink? As with many popular cocktails, the exact origin …

5 Foods You Have To Try On Your Next Trip To Vallarta-Birria

Insider’s Guide to Street Tacos in Puerto Vallarta

paulThings to Do in Vallarta, Top Picks of Vallarta

The taco dates back to the days when Montezuma and the Aztecs ruled Mexico. Tacos’ history is long, rich and a shining bright light in global culinary history.  Aztecs would use corn tortillas as a makeshift spoon, scooping up their food in a delicious rolled up tortilla. For pragmatic reasons, they began wrapping their food in tortillas and tacos -to the delight of …