If you’re planning a Bachelor Trip or Bachelorette Party in Puerto Vallarta, you want to be sure you’re curating the best experience possible for the whole group, but especially the groom or bride-to-be. We are Puerto Vallarta experts and know the best things to do in the area. Planning a trip like this can be so stressful, but we’re here …
Pairing tacos and wine is not easy. There are several styles of tacos and dozens of different salsas and fillings, so the room for error when trying to create the perfect taco and wine pairing is enormous. To help us out, we asked our favorite wine gals from Uncork Mexico, to tell us their three favorite fail-proof pairings. Here’s what …
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 …
We don’t mean to nag but…we all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Agreed? But seriously, how many of us overlook this, opting for a quick bite before we shuttle about our day. Here in Puerto Vallarta, with so many amazing breakfast options, there is not excuse to skip breakfast. So put away the excuses …
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 …
From relaxing on the golden sand beaches to wandering the historic cobblestone streets, there is no shortage of things to do or sites to see in Puerto Vallarta. (Check out our post, Top 10 Things to do in Puerto Vallarta) But, if you really want to make the most of your time in the state of Jalisco, we’ve put together …
What to do in Puerto Vallarta? Where do we start… 1. The Art of Doing Nothing: Just relax with cold cerveza and enjoy the sunset! Puerto Vallarta is full of places to do this, but our go-to spot is El Solar. 2. Deep-sea Fishing: Puerto Vallarta’s Banderas Bay is a world-renowned destination for deep-sea fishing enthusiast. If you’re looking for an exciting Puerto Vallarta …
1. You’re pretty certain the drug lords are just waiting in the bushes to rob/rape/kidnap/kill you. Get over yourself. They aren’t. Yes, that sort of horrific violence still exists in very few, very particular parts of Mexico, none of which your tourist ass is probably going within hundreds of miles of. After visiting Mexico, you realize that it is an …
September 16th, Mexican Independence Day, is a day of celebration, cultural pride and overall revelry. The celebration officially kicks off a bit before midnight on September 15th with the grito, or cry, ushering in the festivities. Meant to symbolize the moment in 1810 that Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest, declared independence from Spain in Dolores, Guanajuato (now Dolores de Hidalgo), the grito is now reenacted by …
The summer in Puerto Vallarta has us moving slower, trying to duck rain showers and running into the OXXO just for their free AC. Anticipating what is traditionally the slowest month of the year, some business shutter their doors for the month of “Septi-hambre”. However, the savviest of locals understand that braving the summer has its benefits, namely crazy, great …
