entrance to bar la playa with tables and chairs outside

Best Bars in Puerto Vallarta – Nov. 2019

Shawn OlaughlinBest of Vallarta, Mex-ology

Are you planning a visit to Puerto Vallarta and wondering where to find the best bars? Here is our locals’ guide to the best bars in Puerto Vallarta and our recommendations for their specialty cocktails.  Best Beach Bar- El Solar The Bar Solar, and its restaurant, the Barracuda, sit side-by-side on Camerones Beach in downtown Puerto Vallarta. El Solar has …

Women in colorful costumes performing a Mexican Folk Dance in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta in November 2019

Shawn OlaughlinThings to Do in Vallarta, Travel Tips

Are you coming to Vallarta in November? Here’s a list of our favorite fun things to do in Puerto Vallarta this month. Farmers Market – Saturday Mornings We have an amazing farmers market on Saturday mornings in Cardenas Park in Old Town. Now in its 11th season, the market opens at 9:30 am and goes till 2:00 pm. The hand-made foods …

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 …