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Things To Do in Puerto Vallarta in January 2020

Shawn OlaughlinThings to Do in Vallarta, Travel Tips

Here’s our locals’ guide to some fun things to do in Puerto Vallarta in January 2020. Charro Championships-January 28th-Feb.2 Mark your Calendars ! The International Charro Championships return for their 9th annual competition this year. The four day event is traditionally held in the last weekend in January.  Vallarta welcomes teams from all over Mexico and the United States to …

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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 …

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What To Do in Puerto Vallarta in December 2019

Shawn OlaughlinBlog, Things to Do in Vallarta, Travel Tips

Are you traveling to Puerto Vallarta in December? Here’s our locals’ guide to some fun things to do in Puerto Vallarta this month. The Festivals of the Virgin of Guadalupe Dec. 1-12 The Virgin of Guadalupe is the patron saint of all Mexicans. Our main church in Puerto Vallarta is dedicated to her. Every year, from December 1st to December 12th,  …

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

5 Best Food Gifts From Puerto Vallarta-Best Coffee In Puerto Vallarta

5 Best Food Gifts From Puerto Vallarta

Joanne SilateiBehind the Food, Best Food in Vallarta, Best of Vallarta

Looking for a souvenir that won’t sit around collecting dust like the typical vacation chachkies? Here are the 5 best food gifts from Puerto Vallarta—or anywhere you travel in Mexico! Coffee Beans Skip Starbucks during your vacation and head to local coffee shops like Page in the Sun to enjoy freshly ground regional beans. Each growing region in Jalisco has …

The History Of Chocolate In Mexico-Best Chocolate in Puerto Vallarta

The History Of Chocolate In Mexico

Joanne SilateiBehind the Food, Best Food in Vallarta

Mexico might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of chocolate, but this global sweet treat comes from a tree native to the tropical regions of Latin America. The fruit of these trees is the cacao pod which is where we get one of the world’s favorite sweet treats. Here’s a quick look at the …