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 …

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 …

Why Retire In Puerto Vallarta

Why Retire In Puerto Vallarta?

Joanne SilateiTravel Tips

Why Retire In Puerto Vallarta? Puerto Vallarta has one of the largest US and Canadian expat populations in the world. While it’s certainly not the only place in Mexico you can retire, snowbird, or move to full-time—it is the most popular. Here’s why to add PV to the top of your expat list. Cost Of Living Is What You Make …

Foodie Resolutions For 2019-Grow Your Own

5 Foodie Resolutions For 2019

Joanne SilateiMex-ology

Feliz año nuevo! As a foodie what you will be eating in 2019 is high on your list of priorities. You already have a long list of go-to restaurants and recipes, but you must expand your foodie finds. This list of resolutions will help! Travel For Food Food is an essential part of every culture, both regionally and internationally. While …