Two sets of guards patrolling Tenacatita
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- Published on Friday, 07 June 2013 14:56
- Written by Michael Forbes
A dozen or so Jalisco state police officers have been assigned to Tenacatita to ensure no one enters any of the deserted properties in the zone and that visitors do not stray from the sandy beach.
Tenacatita beach checkpoint is torn down
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- Published on Monday, 03 June 2013 13:19
- Written by Michael Forbes
After almost three years, tourists and locals are free to access the Tenacatita beach without being scrutinized by surly, armed security guards.
Toddler murdered on vacation in Sayulita
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- Published on Wednesday, 06 March 2013 11:50
- Written by Duncan Tucker
A two-year-old boy from Colorado was murdered, allegedly by his babysitter’s ‘drug-induced’ ex-boyfriend, at a rented vacaction home in Sayulita last Thursday.
Chiropodist charged with killing boy in Puerto Vallarta
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- Published on Friday, 31 May 2013 12:34
- Written by Michael Forbes
Police found the charred body of a five-year-old boy who disappeared from his Puerto Vallarta neighborhood after being sent by his grandmother to buy tortillas.
Street vendors ousted
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- Published on Friday, 01 March 2013 11:01
- Written by GR Staff
Puerto Vallarta’s street vendors are up in arms about having to leave the Malecon. The new city administration is trying to clear the boardwalk of ambulantes to create a better image to visitors.
LGBT Pride event this weekend
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 15:34
- Written by GR Staff
A mass same-sex commitment ceremony open to all couples regardless of gender or nationality will be a major feature of this weekend’s first annual LGBT “Vallarta Pride” event.
The three-day event will also include music festivals, beach parties, fashion shows and activities in participating bars and clubs.
The commitment ceremony takes place Saturday, May 25, 11 a.m. on the beachfront of Lido Beach Club and Restaurant on Los Muertos beach.
Police officer killed as violence flares up on Jalisco’s southern coast
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- Published on Friday, 15 February 2013 12:07
- Written by Duncan Tucker
A heavy police and military presence descended on Jalisco’s southern coastal region this week, following several shootings, one of which resulted in the death of a municipal police officer.
American Legion Convention set for Vallarta
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2013 15:33
- Written by GR Staff
From June 11-13, American Legion Post 14 in Puerto Vallarta will host this year’s Department of Mexico Convention, which includes posts from Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua Costa Rica and El Salvador.
The main gatherings will be held at Steve’s Sports Bar, Post 14’s regular meeting place The invited guest will be U.S. Air Force veteran Jeanette Rae from Reno, Nevada. She serves as an American Legion Western Region National Vice Commander.
Fewer tourists flying to Vallarta
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- Published on Friday, 01 February 2013 13:13
- Written by Duncan Tucker
The number of tourists flying into Puerto Vallarta has dropped significantly over the past five years, the Pacific Airport Group (GAP) revealed this week.
Vallarta seeks to win back gay tourism crown
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- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 14:37
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Puerto Vallarta wants to reclaim its reputation as Mexico’s most gay-friendly destination, the city’s Tourism Secretary Carlos Gerard announced this week.
Medicare tops agenda at Feb. 22 confab in PV
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- Published on Friday, 25 January 2013 12:10
- Written by GR Staff
Matt Downs, the founder of the Center For Medicare Portability (CMP), will be one of the keynote speakers at a conference/round table on the business of retiring to Mexico, to be held in Puerto Vallarta on Friday, February 22.
Huge triathlon field
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- Published on Friday, 19 April 2013 11:15
- Written by GR Staff
The Puerto Vallarta International Triathlon on Sunday, April 28 is expected to draw over 1,000 participants and generate more than five million pesos in revenue over the weekend.
Barra de Navidad holds annual Chili Cookoff
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- Published on Friday, 25 January 2013 11:46
- Written by GR Staff
The sixth annual Chili Cookoff takes place in the Jardin de Barra de Navidad on Sunday, January 27, from 1 p.m.
Vallarta comes clean
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- Published on Friday, 05 April 2013 12:30
- Written by GR Staff
Leading up to the Easter vacation, Puerto Vallarta authorities removed many illegal billboards and canvas signs, and also painted over ugly wall publicity.
Puerto Vallarta trash collectors kick up a stink
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- Published on Friday, 25 January 2013 11:45
- Written by GR Staff
With waste collectors on strike for five days, around a thousand tons of trash built up on the streets of Puerto Vallarta this week.
Vallarta city hall opens innovative visitor, residents’ office
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- Published on Friday, 05 April 2013 11:53
- Written by GR Staff
In a move that may be copied by other tourist centers in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta’s municipal government has opened an office to attend specifically to the multiple needs of visitors and foreign residents.
Bucerias gears up for 2nd annual street festival
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- Published on Friday, 18 January 2013 12:10
- Written by GR Staff
The 4th Annual Bucerias Street Festival takes place on Lazaro Cardenas (block between Juarez and Galeano) from Wednesday, January 23 to Friday, January 25.
Vallart to host chilli cookoff
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- Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 11:36
- Written by GR Staff
Chili Cookoffs are becoming all the rage among expat communities in western Mexico.
Collaboration is key to Rotary support for Barra school
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- Published on Friday, 18 January 2013 11:38
- Written by GR Staff
Thanks to Rotary organization donations, the Centro de Atencion Mutiple (CAM) – a school for special needs children – in Barra de Navidad this week was able to show off its new therapy pool, playground and washrooms.
Vallarta, Nayarit cops to join forces?
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- Published on Friday, 08 March 2013 11:43
- Written by GR Staff
Plans are moving ahead to combine the municipal police forces of Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas in a bid to stop criminals escaping justice.
Huge fundraiser in Vallarta
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- Published on Friday, 18 January 2013 11:37
- Written by GR Staff
The Puerto Vallarta community comes together next weekend for a grand gala to raise funds for two children’s shelters: the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza (RISE) and the Sendero de Esperanza y Amor.