US tourist dies after hotel fall
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- Published on Friday, 18 January 2013 11:36
- Written by Duncan Tucker
A U.S. tourist died in a suspected suicide after falling ten stories at a Puerto Vallarta hotel last Friday.
Canadian environmentalist drowns in Nayarit
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- Published on Friday, 04 January 2013 12:52
- Written by Duncan Tucker
The executive director of environmentalist group Rainforest Action Network died last week in a swimming accident in San Pancho, Nayarit.
Vallarta on top with website users
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- Published on Friday, 30 November 2012 13:07
- Written by GR Staff
Vallarta's new attraction opens
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- Published on Friday, 04 January 2013 12:51
- Written by GR Staff
Jalisco Governor Emilio Gonzalez and Puerto Vallarta Mayor Ramon Guerrero were expected to open the new Los Muertos Pier on Friday, January 4.
Coming up in Manzanillo
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- Published on Friday, 30 November 2012 13:04
- Written by GR Staff
As winter sets in up north, the expanding expat community in Manzanillo is cranking up its activities. Here are some upcoming events locals and visitors might care to note in their diaries (or digital devices).
Vallarta's Malecon sculptures explained
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- Published on Friday, 28 December 2012 11:53
- Written by GR Staff
Visitors to Vallarta are encouraged to take a guided tour of the Malecon sculptures led by well-known gallery owner Gary Thompson.
Not your average wildlife calendar
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- Published on Friday, 23 November 2012 13:21
- Written by GR Staff
In 2008 a group of dedicated individuals came together to rescue local wildlife in and around the towns of Jalisco’s Costalegre.
Vallarta based author to address conference
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- Published on Friday, 21 December 2012 11:50
- Written by GR Staff
David Lyons, the long-time Puerto Vallarta resident who converted his career as a globe-trotting international lawyer into that of full-time novelist writing about a renegade federal judge who takes justice into his own hands, is about to reveal the secrets of his new trade.
Turtle poaching still rife at coast
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- Published on Friday, 09 November 2012 12:18
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Hundreds of turtles are still being captured and killed by local poachers on the Jalisco coastline to be sold on the black market for their meat.
Vallarta Toys for Tots to spread 7,000 smiles
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- Published on Friday, 21 December 2012 11:49
- Written by GR Staff
For the 13th consecutive year, Toys for Tots Vallarta will hand out toys to underprivileged kids on Three Kings Day.
Canadian retiree strangled to death, autopsy says
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- Published on Thursday, 08 November 2012 23:49
- Written by GR Staff
A preliminary autopsy report has revealed that Canadian expatriate Ron Lloyd MacKintosh, 64, was strangled to death in the popular beach resort of Barra de Navidad.
Melaque gears up for Festival del Mar
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- Published on Friday, 14 December 2012 12:31
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Organizers of the third annual Festival del Mar in San Patricio – Melaque on Jalisco’s Costalegre have released more details of the events on offer throughout December.
Body of missing Canadian found near Barra de Navidad
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- Published on Tuesday, 06 November 2012 16:31
- Written by GR Staff
Sources tell the Guadalajara Reporter that the body of a man found in wasteland near the coastal town of Barra de Navidad Tuesday morning has been identified as Ron Lloyd Mackintosh, a Canadian expatriate who was reported missing on October 22.
Sanctuary saves record number of sea turtles
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- Published on Friday, 14 December 2012 12:31
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Conservationists from the University of Guadalajara (UdeG) sheltered a record number of sea turtle nests at a Jalisco sanctuary this year.
Canadian goes missing in Melaque
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- Published on Friday, 02 November 2012 12:12
- Written by GR Staff
Friends of Barra de Navidad resident Ron Lloyd Mackintosh are concerned after he has not been seen for 12 days.
Mexican Navy rescues stranded US tourists
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- Published on Friday, 14 December 2012 11:28
- Written by Duncan Tucker
The Mexican Navy rescued seven U.S. and three Chinese tourists off the coast of Jalisco on Tuesday night after their sightseeing boat suffered an engine failure.
Tuck into Vallarta’s annual food festival
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- Published on Friday, 19 October 2012 14:04
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Dozens of local hotels and restaurants are participating in Puerto Vallarta’s 18th International Gourmet Festival from November 8 to 18.
Investigations continue into Costa Alegre killings
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- Published on Friday, 30 November 2012 13:08
- Written by GR Staff
Some progress has been made in the investigation into the murder of Canadian expatriate Ron Lloyd MacKintosh, 64, in late October.
Win big at Vallarta fishing tournament
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- Published on Friday, 19 October 2012 14:03
- Written by GR Staff
The 57th International Fishing Tournament of Puerto Vallarta takes place from November 7 to 10. There is a cash prize of 200,000 pesos for whoever snags the biggest Marlin, with a range of Chevrolet cars also up for grabs in the different fishing categories.
Melaque-San Patricio hosts December fiesta
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- Published on Friday, 30 November 2012 13:08
- Written by GR Staff
Fun lovers take note: the third annual Festival del Mar takes place in San Patricio, Melaque on Jalisco’s Costalegre, with a range of events planned throughout December.
New police chief narrowly avoids assassination
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- Published on Monday, 15 October 2012 11:51
- Written by Duncan Tucker
Just two weeks into his new job, Puerto Vallarta’s municipal police chief survived an assassination attempt on Monday morning.