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Puerto Vallarta Jazz Festival

One of the best parts about living in paradise is because Puerto Vallarta consistently hosts interesting cultural events and activities. In addition to great restaurants, varied nightlife, and thriving art scene, Puerto Vallarta has regular festivals. Coming up on February 13th to February 17th, the Puerto Vallarta Jazz Festival is an event you shouldn’t miss. Read below to learn more about the Puerto Vallarta Jazz Festival. Puerto Vallarta Jazz Festival This year’s Jazz Festival is sure to be the best yet. Jazz Ed Network founding member Mary Jo Papich is serving as the artistic director for the Puerto Vallarta Jazz Festival. The Puerto Vallarta Jazz Festival is a student educational event of high school and university groups and professional performers. The festival will include live performances and instructional clinics. Event attendees will listen to amazing musical collaborations made up of  high school, college and university jazz ensembles. Participants will also get to compete and each group will receive a plaque to commemorate their experience. Also, outstanding soloists will receive individual medals. Public performances are scheduled …

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1st Annual Surfers Healing Event in Sayulita: Jan. 18th + Jan. 19th

The 1st annual Surfers Healing Event for autism will be held in Sayulita, Nayarit on Jan. 18th & Jan. 19th. Surfers Healing is an organization whose mission is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. Israel and Danielle Paskowitz originally founded Surfers Healing because of their son, Isaiah, who has autism. When Isaiah struggled with meltdowns and sensory overload, the Paskowitzes learned that the experience of surfing the waves with his father helped calm him down. As a result, they were inspired to create Surfers Healing to help other children with autism through the experience of surfing. Banderas Bay visitors and residents should take time to attend the 1st Annual Surfers Healing event in Sayulita on Jan. 18th and 19th, 2020. Surfers Healing Event in Sayulita: January 18th & 19th, 2020 The Surfers Healing event will start on Saturday, January 18th with a variety of healing activities designed for children with autism. Children with autism often struggle with sensory overload, and even simple sensations …

The Beauty of Parque de los Azulejos

In Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town, Lázaro Cárdenas Park has been an important landmark for many years. Also, known as the Romantic Zone, Old Town has tons of great restaurants, bars, art galleries and shops. It is easy to spend a day strolling the quaint streets of Old Town taking in all the sights and sounds in this eclectic and interesting neighborhood. Thanks to the efforts of the local community, Lázaro Cárdenas Park has been beautified in recent years with the addition of colorful mosaic tiles that adorn the numerous benches and pillars in the park. Keep reading below to learn more about Parque de los Azulejos, a stunning city landmark that is worth a visit the next time you find yourself in Old Town. Parque de Los Azulejos at Lázaro Cárdenas Park For many years, Lázaro Cárdenas Park had lost some of its original beauty. However, the mosaic tile renovations have restored the area and enhanced Old Town’s charm. To start with, initial renovations began a few years ago as part of Puerto Vallarta’s Centennial …

The Bucerias Street Festival Chalk Art Walk 2020

The Banderas Bay region is home to a variety of interesting cultural events that delight locals and visitors alike. In early February, The Bucerias Street Festival & Chalk Art Walk 2020 will be held in the charming coastal town of Bucerias in Riviera Nayarit. Bucerias is a short 20 minute drive from Puerto Vallarta. There, visitors will find a peaceful beach town with great restaurants, art galleries, and beautiful beaches. This exciting street festival will occur over three days from February 4th through February 6th, 2020 starting at 2pm each day. Looking for something fun to do in early February? If so, read below to learn more about the Bucerias Street Festival and Chalk Art Walk.  The Bucerias Street Festival & Chalk Art Walk 2020  This year, there will be over 25 artists participating in the 2020 Chalk Art Walk. The theme for this year’s Chalk Art Walk 2020 is “One Love – Celebrating Unity Throughout The World.” As a result, each artist will create theme inspired chalk art. Likewise, each piece will depict a …

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Top 8 Movies Filmed in Puerto Vallarta

Many great movies have been filmed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Thanks to its small town charm, quaint cobblestone streets, and laidback vibes, Puerto Vallarta has been featured in a variety of films. In addition, Puerto Vallarta is a great place to buy a second home in Mexico, too. In the market for premiere coastal real estate? If so, Garza Blanca offers beachfront residences in the area’s most exclusive community. Do you want to buy a second home or retirement home in paradise? For instance, exclusive Banderas Bay real estate is for sale at Garza Blanca. Read below to learn more about 9 great movies filmed in Puerto Vallarta. You can also learn that Garza Blanca beachfront residences make a perfect second home in paradise. Limitless  (2011)  Top 8 Movies Filmed in Puerto Vallarta: The Night of the Iguana (1964)  Herbie Goes Bananas (1980) Predator (1987)  Revenge (1990)  Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)  Limitless  (2011)  Sundown  (2016)  Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) The Night of the Iguana (1964)  First Movies Filmed in Puerto Vallarta Firstly, the …

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Top Reasons to Buy a Second Home in Mexico

Did you know that Puerto Vallarta is one of the top choices when it comes to foreigners who want to buy a second home in Mexico? PV has beautiful beaches, incredible culinary scene, welcoming locals, great shopping and cultural events. Therefore, Puerto Vallarta is an ideal place to invest in a second home in Mexico. Also, coastal real estate in Mexico is still well priced when compared with similar properties in the United States or Europe. Also, the climate in Puerto Vallarta is hard to beat. Many foreigners want to enjoy Mexico’s warm weather year round. Keep reading below to learn about the exclusive beachfront community of Garza Blanca. You will see that Puerto Vallarta is the best place to buy a second home in Mexico. Top Reasons to Buy a Second Home in Mexico: Modern Conveniences  One of the most attractive features of Puerto Vallarta for foreigners is that is has small town charm and modern conveniences. While many individuals love the variety of local businesses in town, you can also find familiar brands …

Puerto Vallarta – Health and Wellness Destination

Did you know that today’s savvy travelers are looking for a different kind of vacation experience than they used to? While lounging poolside with a tropical cocktail in hand is always great, many individuals today are in search of more inspired vacation experiences. Travelers now want activities that are health and wellness oriented during their getaways. In Puerto Vallarta, the region is blessed with an excellent climate where outdoor activities can be enjoyed at any time throughout the year.  Read more below about why Puerto Vallarta is a top health and wellness destination in Mexico.   Puerto Vallarta: Health And Wellness Destination  A vacation to Mexico or owning a second home doesn’t mean you have to forgo your fitness and health priorities when traveling. Instead, you can make time to embrace the wide array of health and wellness opportunities in the area. Puerto Vallarta is actually a top destination for wellness-minded travelers who don’t want to put their health goals on the back burner during their getaway to Mexico. In fact, blending time vacationing at the …

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Get To Know the Oceanfront Penthouse at Garza Blanca

For individuals dreaming of owning their very own beachfront vacation home in Mexico, there are many options out there. Sometimes, it can be difficult to separate quality coastal real estate from a bad investment. Are you interested in investing in Puerto Vallarta and trying to identify the best property for you and your family? If you are, consider the exclusive beachfront community of Garza Blanca. Garza Blanca was developed by the prestigious Tafer Hotels & Resorts group, well known for constructing luxurious and elegant beachfront residences for sale. With the best location in Banderas Bay, Garza Blanca beachfront residences offer homebuyers a chance to own dream real estate in Puerto Vallarta. If you want to live like a VIP, there is no better option than Garza Blanca’s Oceanfront Penthouse.  Open Living Concept   First of all, a top selling feature of the Garza Blanca Oceanfront Penthouse is the spacious open living concept. 10 foot ceilings create a dramatic impression from the moment you walk through the front door. As a result, your guests will be in …

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving In Mexico

While Thanksgiving isn’t typically celebrated in Mexico, the influence of more than 1 million American citizens who have emigrated from the U.S. to live in Mexico have made the holiday well known. Today, this festive occasion is becoming increasingly popular in Mexico among expats and even native Mexicans who lived in the U.S. for some time before moving back home. Are you a foreigner living in Puerto Vallarta at Garza Blanca and want to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 28th, 2019? You can prepare a delicious meal at home, or if you aren’t in the mood to cook, you will be glad to know that there are lots of restaurants in town and on the property grounds that offer special Thanksgiving dinners. Read more to learn about Thanksgiving in Mexico, and how you can celebrate out on the town, or in the comfort of your luxury home at Garza Blanca.   Thanksgiving in Mexico  The Thanksgiving traditions practiced in Mexico are similar to those in America, but there are some differences.  As in the U.S., Mexican …

3rd Annual Taco Festival in Puerto Vallarta

Are you ready to celebrate one of Mexico and the entire world’s most beloved foods?  The 3rd Annual Taco Festival in Puerto Vallarta is nearly here. It goes without saying that the taco is one of many people’s favorite foods, not just in Mexico but in other countries as well. From the simple ingredients to the ease of eating, the taco is truly a national treasure and deserves all the adoring attention it receives. Are you living in Puerto Vallarta or hope to be a second homeowner in the area one day soon? Did you know that Garza Blanca has a few remaining luxurious oceanfront residences for sale that are part of the most exclusive beachfront community in Banderas Bay? Read below to learn more about the exciting gastronomic event, the 3rd Annual Taco Festival, coming up on November 16th in Puerto Vallarta, and maybe you can find yourself a second home in paradise at the same time. Get ready, it’s taco time! 3rd Annual Taco Festival Ahhh tacos… where do we even start? There …