All posts tagged: Thanks Giving

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 …

Thanks for Giving!

4 Ways to give back while you are in Puerto Vallarta  Garza Blanca’s full-time homeowners are a wonderful mix of US Citizens, Canadians and Mexicans, some of whom live in paradise year round while others are not yet ready to retire in the sun, preferring to pop back and forth to spend as much time as possible at their favorite home away from home. Many Garza Blanca residents realize just how fortunate they are and spend time and money “giving back.” How about you? Do you want to leave an ordinary mark on this world or an extraordinary one? Here are four “GIVE BACK” activities that might fill your days with purpose in paradise bringing you a rewarding experience helping others in need. PASITOS DE LUZ Disabled children in Banderas Bay need your support and the local charity, Pasitos de Luz, can help you to do just that. This non-profit organization is a local rehabilitation center that offers daily schooling to over 120 severely disabled children that come from households experiencing extreme poverty. These children …