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PUERTO VALLARTA RESTAURANTS JOIN FORCES TO HELP KIDS WITH CANCER

PUERTO VALLARTA RESTAURANTS JOIN FORCES TO HELP KIDS WITH CANCER Jorge Chávez During the past years, in October, Bravos, Poblanos Cocina Mexicana and Siam Cocina Thai restaurants used to hold a fashion show with La Sirena Reina’s swimwear, with a fabulous brunch organized by Pamela Thompson. It always a fun event, all proceeds from the tickets sales were donated to CANICA (Centro de Apoyo a Niños con Cáncer, A.C.) (Support Center for Children with Cancer) and Dr. Claudia del Moral. Read More …

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PRESENTING 12TH EDITION OF VALLARTA · NAYARIT GASTRONÓMICA

PRESENTING 12TH EDITION OF VALLARTA · NAYARIT GASTRONÓMICA Jorge Chávez Oct. 12, 2020 97 views The details of the 12th edition of Vallarta · Nayarit Gastronómica were recently announced, event that will take place from October 29th to 31st, 2020 with a hybrid (face-to-face/virtual) format. 27 prominent chefs and nine sommeliers/mixologist will be present at Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. Six international chefs, as well as Michelin stars and Master Chefs will share their culinary knowledge in a virtually way. Read More …

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Preparation is the key when cooking eggplant

Mexico Life The purplish-black, pear-shaped eggplant is the most common. Preparation is the key when cooking eggplant Like tomatoes, they’re a fruit belonging to the nightshade family Published on Monday, October 12, 2020 My first memories of eggplant are not good ones. Every Sunday, my mother would make the recipe from the New York Times Magazine for dinner. Whatever it was – cold cucumber soup comes to mind — it would be on our plates that evening. My siblings and Read More …

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Single Story For Rent/Lease in Puesta Del Sol, Puerto Vallarta

Top floor with great air-flow! •  single story – FOR RENT  USD1,200 ML . An Incredible Unit! in Puesta Del Sol, Puerto Vallarta Welcome to Puesta del Sol 3407! This home is being offered for a 12 month lease. With soaring ceilings, a masterful cúpula, this coveted corner penthouse is filled with light and opens wide to spectacular views of the pool area, as well as the gardens. Totally remodeled, it’s a perfect marriage of updated convenience and textures of Read More …

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Single Story For Rent/Lease in Puesta Del Sol, Puerto Vallarta

Top floor with great air-flow! •  single story – FOR RENT  USD1,200 1Y . An Incredible Unit! in Puesta Del Sol, Puerto Vallarta Welcome to Puesta del Sol 3407! This penthouse unit has been meticulously renovated to the highest standards. With the incredible grounds, with tennis courts, wonderful pool, 24 security and just steps to the Marina, but away from the noise; this unit is an superb option for a long-term rental. Marina Vallarta has everything you need, whatever that Read More …

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It takes Concepción Fernández two full days to prepare chiles en nogada

Mexico Life The Puebla cook and the ingredients that will go into her own version of the dish. It takes Concepción Fernández two full days to prepare chiles en nogada The Puebla cook shares her method of making the traditional dish By Joseph Sorrentino Published on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 In Puebla, the signs and posters advertising chile en nogada typically start appearing outside restaurants and homes in late June and then disappear sometime in October. The dish is a Read More …

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PUERTO VALLARTA LEADS THE RECOVERY OF TOURISM IN MEXICO

October 5, 2020 •Vallarta Daily News •Puerto Vallarta News, Spotlight Puerto Vallarta is the tourist destination with the highest recovery of hotel occupancy in Mexico, above other destinations such as Cancun or Mexico City. According to information from the research firm STR, Puerto Vallarta, as well as Tijuana, registered a hotel occupancy greater than 30% in August, a better record than other destinations in the country such as Cancun, whose occupancy remained between 20% and 30%, or Mexico City and Read More …

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Precarious Pricing: The Risk of Over-Valuations

Precarious Pricing: The Risk of Over-Valuations Created by Warren Brander.  warren@remaxinpv.com As both an agent and a homeowner, I understand that any person listing their property wants to maximize their return on investment and get full value for their home.  Currently, with such a strong real estate market in Puerto Vallarta, sellers can list properties with solid asking prices and, with the right agent working on your side, they can expect that the closing price will reflect the value of Read More …

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La Gran Familia Gastronómica se reactiva en el VNG Híbrido 2020

  La Gran Familia Gastronómica se reactiva en el VNG Híbrido 2020 September 30, 2020/by Norma Hernández Del 29 al 31 de octubre, Vallarta Nayarit Gastronómica celebra su 12° aniversario con una Edición Especial Híbrido, en el año más atípico y complicado para la industria del turismo y la gastronomía. La gastronomía es sinónimo de compartir, de deleitar el alma a través de los alimentos, de convivir con las personas que nos importan. Y eso lo que nos propone el Read More …