Puerto Vallarta Scene

Puerto Vallarta Information & Events

Independent Artists Fair

The 1st Puerto Vallarta Feria de Artistas Independientes. Inauguration May 26 at 7 pm at Galeria Primer Piso, in the Las Glorias Mall (G-16).

faire de artists independentes

Punta Negra Beach

Punta Negra is fairly well hidden rustic beach. It is just south of Nogalita and the Punta Negra bridge on highway 200 heading towards Mismaloya. It has few amenities.

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There are parking lots on both sides of the highway near the stairway (quite long and steep) that heads down to the beach. About 6 cars can park on the beach side of the road and a dozen or more on the other. These lots usually fill up quickly on weekends or on holidays. During weekdays the beach is quite deserted. There is a bus stop within a hundred feet (take a Mismaloya bus).

The beach itself is quite nice with fine sand and a rocky outcropping on the northern end where you can catch glimpses of tidal creatures (if you go at low tide). The beach is shallow and it is possible to walk out 20 meters or so. At the time we went, there were two chemical outhouses on the beach. During peak season and holidays there is often one or more small “restaurants” set up with typical beach mariscos. A very few vendors wander the beach with beach mats, donuts, etc. There is a garbage collection container up in the parking lot. This beach is a “National” tourist and local beach. Gringo tourists rarely go to it.

For shade, it is sometimes possible to find improvised leantos made out of palm thatch but most people bring their own umbrellas.

On many days, the water is calm and fine for snorkeling. Some days the surf is high and quite fun.

San Sebastian Cultural Weekend

CULTURAL WEEKEND 2011

San Sebastian del Oeste, Jalisco, a small mountain village an hours drive east of Puerto Vallarta is celebrating A CULTURAL WEEKEND on May 27, 28 and 29, 2011. This event will include traditional activities, the presentation of artistic groups, food, dance, an exposition – sale of local crafts, garden and hacienda tours, theater and live music.

San Sebastian Festival

There will bea local exhibition and sale, where local producers will share their gourmet products, crafts and fruit.

Participate in the Gardens Competition, where participants will visit the gardens and enjoy delicious seasonal fruits.

Keynotes and workshops on topics of tourism will be conducted by professors and researchers of the UdeG CUC.

Enjoy a weekend in our magical town, with its pleasant weather and visit attractions such as mines, haciendas, el mirador de la bufa and more.

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY 27

  • Exposition – Sale • 11 am – 7 pm
  • Congress on Tourism and Heritage • 2 to 5 pm
  • Philharmonic band, Ayutla • 7 to 8 pm
  • Cultural Theatre • 8 to 9 pm
  • Poetry Club • 9 am – 10 pm
  • Traditional Lunada with Banda • 10 pm to midnight

SATURDAY 28

  • Exposition – Sale • 11 am to 7 pm
  • Travel to HuertosParticipantes • 12 – 2 pm
  • Banda enlivening the Expo-Sale • 3 to 5 pm
  • Ballet Folklorico de Atenguillo • 7 to 8 pm
  • South Moon (live music) • 8 to 9 pm
  • Mascota Singers (live music) • 9 am – 10 pm
  • Estudiantina Callejoneada Talpa • 10 pm to midnight

SUNDAY 29

  • Exposition – Sale • 11am – 7 pm
  • Banda San Felipe at the Expo-sale • noon – 2 pm
  • Mariachi de San Sebastián • 6 to 6:30 pm
  • Announcements of the garden tour judging • 6:30 to 7 pm
  • Eros (Live Music) • 8 to 9 pm
  • Dance with Banda La Pitayera • 9 – 11 pm
  • Closing of the Cultural Weekend in San Sebastián La Banda 11 pm to 1 am