by Sarah Hepting I have done a bit of volunteer work for the PEACE organization's free spay and neuter clinics here in Puerto Vallarta. This is a mobile clinic that sets up at various locations (sometimes it is person's house, sometimes a business, sometimes a government building, etc.). The conditions are different every time and one of the requirements of the staff and volunteers is that … [Read more...]

For the tourists who visit for the first time, one of the best options for a glimpse of the city is by the Turibus ride, which will explain bilingually information about the main points of Puerto Vallarta. This is a simple, easy, inexpensive introduction to the city. The Turibus runs every 30 or 40 minutes beginning and ending at the Malecon and 31 Octubre street, in front of MacDonald's. … [Read more...]

Got an itch for some real farmers market food to take home while you are waiting for November 5 for the big Vallarta Farmers Market to begin its 2011-2012 season? Try the sidewalk outside of the Tratorria Michel Restaurant on the corner of Rodolfo Gómez and Olas Altas where you will find some of the favorite regular farmers market vendors: Mark's Leek and Thistle Pies, lorraine's Artisan bakery , … [Read more...]

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Beginning on May 16, 2011 and continuing until mid-September, 2011, Paseo Diaz Ordaz, the street bordering the Puerto Vallarta Malecon, is closed to vehicular traffic to facilitate major Malecon renovations. Traffic is diverted onto Morelos street which now has a no parking regulation to keep it open to the original 2 lanes. "Intelligent" traffic lights have been installed at the upper end of … [Read more...]

Take your laptop to the Town Plaza (at the Presidencia) and you can access free internet at HOT-SPOT AYUNTAMIENTO. This is the first phase of an effort to make all of Vallarta internet accessible. No password is needed and this service is supposed to be 24 hours a day. Some pornographic and violent websites will be blocked. If you have questions about this contact the Subdirección de … [Read more...]