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...]
Puerto Vallarta 1963
January 21, 1963 Hideaway In Mexico's Sun Not every Mexican fishing village dreams of growing up and becoming another Acapulco. The natives, and the gringos who already have found it, will take Puerto Vallarta just exactly as it is by Richard Oulahan There Are No Telephones in P.V. and the Sea Is like Champagne The flight from Guadalajara is enough to make the most blasé … [Read more...]
The Perla Negra in Puerto Vallarta
On February 13, 2010, a new tourist attraction, the galleon "Perla Negra" sailed into Banderas Bay to join a similar boat, the 20 year old "Marigalante." The Perla Negra was constructed in Mazatlan over the last 2 years and is scheduled to have its official grand opening on November 27, 2010. And, of course, the inspiration for the name: … [Read more...]
Touring Guadalajara
A Review: The 3 Day Shopping Tour of Guadalajara by Rick Hepting photos by Sarah Hepting December 4-6, 2009 Guadalajara is a BIG city with a metropolitan population of approximately 5 million, plus or minus, depending on how many suburbs you include in the count. It is Mexico's second largest city after D.F. This city sits on a high volcanic plateau at 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) … [Read more...]
