Making Phone Calls in Puerto Vallarta
Cruising the Water in Puerto Vallarta
The Mexican Sombrero
Everyone who visits Puerto Vallarta knows that a sombrero is a large Mexican hat. Wide enough to protect not just the head but the neck and shoulders, they also have an upturned rim that can deflect water while trotting around the mesa, herding cattle. In actual fact, the word sombrero translates as shadower, coming from …
Puerto Vallarta: Who is Who In Mexico
Do You Know a Chilango? We’ve met many people in Puerto Vallarta from Mexico City who commonly refer to the city as DF, which stands for Federal District (Distrito Federal). In the current term of President Enríque Peña Nieto, the name Mexico City was officially christened as such, but old habits die hard so when …
Residential Mortgages In Mexico
There are a variety of Residential loans available in Mexico and there are some great mortgage brokers available that can help you choose the best option for you. Here are just a few of the options currently offered for foreign residents in Mexico. US Dollar Loan Program This program is for all nationalities purchasing vacation …
Dulce Vallarta
We never tire of talking about sweets in Puerto Vallarta. We also have no problem ingesting them. Mexican delicacies hold world prominence for a good (and delicious) reason. So much work goes into the creation of sweet offerings and is often the highlight of one’s dining experience. Famous for chocolate, cinnamon and vanilla, many Mexican …
Puerto Vallarta Living: Nicknames
Everyone Has a Nickname in Mexico Mexicans love nicknames and they aren’t easily insulted by name-calling. Children are fondly called gordito or gordita when they are on the chubby side and Mama will take pride in her child being referred to as such, since it indicates her baby is healthy. Even as they grow older, …
Puerto Vallarta Living: Corn
Let’s Get Corny! One of our favorite treats in Puerto Vallarta, at festivals, or simply strolling along the Malecón on a Sunday evening, is a stick or cup of corn on the cob. The vendor will happily scrape the kernels off the cob for you so you can eat it out off a container, where …
Publicación del Evento de Bienes Raíces 2014
La Feria de Bienes Raíces Vallarta 2014 se llevó a cabo el sábado, 15 de febrero en la plaza Rivera Molino. El evento de un día duplicó el número de visitantes que asistieron el año anterior e incluyó participantes de Marina Vallarta, Mismaloya, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle y también a los agentes de bienes raíces …
Happy New Year Vallarta!
On New Year’s Eve, in Puerto Vallarta, dinner is served late. Along with the usual fare, one is often served a small bowl of grapes, twelve of them. Each grape represents the coming months in the New Year and a separate wish is made while devouring them in unison of church bells ringing at midnight. …
Puerto Vallarta: USA Election Question
Why Does Mexico Care? There are many reasons the election is of great interest to Mexico and lately it seems like every dinner discussion in Puerto Vallarta centers around the upcoming US election. Over 34 million people of Mexican origin live in the U.S. That’s reason enough, in itself, for major concern. When Donald Trump …
Give Our Puerto Vallarta Charities a Helping Hand
We are once again organizing the House Hunters International Charity Event benefitting Becas Vallarta Scholarships, >Make-A-Wish Foundation, >Asilo San Juan Diego Senior Assisted Living Center, and the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens. As we are getting ready for this exciting evening of food, drinks and entertainment we are in need of items that can be raffled …
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V Estrella – HEVA Group Has Done it Again!
HEVA Development Group has done it again with the launch of its newest development V Estrella. 23 luxury condominium homes perched above the Zona Romantica in Alta Vista designed for full time living or seasonal and vacation rental investment. The building will boast spectacular views of Banderas Bay, the city of Puerto Vallarta, and the …
Vallarta: Discover San Pancho
San Pancho Up the coast north of Puerto Vallarta, just a hop and a skip from Sayulita, is the small town of San Francisco, affectionately referred to as San Pancho. We have watched the growth of this village over the years from when an excursion to San Pancho almost guaranteed being the only gringos in …
North Of Vallarta, San Blas, Nayarit
San Blas: North of Puerto Vallarta, about a three hour drive, is the municipality of San Blas. We recommend finding accommodations for at least one overnight to explore the area. San Blas is rich in history, the original embarkation point for Spanish explorers traveling north and establishing ports in places as far as Nootka Sound …
