Shopping Galore and Streets of Galleries!
Restaurants for Every Taste and Budget. Tacos to Fine Dining!
Discounts on Puerto Vallarta Tours and Things to Do!
This is something GREAT for American and Canadian tourists in Puerto Vallarta. (Not for locals, sorry).
DISCOUNTED Cultural, Wellness and Adventure Tours & Activities!
My husband (Derrick Sorles) just started working for SENSES of Mexico It’s part of City Hall and the Tourism board.
You can buy the Senses card for $50 and it comes with some free small freebies, drinks, etc. But the card allows you to save a lot of money on the various tours. (So it pays for itself!) Zip lining choices, fun with Dolphins, trip to Sayulita, Yelapa, Marietas Islands, Whale watching, Rhythm’s of the Night show etc.
Singles, couples, families or friends traveling together. EVERYONE saves!
Partnered with over a dozen different tour and activity providers, including Vallarta Adventures, the choices are endless!
You can book reservations at the booth and/or use the personal concierge service via phone to book your future discounted reservation. THE CARD AND SERVICES NEVER EXPIRE! It will serve you for yourt future trips to Puerto Vallarta as well!
If you want to visit Derrick, he is at the Malecon booth, off Cornona Street.
Right by Oasis Bay restaurant and Bar Oceana. and The Bustamante ladder!
(WHATS APP him for his schedule 322-139-9470).
DÍA DE MUERTOS 2023 CELEBRATIONS
Puerto Vallarta is preparing for the annual celebration of the Day of the Dead Festival. SOON we will get to see the monumental Catrina erected on the esplanade of the Malecón Lighthouse during the ten days of celebrations in honor of the faithful deceased. “The Tallest Catrina in the World.” is a must-see! The monumental Catrina, stands 75.5 feet high.
The planned events will run Oct. 27th-Nov 5th
Surf Lesson’s and Hike’s in Sayulita with Adan Carano
How would you like to SURF???
and do the Hula Hoop?!
Visual artist ADAN CARANO can often be seen doing his amazing hula hoop show from Sayulita to Puerto Vallarta.
Based in Sayulita, Adan gives surf lessons! 1 hr and 30 minute class costs $1600 pesos. (About $90 US at the time of this writing). Why not get a group of gays together for a day in beautiful Sayulita and get in some surf time too?
A little over an hours drive, Sayulita is known for beaches with strong surf, like the central Sayulita Beach. To the west, Los Muertos Beach is more sheltered, sandwiched between protective rocks. Galleries in Sayulita sell artworks by Huichol indigenous people.
Sayulita also offers great street food, street entertainers, spas, street bars, tattoo artists, beach restaurants and shops everywhere in the midst of a natural setting between mountains and sea… something for everybody.
He can take you or your group on a 3 hour hike to Cerro del Mono (Monkey Mountain) ?
360 degree views from on top of the mountain! 3 hours / $1200 pesos
What about a BLACK SAND BEACH??
Patzcuaro is a gorgeous beach just southwest of Sayulita.
Playa Patzcuarito is one of Sayulita, Mexico’s most beautiful hidden gems, and is one of the most unique beaches in the Riviera Nayarit region. The beach doesn’t see a ton of visitors, as it lacks any kind of good road access and lies a bit out of the way for most people. That being said Playa Patzcuarito is surprisingly easy to get to and takes only 25-30 minutes on foot through the jungle. It is located north of the larger Playa Patzcuaro and south of Playa Carricitos, which are both also well worth a visit but require a bit more effort to get to. 3 hours / $400 pesos.
Get all the details on his WhatApp page 5213221383682
Sayulita is an awesome day trip and Adan can be your gay guide!
Feel free to make a request, and he will create a customized package for you!
ACT2 PV Greatest Show on Earth Wednesdays FREE
Have you heard about the GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH @ ACT2PV??
It’s a FREE Show! with 2 drink minimum
Returning again this year, due to overwhelming popular demand! Every Wednesday night, prepare to be dazzled by many of Act2PV’s talented entertainers. Join us for a really fun experience as they take the stage, sharing their heartfelt performances and captivating you with their incredible voices. Each show is a delightful surprise, as the performers often break free from the norm and bring you fresh, innovative ideas!
To secure your favorite spot for this unforgettable evening, we offer convenient online reservations for just 200 pesos. The best part? Your reservation fee will be credited toward your beverage purchase, making it an even more enjoyable experience for you! As a bonus, 100% of all donations you make during the show will go directly to supporting these talented artists, helping them continue to bring joy and inspiration to our community.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Reserve your spot today at www.act2pv.com and prepare to be enthralled by the magic and passion of our talented performers. We can’t wait to welcome you to the show!
- THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
- WEDNESDAY’S
- Location: Marsha’s Red Room Cabaret Act2PV
Puerto Vallarta Hidden Alleys
Hola Puerto Vallarta Fans!
Every two weeks, as is customary, PuertoVallarta.net presents brand new videos. 
This time, a walking tour along the most charming streets of the Romantic Zone in Puerto Vallarta.
It’s like a walk in a fairy tale!
Check out all of their great videos and SUBSCRIBE!
SPCA PV Benefit Gourmet Brunch @ Hacienda San Angel Nov. 5th
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Puerto Vallarta Ceviche Festival July 29
With the participation of at least 12 local restaurants that will offer around 50 varieties of ceviches and aguachiles, next Saturday, July 29, the 14th edition of the Ceviche and Aguachile Festival will take place in this city, which will be attended by international chefs from Peru and Colombia.
Edgar Cisneros, organizer of the 14th edition of the Ceviche and Aguachile Festival, explained that the event will take place on Saturday, July 29 at Parque Hidalgo, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas that will offer around 50 varieties of ceviches and aguachiles, as well as drinks, craft beer, desserts, music and lots of fun for attendees.
Chef Federico Pérez highlighted the presence of two international chefs, from Peru and Colombia, who will participate as judges in the contest in which prizes will be awarded to the first three places that prepare the best specialty dishes at this festival.
It is expected that it will bring together between 2,500 and 3,000 people who will enjoy these culinary delights and other activities that are prepared within the framework of this event, in addition
to A part of what is collected will go to the Municipal DIF System to support its social programs.
JUICY DRAGS – Smoothies, Breakfast, Heathy and Creative Foods!
OK, this place is amazing!
An explosion of flavors and colors!
Awesome smoothies and drinks.
All day breakfast.
Bowls. Vegetarian. Bagels. Omelets – It’s all here. Something for EVERYONE!
Delicious fresh food with very reasonable prices.
Owners JC Garcia & Ezeqkiel Lzano said, “We are a couple of Creative and Happy Food & Beverage Creators, we love to bring EXPERIENCES to the people in Vallarta, that´s why we are blending 2 crazy and exotic concepts.
Juicy Drags is all about having fun with the Fruits and Vegetables, creating the most extravagant combinations, just as Drag Queens, but in each combination we care about healthy options first.”
“We wanted to create a space to have fun, meet people, and be free of be who you want to be and to explore and drag the flavors of the fruits and food, to drag and explore with different options, or even if you want to drag yourself !”
“We have the funniest and craziest Avocado Smoothies combinations, our specialty: Avocado, Apple, Banana, Coconut Milk & Ginger, but we can mix it with tons of other options.”
Ginger shots, Turkish coffee, tea and LOTS of extra special ingredients like Probiotics,, spiruline, turmerik, matcha, acai, cacao, maca, chia, linseeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seed, vanilla, golden berries, blue berries, black berries or cherries!
Tuna Poke bowls, Acai bowls, Waffles, Avocado toast, delirious flavors of oats, hummus, falafel – litterally you won’t leave hungry!
(Ezeqkiel also does awesome PV tours, and photo shoots, like no other.)
“We love to travel and to explore some of the most exotic and fun flavors around the world.
We are bringing to you some of our FAVORITE dishes around the world for you to experience and taste something different, crazy and healthy in Vallarta.
You can find Vegan, Vegetarian and some Meat Options.
We have fun and change the menu each week.”
Did I mention they do catering???
The Best Juice Bar, Smoothies & Healthy Food in Vallarta
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Puerto Vallarta Gay Pride Week 2023
Vallarta Pride arises from the initiative to create an Association that promotes and defends equality for the LGBTQ+ community being much more than an exciting event full of fun and entertainment, as it includes cultural and artistic events, film festivals, sports, fashion shows and much more to celebrate the amazing diversity, promoting at all times, to feel proud of our nature.
Accompanied by an impressive Pride parade that runs through the main streets of the city, showing the creativity of different companies and individuals that under an annual theme, decorate their vehicles and dress in the colors of the rainbow. This annual event has placed Puerto Vallarta in the spotlight as one of the main places in the world to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride.
VALLARTA PRIDE 2023
Start : MAY -20-2023
End : MAY -28-2023
Vallarta Pride is an annual event held on the last week of May. It gets bigger and bigger every year!
It celebrates the diverse LGBTQ+ community that lives in and visits Puerto Vallarta.
The program of activities includes: the Pride Parade, which travels down Puerto Vallarta‘s main avenue and the Malecon, ending in Olas Altas Street at the Romantic Zone; and the ever popular Block Party on Lazaro Cárdenas Street with DJ’s, live music and a lot of fun.
In addition, there will be cultural and artistic events, movie screenings, sports, fashion shows and other activities to be confirmed.
In 2023, Vallarta Pride is themed “Be proud of your nature”, celebrating the natural richness of flora and fauna that makes Puerto Vallarta one of the world’s leading places to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride.
Have a look at the program of activities and more information at: Vallarta Pride
BEST Vallarta Tours and Experiences – Off the Beaten Path
I just discovered this amazing service in Puerto Vallarta!
OFF THE BEATEN PATH TOURS AND PHOTOSHOOTS IN PV!
Experiences for everyone! / Personal Photographer & Tour Guide
If you are looking for;
* NAKED PHOTOSHOOTS on secluded beaches, rivers, waterfalls, buildings or some pools.
* A tour to find sublime street art.
* Taste the ancient Mexican tradition of insect food experience.
* Hike to Hidden Beaches.
* Discover little gem towns, not far from Vallarta with a totally different atmosphere than the Vallarta you think or know.
* An exploration of the Vanilla fields, and one of the most amazing Botanical Gardens in the world.
* Take a Hike and explore the jungle, the rivers, beaches or waterfalls.
* Drag Queen & Kings Makeover / Party & Photoshoot.
“My name is Ezeqkiel and I’m a Gay Traveler & Photographer.
Me and my Husband love to travel, and we have been around the world, I have the opportunity to take pics from all over, my style is more street, natural lifestyle, NO POSES just NATURAL LIFE.”
His website has an awesome slide show, which gives you a first hand look to his awesome tours/experiences and photographic styles!
Tour guide / photographer Ezeqkiel says, “We want to share with you our Vallarta Experiences!
Several years ago, my husband and I, moved from Mexico City to Puerto Vallarta, we came here and since the first moment, we fell in love with this fantastic place that now we call home.
We have prepared some experiences for you, in order that you can also fall in love as we do with this amazing and magical paradise.”
“As a traveler I understand the importance of have amazing experiences, and have the best memories of a place, that’s why I‘ll share with you my love and passion about traveling, about Vallarta and about my work.”
Off the Road Tours, Hikes, Experiences & Photoshoots / Personal Photographer & Tour Guide
“Let me be your guide (and photographer) in this beautiful paradise.”
More photos on Instagram @Ezeqkiel
Awesome new videos of Puerto Vallarta
PUERTO VALLARTA.net is a great source for videos and news!
This month they bhave two new videos, one shows the full length of Basilio Badillo Street in the Old Town (Romantic Zone) and the other is a full walking tour along the Malecon, with both map and drone views plus narration, we hope you like them! 🙂
On the news front, there has been an increase in direct flights to Puerto Vallarta. On the other hand, Puerto Vallarta is seeking to certify six beaches under the Blue Flag certification, something both locals and tourists will benefit from. Furthermore, it is clear that Puerto Vallarta’s beaches are in optimal shape.
Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Event May 24
Thinking about buying a property in Puerto Vallarta – but have questions??
THIS IS FOR YOU!
Fundraiser for Omar Aguilar Medina
- My Name is James Loney: I’m from Ottawa, Canada and promise to be honest, fair and transparent throughout this fundraising process.
- DONATE HERE
INTERNATIONAL BEAR FESTIVAL 2023 Bearadise
Some visitors to Puerto Vallarta experience life-changing moments when the energy of this Mexican Pacific coast city gets deep into their hearts. Some people look toward retirement in Vallarta. Some people buy vacation rental property. Some people study Vallarta and think about how they can contribute to one of the fastest growing destinations in Mexico. Enter: Mistr Bear, the Montreal-based fashion, gear, pet play boutique.
“Every year brings us an opportunity to grow our bear network and also welcome new products and services to the business community,” explains Christian Serrano, Bearadise Producer. “This year our good friends at Mistr Bear join the growling good times at our International Bear Festival 2023.
MistrBear sponsors the Bears in Heat Pool Party at The Pool Club at Casa Cupula and the Beary Horny nighttime party at STUDS Bear Bar on Friday, February 3rd.
In addition to sponsoring two of the IBF’s events, Mistr Bear, will also style the sexy Go-Go’s at selected events during the week.
Mistr Bear shares a special connection with Puerto Vallarta. “I was enjoying a beautiful afternoon on vacation in Puerto Vallarta in April of 2017,” explains Christian Boudreau, one of the proprietors of Mistr Bear. “I began to notice some of our clothing had discolored and lost its shape. I remembered one of the rules of business: What is the customer’s problem and how can I solve it? After a few margaritas, we started jotting down ideas. It was not long before these random ideas paved the way to opening the first Mistr Bear boutique in May of 2018 in Montreal,” explains Boudreau. “So the Mistr Bear idea was born in Puerto Vallarta. It just makes sense we present ourselves in Mexico for the first time in this special place.”
Mistr Bear commits to their belief that all bodies are perfect despite our differences, and that no one should judge your physical appearance. No matter the size or gender, we are each an example of a standard of beauty. It was with this mission that Mistr Bear proceeded to create merchandise in association with Canadian craftsmen that includes fashion and a fetish line for all sizes and genders.
“We could not be more excited to help grow not only the bear community in Puerto Vallarta, but to contribute to the all-inclusive, body-positive, welcoming spirit for residents and visitors alike,” continues Boudreau. “See you soon in Puerto Vallarta!”
Learn more about Mistr Bear on their website and check out some of the incredible merch that will be available during IBF 2023. https://mistrbear.com/
SPECIAL OFFERING!
Not only surviving but thriving through the COVID pandemic, Mistr Bear debuts their one-of-a-kind merchandise during the Bearadise International Bear Festival from February 1st through 5th with an extra-special offering. “I get excited when we share new products,” says Christian Serrano. “The first 100 IBF COMPLETE ALL ACCESS (13 events) tickets will receive a fabulous gift bag with exclusive Mistr Bear products. “These items never before seen in Mexico are going to be a gotta-have-it gift!”
TICKET & MERCH PURCHASE
From single events to All-Access tickets, you can mix and match and create your own Bearadise Life experience including Daytime Pool Parties, Nighttime Club parties, and Bearadise Beach events. Visit: https://bearadisemx.com/ and design your week!
Bearadise merch, including muscle shirts, speedos, harnesses and jockstraps will be available for purchase at all events. So no need to overpack. Bearadise has everything you need! https://bearadisemx.com/
So come ready and loaded for bear at the Bearadise International Bear Festival 2023 Edition. The Bearadise Life awaits you in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!
Nahuales – A Mystical Night – Sundays!
ESCAPE to a private island for this sexy show!
It has been getting RAVE REVIEWS!
Your ticket includes access to a boat ride (approximately 45 minutes), an open bar, and food, local Mexican performers on a private beach. $120 and EVERYONE agrees it is well worth the experience!
Inspired by a Mexican legend from the Mesoamerican folk region, a nagual (pronounced na’wal), is a human who has the power to shapeshift into their animal counterpart. The legend is tied to the belief that one can access power and spiritual insight by connecting with their animal counterpart within.
We’ve taken that legend and created Nahuales, a Mystical Night – a show where our performers will find their animal counterparts, amazing you with their acrobatic talents.
This spectacular live performance features professional dancers and circus-like performances including a live fire dance. You’ll be amazed at the acrobatic performances held on a stage at a private beach.
The show is approximately 40 minutes long, and afterwards you’ll be able to meet and talk with each performer. A DJ will then take over and you can dance on the party stage and enjoy the evening on the secluded private beach. There are special guests planned for some shows, which may extend showtime.
Your ticket includes access to a boat ride (approximately 45 minutes), an open bar, and food prepared by authentic local Mexican residents of the island that you will visit.
When you arrive, the boat will dock at a pier, and once on the beach you can dance to music played by a local DJ, and watch the sunset while you enjoy an open bar, fruits, snacks and select one of three different types of Ceviches (including a vegetarian option).
After the sunsets the real show begins!
Your ticket to the show also supports local Mexican talent, since the show is produced and performed by all locals. Many of whom you may recognize from other local performances.
World’s Largest Catrina
From PuertoVallarta.net –
As 2022 draws to a close, November continues to bring us good news in Puerto Vallarta.
Puerto Vallarta has received 255 thousand guests on 109 cruise ships so far in 2022, double the number of those registered in the destination in 2021. Puerto Vallarta won resoundingly in the five categories in which it was nominated in the Travvy Awards 2022, considered the “Academy Awards” of the travel business in the United States.
the annual Day of the Dead celebration saw the unveiling of a huge Catrina that rose 22.67 meters above the city’s skyline and received the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Catrina. IN THE VIDEO, go to 37:00 to see the Catrina and just how tall it is!!)
THEIR blog is updated regularly with what’s happening in Puerto Vallarta. If you are planning a trip to PV, reserve, and plan it on their main website.
Puerto Vallarta Gay Pride and Parade 2023
Eight years ago, the first event looking to inspire, mark, and celebrate the LGBT community took place, and over the years it has become one of the best events to honor Gay Pride in Mexico, known as a world stage for celebration.
IT’S BECOME HUGE!!! BOOK EARLY!!
WE ALL KNOW Puerto Vallarta is THE BEST beach resort city in Mexico’s Jalisco state! It has a large LGBTQ community, with the majority of the city’s gay bars and nightclubs based in the charming cobblestone streets of the Zona Romántica neighborhood – all nicely summarised in our detailed gay guide to Puerto Vallarta. There is also an impressive number of gay hotels in Puerto Vallarta, which get completely booked out during PV Pride and other big events like the New Year’s Eve White Party.
Vallarta Pride is a week-long annual pride event.
It has become one of the leading pride celebrations in Latin America. Events include arts and cultural events, concerts, films, beach parties and a lot of fun outdoor performances to show the world the fabulous diversity of Puerto Vallarta.
Vallarta Pride was created to showcase all the unique elements that have made the resort town one of the top destinations for the international gay community.
The Pride Parties
- Events kick off with a opening parties across all of the resort’s main gay bars and clubs together with The Pride Week at Mantamar Beach Club from the 23rd to the 30th of May. The beach club is situated along the famed Los Muertos gay beach in charming Zona Romantica. Live acts will perform at the Eden Club, The Mantamar and at The Top Bar over 5 days.
- The Top Bar typically hosts The Pink Dinner on opening night with live DJ, fireworks, a four course dinner and the “Pride Vanguard Award” presented by the Vallarta Pride Committee.
- Industry Night Club will host Puerto Vallarta’s Circuit Pride Festival over 4 nights, from the 27th to the 30th of May.
- Will Gorge’s “Lust Puerto Vallarta“, a series of late night after parties, continue the celebration after the nightclubs have closed.
The Pink Dinner & After Party
- Wednesday, May 24th – Multiple Venues from 7.30 pm – Pink Dinner Official opening event for Puerto Vallarta Pride featuring a gourmet meal at The Top restaurant followed by an after party at One Six One restaurant.
The Main Parade
- Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 7 pm – To be confirmed Join the Vallarta Pride Parade which takes place from the Sheraton down the Malecon and into the Zona Romantica!
MORE DETAILS AT Gay Travel 4 U and Vallarta Pride !
ISRAEL ZZEPDA at Galleria Dante
ART INSIGHT from Galleria Dante!
At only 51, Israel Zzepda has already been a professional artist for more than half his life. He has been painting and drawing for more than 35 years, but also sculpts. Israel’s body of work is remarkably large given his age, but when you consider he became an apprentice at the age of 15 and a full-time art teacher at the age of 19, it isn’t so surprising. He taught both art and fashion illustration for more than 13 years, and, as a teacher, he has influenced many young artists, including several members of his own family.
There is a sensitivity, innocence and refined discipline about Israel. His work explores religious, spiritual, sexual and existential realms, reflecting truths and questioning established thinking, and he is not afraid to express himself. “The artist is a reflection of daily life. I want to be a chronicle of my time,” says Zzepda, who seeks to reflect his own unique style and honesty in all of his work.
In his approach of the human figure, texture plays an extremely important role. Instead of painting photo-realistic portraits, he sacrifices the perfection of the human figure in hopes of revealing part of the shared human experience that resides within him. “We are all good and bad, we construct and we destroy, we are of light and somewhat dark, journeying daily through the streets of the planet.” Israel’s imaginative capacity is, perhaps, the most dominant striking feature of his work.
Israel has also painted more than 1000 meters of murals, both public and private, in Cancun, Uruapan, Michoacán and Jalisco. In addition, he completed 7 murals in Sardinia, Italy, in 2011. He also participated in a collective show in Turin, Italy, on March 15th, 2014. He is also working on a new conceptual art project that delves into human and social justice in the setting of globalized power and its effects on ecological consciousness and human rights. Every 6 months the gallery receives new works that over reach our wildest expectations. His latest work, represents a new cycle of creative production and personal growth for Israel, and we are all very anxious to see where it leads.
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Best Gay Bar Hop Crawl Puerto Vallarta
Experience the nightlife in gay Puerto Vallarta!
No lines and make new friends!
They offer several options;
Choose With or Without a delicious 3 course Gourmet Meal and 2 Drinks. The Dinner option is the most popular option and includes a famous fun and games hour with Andrew Christian giveaways, a delicious 3 course meal and 2 drinks at one of Puerto Vallarta’s most popular restaurants and visits 4 bars after dinner with 1 drink at each bar.
The tour only visits 4 of the most popular gay bars in Puerto Vallarta with 1 drink at each bar!
Choose Your Drink Package: Top Shelf Brands, National or Well Drinks, or Light Drinkers Package (Beers, Waters, Juices or Soft Drinks)
Discover for yourself why PV Gay Bar Crawl is rated #1 by Trip advisor as one of the best things to do in Puerto Vallarta.
