SPCA PV Benefit Gourmet Brunch @ Hacienda San Angel Nov. 5th
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
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.
- 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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Nahuales “A Mystical Night” a new party / show at Secret Beach

Puerto Vallarta reopens with health and safety protocols
PUERTO VALLARTA REOPENS WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS IN PLACE FOR LOCALS AND VISITORS
New standards helped State of Jalisco obtain WTTC ‘Safe Travels’ stamp
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — July 1, 2020 — The first visitors to arrive in Puerto Vallarta since the reopening of its hotels and beaches last week found not only a renowned tourism offering intact but also a destination engrossed in health and safety protocols to meet the realities of a world of Covid-19. Local officials put the entire city of Puerto Vallarta under quarantine starting in early March. It has since undergone a multi-phase reopening process led by local officials following state, federal and international protocols. The process ultimately contributed to the State of Jalisco obtaining the “Safe Travels” stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) last week. The measures implemented in Puerto Vallarta began at Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport — the destination’s main “filter” — which, thanks to its own internal protocols to prevent Covid-19, received the WTTC “Safe Travels” stamp. Social distancing is being practiced by airport workers, and thermal video cameras are being used as people enter the immigration zone, where electronic documentation is currently taking place. Disinfectant mats are used at all airport entrances and exits. The health and safety of locals and visitors are of the utmost importance across Puerto Vallarta. In addition to the preventive and precautionary measures at the airport, the city is requiring extensive and continuous sanitization in hotels, public transportation, and public spaces. Restaurants must maintain physical distance between tables and patrons, and establishments must place disinfectant mats at entrances. Local officials are also distributing antibacterial gel and conducting temperature checks. More than 45 hotels have reopened to visitors, with a maximum 30% occupancy, and are offering modified access to on-site restaurants, pools and beaches. A second group of hotels will open before, or during July, for the summer, and the remainder will open in the last trimester of the year, facing the winter high season. Puerto Vallarta’s iconic Malecon waterfront promenade is not yet fully open to the public, only access points to restaurants and shops. Bars remain closed until the destination exits its current phase of the reopening process. Connectivity has improved in a notable way since last week. Mexican airlines are offering continuous flights to main domestic destinations, including Mexico City (CDMX), Guadalajara, Tijuana, Aguascalientes, and Monterrey. Internationally, four airlines are connecting U.S. cities with Puerto Vallarta. Alaska Airlines has daily flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco. American Airlines offers a daily connection to Dallas and Los Angeles. United Airlines maintains a daily flight to Houston. Delta Air Lines will restart daily services to Los Angeles from July 2nd. Other U.S. airlines are waiting for growth in demand, while Canadian carriers await Canadian government approvals. Given the dynamic nature of the situation, new measures are expected from Mexico’s federal and state governments, aimed at continuing to advance the reopening of activities in a gradual and safe manner. For more information, please visit www.visitpuertovallarta. |
Puerto Vallarta begins to Reopen!
On June 14, 2020 the official newspaper register of the State of Jalisco has published provisions for Puerto Vallarta Shopping Centers, Gyms reopen at 25% capacity and with measures of social distancing required. In this measure, The commercial shopping centers Galerías, La Isla or Macroplaza will be allowed to open which have been closed for three months now. However, shoppers of commercial plaza will not be able to use common areas such as children’s play areas, communal dining rooms, since fast food restaurants will only be able to deliver takeout products; parking lots will only receive 25% of their capacity. Movie theaters will remain closed for now.
Also June 15, 2020 public and hotel beaches are allowed to reopen in Puerto Vallarta per the the Jalisco governor Enrique Alfaro. He made it clear on Friday during his visit to Puerto Vallarta that hoteliers should take care of social distancing on their beach fronts, while the city municipalities monitor that public areas are not saturated with people. Hotel pools and common areas can also be open but now are reduced to 25% of their capacity, taking care that the common areas are not saturated and urging social distancing measures.
READ MORE AT GAY PV.com
Puerto Vallarta #1 rated Food Tours
I have been coming to PV for almost 20 years now. While I know many business owners and a few locals who work in the service industry, I still do not know a whole lot about how the locals live.
By taking one of the many food tours offered by Vallarta Food Tours, in just 3-4 hours you learn so much, you will be in the know, like the locals! Taste local food, meet local people and visit hidden gems and places off the beaten touristy path. Taste food from street vendors who have been in business over 40 and 50 years!
Vallarta Food Tour’s mission is to help visitors and residents alike enjoy the best that Vallarta has to offer by highlighting off-the-beaten-path, “non-touristy” food and drinks along with a local insight of its treasures. Our love of Puerto Vallarta and Mexican culture inspired us to create the city’s finest culinary tour. We sampled the perfect mole, sipped on succulent tuba water and tasted fresh coconut from arguably the best coconut vendor in the country.
I took the Original Downtown Tour last month. $52 for adults. (For a couple dollars extra you even get a couple beers along the way!) You get 8 tastings of amazing regional cuisine, and that’s enough (more than enough!) to serve as a satisfying lunch. And you get a 3-4 hour cultural tour and walk of the city by an awesome tour guide who explains the food but also many local interesting tidbits of information and traditions.
There is a Bikes and Bites Tour. ($55). On a comfortable bike, cover 4.5 miles on this culinary tour, tasting regional dishes influenced by Aztec, Mayan, Toltec, Spanish and French cuisine. This tour is designed for moderate fitness levels. Prior cycling experience is required and all guests must be 18 or older.
Did someone say drinks?? Take the evening Mex-ology tour! Drink And Eat Your Way Through Downtown Vallarta. Tacos and Tequila are at the top of everyone’s list when they come to PV. This tour gives you both in one fun and food-filled evening. ($79).
- This 4-hour guided tour is perfect for dinner and will introduce you to the best indigenous spirits and regional cocktails in Vallarta.
- You will sample Tequila, Mezcal, Racilla, and local craft beer mixed into a regional cocktail by a master Mexican Mixologist. To keep you on your feet you will enjoy a few tacos along the way, including a one-of-a-kind seafood stuffed Jalapeño taco, carne asada taco, and more.
Vallarta Food Tours say, “Our goal is to ensure that all of our tour participants have a fantastic time and leave with a real confidence to continue their exploration of our beautiful city. We recommend taking our food tours at the start of your stay so you can take on the city armed with knowledge and insight of what makes Puerto Vallarta so beautiful, so vibrant and so special. We are proud to share our culinary discoveries with you. Let us take you on a 3-hour adventure, introduce you to the best of the best and help open up a bright and delicious new world just waiting to be explored!” –
We give them 5 PINK CROWNS!
Stop by the website and book a tour! and read the many many great reviews!
You WON’T be disappointed!
The Puerto Vallarta city tour takes place in the heart of Vallarta, giving participants insight into the city’s true soul. Besides the Puerto Vallarta Tours offered, Vallarta Food Tours offers Private Group Food Tours and Gift Certificates. Surprise someone with a tour! They will LOVE IT!