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A Page On The Sun
Lázaro Cárdenas 179, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
Monday to Sunday from 7:00am to 11:00pm
Facebook: <a href="https://es-la.facebook.com/apageinthesun/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">apageinthesun</a>

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La Casa Gris Café
Cuba 437, Lázaro Cárdenas, Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
Monday to Sunday from 8:00am to 2:00pm and 6:00pm to 10:00pm
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Moments Café
Calle Juárez 122, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
Monday to Sunday from 4:00pm to 11:30pm
Facebook: <a href="https://es-la.facebook.com/cafebarmoments/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cafebarmoments</a>

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Puerto Café
Morelos 540, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
Tuesday to Sunday from 7:30am to 10:00pm
Facebook: <a href="https://es-la.facebook.com/delpuertocafe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">delpuertocafe</a>

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Vallarta Chocolate Factory
Libertad 100, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jal.
Monday to Sunday from 8:00am to 10:00pm
Facebook: <a href="https://es-la.facebook.com/VallartachocolateFactory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VallartachocolateFactory</a>

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El Café de Bucerías
Benito Juárez #51, Dorada, Bucerías, Nay.
Monday to Sunday from 8:00am to 9:00pm
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/elcafedebucerias" target="_blank" rel="noopener">elcafedebucerias</a>

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Day of the Dead: History, Tradition and What to Do in Puerto Vallarta

6 Places to Drink Coffee in Puerto Vallarta

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Components of the Altar
A traditional Day of the Dead altar must include a cross, candles, flowers, incense, glass of water, photographs, tablecloth, tissue paper, liquor, food, fruit, candied pumpkin, music, pan de muertos (a traditional sweet bread prepared for the occasion), sugar skulls and salt on a plate.
Placed together, all these offerings represent the four natural elements: earth (food), wind (tissue paper, moving with the slightest breeze), water (for the souls to quench their thirst after their long journey) and fire (a candle lit for each of the deceased). The cross symbolizes the four cardinal points, needed so our special visitors can find their way back.
The Catrina: Creativity and Jibing Death
Mexico is unique in the way satire is used to mock death. A classic example is La Catrina, an elegantly clad skeleton popularized by acclaimed engraver and cartoonist José Guadalupe Posada. This enigmatic character is usually portrayed as a high society grand dame, to convey the fact that death happens to all, regardless of social stature.
Due to its unique blend of culture and tradition, Day of the Dead was inscribed in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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What to Do in Puerto Vallarta
Given the broad spectrum of activities surrounding Day of the Dead, it seems ironic that a celebration about death brings so much life to our city, with events for visitors and locals alike where tradition, music, gastronomy, dance, art and folklore take center stage.
· Day of the Dead Cultural Festival
Most Day of the Dead festivities take place in Puerto Vallarta’s El Centro, with activities scheduled to begin October 29 and continue until November 2. During those days, you will be able to enjoy live performances and other attractions that will allow you to experience this age-old Mexican tradition. Neighborhood streets are dressed with special decorations that include catrinas, papel picado (perforated paper), and Day of the Dead altars, which is why we strongly recommend you take the time to explore the area.
During the entire celebration, Parque Hidalgo (one block from the Malecón’s north end) becomes the stage for folkloric dance performances, traditional music, plays and death-related storytelling. Parque Lázaro Cárdenas (in colonia Emiliano Zapata) and Puerto Vallarta’s main plaza are other venues where a variety of events are scheduled, along with the display of special altars commemorating important personalities. The Municipal Market (next to the Río Cuale bridge on Insurgentes street) is a must-visit spot for those looking to purchase traditional Day of the Day bread and other edibles.
Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón is another important venue, with a not-to-be-missed catrina parade that starts at Hotel Rosita and continues all the way to Los Muertos Pier.

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· Visit the Municipal Cemetery
Puerto Vallarta’s 5 de Diciembre municipal cemetery is located near El Centro, and it is the oldest in the city. This landmark offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to folks looking for an insider’s view of the way locals honor their deceased during Day of the Dead. Expect families to gather there on November 1 and 2, placing flowers and offerings on their loved ones’ graves and remembering them with their favorite music.
A visit to the cemetery is also an ideal opportunity to purchase fresh cempasúchitl, or Mexican marigolds (Tagetes erecta), used to commemorate the occasion and difficult to find during the rest of the year.
If you are planning on bringing a camera (and you should), just keep in mind that time shared by families at the cemetery is more solemn in nature. As such, we suggest respecting their intimacy by keeping a safe distance and using your gear discreetly.
5 de Diciembre Municipal Cemetery
Brasilia 715, Colonia 5 de Diciembre

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Horseback Riding in Vallarta · Nayarit

Horseback Riding in Vallarta · Nayarit, VallartaLifestyles, Bucerías

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The First Step
<blockquote>“To practice riding in any of its disciplines, we must take into account that it is a matter of interacting with a half-ton living being, a harmless animal—as long as man has not made it aggressive—that usually responds according to how we have treated it,” he says.</blockquote>
 
What Does It Consist Of?
The goal of riding is to maintain precise control over the horse, and it requires good care and grooming of the animal by the rider. At the basic level, the main thing is to learn to ride, but as you advance you can jump, race, herd cattle and participate in shows and dressage.

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To practice riding is to understand the horse, to try to improve as a person through a sport, a passion. You cannot be a good rider before being a good person.
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English Riding
Ecuestre Bucerías offers lessons in English (as opposed to Western) riding, where “the rider should sit upright in the center of the saddle, shoulders back and with the back arched. The hands are placed down and in front of the saddle, so that the reins and arms form a straight line from the bit to the elbow. A rein is held in each hand, and the horse is guided with a slight pull toward the side the rider wants it to turn. The stirrup supports the foot with the heel pressing down slightly, the knee bent and the calf vertical. A well-adjusted stirrup should reach the ankle bone when the leg is allowed to hang freely from the saddle.”

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Ages and Categories
<blockquote>“The ideal age to start is four, when children are still developing their mental abilities. Since each human being and each horse is different, I have seen six-year-olds who are already out competing or who jump a considerable height and children who are eight or more who are not ready yet. As in all sports, the sooner you start, the better chance you have. On the other hand, the maximum age is what your body will handle. At my school, riders older than 70 come in and ride every day.”</blockquote>
This is the only sport where competitions are not regulated by sex or categories. “Everyone can compete at the same level. It is not so much the physical part, but rather the feeling and the mental aspect.”
Riding is governed by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports and has been included in the Olympics since 1900 in the disciplines of jumping, dressage and eventing.

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What Do You Need to Get Started?
<blockquote>“The only thing you must bring is the desire to ride. Each person evolves at a different speed, and there are those who love horses, but have tremendous fear. The first class is completely private, because the beginning is very important and we need to see the rider’s initial reactions. Depending on the result, we determine if you can join a group or if you need more private classes, which I give on my own, since the goal is for the beginner to feel comfortable, safe and in control. Regarding dress, you will need long pants and closed shoes. During the first month, we provide all the necessary equipment: helmet, crops and chaps. By the second month, it is ideal if the rider has his own equipment.”</blockquote>
 
Benefits
In addition to developing musculature in the legs, abdomen and back, riding strengthens joints and improves balance. This sport requires dexterity, decision-making, attitude, perseverance, time, dedication and, above all, great concentration. It also promotes socialization, enhances positive values and develops self-confidence, self-control and self-esteem. “We have seen a very positive trend in those who practice riding, because it becomes a whole way of life. You come for the horses and you end up finding something else. The atmosphere in the club has become very family-oriented; the parents of 60 percent of my students also ride. They began to come because of their children and curiosity, which became passion and spread to them,” he concludes.

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Riding can also be used for therapeutic purposes, since recreational riding helps to improve both physical and emotional health.
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In addition to classes, they also offer boarding, sale of horses for all types of competitions and initial consultations to relocate horses from anywhere in the world. If you are interested in taking beginner’s classes, improving your skills or simply going to socialize, you can contact them at (322) 140-7625 or <a href="mailto:ecuestrebucerias@gmail.com">ecuestrebucerias@gmail.com</a>. You find them on Facebook as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ecuestrebucerias" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ecuestre Bucerías</a>. The club is located on the old road to Valle de Banderas, in Bucerías, Nayarit.

Chef Claudia Sandoval: “I fell in love with Puerto Vallarta”

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Puerto Vallarta: A Destination to Live at the Beach (for less than $3K USD)

Our city was included in the International Living report announcing some destinations to live at the beach for less than $3,000 USD per month.

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7 Seafood Taco Stalls in Puerto Vallarta

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7 Puestos de Tacos de Mariscos en Puerto Vallarta

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La Tradicional
Av. México 1243, 5 de Diciembre
Monday to Sunday from 8:00am to 12:00am
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LaTradicionalPV/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">La Tradicional &#8211; Cocina de Mar</a>

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Barracuda

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Barracuda
Paraguay 1290, 5 de Diciembre
Monday to Sunday from 11:00am to 12:00am 
Facebook: <a href="https://es-la.facebook.com/pages/category/Seafood-Restaurant/El-BarracudaBar-Solar-251484981531614/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">El Barracuda/Bar Solar</a>

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Mr Cabos

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Mr. Cabos
Aldanaca 178 L-7, Versalles
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Facebook: <a href="https://es-la.facebook.com/Mr.CabosFishTacos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mr. Cabos Fish Tacos</a>

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Pasele Machín

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Pásele Machín · Tacos y Más
Centro Comercial Villas Vallarta L-H12, Las Glorias
Monday to Sunday from 9:00am to 5:30pm

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Pez Limón

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Pezlimon
Calle de las Rosas 219, Villa Las Flores
Monday to Sunday from 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Facebook: <a href="https://es-la.facebook.com/pezlimonpv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pezlimon</a>

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Mariscos Cisneros
Aguacate 271, Emiliano Zapata
Wednesday to Monday from 11:00am to 8:00pm
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mariscos-Cisneros/305071266170390" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mariscos Cisneros</a>

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Marisma
Naranjo 320, Emiliano Zapata
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30am to 7:00pm
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marismafishtaco/?rf=1472523586347844" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marismafishtaco</a>

Puerto Vallarta Receives SingularityU Mexico Summit 2018

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Representing Mexico and Puerto Vallarta, Chayito Pelayo conquered the gold medals in 100, 200 and 400 meters.

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Chayito Pelayo

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Meet the Michelin Star Chefs Attending Vallarta · Nayarit Gastronómica 2018

Vallarta Athlete Wins 3 Gold Medals

Food &amp; Drinks

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RESIDENCES SKY BAR
This luxurious terrace with spectacular views of the city and Banderas Bay is located atop the Residences by Pinnacle condo tower. Its infinity pool, relaxed atmosphere and comfortable facilities make it an exclusive place to start enjoying the nightlife in Puerto Vallarta. Appreciating one of the beautiful sunsets for which our destination is so internationally known is taken to another level in this elegant and casual bar.
Drink: 
Margarita Sky
Ingredients: 
Cucumber, ginger, lemon, orange liqueur and Don Julio white tequila. The ingredients are mixed in a glass rimmed with a little Tajín chile and served on the rocks.
Contact: 
Púlpito 220, Emiliano Zapata 
Monday to Sunday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm 
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/residencesskybar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@residencesskybar</a>

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INSÚ SKY BAR
Located at the top of Marival Residences Luxury Resort, Insú was named for its Italian meaning, “on high.” From here, you will enjoy a perfect panoramic view toward Banderas Bay. With a minimalist menu (designed by chef Alfredo Jiménez), a splendid landscape in the distance, an infinity pool and the sky as a roof, you cannot miss the spectacular sunsets that can be seen from here.
Drink: 
Insú Cocktail
Ingredients: 
Gin, ginger, ice and ginger ale. The ingredients are mixed in a glass garnished with cinnamon sticks and a few slices of apple.
Contact: 
Paseo de los Cocoteros 53, Nuevo Vallarta 
Monday to Sunday from 10:00am to 1:00am 
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/InsuSkyBar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@InsuSkyBar</a>

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THE ROOFTOP
Nestled in the hills of Puerto Vallarta’s South Shore, prestigious Hotel Mousai is one of the most outstanding complexes on the bay, where elegance, sophistication and contemporary luxury are found in every detail and space. Crowning all this comfort, at the top of this modern hotel is The Rooftop, a spectacular terrace with avant-garde facilities that rises more than 365 feet above sea level.
Drink: 
Mezcalteca
Ingredients: 
Espadín mezcal, macerated strawberry and basil, a touch of yellow lemon and natural syrup. The ingredients are mixed in a glass adorned with a slice of strawberry and orange peel.
Contact: 
Carretera a Barra de Navidad KM 7.5 
Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 7:00pm 
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HotelMousai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@HotelMousai</a>

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Ryan Donner: I instantly fell in love with Puerto Vallarta

3 Special Drinks from 3 Spectacular Terraces

Foodie Report

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Ingredients include garlic, anchovies, lemon, egg yolk, mustard, croutons and Romaine lettuce. 

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Ingredients Caesar salad

Chef Julio prepares the salad in a wooden bowl.

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Preparation

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The Caesar Salad is originally from Tijuana, Baja California.

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Lobster

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The lobster enchiladas are served with rice and sauteed vegetables as garnishes. 

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Chef Julio Castillón

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Rubén Ortiz Presents ‘Mexipunx’: A Photography Exhibition Held at OPC

Gaby’s Restaurant Bar: Authentic Mexican Cuisine

From October 6th, 2018 to January 5th, 2019, the OPC hosts the photography exhibition Mexipunx by Rubén Ortiz Torres.

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Mexipunx

Curated by Laureana Toledo, Rubén Ortiz Torres presents ‘Mexipunx’, a photographic exhibition held at OPC.

The puncture of the wound: a student graphic by the Department of Arts and Design at the UNAM about the Mexican Movement of 1968.

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The New Wave of Illustrators

Specials

These iguanas are not just urban reptiles; they are part of a living landscape that blends the wild with the urban.