The tenth edition of the Wind Festival had the presence of 300 participants from different nationalities and different ages, who fought for the title in diverse categories of kitesurf.  

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Winners of the Wind Festival 2019 are presented

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Stacked Roasted Beet from Barcelona Tapas

Down Puerto Vallarta’s 3rd Edition concludes

During this third Edition, extreme cycling fans had the chance to be surprised by the abilities, artfulness and maneuvers of 40 of the best racers from all over the world.

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Mexico wins the CONCACAF’S Beach Soccer Championship

This time we will bring you three waterfalls and rivers that you can try, for walking, enjoying the fresh air and swim.

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Rivers, Another Alternative for this Season

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SANMARÉ Presents the Workout Safety Program

Yoga Nómada in Punta Mita

On May the 25th and 26th 2019, Punta Mita will be the scenario of Yoga Nómada, a yoga and meditation hideout. 

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On May the 25th and 26th 2019, Punta Mita will be the scenario of Yoga Nómada, a yoga and meditation hideout.

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Yoga Nómada in Punta Mita 

Mexican Beach Volleyball Open in Puerto Vallarta

From May the 24th to May the 26th 2019, Puerto Vallarta’s Camarones Beach will be the scenario of the Mexican Beach Volleyball Open.

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Hook the Cure in Puerto Vallarta

Hook and cure is an offshore fishing tournament of catch and release in Puerto Vallarta’s shores to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which main objective is to find the cure of this genetic disease that affects, in a chronic way, the lungs of children and young adults.

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Hook the Cure in Puerto Vallarta 

Vallarta Pride Seventh Edition

What to Do

10 Not-To-Be-Missed Events in Riviera Nayarit, Vallarta Lifestyles

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Watercolor Artist Oscar Giacinti to Exhibit at Galería Contempo

5 Puerto Vallarta Breathtaking Sunsets

10 Not-To-Be-Missed Events in Riviera Nayarit

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Five Ways to Exercise with your Pet, VallartaLifestyles

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Jogging or Walking
Touring the city on foot is one of the best options, as most dogs love to walk and it allows you to take in the destination’s attractions. If you or your pet are unaccustomed to this type of activity, start out by walking for just 15 to 20 minutes and then gradually increase both the pace and duration.
Where to go: Río Cuale Island, El Centro

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Bike Riding
If you want to go faster and your pet is in good condition, cycling could be the activity that suits you best. To ensure safety for both of you, consider a WalkyDog bike leash.
Where to go: Ciclovía Nuevo Vallarta

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Frisbee
This classic dog game is ideal for the beach. Throw the Frisbee and watch your dog catch it in the air. Most dogs will have difficulty getting it right in the beginning, so you can start by throwing a ball.
Where to go: Parque Lineal, Fluvial Vallarta

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Swimming 
Swimming is one of the best exercises for you and your dog because it works a lot of muscles with little impact on bones and joints. Whether swimming in a pool or the ocean, remember a life jacket. It is important to take breaks and hydrate frequently, and avoid ingesting pool or ocean water.
Where to go: Emiliano Zapata’s beach (near Punta de Mita), Riviera Nayarit

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Hiking
Follow some of the trails available in the area together and enjoy routes that include natural surroundings and lush vegetation.
Where to go: <a href="http://www.vbgardens.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vallarta Botanical Gardens</a>

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Pet-Friendly Places
Although it is an increasing practice in our destination, not all establishments allow pets. However, many have taken the initiative and welcome your companion. We are pleased to recommend some of them:
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Cafe: A Page in the Sun
Your pet will be able to accompany you and enjoy a bowl of water, whether you decide to sit indoors or outdoors. 
Visit: <a href="http://apageinthesun.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">apageinthesun.com</a>
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Hotel: Puerto de Luna
It has pet-friendly amenities such as beds, water dispensers and biodegradable waste bags. 
Visit: <a href="https://www.puertodeluna.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">puertodeluna.com</a>
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Restaurant: Vitea
Pets are welcome in the open area of this Mediterranean restaurant on the Puerto Vallarta Malecón, and bowls of water are offered. 
Visit: <a href="http://viteapv.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">viteapv.com</a>
 
Shopping Center: Plaza Caracol
Its facilities include dispensers of bags and paper towels to collect pet waste. 
Visit: <a href="http://www.plazacaracol.mx/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">plazacaracol.mx</a>

Erica Maree Opens Boutique in the Romantic Zone

Oil Painting Workshop at Galleria Dante

Five Ways to Exercise with your Pet

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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

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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.