Diez razones para organizar tu boda en Puerto Vallarta.

Boda en Le Kliff

1.- Belleza natural: Puerto Vallarta comparte la misma latitud que las Islas de Hawai, y está bellamente ubicado en el centro de la Bahía de Banderas, que mide 42 km de punta a punta. Al norte de la ciudad de Puerto Vallarta, el Río Ameca crea una frontera natural entre Jalisco y Nayarit. Este sitio es ideal para organizar la boda perfecta .

2.-El Clima. Puerto Vallarta mantiene una temperatura promedio de 31º C por ello deberán elegir el vestido de novia perfecto para playa, así como el maquillaje y el traje del novio.

3.-Relajación y belleza: En Puerto Vallarta hay muchos spas donde podrán relajarse con tratamientos en los que se combinan hierbas y plantas para embellecerse para la boda.

4.-Artesanías: Joyería, figuras de barro o artículos de bisutería hecha con conchas de mar y huesos de animales marinos, pueden ser detalles muy originales para utilizarlos como recuerdos de la boda.

5.-La recepción: Puerto Vallarta cuenta con una gran infraestructura en donde podrán elegir el que más les guste y el que mejor se ajuste a su presupuesto. La ventaja de organizar la recepción de la boda en la playa es en el que sólo tendrán que preocuparse por disfrutar cada instante.

6.-Deportes: Si a los novios o a los invitados de la boda les gustan los deportes acuáticos, en Puerto Vallarta podrán realizar desde esnórquel y buceo, hasta el kayak, barcos de vela, esquí acuático y surfing. La abundante vida marina en las cálidas aguas de Bahía de Banderas ofrece algunos de los mejores lugares para realizar deportes y pesca en aguas profundas.

7.-Romance: Puerto Vallarta es sinónimo de romanticismo. Fue el legendario amor de Richard Burton por Elizabeth Taylor lo que atrajo los ojos del mundo entero a este lugar. Aquí encontrarán muchas opciones para elegir al organizador de la boda. 

8.-Gastronomía: Puerto Vallarta es la meca de la comida gourmet. Ahí podrán encontrar a algunos de los mejores chefs quienes podrán elaborar deliciosos menús para el banquete de la boda.

9.-Vallarta Antiguo: El centro de Puerto Vallarta se ha intentado conservar intacto. Las ordenanzas municipales prohíben anuncios neón, requieren que las casas estén pintadas de blanco y dictan otros detalles arquitectónicos, tales como calles

empedradas, techos de teja roja y un trabajo elaborado en hierro forjado. Es ideal para hacer las fotografías de la boda .

10.-Inolvidable: Sin duda por todo esto y más Puerto Vallarta es un escenario perfecto para crear una boda como siempre han soñado ... ¡Inolvidable!

Consejos sobre bodas en playa

Tips para que logres que tu boda en la playa sea un momento mágico e inolvidable:

1.- El ambiente de la playa se caracteriza por ser mucho más informal así que te puedes dar el lujo de utilizar un vestido de gasa para que no te acalores y siempre estés fresca. No es necesario que utilices velo, puedes recogerte el cabello y ponerte una flor como tocado. El maquillaje debe de ser muy natural pero de acuerdo a tu estilo.

2.- Viste a tus damas con vestidos de colores cálidos como amarillos, salmones o naranjas. Te aseguro que se verán super elegantes y contrastarán con el lugar.

3.-En las bodas de la playa se usa que los invitados vayan con un estilo tropical, es decir, las mujeres pueden ir de corto o los hombres de pantalón de lino y guayabera.

4.-Qué te parece si de centros de mesas pones pesaras pequeñas con pecesitos de colores y piedritas en el fondo o un tipo bowl de cristal con velas flotantes y flores, ¡wow!

5.-De comer puedes ofrecer un menú que sea fresco por ejemplo: cocktail de camarones, camarones en salsa de coco, algún pescado, crema de aguacate, una barra de mariscos, gaspacho etc.

6.-De tomar que te parecen bebidas tropicales como congas, piñas coladas, daikiris, margaritas etc. ¡salud!

7.-Como detalle coqueto puedes poner un carrito de paletas heladas para los invitados para que cuando vayan llegando se refresquen. También puedes comprar abanicos para las mujeres así como flipflops, ¡Verás que no dejarán de bailar!

Tips para un viaje romántico

No solo por fecha especial, o festejar a algún aniversario, revive el amor, ya sea con un viaje o tal vez una cena romántica, Puerto Vallarta es uno de los destinos más románticos, e inclusive para enlaces matrimoniales, te compartimos unos tips para tu próximo viaje:

1. Pareja: Es el ingrediente fundamental, sin la pareja bien predispuesta no hay viaje romántico ni en el más especial de los escenarios románticos de todo el planeta. 

2. Momentos especiales: Elon algunas ocasiones so bastará salir a un balcón de la habitación del hotel y contemplar las estrellas mientras se beben algún vino o bebida especial.  Un sencillo paseo o caminata, tomados de la paso, dan el toque diferente a la relación.

3. Detalles románticos: Desde una cena romántica, un ramo de flores hacer el día de la pareja cambie.

¿Te gustaría un viaje romántico a las costas del pacífico mexicano? ¿Una cena romántica con esta vista?

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Riviera Nayarit on Discovery Channel

The Riviera Nayarit is kicking off the New Year with a world-class promotion: on January 1st and 8th, the very international Discovery Channel will air two programs on birdwatching filmed on Isabel Island, declared a Mexican National Park in 1980.

At precisely 7 a.m. on New Year’s Day, the second episode of Destination America, consisting of video filmed on the birds and nature endemic to the Riviera Nayarit, will air in 98 million homes. One week later the program will air again, giving Mexico’s Pacific Treasure exposure in over 170 countries.


The program description explains how James Currie’s team scoured western Mexico’s magnificent Riviera Nayarit coastline searching for the endemic black-throated magpie-jays. They also highlight beautiful Isabel Island, home to colonies of nesting sea birds, as well as close encounters with whale sharks off the coast of San Blas.

The shows were taped in February of 2013 after the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau arranged and coordinated the many details so the international host of Nikon’s Birding Adventures and expert bird watcher could come to the destination. The natural bounty of the historical port of San Blas made it possible to film two separate episodes about the Riviera Nayarit.

Discovery Channel is an educational cable channel with ample distribution in the United States with original programming primarily focusing on science and technology, documentaries and series. Versions of the Discovery Channel can be seen in the UK, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, India and other countries. Discovery Channel aired in 1985 as the flagship television property of Discovery Communications; today it offers 29 network brands in 33 languages.

Both episodes will also air on the Pursuit Channel, a producer of amply distributed channels geared towards outdoor pursuits. It reaches some 38 million homes.

Thus the Riviera Nayarit welcomes the New Year with a promotion that goes far beyond conventional advertising, offering the world the best type of publicity available: pictures that speak a thousand words.

When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?

So much of what you are able to experience of a destination comes down to the timing of your visit, and this is the perfect week to be in Mexico as cities across the country celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

The festival is in remembrance of when the Virgin Mary left her image imprinted upon a cloth as a way of revealing herself and her identity to a Mexican peasant back in 1531 - the cloth is currently housed at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in México City, where one of the largest fiestas takes place.

Across the country, Mexican Catholics participate in parades that symbolize pilgrimages, making the journey from their homes to the church on foot as an offering to the Virgin Mary. Although religious tourism isn't exactly everyone's thing, you will be very pleased to be in town during this time because of all the other things that come along with it.

The official feast - and biggest party - is tonight, December 12th, but the streets of Puerto Vallarta have been festive every night for the past week, including food vendors (think tacos and tamales on every corner,) parades, music, singing, and dancing. Not only does it make it easy to get some street grub, but it gives visitors a chance to experience a very local side of the city.

Vallarta is a big tourist destination, but these two weeks after Thanksgiving and before the Christmas holiday are pretty thin. Walking the streets at night, this celebration is clearly for the locals - not tourists - and you will feel that you are truly getting an authentic view of how the Mexican people throw down in the name of the Lord. It is also a great time of year weather-wise, as the humidity of the summer has passed and temperatures sit in the 80s with a nice breeze.

While the hustle and bustle of the city is definitely a good thing, keep this in mind when you are booking a place to stay. If you find a hotel or room for rent downtown, don't plan on going to bed early or sleeping late, as the noise from the street continues well into the night and the church bells are rung what seems like on the hour, every hour.



Por: William McGough

Humpback whales visiting the waters of Banderas Bay

Come December the sounds of Humpback whale song can be heard once again in the protected waters of Banderas Bay.
These behemoths of the deep return to the breeding and calving grounds off Puerto Vallarta in December, and stay until their newborns are strong enough to begin their migration northwards to the rich feeding grounds off Alaska in March. Their presence in the bay provides locals and tourists alike the opportunity to go whale watching.

There are several companies which offer whale watching tours in Puerto Vallarta but before we make our recommendation let’s have a look at some typical whale behavior you may to see on the incredible adventure.

Breaching - The most spectacular of all whale behavior, the whale launches itself out of the water and lands on its side sending a massive spray of water into the air. This behavior may be a warning, a way of attracting a mate, or simply having fun.

Spy Hopping - When the whale raises its head out of the water, normally vertically to have a look at what is going on around them. Whales on the move will turn on their side with one eye out of the water to have a look.

Fin Slapping - The whale lies on its side and smacks its huge pectoral fin on the surface of the water repeatedly.

Lob Tailing - The whale raises its fluke or tail out of the water and slams it down onto the surface of the water. It is usually a repetitive movement considered to be a sign of aggression or perhaps a way of foraging.

Hopefully on a whale watching tour in Puerto Vallarta you get to see all of this typical whale behavior but be warned - seeing a whale is not always guaranteed and if you do see one they might not be in the mood to perform.


By: Friendlyrentals

Why living in Puerto Vallarta is the best choice

Thinking of moving or retiring to somewhere warm? Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is an exceptional place to live. Those who regret the move are few and far between - the rest of us are loving life! Here are just a few reasons why:

1. The Climate
This is a no brainer. With an average temperature of 79° F /26° C and 300 sunny days a year, we have it made. Of course, June through October is just a smidge humid, giving everyone something to talk about, otherwise what excuse would we have to be loitering in the produce refrigerator at Costco?



2. The Views
Beaches, mountains, jungle, charming red tile-roofed homes meandering up the hillsides from the sea, from Mismaloya to Punta de Mita, there is a feast for the eyes waiting around every turn. Take in the sunset from a hillside restaurant or stay on the beach all day until the sky is aflame with color. A grand spectacle of nature is on display every evening, and it doesn't cost a thing.

A home of your own with a view of the ocean need not be a fantasy. All those hillsides make for great views in wide variety of price ranges. Properties with ocean views can be found as low as under $100,000 USD, and the $200-300,000 range is teeming with ocean view inventory. Start your search HERE.



3. The Whales
People sometimes overuse adjectives. For example:
"How was Zumba class this morning?"
"Amazing!!"
If you are fortunate enough to witness an adult whale breaching, it will leave you amazed. An adult humpback whale is over 40 feet long and weighs up to 75,000 pounds, one of the largest animals on the planet. See this magnificent animal launch it's entire body out of the sea, pivot mid-air, and crash back into the sea with thunderous splash, and know what it is to be amazed. Contact Superior Tours Vallarta to book your Puerto Vallarta whale watching tour.

4. Medical Services
"#4" circa 1992 would likely have been a list of bars that offer free drinks on ladies night. Times have changed. Now I appreciate how fortunate we are to have excellent doctors, dentists, state of the art hospitals and medical facilities here when we need them. As well, there is a wide array of all types of medical services from alternative treatments like acupuncture and reiki to elective procedures like face lifts and botox, all at a fraction of the cost.



5. The Restaurants
Puerto Vallarta is home to the best restaurants of ANY tourist destination in Mexico. Anyone who wishes to challenge that statement feel free to send an email to betty(at)tropicasa.com. and I am up for the challenge. I will gladly supply you with an extensive list of restaurants in all price ranges, including cuisine from just about any region. Within a ten-block radius in downtown you can find Trio, Joe Jack's, Archie's Wok, Daiquiri Dick's, Salud, La Palapa, Vitea, and Kaiser Maximilian just to name a few, and the list goes on.



6. The Lifestyle
You like to indulge in a massage? How about $30 USD for an hour-long full body massage? You like to golf? 6 world-class golf courses are available. Tired of doing housework? Hire a housekeeper, as an added bonus - you'll likely be speaking Spanish with her in no time. Even a day at the beach is better in Mexico. Arrive to cozy chairs under a palapa and a friendly waiter brings you margaritas.

Want more from life than just margaritas and massages? Nurture your altruistic spirit. There are a number of charitable organizations in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay that welcome volunteers. Get started HERE.

What's not to like? Even the frustrating moments could be considered lessons in patience. And someday, through a kind of cultural osmosis, you may be blessed with the gift of not minding very much if the Telmex guy didn't show up for a week, or the Wi-fi service on your smart phone is spotty. The day may come when "mañana" for you is a loose term used to refer to any number of days to come and when "al rato" (loosely translated "in a bit") is as specific a time frame as you require. We should all be so lucky.