News from Banderas Bay
Update 2: On Monday, after a few hours of unusually intense early-afternoon rain, local authorities decided to stop all traffic at two points – the Sayulita-Bucerias stretch on Highway 200 and the Sayulita-Higuera Blanca stretch on the alternate route. North-south traffic from these points is stopped until further notice. Update…
Update 7: Watch the Flood Update Video at El Guamuchil here. A community united against adversity. Update 6: Watch the Sayulita Flooding Update Video here. See how people are dealing with the flood and hear their stories. Update 5: Highway 200 from Bucerias to Sayulita, as well as the alternate route…
Update 20: Watch the Flood Update Video at El Guamuchil here. A community united against adversity. Update 19: Watch the Sayulita Flood Update video here. See how people are dealing with the flood, hear their stories. Update 18: Learn how people are coping with the flood. Homes are lost, damages homes,…
News on the Pulse September 2, 2010. PV Pulse's Car Pool Tool, Mexican cuisine recognized, tourism up, archeology news, and more! Reduce your carbon foot print. Try our Car Pool Tool, share a taxi ride, save money, reduce traffic, have fun. It's free! For the print version of these events,…
PV Pulse's Car Pool Tool With only one bridge crossing the Ameca River, traffic is moving, albeit slowly. On Thursday, buses and other forms of public transportation were allowed to go over the bridge, easing the heavy traffic somewhat. Public authorities have urged people to carpool, and PV Pulse has…
Animal Rights Gathering Vida Animal Bahìa de Banderas and other local animal protection organizations like PEACE and PV Animal are uniting for an event defending the rights of animals on Sunday, October 3rd at 6:30 P.M. Come and light a candle at Los Arcos on the Malecon in honor of…
Update 5: Watch the Flood Update Video at El Guamuchil here. A community united against adversity. Update 4: Watch the Sayulita Flooding Update Video here. See how people are dealing with the flood and hear their stories Update 3: On Monday, after a few hours of unusually intense early-afternoon rain, local authorities decided to…
Marcos' Story: The Taxi Driver Who Plummeted into the Ameca PV Pulse recently had an exclusive interview with Delia Joya Rodriguez, the sister of Marcos Rodriguez, the taxi driver who survived the recent collapse of the north-bound Ameca Bridge. As Marcos explained to Delia, he was traveling toward Valle Dorado…
Update 14: Ameca Bridge to re-open for traffic on Dec, 8th 2010. Read more here. Update 13: Watch the Flood Update Video at El Guamuchil here. A community united against adversity. Update 12: Watch the Sayulita Flooding Update Video here. See how people are dealing with the flood and hear their…
News on the Pulse for the week of August 26, 2010. Coverage from the Global Medical Tourism Conference and Expo, Same-sex adoption ruling causes tensions, Mexicana Airlines purchased, turtle egg thieves, local marine biologist recognized, and Mexican wins Miss Universe pageant. For the print version of these events, click here. For…
Same-Sex Adoption Ruling Causes Tensions As we've reported over the last few weeks, Mexico's Supreme Court recently made two landmark rulings that validated same-sex marriages, forced all 31 Mexican states to recognize (but not perform) these marriages, and upheld a new Mexico City law allowing same-sex couples to adopt. As…
Albert Cabrera Represents PV in the PhotoWalk Late last month was the Photo Walk, an annual event dreamed up by famous photographer Scott Kelby. The premise is simple: photographers around the world meet up in various cities to walk around, take photos, and socialize. This year’s event saw over 33,000…
News on the Pulse for the week of August 12, 2010: Mexicana Airlines Suspends New Flights, Los Mangos will re-open to the public on August 26th, Same-Sex Marriages Validated, Government Extends Health Care, PV Sailing Team Competes in the Mediterranean. For the print version of the news, click here. For Events…
Los Mangos Library wrapped up its summer classes last week, the culmination of which was a play titled "Magic Lens" which was created from the ground up and performed by about 130 students on Friday. Now, the library has closed its doors for two weeks in order to do some…
Events on the Pulse for the week of August 12, 2010. Voices of the Cuale Singing Contest, 2010-2011 Beta Sigma Phi T-Shirt Contest, PEACE River and Beach Clean-Ups, Puerto Vallarta Garden Club's Second Meeting, Expats in Vallarta Young Generation Bowling Night. For the print version of these events, click here. For…
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club's 2nd Meeting If you've got a green thumb, the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club needs you! They're holding their second meeting on Wednesday, August 25th at 11:00 A.M. at Las Calandrias, Constitucion #437. Breakfast is available for $50 pesos per person. At the meeting, they'll be making…
PV Pulse would like to inform visitors that American Express Travelers Cheques are often difficult to use in Vallarta. After speaking with an American Express representative we were assured that they are accepted at the Airport and at various Banco Nacional de Mexico (Banamex) and Scotiabank locations, and when we…
News on the Pulse for the week of August 5, 2010: Vallarta ranked number one, Jalisco scientist improves roads, celebrating Mexico's bicentennial, impact on hotels, ongoing Arizona immigration law tensions, new ancient tunnel discovered, and this week's weather! For the print version of the news, click here. For Events on…
News on the Pulse: August 5, 2010 Vallarta Ranked Number One AARP Magazine recently named Puerto Vallarta as the number one destination for US retirees, mentioning how safe the city is and that it includes many "first class, urban amenities and charming palm-fringed villages." The article also mentions the low…
Vallarta is no stranger to heavy rains this time of year, but the rain over this past weekend did some damage and caused disruption around the bay. Parts of the Cultural Center on the Cuale River Island were flooded, and one of the swinging rope bridges that connects the island…
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