Author: Paco Ojeda

Deputies approve paid vacation increase with a proviso. Telcel behaved badly, apparently. What is an aguinaldo and do you give one to your maid? Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit joint promotion continues. PLUS: there is construction going on at the Boca pier site!

By request, we address the violence that took place in town over the weekend. Basilio Badillo is back in business. ‘Peregrinaciones’ attendance is on the rise. Local SEMARNAT workers go on strike. What to do with new condo trash?

We have an update on the Maya Train project. Puerto Vallarta and Santa Barbara renew city sisterhood.There is a Virgen de Guadalupe art expo you may want to visit. PLUS: don’t miss our special feature, The Legend of the Virgen de Guadalupe.

Part of the new fleet of city buses has arrived. Environmental groups vow to protect Los Arcos de Mismaloya. And they said Basilio Badillo would be ready by when?!? PLUS: ‘tis the season to drive your household crazy with lovely four-part harmony!

There is a Malecón in Pitillal, but you may not enjoy walking it. There is a viewpoint on Corona St. in El Centro, but you may not want to visit—how’s that for cheerful? PLUS: the Peregrinaciones are going strong—179 food permits have been granted.

Traditional ‘peregrinaciones’ are back and we tell you about it. A new director of municipal tourism will be named, they say. Puerto Vallarta could have more beaches certified by Blue Flag, so why don’t we? PLUS: December is here and we have more events to share.