Gala Puerto Vallarta – Riviera Nayarit 2023 begins. Repairs along Medina Ascencio are concluded earlier than anticipated. The municipality overspent last year’s payroll budget in a big way. Mayor comments on the security command. PLUS: A glowing report on another Oculto dinner. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • February 17, 2023

A domestic airline shuts down for good. There is vehicular chaos along the main avenue due to construction. Mexico’s postal service is not profitable, and we’re not surprised. PLUS: Two fun events to consider in March and other reminders. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • February 16, 2023

Puerto Vallarta leads vacation destinations over the recent long weekend. AMLO promises internet in every municipality in Mexico. Guadalajara celebrates a birthday. A report on our first dinner at Zenizas Grill BBQ House. PLUS: Guess who loved popcorn as much as we do? Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • February 15, 2023

SEAPAL announces more street closings. Another Nayarit bureaucrat gets busted. A 3-meter-long croc becomes an unexpected attraction. Toll prices won’t be as high after all. Who can afford the Islas Marías? PLUS: We bid farewell to a favorite performer. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • February 14, 2023

We’re not lacking workers, we’re lacking affordable housing, says Bahía de Banderas. City workers ‘transformed’ Emiliano Zapata. The new Guayabitos bus terminal was shut down, apparently. PLUS: Are you a fan of VW’s iconic mini buses? I have news for you! Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • February 13, 2023

Puerto Vallarta has a new sister city. Is there something shady going on with our police department? AMLO and Governor Alfaro will meet to discuss state projects. I have two surprises for our viewers! PLUS: A very sad but very funny misadventure in vernacular Spanish. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • February 11, 2023

A small fire under the Los Camarones Bridge causes traffic, delays. Hotels expected to modify poolside rules after deaths. Tourism sector complains after highway toll increase. City Hall clarifies anti-tobacco law posture. PLUS: Good news for folks in Bucerias. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • February 10, 2023

El Salado Estuary is expected to open soon. We have details on a horse shindig at the Malecón tomorrow evening. Restaurant/bar licensing re-shuffling is still on hold. State officials inspect local infrastructure projects. PLUS: Musicians’ equipment gets stolen, nobody seems to care. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • February 9, 2023

Driving from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara just got more expensive. Brace for impact, the spring breakers are coming back. The International Horse Festival begins. PLUS: Do we really need a record for the largest shrimp cocktail in the world? Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • February 8, 2023

¡Tómala! Corrupt cops get busted trying to implement new tobacco law. Pitillal riverside path will be extended to the beach. Charro Festival leaves behind much appreciated revenue. January was a violent month for our state. PLUS: Guadalajara’s Festival of Light is back. Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • February 7, 2023

Race car driver Checo Pérez will promote Puerto Vallarta again. New Mexican airline will be announced in a month. Puerto Vallarta reaches high occupancy during the first long weekend of the year. PLUS: What’s the deal with Constitution Day? Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • February 6, 2023

The Malecón gets a much deserved cleanup. Emiliano Zapata neighbors complain about ongoing maintenance work. More details emerge about the upcoming Maya Train. PLUS: Uh-oh! No more Netflix account sharing for you! Continue reading Coffee & Headlines • February 3, 2023