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Category: Culture
Who Else Wants to Be Well Informed—Part Two
Here are some of the online news and information sources I visit on a daily basis. Do you have any favorite ones?
Puerto Vallarta Traffic Laws: A Layman’s (Ironic) Commentary
Can a Puerto Vallarta policeman confiscate your driver’s license after issuing a ticket? Read on for the answer to this and other amusing tidbits related to our traffic laws.
Jalisco Announces 23rd May Cultural Festival
Guadalajara’s annual May Cultural Festival is back, with a Beethoven-centric program that includes music, dance, lectures, workshops and much more.
Two Cultural Events in San Pancho You Don’t Want To Miss
If you haven’t visited San Pancho, a little over an hour north of Puerto Vallarta, we offer you two excellent reasons to do so!
Why You Should Visit Mexican Crafts Fairs
There is more to Mexican crafts than what you see at most local shops. For a broader picture, shop at an itinerant crafts fair!
Do You Know Your Next Door Neighbor’s Name?
Two out of three US democratic presidential hopefuls were at a loss when asked for the name of Mexico’s president.
Casa Vaquera: A Great Source of Mexican Sombreros
Quality Mexican sombreros in Puerto Vallarta at fair prices? You bet! A new shop in Pitillal sets a new standard.
Menu Translations Gone Bad
What would you rather eat, a good steak or a vacuum cleaner?
Exploring the Saturday Libramiento Market
The Mexican-style farmers market or “tianguis” dates back to prehispanic times. Enjoy this quintessentially Mexican experience!
My Contemplative Sunday Presentation
As in seasons past, I’ve been invited to make a presentation later on this month for the Contemplative Sunday group, a group of local anglophones that meet at the Friendship Club on Sundays. In years past, I’ve spoken about music, touching base on the Puerto Vallarta experience. This time around, they had other suggestions and…
Question of the Week: How’s Your Sense of Curiosity and Adventure?
How frequently do you step out of your comfort zone here in Puerto Vallarta?
