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Christian Velasco

Editor and Associate Publisher for Out and About PV Magazine

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Iconic Pirate Ship Marigalante Sinks in Puerto Vallarta

The iconic pirate ship and one of Puerto Vallarta's most well-known tourist attractions, sank on the afternoon of Friday, October 10, 2025.

U.S. Citizen Found Dead in Puerto Vallarta Condo; Investigation Underway

Henry Patrick Murphy, a 58-year-old American, was found dead Friday, Sept. 19, inside his condominium in the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta, according to local authorities.

After Pirate Ship Sinking, Sister Ship Set to Keep Pirate Legacy Afloat

Following the unfortunate sinking of the iconic pirate ship Marigalante, Naviera Juan de la Cosa SA. de CV., the company that owns the ship, has quickly confirmed its plans to keep one of Puerto Vallarta’s main tourist attractions alive. 

Coastal Flooding Closes Roads Due to Hurricane Priscilla

The Traffic and Road Safety Department implemented preventative road closures in Las Glorias and Centro to protect the public and avoid accidents.

Vallarta Play to Shine at Jalisco State Theater Exhibition

Puerto Vallarta's play 2012: El Mundo se va a Acabar has been selected to perform at the 28th Jalisco State Theater Exhibition.

Social media is going nuts over Zac Efron and Alejandro Speitzer

The American star seems to be the eco-friendly daddy many were expecting this 2020, while the Mexican actor Alejandro Speitzer is giving us hot scenes on the steamy thriller Dark Desire.

‘Boys on Fire’ Heats Up the Stage for its 5th Season

The male burlesque cabaret show “Boys on Fire” is back for its fifth season, promising a sensual return to the stage at Coco Cabaret in Zona Romántica. Beginning on October 15, 2025, at 9:00 p.m., the show will run every Wednesday through the end of May, 2026. 

Get Ready to Mingle: Gay+ Mixers Return Oct. 14

Out and About PV Magazine and the Facebook group “New Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything You Need or Want to Know¨ is excited to kick off another season of their popular social gatherings.

Free Vaccination Clinic at The Tryst Hotel on September 26, 2025

HPV, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, and Pneumococcus vaccines are offered free to anyone, including temporary and permanent residents, tourists and citizens .

Activists Present ‘Michel Castro Law’ Initiative to Jalisco Congress

Representatives from the Red Diversidad Vallarta and the Cabildo de la Diversidad de Puerto Vallarta are seeking to create mechanisms to decentralize assistance for vulnerable LGBTQ+ individuals.

New Game Show Opens at La Catrina Cantina

Hosted by Christian Manly, Game On! takes place every two Saturdays from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at the bar located in Zona Romántica, introducing a new game on each date.

Vallarta Play to Shine at Jalisco State Theater Exhibition

Puerto Vallarta's play 2012: El Mundo se va a Acabar has been selected to perform at the 28th Jalisco State Theater Exhibition.

U.S. Citizen Found Dead in Puerto Vallarta Condo; Investigation Underway

Henry Patrick Murphy, a 58-year-old American, was found dead Friday, Sept. 19, inside his condominium in the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta, according to local authorities.

Grupo de Teatro Dionisio and Boa Viagem Teatro Provide Important Local Theater Outlet

Grupo de Teatro Dionisio and Boa Viagem Teatro are clear examples of these groups that have stood out - not only at the local level but at the state level -  and that have exciting plans for this year.

Bioidentical Hormones: An Innovative Treatment for Transgender People

Dr. Cinthia Becerra is one of the precursors in Mexico of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy which, as opposed to traditional medicine, represents a less aggressive treatment for gender dysphoria.

Bonito Kitchen & Bar to Open Riverside Location in Zona Romántica

Leasing agency Ryan Donner & Associates and Bonito Kitchen are pleased to announce the much-anticipated opening of the local favorite Bonito Kitchen & Bar at one of the most iconic...

Local Grindr users exposed on Twitter

Some Puerto Vallarta Grindr users find themselves as the target of defamatory Twitter attacks, often with major consequences for those involved, such as losing...

Jet de la Isla’s Facebook Gay Group Reaches Milestone

One of the reasons that led Mexican-American entrepreneur Jet de la Isla to open a Facebook group titled “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything gay you...

City Allows Puerto Vallarta Bars to Expand Capacity and Hours

Puerto Vallarta bars can resume activities and operate at 50% of their capacity. The city council has authorized these establishments to stay open until...

Young local entrepreneur Alexander Avila introduces La Notte

Firewood pizza inspired by the owner’s summers in Italy and the original techniques practiced in the birthplace of this iconic dish. 22-year-old Alexander Ávila keeps...

Diva Daniela talks on how the pandemic has affected LGBT+ nightclub’s entertainers

“It’s been 4 months since we lost our jobs and we’ve had barely any help from the government”, she says. As published in an O&A...

Sunland Festival: City says ‘no event’ and Mantamar Pulls Out

Confusion about the status of the event continues, with organizers telling O&APV the event was ‘on’ and the Deputy Director of Padrón y Licencias...

This is how LGBT+ bars and nightclubs look like in Covid-19 times

It’s been a few weeks now, since certain iconic, local LBGT+ bars and nightclubs have reopened in Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone, allowing tourists and...

Conversion therapies banned in Mexico City

The new legislation establishes that those who advise or perform these practices will face a prison sentence and community work.  This past Friday, July...

“I lost my job at Liverpool Puerto Vallarta for being homosexual”

Andrés Tello, the former Chief of Security at the Liverpool department store, blames the director of the local branch for firing him and making...

Social media is going nuts over Zac Efron and Alejandro Speitzer

The American star seems to be the eco-friendly daddy many were expecting this 2020, while the Mexican actor Alejandro Speitzer is giving us hot scenes on the steamy thriller Dark Desire.

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