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Jerry Jones is a long-time LGBTQ journalist, with more than 20 years of experience. He is passionate about telling the stories of the LGBTQ community in Puerto Vallarta, and connecting the community to its people. Jerry is the founder of Out & About Nashville (now OutVoicesNashville), which he sold in 2020. He has more than 20+ years of experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, and digital media management. Jerry is also an advanced emergency medical technician and has spent much of his career helping those in need.

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Passenger Shares Photos and Experience on PV Delice Party Boat Sinking

On December 31, 2020 around 5 p.m. the party boat, PV Delice, sank to the bottom of the ocean while crew frantically called for help to rescue passengers. 

Hotel Mercurio Closed, Assets Seized

Hotel Mercurio Was Closed Friday Night, May 17, 2024 and all of the assets inside were seized. All of the guests were left on the street.

Louis Whitaker Arrested, Indicted by U.S. Federal Grand Jury on Child Pornography

Whitaker was Alias in Puerto Vallarta, Wyatt Maxwell is...

Michoacán Earthquake Felt in Puerto Vallarta

An earthquake that hit near Coalcoman, Michoacan, in the early morning hours of January 12, 2025, was felt in Puerto Vallarta, with some buildings evacuating its residents.

Couple Urges Caution After Puerto Vallarta Grindr Incident

The gay married couple from Anaheim, California were visiting Puerto Vallarta in mid-October when they became victims of a drugging and robbery from a Grindr hookup. While they are both embarrassed by the incident, they are using the horrific experience to warn other to be cautious. Both are praising the response of the local police and hotel officials

Man Stabbed, Killed on Venustiano Carranza in Zona Romantica

A man has died after being stabbed in Zona Romantica, according to local news media reports, a highly unusual occurrence in the normally peaceful and tourist heavy area.

Puerto Vallarta Continues Economic Recovery One Year After Beaches Reopened

It has been one year since the city of Puerto Vallarta reopened its beaches and slowly started the economic process with increasing capacity and more flights arriving.

Puerto Vallarta advances in its tourist reactivation and increases hotel occupancy to 80%

Puerto Vallarta is preparing for the summer, and thanks to the low rates of positivity and hospitalization for Covid-19, the governor of the state...

Putting PRIDE in Business

Puerto Vallarta is no stranger to LGBTQ owned businesses – from small retail shops, entertainment venues, property management, restaurants and bars, there are probably (and this is a guess) more than a hundred LGBTQ owned businesses here. 

Pause Clinic Provides Psychology Support for those Transitioning

Puerto Vallarta has a great new service for those individuals who identify as transgender and are looking to transition. With patients seeking treatment at Pause from a national and international population, the service is a natural part of the other services that Pause offers its transgender clients. 

Guía de Salud y Bienestar 2021 – Directorio de Anunciantes

¿Busca un negocio amigable con LGBTQ? Consulte nuestro Directorio de empresas locales de la Guía de salud y bienestar de verano de 2021 para...

Guía de Salud y Bienestar 2021 – Directorio de Anunciantes

¿Busca un negocio amigable con LGBTQ? Consulte nuestro Directorio de empresas locales de la Guía de salud y bienestar de verano de 2021 para...

2021 Heath and Wellness Guide – Directory of Advertisers

Looking for a LGBTQ friendly business? Check out our Local Business Directory from the 2021 Summer Health and Wellness Guide to find what you...

Puerto Vallarta’s Personal Assistant Puts PRIDE into His Work

Luis Ochoa is an entrepreneur and small businessman, and he knows the pride that comes with owning one’s own business. Luis is Puerto Vallarta’s personal assistant, catering to a vast array of needs, with many of his clients’ members of the LGBTQ community.

Candy Bar Restaurant Sold, Closes

Candy Bar Restaurant, which opened its doors in Zona Romantica in January 2021, has sold and closed its doors on Sunday, May 1, 2021.

NuestroOrgullo PV Announces Pride Events

NuestroOrgullo Vallarta, announced that "OUR VALLARTA PRIDE is an LGBTQ+ festival done by and for the local Puerto Vallarta community, beyond typical circuit parties. 

Video: Exclusive First Look, Hamburger Mary’s Puerto Vallarta

Out & About Puerto Vallarta has exclusive first look interview at the new Hamburger Mary's Puerto Vallarta. Meet the owners and general manager! The...

Candy Bar Restaurant Offering Brunch Starting March 28

Candy Bar Restaurant, located at Lázaro Cárdenas 388, Emiliano Zapata, will be offering a Sunday Brunch starting Sunday, March 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hamburger Mary’s to Open in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta will be home to the first-ever Mexico location of the popular U.S. franchise, Hamburger Mary’s.

Covid-19 Restrictions to Expire, Businesses and Bars to Reopen Sat., Feb. 13

The Vallarta Independiente is reporting that the Jalisco Government will not extend the current Covid-19 restrictions, which will expire at Midnight on Feb. 13, 2021.

Candy Bar Restaurant Opens Its Doors in Zona Romantica

CandyBar, a new LGBTQ bar and restaurant in Zona Romantica, has something for everyone, with its owners wanting everyone to feel welcome and to “come and taste the rainbow.”

One Six One, New LGBTQ Bar Set to Open Feb. 1

A new upscale bar catering to the LGBTQ community will open on February 2, 2021, adding another option for locals and visitors looking for a night out in Puerto Vallarta’s “gay district”.

Alejandro Castillo Tops JustFor.Fans As Mexico’s Most Popular Performer

Alejandro Castillo, a local Puerto Vallartian, has been named the top Mexico performer on the popular subscription based social media platform, JustFor.Fans

RED BUTTON Initiated: New Restrictions in Place from Jan. 16 to 31

The Governor for the state of Jalisco, which Puerto Vallarta resides in, Enrique Alfaro, has initiated a new "red button" with restrictions in place from Jan. 16 to Jan. 31, 2021 for the area due to an increase in Covid-19 cases.

Hotel Mercurio Offering Covid-19 Tests for US and Canadian Travelers

Hotel Mercurio, located on Francisca Rodríguez 168 in Zona Romántica, is offering Covid-19 tests for those travelers returning to the United States or Canada.

Doctor at Home PV Offers Covid-19 Testing

As anxiety continues to grow with U.S. visitors seeking Covid-19 tests in Puerto Vallarta, one local doctor is offering at home service to collect the test and send off to a lab for processing.

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