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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.

Mexico Sees Eight Percent Growth in LGBT Tourism

The beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and Riviera Maya are helping to drive Mexico's LGBT tourism market, fueling an eight percent growth this past year...

Urovallarta offers exclusive new treatment for Erectile Dysfunction

Spanish translation by Randy Rodriguez If you are one of the millions of men who suffer from Erectile dysfunction (ED), a new and unique treatment...

O&APV Celebrates One Year of Publishing

Out & About Puerto Vallarta is celebrating one year of publishing, launching its first issue in April 2018, celebrating the beaches of Puerto Vallarta. A...

Vidanta Cruises to Set New Standard in Luxury Cruising

Mexico City, MX (March 26th, 2019) – Vidanta, Grupo Vidanta’s luxury vacationing brand, today announced its entry into cruising, transforming the industry by bringing...

Gay Serial Killer Bruce McArthur was Known to Visit Puerto Vallarta

A Canadian man, who was recently convicted of murdering eight Toronto men, was known to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Bruce McArthur on Tuesday, Jan. 29,...

Puerto Vallarta ranks as one of the most welcoming cities in Mexico

Travelers headed to Mexico have rated Puerto Vallarta as one of the most welcoming cities in the country, along with Guadalajara, Acapulco and Oaxaca. The...

Vallarta Bear Weekend set for Jan. 31 to Feb. 2

A new LGBT event is being planned for Puerto Vallarta, one that will potentially draw ‘bears’ out of hibernation. Christian Serrano Meyer, a well-known local...

Vallarta Pride wins 2018 Gay Travel Award as best ‘pride celebration’

Vallarta Pride has been named THE pride festival to attend by the annual "Gay Travel Awards", sponsored by the blog GayTravel.com. Visitors to the...

Meet Alex Chavez, new O&APV Editor

Facebook Live video interview with new O&APV Editor Alex Chavez. https://www.facebook.com/outandaboutpv/videos/288911585092104/

Puerto Vallarta wins best place for ‘Fun in the Sun’ according to GayCities.com

If you’re looking for fun in the sun, the best place to head is either Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico or Provincetown, Mass, at least...

Men and Women Painting Men exhibition opens at Art VallARTa

Art VallARTa has announced a new art exhibition, Men and Women Painting Men, that will run from Dec. 15 to Jan 2, 2019. ART VallARTa,...

Puerto Vallarta Police Address LGBT Harassment Concerns

Puerto Vallarta Police and business officials recently held a town park meeting to assure residents of the LGBT community that it was the police...

‘Naked Boys Singing’ Sizzles!, Lady Zen is on Fire!

Naked Boys Singing! is a smash! Fun, Sassy, Clever, Witty! Six talented young Latino actors sing and dance their way into your heart completely...

Red Ribbon Gala set for Dec. 5 at Mantamar Beach Club

Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Red Ribbon Gala benefiting SETAC, Puerto Vallarta's LGBT Wellness Center and HIV/AIDs Community Center. The...

Anónimo Bar Tour – check out the new 2nd floor patio!

We take you on a tour of the newly expanded Anónimo Bar with Duviel, one of the bartenders.

SETAC Celebrates Nine Years – Interview with Paco Arjona

We interview Paco Arjona, executive director of SETAC, about their services and nine years of service to the community.

Naked Boys Singing at Incanto – Cast Interview

  O&APV talks with Naked Boys Singing cast member Mitchell Guzman and the rest of the cast. The show is currently playing on select nights...

Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board Makes Chicago ‘Foodies’ Stop

The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board took its message to Chicago tonight with its “Puerto Vallarta is for Foodies” USA media tour. A group of...

April 2018 Print Issue

Welcome to the first issue of Out & About PV Magazine (O&APV). https://issuu.com/outandaboutpv/docs/o_apv_april_2018_low

Gay Hispanic Web Series Seeks KickStarter Funding

Con Lugar Ready for Season 2 with shooting in Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta With more than three million views, the popular YouTube series, Con...

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