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Health and Wellness Guide

From Botox, fillers and more we introduce you to the local health care scene and focus on you feeling great and looking better with our 2021 health and wellness guide.

Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for people living with HIV?

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As the first COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out around the world, HIV/AIDS experts and advocates have sought to reassure those living with HIV that they can safely get the coronavirus vaccination.

Puerto Vallarta, a Paradise of Well-Being, Receives the Free Soul Festival

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Puerto Vallarta, the privileged destination of the Jalisco coast, is recognized as a paradise for the senses and the general well-being of the body,...

Thrive Med Spa Hosts First Botox Party at Villa Sorpresa

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Thrive Med Spa hosted its inaugural Botox party on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the stunning Villa Sorpresa in Puerto Vallarta.

World AIDS Day Celebrated on Dec. 1

December 1 is World AIDS Day. It was the first day dedicated to health around the world, and the reason for choosing that specific date was for reasons of media impact, being the first day of December.

PrEP Vallarta Offers New Medical and Treatment Options for Vallartians

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PrEP Vallarta held a grand opening celebration on April 27, 2023 at its new clinic offices in the Plaza Caracol shopping center.

Mexico May Soon Approve a MPox Vaccine

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Mexico’s Federal Commission for Protection Against Healh Risks (Cofepris) may soon approve a vaccine to help combat the world-wide health threat of Mpox (formerly Monkey Pox). 

2021 Heath and Wellness Guide – Directory of Advertisers

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

Vallarta Gay Medical Clinic Opens in Zona Romantica

Vallarta Gay Clinic (VGC), located on Calle Lazaro Cardenas 379, has opened in Zona Romantica with a promise to focus on providing LGBTQ+ patients with primary healthcare services. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Vallarta Gay Clinic (VGC) has opened in Zona Romantica with a promise to focus on providing LGBTQ+ patients with primary healthcare services.

Infinity Gabo Brings Passion and Energy to Sensual Massages

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Marco Hernadez is beautiful - inside and out - he is a free spirit - and he is Infinity Gabo, offering sensual massages.

Medical Tourism Draws Visitors to Puerto Vallarta For Many Reasons

With a million and one reasons to visit Puerto Vallarta, including warm weather, beautiful beaches, delicious food and the friendly locals at the top...

Puerto Vallarta and Aguascalientes Partner to Enhance Medical Tourism

(left to right) Aguascalientes Mayor Leonardo Montañez and Puerto Vallarta Mayor Luis Munguía signing documents to establish a twinning relationship between the two cities, enabling them to share best practices and successful strategies. Photo provided
Puerto Vallarta is taking steps toward bolstering its medical tourism industry with the launch of a new partnership aimed at providing safe, high-quality care for patients traveling for medical reasons.

Free HPV Vaccinations Set for August 26, 27

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An event to provide free HPV vaccinations for people living with HIV will be held at Capasists Vallarta and Blue Chairs Hotel on August 26, and 27, 2024.

Dr. Puerto Vallarta Adds New Physician to Treat Chronic Pain and Expands Hangover IV Treatments

Dr. Karen Torres has joined the staff with Dr. Puerto Vallarta, as a pain management specialist for patients with chronic pain and palliative care.
Dr. Karen Torres has joined the staff with Dr. Puerto Vallarta, as a pain management specialist for patients with chronic pain and palliative care.

Medical Insurance A Necessity When Visiting or Living in Puerto Vallarta

If you’re planning a trip (or a move) to Puerto Vallarta, you may want to explore options for medical and travel insurance.

3 reasons to connect with yourself in Puerto Vallarta

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Connect with yourself. Work, stress, bills. Daily life can make us forget many times what we want and where we are. Sometimes we pay more attention to our surroundings than to our interior. That is why today we will give you 3 reasons to be in harmony with you again.

Strengthening Community: Te Cuido, Me Cuido 2024, A Free Health Initiative

Activist Kenya Cuevas at conference for Vallarta Pride 2024 by photographer Oscar Almeida
A free course, "Te cuido, me cuido LGBT 2024”, will be made available that will provide training in counseling on health, comprehensive care and rights of diverse people. The course is open to  general public, with the only requirement to pre-registration, before July 26, 2024.

Ayahuasca Experience Shines Light on the Unconscious

Photos courtesy of Víctor Fuentes Chong, Ayahuasca Puerto Vallarta.
A grinder chat and a desire to lead a fuller and more enjoyable life led Gerwin Rutten to seek an unusual, but very old South American form of natural healing, Ayahuasca. Rutten, who is sales manager for Out & About PV, has taken a spiritual journey that has helped him emotionally and physically, opening his eyes to a different world of natural healers. 

Experience Turkish and Moroccan Hamam in Puerto Vallarta

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Relax and rejuvenate with a traditional Turkish massage at Hamam Turkish Boutique Spa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

International AIDS candlelight memorial

Intensifying the fight for the right to health and as every 3rd Sunday of May, the international vigil in memory of people who have...

LGBTQ+ Community Center Expands, Offers New Services

Vallarta's Gay+ Community Center is located at Morelos 101-Local 3B, Centro, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jal. It has recently expanded it's physical space and its services. Photo by Jerry Jones
The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VGCC) is experiencing a period of rapid growth and expansion, transforming into a vital hub for Puerto Vallarta's LGBTQ+ community.