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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.

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.

Dental Tourism Booming in PV: Most Sought-After Procedures and Prices

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According to Patients Beyond Borders, Mexico and Costa Rica are the most popular destinations for dental care, cosmetic surgery and prescription medicines. The industry has been booming in Mexico as travelers seek care at a lower cost than in their home country, saving between 40% and 65% at Mexican medical centers.

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...

Men’s Nude Yoga and Not-So-Nude Yoga Classes to be Offered by Collin Wynter

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Local yoga instructor Collin Wynter will soon start teaching two new yoga classes - one that is unique in that it will be one of the few - if only - men’s nude yoga classes around.

My experience getting tested at newly opened SETAC

The newest SETAC connection office located in Zona Romantica opened its doors on Tuesday, March 19th. We went to give them the welcome to...

Blanca Villaseñor Encourages PV Visitors to Start a Healthy Lifestyle

Taking time off in Puerto Vallarta can be an almost cathartic experience for many, especially in these challenging times and now it can also be a life changing visit as well.  Blanca Villaseñor is one of the leading nutritionist experts in the area and is highly experienced in pre-surgery weight control and post-op nutritional care.  She is also certified in ketogenic dieting which is a great program for visitors who have a short amount of time in town but still want to lose some weight, whether it be for an upcoming surgery or a better beach body.

Vaccination or Negative Covid Test Required to Enter PV Bars or Clubs

Starting Jan. 14, 2022, you'll need a current Covid-19 vaccination with proof or a negative Covid-19 test to enjoy a night out at one of Puerto Vallarta's bars or clubs.

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.

Doctor Puerto Vallarta Offers Specialized LGBTQ Services and More

Dr. Omar Sánchez. Photo by Oscar Almeida
Dr. Sánchez is “Doctor Puerto Vallarta” and as a gay physician, he knows that many gay men are more comfortable with a gay physican that can speak English, and discuss more intimate health concerns.

How To Get The Perfect Smile at Integral Dental Services

If you’re looking for that perfect smile, and you’re not sure where to start, the professional staff at Integral Dental Services can help map...

Omar Hernandez is Dr Puerto Vallarta

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One year ago, Dr. Omar Hernández started this project, Dr Puerto Vallarta, to provide high-quality medical service in Puerto Vallarta. Originally from Mexico City, he moved to Puerto Vallarta in 2016, when he started working at different resorts providing detailed oriented consultations in English.

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,...

ISSTE and LGBT Groups Administer 1,000+ Vaccines at Hotel Mercurio

More than 1,000 vaccines were administered at the daylong vaccination event at Hotel Mercurio. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
More than 1,000 vaccines were recently administered to some 650 people during a vaccination event held at Hotel Mercurio.

Vallarta Medical Center Celebrates Seven Years as a Top Level Hospital

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For more than seven years Vallarta Medical Center has been providing top-level medical services to Puerto Vallartians. 

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.

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.

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...

AMLO reforms will affect organiations against HIV+ in Mexico, SETAC Puerto Vallarta declares not being affected

Earlier this year, the administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced the changes in the way of financing the treatment of the nearly 100,000 seropositives...

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. 

Makal Restaurant is an Experience of the Senses

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The moment you walk into Makal you know you’ve momentarily stepped out of the hustle and bustle of Zona Romantica and you’ve been transported into a space like no other in the area. Before you even step inside you notice it’s clean white exterior and large windows which give a glimpse into its colorful interior.