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Puerto Vallarta Honors the Virgin of Guadalupe

Peregrinaciones Guadalupanas
Centuries-Old Tradition Lives On The 2024 Guadalupanas Pilgrimage (Peregrinaciones Guadalupanas) season is in full swing in Puerto Vallarta, bringing together a large number of devotees...

Arte VallARTa Museo Hosts VERNÁCULO/VERNACULAR by Erik Rivera, a Must See Exhibition During Vallarta Pride Week

Arte VallARTa Museo is thrilled to announce the opening of VERNÁCULO/VERNACULAR, a captivating exhibition by renowned LGBTQIA+ artist Erik Rivera. Marking Rivera’s first showcase in Puerto Vallarta, this international exhibition concludes its journey after captivating audiences in Mexico City and Malaga, Spain.
Arte VallARTa Museo is thrilled to announce the opening of VERNÁCULO/VERNACULAR, a captivating exhibition by renowned LGBTQIA+ artist Erik Rivera. Marking Rivera’s first showcase in Puerto Vallarta, this international exhibition concludes its journey after captivating audiences in Mexico City and Malaga, Spain.

Cuevas and Friends Bring History of Music and Mexico to Incanto

Alberto Cuevas in Mexico Magico. Photos by Oscar Almeida.
It was an evening of Mexican music with Alberto Cuevas and guests at Incanto, on Saturday, July 1, 2023, as a theater full of patrons enjoyed "Mexico Magico."

ACT2PV Enters New Era with Fresh Leadership, Exciting Changes, and Renewed Commitment to Community

David Sabella brings a wealth of experience and a clear vision for the ACT2PV's future, centered on rebuilding its reputation, fostering community engagement, and delivering exceptional entertainment experiences. Photo by Jerry Jones
Puerto Vallarta's entertainment complex, ACT2PV, is ushering in a new era under the leadership of recently appointed General Manager, David Sabella. Sabella brings a wealth of experience and a clear vision for the theater's future.

Vallarta Pride Fashion Show To Transform Los Muertos Pier into Fashion Catwalk

The iconic Los Muertos Pier with its famous wind sail design will become a pride fashion walkway on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with the looks of Mexican fashion designers like Benito Santos.
The iconic Los Muertos Pier with its famous wind sail design will become a pride fashion walkway on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with the looks of Mexican fashion designers like Benito Santos.

Lighthouses Shine With a Beacon of History

Moises Hernandez, @moihmx historical and documentary researcher of Puerto Vallarta and his lighthouse photo exhibition. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Lighthouses of Puerto Vallarta were the focus of Moises Hernandez (@moihmx), a historical and documentary researcher. He recently shared his work on the curation of the seven-photo collection exhibited during the celebration of the 92nd anniversary of Puerto Vallarta’s range lights or lighthouses.

Restaurant ‘Week’ Runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 10

restaurant week begins
49 Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta restaurants are ready to participate in the 16th edition of Restaurant Week

Discover Versalles Food Tour Opens Doors to New Experiences

masame pv restaurant
As you may have heard, Versalles is rapidly becoming the foodie destination of choice. New and eclectic spaces are opening up right and left. There are so many in fact, it’s actually hard to keep track of them all. 

Curtain Up on Success: The Palm Cabaret Wins for Favorite Performance Venue in We Are PV Awards

The Palm
Puerto Vallarta's vibrant live entertainment scene boasts a shining star – The Palm Cabaret and Bar - was recently named winner for the We Are Puerto Vallarta Favorite Performance Venues award, The Palm is a haven for both local talent and internationally renowned performers.

Casa Museo Puerto Vallarta Seeks Donations To Come to Life

Casa Museo would be Puerto Vallarta's first history museum where artistic, historical and cultural testimonies are housed.

Huichol, or Wixáritari, Art Has Roots in Jalisco

Max Simpson
Puerto Vallarta is rich with art from all parts of Mexico but one of my favorite types of art from this region is Huichol art which originated in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit.  

Tallest Catrina in the World Makes Debut in Puerto Vallarta

Tallest Catrina
Puerto Vallarta will officially break the Guinness record for the largest monumental Catrina in history on November 2, 2022.

Tonny Kenneth Releases New Heartfelt Album, ‘Happytamin’

Tonny Kenneth
Tonny Kenneth has released a new album that he says is his most personal project to date -  and reflects some major moments in his life.

Mexico to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Yesterday evening the lower chamber of Mexico’s Congress passed a group of laws which legalize the recreational use of marijuana.  With 316 votes in favor and 129 against these laws now permit users to possess up to 28 grams for personal use and in home cultivation of 6 to 8 plants depending on the number of consumers in the household. These laws of course only apply to those over the age of 18 and have certain nuances. 

Already There’s Issues

Already There’s Issues is a new LGBT Magazine produced in Puerto Vallarta, a collaborative magazine about queerness that celebrates the beauty in self-reflection, disobeying,...

Alison Lo is taking Puerto Vallarta by Storm

Puerto Vallarta is a melting pot of cultures, styles, moods and grooves and it’s thanks to the eclectic variety of people that flock here. Alison Lo was drawn to PV due to its magnetism and her curiosity and is now a headlining artist in town.

Swan Lake in Puerto Vallarta: An Ode to Diversity and Artistic Talent

A bold and contemporary reinterpretation of the classic ballet "Swan Lake" comes from ACT2PV.
In the vibrant heart of Puerto Vallarta, a destination that proudly celebrates its LGBT identity, a bold and contemporary reinterpretation of the classic ballet "Swan Lake" comes from ACT2PV.

New ‘Street Food Fiesta’ Tour Takes Foodies on Delicious Journey Through Puerto Vallarta

Augustine enjoys a taco on the new Vallarta Eats Street Food Fiesta. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Puerto Vallarta's vibrant food scene unfolded bite by delicious bite on the all-new Street Food Fiesta Tour with Vallarta Eats.

Puerto Vallarta Makes History at 2024 NYC Pride Parade

A group from Puerto Vallarta representing Vallarta Pride in the 2024 NYC Pride Parade. Photo provided by Carlos Plasencia.
Puerto Vallarta proudly participated in the 2024 New York City Pride Parade, a significant milestone that underscores our city’s status as one of the world’s leading LGBT+ tourism capitals.

Mexa Machxs Kiki Ball Brings Ballroom Extravaganza to Beefcakes

Saturday, July 13th, Beefcakes will host “Mexa Machxs Kiki Ball” to challenge heteronormative masculinity with a display of outfits inspired by the classic Mexican macho. The event starts at 8 pm, with a cover charge of 120 pesos. Photo from a previous ballroom event. Photo by Oscar Almeida
On Saturday, July 13th, Beefcakes will host “Mexa Machxs Kiki Ball” that promises to challenge heteronormative masculinity. It all begins at 8 p.m. with a cover charge of $120 pesos.