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Vogue: A way to express, a way to protest

Arturo Leija has become one of the main exponents of Voguing. He told us what this trend means to him.

Gay Puerto Vallarta: The Ultimate Gay+ Haven in Mexico

2023 Vallarta Pride block party Gay Puerto Vallarta
Boasting more than 500,000 LGBT tourists a year, Puerto Vallarta has been called the “San Francisco” of Mexico and has been named as one of the world’s top 10 LGBT destinations.

Famed Gay Rights Leader to Speak in Puerto Vallarta

Juan Jacobo Hernandez, a founding member of the gay rights movement in Mexico, will be in Puerto Vallarta to present and discuss his book "Locabulary. Language and oppression" on Friday Jun 16, 2023
Juan Jacobo Hernandez, a founding member of the gay rights movement in Mexico, will be in Puerto Vallarta to present and discuss his book "Locabulary. Language and oppression" on Friday Jun 16, 2023

Artists Daughter Restores Fathers Iconic Puerto Vallarta Letters

The newly refurbished letters that spell out Puerto Vallarta at the unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
The vibrant, larger-than-life letters spelling out “Puerto Vallarta” are as synonymous with the city as its stunning beaches and warm hospitality. These iconic symbols, beloved by locals and tourists alike, have undergone a meticulous restoration to reclaim their original splendor.

LGBTQ Soccer League ‘Jugando por Nuestros Derechos’ forms in Puerto Vallarta

Vallarta S-O-C-C-E-R “Jugando por Nuestros Dereechos” , a new LGBTQ sports project in Puerto Vallarta, has been years in the making, and is the...

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.

Embracing Diversity: Conversatrans Unveils Trans Empowerment in Puerto Vallarta

Moderated by Yess Cortés,'CONVERSATRAS' provided a platform for individuals such as Darieen ‘Shortie’, Arizze Aguilar, Alex Domínguez, and Joshua de Venus to share their unique stories and perspectives. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
In a showcase of diversity and empowerment, Puerto Vallarta's cultural landscape recently played host to 'CONVERSATRANS' at La Gata Foro Bar. 

OPC Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Raicilla Art Exhibitions

Celebrating 10 years of OPC at the recent event are Artist Gerardo Molina Abarca, OPC Director Pilar Pérez and Sayuri Sanchez, sub director. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
On May 23, 2024, the Office of Cultural Projects (OPC) in Puerto Vallarta proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary with the opening of two remarkable exhibitions: "Primero fue la raicilla (First Came Raicilla): Arte y cultura del agave y sus destilados" and "Ana Topoleanu: Those from the Other Coast – The Raicilla World."

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,...

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.

Puerto Vallarta Gears Up for 2024 Independence Day Celebration

The Malecon from the 2023 Independence Day Celebration. Photo by the Puerto Vallarta Institute of Culture.
Puerto Vallarta will celebrate “Grito de Independencia”, which runs from September 13 to 16, with an array of festivities as the city comes alive with parades, concerts,traditional dances, and cultural events, offering a cultural experience for all.

Puebla, Mexico Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Another state in Mexico has legalized marriage between same-sex couples. The state of Puebla is divided into 217 municipalities and its capital is the city...

Photo Gallery: Queer Art and Vallarta Pride: 10 Years

The Puerto Vallarta Cultural Projects Office, in collaboration with Vallarta Pride, recently held the opening reception of two art events at the OPC office: QUEER/CUIR and Vallarta Pride: 10 years in photographs.

Independence Celebration Draws Approximately 30,000 on Malecon

Approximately 30,000 people enjoyed entertainment and fireworks on the Malecon as Puerto Vallarta celebrated its 214th Independence Day on Sept. 15, 2024. on Sept. 15, 2024.
Approximately 30,000 people enjoyed entertainment and fireworks on the Malecon as Puerto Vallarta celebrated its 214th Independence Day on Sept. 15, 2024. on Sept. 15, 2024.

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.

Unreal Intimacy Art Show Dedicated to the Catrina and Queer Relationships

Unreal Intimacy Art Show Dedicated to the Catrina and Queer Relationships
Just in time for Dia de Muertos, an art show dedicated to the Catrina and queer relationships will be held at the Sklarsky Smith Gallery in Colonia Emiliano Zapata in Puerto Vallarta.

Exclusive Clothing Store Opens in Puerto Vallarta for ‘Bears’

QBO Bearwear didn’t let a little thing like a pandemic stop its move from opening a new store in Puerto Vallarta. The exclusive store for...

Businesses adjust Hours and Events to welcome Visitors During the “ Emergency Button”

"Things you can do during these 14 days in Puerto Vallarta." The emergency button has caused many doubts and uncertainty Is there a curfew? Can I or...

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.  

Five States From the Mexican Southeast Sign “Mundo Maya Region” Alliance

Having the heritage inherited from the Mayan culture is a privilege. It is the culture that gives identity to the southeast of Mexico