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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."
Born and raised by his proud and loving grandmother in Puerto Vallarta, Jose Angel Morales Martínez quit his management career to work and help with home expenses and at age 18 he came out as gay. By that time, he joined an amateur drag contest impersonating Celine Dion. He went on to win the competition and this changed his life...
(left to right) Luis Villaseñor, general director of the Public Trust for Tourism Promotion and Publicity of the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta , Steve Buczek (BeefDip founder), Carla Esparza Quintero, councilwoman president of the Tourism and Economic Development Commission, Christhian Preciado Cazares, with the Office of Tourism and Economic Development of Puerto Vallarta and Jose Spinning Cortes
BeefDip Bear Week, one of the largest and longest running bear events in the world, is bringing with it approximately $240 million pesos economic benefit for Puerto Vallarta (or equal to approximately $12 million USD).
Without a thought, Puerto Vallarta is a lively town with much to see and do and most visitors might feel like they didn’t have enough time to take it all in.  Local attractions, water activities, beautiful beaches and a huge offer of restaurants and bars to choose from make it seem almost impossible to find yourself with nothing to do and although this is true, we’ve got an exciting option for you to keep on your agenda. Every Wednesday afternoon the Historic Center Art Walk  takes place with participating galleries offering welcome cocktails to guests and sometimes even having artists present to greet and meet visitors.
Ericksammy Morales (Sammy) talks about his passion for art, and his ability to turn dreams into reality with his metal embossing skills.
Arturo Leija has become one of the main exponents of Voguing. He told us what this trend means to him.
One of the many pieces of art you can find every Wednesday at the ArtWalk. This piece is at Galeria Browne. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
With almost 80 different art galleries and stores in Puerto Vallarta, it's become challenging keeping an up-to-date list. This list was created from a Google search.
One of the reasons that led Mexican-American entrepreneur Jet de la Isla to open a Facebook group titled “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything gay you need or want to know” was to offer a platform with useful information aimed at Puerto Vallarta LGBTQ newcomers to adapt to their new home and help them start up a business. To him, it...
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The state of Jalisco is Mexico’s most emblematic region, having given birth to so many of the country’s iconic cultural offerings, including the charro, or Mexican cowboy, and, of course, Tequila. This multi-destination state has plenty of space to maintain social distancing and remains a must for any fan of its signature Spirit. The following are Viva Tequila’s Mexico Experience...
Casa Museo would be Puerto Vallarta's first history museum where artistic, historical and cultural testimonies are housed.
Puerto Vallarta has established itself as a vibrant center of art creation, exhibition and promotion. An important contribution to the city´s art scene is Puerto Vallarta´s ArtWalk which this year will be held, every Wednesday 6 to 10 pm, from October 30th, 2019 through May 27th, 2020. The participating galleries in Centro Historico exhibit works by important national and international artists....
Join us on this night and enjoy the sexy sounds of Piel Canela and the classic NWJ! fiesta energy. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 5pm to 11pm. Closed Mondays until December. *Reservations please*. We are operating observing government guidelines of 50% capacity on the Terrace so please reserve your space at reservations@nowayjosemx.com. Put these 3 dates on your calendar! - Tuesday, October 27...
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. 
restaurant week begins
49 Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta restaurants are ready to participate in the 16th edition of Restaurant Week
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 dream of Armando del Toro finally coming true. Teams named "La Puntis" and "Unicornios F.C." have been LGBTQ soccer teams for the last few years, but things changed this past year with the formation of new...
Mauricio Vargas Ruiz and Alberto Trejo Garcia. Photo by Oscar Almedia.
Mauricio Vargas Ruiz and Alberto Trejo Garcia practices artistic recycling and creates handmade whimsical and colorful paper mache animals, flowers, jewelry, and platters.
Pride month is the most important in the fight for LGBT+ rights since it marks the beginning of the movement in 1969. Sexual diversity is reflected in the number of flags that collectives around the world use to represent. The first and best known is the rainbow flag, designed in 1977 by Gilbert Baker; War veteran who learned how to...
Sharo García, founder and general coordinator of ROMPE Urban Art Collective announced the creation of artistic murals in public spaces in the Centro Historico and Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
A unique art collective is making waves with its innovative approach to urban beautification in Puerto Vallarta. What began as a festival has blossomed into the Rompe Collective, a driving force behind the city's burgeoning street art scene.
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.
Grupo de Teatro Dionisio performing The Night of the Garland tells the story of a coconut seller who is looking for his missing sister, who has eyes of a blue so deep that they seem violets. In his search, he relies on a drag queen, a waitress and other local characters who make up a mosaic that reflects what is lived in Puerto Vallarta. Photo by Jerry Jones
Grupo de Teatro Dionisio and Boa Viagem Teatro are clear examples of these groups that have stood out - not only at the local level but at the state level -  and that have exciting plans for this year.
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