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Meet Your Neighbor

Meet your neighbor and learn more about some of our wonderful people that live full time here in Puerto Vallarta. From the locals (pata salada). to temporary and permanent residents, we’ve got great stories about your neighbors.

Monica Miller: PV’s Zest for Life Fuels My Soul

My love affair with Puerto Vallarta began over 15 years ago. On my very first trip I knew someday I would live here. In fact, I have a photo from my first time in Vallarta from the hillside I live on today. 

Lalo Gil is Puerto Vallarta’s Mr. Events

Lalo Gil - Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Lalo Gil (Eduardo Gil Rocha Gonzalez) loves to be the center of attention. He’d be the first to tell you - he’s comfortable with all the eyes in the room being on him. 

Gay Mixers Set for April 5 and April 27

Three Puerto Vallarta permanent residents - Don Lewis, Frank Cassel and ​Chris Clyde, are teaming up with Out & About PV Magazine and Jet De La Isla’s Facebook Group, “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything Gay You Need Or Want To Know” to jumpstart regular gay mixers.

Galleria Dante and Di Vino Dante Restaurant Celebrate Success

(left to right) Gena Guarniere and Claire Guarniere, owners of Di Vino Dante Tapas and Wine and ​Galleria Dante . Photo by Oscar Almeida.
​Galleria Dante is one of the largest fine art galleries in Puerto Vallarta (and the third oldest), representing more than 60 artists with an amazing collection that includes 85 percent Mexican artists.

Francisco Calvillo Finds Passion in the Sands of Puerto Vallarta

A spatula, salty sea water, and his imagination are the humble tools Francisco Calvillo uses to create unbelievable works of art out of sand.

Adan Carano Dances With the Waves

Adan Carano is a brilliant artist who combines his love of the Hula-Hoop with his nimble surfing skills, bringing together elements which have become vital in Adan’s life.

Galini Spa Massage Opens, Offering Full Service Spa in Zona Romantica

Galini Spa Massage is new full-service spa located conveniently at Calle de Constitucion #364. Opening just 3 months ago, the spa is already being sought out by tourists and residents alike.
Galini Spa Massage is new full-service spa located conveniently at Calle de Constitucion #364.  Opening just three months ago, the spa is already being sought out by tourists and residents alike.

Get a Total Body Experience with Personal Trainer in Puerto Vallarta with fitness expert Daniel Duran

daniel total fitness progam
Daniel Duran, a familiar face to many in Puerto Vallarta, wants to work with you to achieve your fitness goals through his "total body experience" program.

Meet your neighbor: Henry Ho

Henry is a native of Los Angeles who moved to Puerto Vallarta in the fall of 2016.  He works remotely doing marketing consulting and...

Meet Your Neighbor: Dr. Edgar Hernández

dr hernadez
Known as Dr. Edgar to patients and friends, Edgar Hernández is a medical surgeon in private practice here in Vallarta. A true pata salada,...

Tamale Ringwald Makes Art, Music and the World a Happier Place

Tamale Ringwald, a Puerto Vallarta artist. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Tamale Ringwald is a painter, a drag queen, a muralist, a musician, a dancer, a designer, and a yacht tour owner…he’s so on fire you could say Tamale is hot.

Through the Lens of Pride: Oscar Almeida Wins Best Gay Photographer Award

Oscar Almeida
Oscar Almeida's infectious grin speaks volumes as he recounts his recent triumph at the Best of Gays Awards. "Honestly, being named Best Gay Photographer in Vallarta is humbling," he confesses

Puerto Vallarta Gay Bar Hopping Tour Celebrates 12 Years

Tim Wilson and his Gay Bar Hop Tour
Since 2011 the Gay Bar Tour has been helping tourists find their way around the local gay bar scene. With almost 30 gay bars in the area, it can be a bit daunting to sort it all out. The Gay Bar Tour does it all for you, from skipping lines to serving drinks.

Unleashing Creativity, Chef Roman Ventura’s Private Dining Experience Wows Clients

Born in Mascota, Jalisco, Chef Roman Ventura, is celebrating his 10th year in the food business in Puerto Vallarta.
Award-winning Chef Ventura personalizes private dining in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy fresh, local Mexican cuisine with a global twist in your villa or rental. Book unforgettable celebrations!

Roberto Ortiz de Montellano: practicing law in one of today’s gay meccas

Roberto Ortiz de Montellano
Having lived in three of Mexico’s largest cities (Monterrey, Mexico City and Puebla),  Roberto Ortiz de Montellano found himself in search of a location...

Sit. Stay. Drink. Event to Bring Dog Owners Together at The Secret Wine Bar

Carlos and Christoph, owners of the Secret Wine Bar.
An opportunity for dog owners to connect and network is coming to the Secret Wine Bar on a monthly basis, the first starting on April 25.

Louis Whitaker: I’m not in Kansas anymore

Louis Whitaker
Louis Whitaker says he "was 21 and just looking for fun, but I found a city with a diverse community who accepted me with open arms." 

Tunnel Bar Opens in East Emiliano Zapata

The Tunnel Bar owners (left to right) Roger, Bryan, Sugarbaker and Tamale. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
A new “everybody friendly” bar has been opened at Basilio Badillo 447, adding to the quickly expanding options of restaurants and bars that have recently opened in the East Emiliano Zapata neighborhood

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.

Meet the Staff: ThrIVe IV & MedSpa

ThrIVe Staff - Photo by Oscar Almeida
Discover the unique philosophy behind ThrIVe IV & MedSpa. Meet the dedicated team that sets them apart and takes them to the next level.