From Crisis Intervention to Community Champion, Pedro Lopez Returns to Roots to Lead LGBTQ+ Haven
Meet Pedro López, the empathetic executive director of the Puerto Vallarta Gay + Community Center. Learn about his commitment to serving underserved communities.
From Love Comes a Bakery and Engagement
Armando Álan Vázquez (chef) and Ivan Garcia are making sweet moments with love from their small and humble pastry shop that recently opened.
Inspired by Nature, Guzman Paints from the Heart
Luis Guzman has known since he can remember that his hands and heart were meant to paint.
Coming Together: 80,000 Pesos Raised at Benefit for Salvatore Rodriguz
Salvatore Rodriguz, a beloved member of the Vallarta LGBTQ+ community and a local entertainer (pianist), recently suffered a heart attack, amassing a medical bill of more than $300,000 pesos.
Mexican Drag Queen Jeybra Brings Fire to the Stage
Jeybra Queen (the name is a take on the Zebra) arrived in Puerto Vallarta about three years ago, and brought to her act something not many other people can do - acrobatics and aerial arts combined with fire.
Morales Etches Dreams Into Reality With Metal Embossing
Ericksammy Morales (Sammy) talks about his passion for art, and his ability to turn dreams into reality with his metal embossing skills.
Puerto Vallarta Gay Bar Hopping Tour Celebrates 12 Years
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.
Chef Fabiola Meraz: A Mar Y Sierra Reflects High Cuisine Flavors of Mexico
Experience the unique cuisine of Chef Fabiola Meraz's A Mar Y Sierra. Fusion of Mexican culture & high-end cuisine.
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...
Che Vallarta Specializes With Handmade Argentinean Empanadas
Che Vallarta, a restaurant offering authentic Argentinean empanadas and other delicacies, has grown by word of mouth. You'll find their small shop in Centro Vallarta, Calle Abasolo 189, just a few blocks from the Malecon.
Meet Your Neighbor: Joshua Rappaport
Joshua Rappaport is originally from Toronto, Canada, and has been living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico since 2003. Joshua founded Cross Border Investment in 2011...
Roberto Ortiz de Montellano: practicing law in one of today’s gay meccas
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...
From English Teacher, Dolphin Trainer to Drag Star Karma La Perra, Mitchell Rivadeneyra Shines as an Entertainer
Mitchell Isaác Guzmán Rivadeneyra is performer and drag star Karma La Perra - he arrived at Juicy Drags for our interview dressed like the fashion diva that he is - a custom made crop top, sunglasses and a sharp black hat that instantly told you that this man is ready for business.
Meet Your Neighbor: Dr. Edgar Hernández
Known as Dr. Edgar to patients and friends, Edgar Hernández is a medical surgeon in private practice here in Vallarta. A true pata salada,...
Effie Passero Takes Global Stage From Small-Town Dreams
A little over three decades ago, one December evening, in Modesto, CA, an 18-month-old Effie Passero waddled over to the television in the living room of her house, pressed her palms against the screen playing a Christmas special, and began singing to the tune of Ave Maria.
Galleria Dante and Di Vino Dante Restaurant Celebrate Success
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.
Miss Conception Celebrates A Quarter-Century of Dazzling Delusion
If you’ve never gotten the chance to see Miss Conception - a Puerto Vallarta legend - perform, you’re missing out. She has honed her craft over the past 25 years, and this female delusionist is absolutely amazing.
Undressing Dysmorphia, Dressing in Self-Love
Waking up every morning in Puerto Vallarta, in true Leo fashion, I take a long look at myself—nude as I was born, nude as I play. My bronzed skin, inked tattoos, blonde hair, and strong body are a reflection of years of growth. At 39 years old, for the first time, I can look in the mirror and not wince. I see power. I see beauty. I see me. But it wasn’t always this way.
Poncho Davalos Brings Passion and Expertise With New Real Estate Firm
Alfonso “Poncho” Davalos has traded in his role as a top-producing agent to become the driving force behind his own real estate firm in Puerto Vallarta. With a decade of experience in the industry and a loyal clientele, Davalos is excited to embark on this new chapter, offering personalized service and expert guidance to buyers and sellers alike.
