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.

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.

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

From Crisis Intervention to Community Champion, Pedro Lopez Returns to Roots to Lead LGBTQ+ Haven

Pedro López is the new executive director at the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Meet Pedro López, the empathetic executive director of the Puerto Vallarta Gay + Community Center. Learn about his commitment to serving underserved communities.

Canto Restaurant Brings Modern Chinese and Hong Kong Flavors to Puerto Vallarta

Canto, a modern Cantonese bistro, has opened at Lazaro Cardenas 446, and is offering a different take on some of your favorite Chinese dishes. Currently by reservation only. Photo by Oscar Almeida
A passion for food and time on their hands during the Covid Pandemic has led to the opening of a new Chinese restaurant in Zona Romantica adding to the diverse offerings which make Puerto Vallarta a culinary destination.

Bar Frida and Kitchen Settles Into New Home

Tom Finley owner of Bar Frida's
Tom Finley, the owner of Bar Frida, has seen a lot over the past 78 years. You can see it reflected in his eyes - most recently the sorrow of losing his husband and partner, Luis Mendez. 

From Love Comes a Bakery and Engagement

Armando Álan Vázquez (chef) and Ivan Garcia
Armando Álan Vázquez (chef) and Ivan Garcia are making sweet moments with love from their small and humble pastry shop that recently opened. 

Coming Together: 80,000 Pesos Raised at Benefit for Salvatore Rodriguz

Alberto Cuevas sings at the benefit for Salvatore Rodriguez. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
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. 

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.

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." 

2023 Boys on Fire Calendar Benefits Charity

For the second year in a row, the local male burlesque group Boys on Fire, has produced a 2023 calendar to raise money for two local charities.
For the second year in a row, the local male burlesque group Boys on Fire, has produced a 2023 calendar to raise money for two local charities.

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. 

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.  Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Luis Guzman has known since he can remember that his hands and heart were meant to paint. 

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.

For The Love of DILFS: David Smith, Jr. Represents Puerto Vallarta and Fire Island on Reality TV

For the love of DILFS, David Smith, Jr., contestant
From the beaches of Puerto Vallarta to the glitz and glamor of reality TV, local event producer David M. Smith, Jr. is trading paradise for a chance at love and a $10,000 prize on streaming TV show,  'For the Love of DILFs’.

Vallarta Gay+ Community Center Names Pedro Lopez As Executive Director

Pedro Lopez is the first-ever executive director of the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center. He is a nurse and received his education from Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California. He has over 30 years of experience working with the community in mental health settings, with the last 20 years in senior leadership and executive management positions.
The new Vallarta Gay+ Community Center (VG+CC) has appointed Pedro Lopez as its first -ever Executive Director.

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.

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.

Alberto Cuevas “El Diamante” Delighting The Audience For More Than 10 Years

Alberto Cuevas "El Diamante"
The artistic events of Puerto Vallarta have been a great push for the talent, such is the case of Alberto Cuevas, a local artist who began his career in the spectacles that were held in the delegations of the municipality such as Las Juntas, Las Palmas, Ixtapa and El Pitillal to name a few

Arriba Prepares for its New Season as it Starts Third Year

Arriba Staff Photo
Arriba Restaurant Bar, Olas Altas 443-A (on the second floor), is preparing for its third season to welcome back local residents and visitors to Puerto Vallarta.

Meet Juan: One of Puerto Vallarta’s Very Interesting People

Meet Juan, a gentle fellow who says he is 94 years old. He is ‘out and about’ in Old Town Vallarta, sweeping the outside of the street which surrounds his tiny collapsible kiosk table.