2019 Puerto Vallarta Official Pride Guide

2019 Official Puerto Vallarta Pride Guide featuring Eliad Cohen
The digital version of our newest edition of Out & About PV is out! With the hottest news of the LGBT+ scene in Puerto...

Puerto Vallarta Virtual Pride Schedule

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With the official Puerto Vallarta Pride Festival canceled due to the pandemic, a group of volunteers have joined together to bring a week full...

Tom Swale “was exactly what Vallarta needed at the time he...

Gene Mendosa arguably ran and sweat harder than any of the queens who participated in this year’s Drag Derby. The annual event is a highlight...

Mercurio Swim: A Bathing Suit For Everyone

Paul Crist is well known throughout Puerto Vallarta as the gracious owner of Hotel Mercurio, which he has now operated for 18 years (since...

PV’s municipal government suspend police officer who harassed trans woman

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According to the information provided by Mayor Arturo Dávalos Peña, a commander of the municipality’s police was suspended from his duties for reports of...

Tequila Lover? Here are Five Cities You Must Visit in Jalisco,...

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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,...

Pesos, Dollars and More

Our money tips when you visit Puerto Vallarta You got to have money in some form – Pesos or credit cards will work best.  U.S....

Francine Peters found inspiration (and a new life) in Puerto Vallarta

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in 8/2018. We are reposting it today (4/1/2019) as we celebrate the life and the art of...

Uber Eats expands to Puerto Vallarta

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Uber Eats is closing 2018 by adding 30 new cities as part of its service area, including Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Uber Eats is an...

Sharo: Deep Inspiration That Comes From The Sound And The Heart

Sharo's art has touched many areas of romantic zone but she has also touched many hearts. She is one of the local artists who...

Vallarta Botanical Garden is the #4 favorite in USA Today poll

After weeks and weeks of daily voting, the results are finally in. A panel of experts nominated 10 botanical gardens from around the United States—and...

Beers, boys and burgers @ Mercurio Hotel

Beers boys and burgers at Hotel Mercurio in 2019

Los Otros Blondies adds to the Cocktail Scene In Old Town

Los Otros Blondies
Blondies PV, the lounge bar just steps from Los Muertos Beach in Old Town, Puerto Vallarta, now has a sister – a new place to hang out, shop and have a drink, and it’s called Los Otros Blondies (The Other Blondies).

Winter/Spring ‘LGBT Wedding Guide’ Issue

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Check out our Winter/Spring 'LGBT Wedding Guide' Issue featuring powerhouse musical duo Branden & James. The couple got married in Puerto Vallarta a year ago...

Interview with Jean Pierre Renucci Owner and Curator at Corsica Art...

Corsica Art Gallery
Always in search of new artists, the eye of Jean Pierre (Corsica Art Gallery) has known how to recognize and boost the most outstanding...

Discover… Vallarta Botanical Gardens

You haven’t seen bougainvillea until you’ve visited the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. And that’s just the welcome center area. There are rose gardens. Hiking trails. A...

La Cantina Bar opens on first floor of No Way Jose!...

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By Zimon Avellandea O&APV Contributor Enjoying the nightlife in Puerto Vallarta, we had the opportunity to visit La Cantina Bar at No Way Jose!, a place...

Super Wendy is the winner of Drag Derby 2018

Hundreds of revelers turned out to the annual Drag Derby, which took place again along Púlpito between Olas Altas and Amapas. For the first...

O&APV Special Digital Summer Issue 2020

We hope you enjoy our swimsuit and street art features. Featuring local swimsuit maker Mercurio Swim, some of their hot models, and some local street artists show off their work.

Meet your realtor: Steve Kerr

Steve Kerr
My name is Steve Kerr, and I am a transplanted Canadian who moved to Puerto Vallarta in 2012. Life, the universe, energy, however you...

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