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The House on Mazatlan in La Peñita

It was one fine day back in 2003 when a friend and I were on our way to drop someone off at one of the nearby condos beside “The House on Mazatlan.” As we approached it, with its flaming bougainvillea tree virtually ambushing the front entrance, I was drawn to it with such an intensity […]

Día de la Revolución Parade in La Peñita

Día de la Revolución (Mexican Revolution Day) takes place on November 20th and commemorates the Mexican revolution of 1910 led by Francisco Madero. To celebrate, there is always a mid-morning parade along the Avenida in La Peñita starting at 9am. Many of the local school children are dressed in costumes, plus there are bands, dancing […]

Watermelon-Jalapeño Paletas

I love the sun, but not so much the heat… especially the dripping-wet-too-hot-to-do-anything kind of heat one experiences in Jaltemba Bay from July to mid-October. I arrived almost 3 weeks later than normal this year and thought surely I would escape some of that heat and humidity. That my friends was only wishful thinking! I […]

Viva Nayarit: La Catrina

“La Catrina” was created by Mexican artists to make a metaphorical representation of high social class in Mexico, which prevailed before the Mexican Revolution. La Catrina is considered the symbol of death, since Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated on November 1 and 2 throughout Mexico. It is common to see […]

My Ever-Changing View of Jaltemba Bay: Part 1

My husband and I bought our property up near El Tonino specifically for the View. I capitalize the word “View” because to me it is a particular something that requires recognition, to be set aside from just any other view. I knew it was the property for us as soon as I stood amongst the […]

Viva Nayarit: Dia de los Muertos Altars in Nayarit

  In Riviera Nayarit Mexico, there is a holiday for the dead called “Dia de los Muertos” or Day of the Dead, which is held every year in the month of November. The first day of November is the day we celebrate those who died as children (Day of the Little Angels/All Saint’s Day), and […]

Jaltemba Bay Hummingbirds – My Photo Journal

I always look forward to seeing which of the numerous species of hummingbirds I will spot first once we return to Jaltemba Bay each fall. When we arrived last week it was already dark, but the very next morning I spotted a Violet-crowned Hummingbird (Amazilia violiceps) pecking at the red tail light on our truck! […]

Taste Riviera Nayarit flavors

·         A Taste of LaCruz LaCruz Wine, Food & More festival presented by Marina Riviera Nayarit, La Cruz Business Group and Inside La Cruz present bring people will take place July21  Joy and flavors will be the main attraction at Riviera Nayaritnext July 21st as the main plaza (Plaza Publica Benito Juarez) of La Cruz […]

One TV show generated an economic downpour of $300,000 USD in Riviera Nayarit

·         Redneck Island, a reality show aired by CMT network was recorded at Mexico’s Pacific Treasure The production of the reality show Redneck Island, starring the acclaimed WWE fighter Steve Austin, took place in Riviera Nayarit and generated a direct economic downpour of $300,000 USD. The show, which has been broadcasted since June 9 by […]

Vallarta Yacht Club Summer Sailing Camp

Introduce your child to sailing or build upon current skills with more advanced training at the Summer Sailing Camp at the Vallarta Yacht Club Here is an opportunity to introduce your child to sailing or build upon current skills with more advanced training. Summer Sailing Camp at the Vallarta Yacht Club while taking vacations in […]

Aeromexico vacations to Riviera Nayarit now offered from gateways U.S. and Canada

·         Seven resorts, roundtrip airfare, meals and more are featured attractions of All-Inclusive Vacation Packages The incomparable beaches, restaurants, resorts and natural beauty of Riviera Nayarit have just been wrapped up and tied with a bow for travelers throughout the United States and Canada. Aeromexico Vacations on May 31st introduced all-inclusive vacation packages from almost […]

500 national travel agents visited Riviera Nayarit

·   The wholesale tour operator Record assembled its sales staff at the Paradise Village as part of a reward trip designed to help them get acquainted with our destination, including the attendance of Mexican journalist Erick Guerrero. At Riviera Nayarit, luxury is our magic… the kind of magic that attracted the attention of 500 travel […]

Riviera Nayarit certified 63 travel agents from the United States

Sales representatives from Classic Vacations directly experienced the luxury of our destination and learned about the tourist activities offered in Mexico’s Pacific Treasure Over the last two years, 1,119 international agents have been certified through an online training program In Riviera Nayarit luxury is our nature, and 63 specialized high-end travel agents that visited Mexico’s […]

The Riviera Nayarit Caravan was in touch with 710 travel agents

This direct marketing strategy through the Western and Bajío regions is generating immediate results for our destination In an effort to attract the attention of national tourists for the upcoming summer season, 710 travel agents were contacted directly and briefed on the latest news in Riviera Nayarit through the Riviera Nayarit Caravan. Therefore, a new […]

20 personalities have confirmed their attendance to the Celebrity Golf Experience

On June 14 to 16, Riviera Nayarit will host this important tournament to benefit RIE Foundation In Riviera Nayarit luxury means playing golf in an unforgettable setting, and 20 personalities from the sports, entertainment and modeling communities have already confirmed their attendance to the Celebrity Golf Experience. This tournament will be played in a Threesome […]

The 6th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament in Riviera Nayarit has been announced

The Bahía de Banderas Fishing Club will celebrate the sixth edition of their competition next July 12 – 14 Riviera Nayarit is proving its reputation as the preferred destination for sport fishing enthusiasts, as three tournaments have already been confirmed for 2012. The Bahía de Banderas Sport Fishing Club has announced the 6th International Tuna […]