The last feminine myth in the movies died the morning of Wednesday March 23th. At 79 years old, leaving behind a full life of work, glamour and excess. She and Richard Burton were the detonators of the tourist development of Puerto Vallarta, when they exposed this little town, and took refuge to live their romance. The year 1963 was running when in Mismaloya Beach started the filming of the movie “The Night of the Iguana” directed by... 

Do I Need to Stage My Home? This is a common question asked of me by a great number of prospective clients who have heard about home staging, but really do not completely understand the concept or fully appreciate its many benefits. As a designer working in the property sector in several regards, I can honestly see both sides of the argument for and against home staging, particularly in this incredibly tough real estate market. However, when studied... 

The program “Magic Towns” was launched in 2001 by the Tourism Department of Mexico. Its objective has been to impulse tourism to visit typical villages and small Mexican towns where the particular, traditional and typically Mexican style of life has been kept alive by its people. Various villages, towns and their surrounding areas throughout all of Mexico have been called a “Magic Town” because of the strong indigenous influence, the great... 

It is no coincidence that the four small hills at the feet of the Vallejo Mountains right in front of the immense Banderas Valley, next to two huge embankments surrounded by water drippings are perfectly aligned from north to south. No, it cannot be a simple whim of nature. Jose Beltran stands on the very top of the northern most hill and allows his gaze to lose itself in the horizon. At this beautiful site he sees all of Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo... 

Submerging in the waters of the Pacific Ocean is always spectacular, but to do it in front of the doorway shaped rocks that raise themselves a few feet over the ocean on the south coast of Puerto Vallarta, is an experience to be repeated over and over again say those whom have done it, for they never tire of it. Los Arcos (The Arches) is a natural preserve closer to Mismaloya than it is to Puerto Vallarta. It is formed by a group of islets covered... 

The Gallery at the Malecon of P. V. Juan walks slowly and in awe on the Puerto Vallarta Malecon. It is his first time at this destiny and is surprised at seeing “so much art at the side of the ocean”. He counts the sculptures, examines them, he likes some and dislikes others. Of something he is sure, he prefers to dislike some of them rather than just find “statues of heroes that no one believes in” even if they are very well made. But not... 

Josh simply can’t picture his life away from sport fishing, which is not only his passion, but also his job. Born with the hook in between his hands, today he devotes himself to the sport fishing industry, and he certainly knows how to deal with truly big fish: his business is to find the best locations in the world for this activity, and then attract celebrities and high-end clients that want to use his fleet and his services. “This isn’t... 

Although the almond trees that bloom naturally around Puerto Vallarta are not the same species that produce the delicious seed used by cooks all over the world, this local species could be used to better advantage. Although the flavor of the fruit of the almond trees growing around Vallarta is very similar to its famous cousin, this tree is not of the same family. The wild almond, Terminalia catappa, is a tree that adapts easily to coastal soil and... 

The Meson del Refugio was the first hostel in Mascota. It was established in 1847, but has recently been restored maintaining its original architecture. It operates as a boutique hotel with all the amenities. “Good evening, Don Juan” is typically heard every night from the inhabitants of Mascota coming across the Meson del Refugio’s night watchman. They hear the answer “Good evening”, but it isn’t the old man’s voice, it was that of... 

The pathway is so narrow that walking through hand-in-hand is difficult. You really do want to stop mid-way and come together for one of those passionate kisses you only see in the movies; you’d lean in together and stand on one foot while the other slowly rises with the thrill of it all. The Paseo del Beso, which translates roughly into “The Kissing Alley” has been a must-see for many years now in Bucerias; one of the most typical towns on...