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... 

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...