During 1,000 years in Western Mexico the agricultural towns distinguished themselves by their magic and mysterious burials.  They were known for their tombs (tumbas de tiro) and their influence is found in the states of Nayarit, Colima, Jalisco, Michoacan and Zacatecas.  During this long time, they exchanged activities with other cultures.  From what we know today, they navigated the coasts all the way to Colombia, Peru and  Ecuador. This time... 

A MANERA DE INTROITO En mas de alguna ocasión –durante el largo término que estuvo fuera del presupuesto y que fue cuando realmente nació, creció y murió nuestra relación amistosa- tozuda y machaconamente  insistí a Don Gilberto Flores Muñoz para que escribiera sus memorias personales y políticas; ..”” Mire don Gil, -le argumentaba- Ud., carece de todo derecho para guardar en su ronco pecho lo que le dijo y lo que no le dijo Ruiz... 

Very near Puerto Vallarta, to 145 miles north, in the state of Nayarit, is located the island of Mexcaltitan. Built on an islet in the middle of the lagoon of the same name,this town is just 400 meters long and 350 wide. Arriving by land from Santiago Ixcuintla, Mexcaltitán seems to float on the water, and at the time when the San Perdo’s river grows , it gives the impression of being buried beneath the  water. This is why its sidewalks are so... 

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 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... 

El Tuito, county seat for the Cabo Corrientes area, had its bonanza thanks to sugar cane and candy production. Between 1876 and 1938, El Tuito was an area where you could find 1000 head strong cattle ranches, enormous sugar cane fields, coconut oil palm fields on the coast and a productive and self-sustained society. At the time, the land that runs from its urban area to the Los Arcos boulders by Puerto Vallarta was owned by just one person. Of such...