Happening around the Bay of Banderas in April

April is a big month in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit. While the season may be winding down, there is still plenty of activities around the Bay of Banderas.

April 3
Oyster Festival
A traditional celebration, do not miss the delights of the sea and the spectacle of small boats sailing the nightly sea.
Location: Bucerias

April 8 – 10
5th Capoeira Art Festival “Batizado”
Classes, Workshops, Conferences and Campaigns.
Location: San Francisco, Nayarit

April 9 – 10
17° Guayafest 2016
Musical and Entertainment Festival. Exhibition of Volkswagen exclusive cars.
Location: Rincon de Guayabitos

April 12 – 20
Laser World Championships: Laser Radial Women´s World Championship
The 2016 Laser World Championships will take place on the Pacific Coast of Mexico on the waters of the large Banderas Bay.
Location: Nuevo Vallarta

April 13-17
International Food Festival
Villa La Estancia is proud to be able to bring together such renowned talents to an International Food & Wine Festival “Cuisine of the Sun” from the 13th to the 17th of April, 2016 and we are looking forward to seeing you there.
Location: Villa La Estancia, Nuevo Vallarta

April 21 – 24
Salsa & Mambo Festival
Salsa and Mambo competitions that brings together the most important international dancers of their kind, with participants from different parts of the world.
Location: Nuevo Vallarta

April 22 – 30
Laser World Championships: Laser Masters´ World Championships Radial
The 2016 Laser World Championships will take place on the Pacific Coast of Mexico on the waters of the large Banderas Bay.
Location: Nuevo Vallarta

April 23
Open Water Swimming Tournament
The best national sportsmen and women; children, master and special categories.
Location: Marina Riviera Nayarit @ La Cruz de Huancaxtle

Kids Fishing Tournament
Location: Nuevo Vallarta Marina

Punta Sayulita
Stand up paddle Mexico. Categories: Elite / Technic / Amateur / Fun Race / Children Special.
Location: Sayulita, Nayarit

All month long:

Vallarta ArtWalk
Tour downtown art galleries every Wednesday, 6PM – 10PM
Location:Art galleries throughout Centro Puerto Vallarta

Ceviche and Aguachiles Market
Come and enjoy a variety of ceviche and aguachiles prepared by residents of Calle Francisca Rodriguez, merchants and restaurateurs of the region gathered “Playa Los Muertos” pier in a culinary and cultural weekly event. Every Tuesday 12 PM – 4 PM.

 

Article photo by Longster47 (Creative Commons)

April is a big month in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit. While the season may be winding down, there is still plenty of activities . . .

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