For the first time, Mexico’s Senate has approved a law requiring written contracts, paid vacation and annual bonuses for domestic workers. The bill. already approved by the lower house, opens the way for domestic workers to be registered in Mexico’s social security system, which also provides health care. The new law will prohibit hiring domestic...Read More
For years, park rangers and conservationists working around Mexico’s Nevado de Toluca volcano chased rumors of a monarch butterfly colony that wintered high in a forest of oyamel firs in some corner of the 132,000-acre (53,419-hectare) national reserve. Local woodsmen would report seeing some of the butterflies fluttering about and scouting teams would scramble to...Read More
Pope Francis said Wednesday that fear of migration is “making us crazy” as he began a trip to Central America amid a standoff over President Donald Trump’s promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border and a new caravan of migrants heading north. Francis was asked by reporters about the proposed border wall Wednesday on the way...Read More
With sustainability being more important for travellers than ever and 2019 set to be the biggest year for ecotourism, you may be amongst those searching for the perfect eco-holiday! Puerto Vallarta, in the state of Jalisco, and Riviera Nayarit, in the state of Nayarit, have long been two beautiful destinations offering sustainable activities that explore...Read More
Kevin Levesque created his lovable, energetic character, Miss Conception, almost 20 years ago and has been selling out shows around the world with ‘live singing’ shows ever since! The creativity that goes into each of Miss Conception’s shows is impressive!. The costumes, the original themes, the parodies, the songs, the drama and the side-splitting comedy...Read More
The National Seismological Service (SMN) recorded an earthquake of magnitude 4.4, at 337 kilometers, southwest of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, at 00:54 in the early morning hours of Christmas. On his Twitter account @SSNMexico, the National Seismological wrote: “SISMO Magnitude 4.4 Loc 337 km SOUTHWEST of PUERTO VALLARTA, JAL 25/12/18 00:54:52 Lat 19.37 Lon -108.17 Pf...Read More
An Arizona man played Santa for a girl across the border in Mexico after he found her balloon with her Christmas wish list attached. Randy Heiss, of Patagonia, told the Arizona Daily Star that he was walking his dog Dec. 16 when he spotted a red balloon. Heiss thought it was trash but then saw...Read More
A husband-and-wife political power couple who were the current and ex-governors of the central Mexican state of Puebla died in a Christmas Eve helicopter crash, officials announced. Mexico’s political class was stunned by the deaths of Gov. Martha Erika Alonso and ex-Gov. Rafael Moreno Valle, a prominent figure in the opposition National Action Party who...Read More
A brief program that encouraged people to track their weight and to be mindful of the excess energy in every holiday cookie or cup of nog seems to have helped participants get through the holiday season without gaining weight. The trial in the UK recruited participants in November and December of 2016 and 2017, and...Read More
Mexico’s top security official said Wednesday the government will close off illegal entries at its southern border with Guatemala, but didn’t say how the country plans to do it. Interior Secretary Olga Sanchez Cordero also said the migrant caravans that crossed the southern border in October “is no longer an issue.” “Do you know why...Read More
Argentinian duo, Bohemia Viva, have become well known in Vallarta as a dynamic, eclectic and edgy musical group. If there were ever two voices meant for each other, then Luis Lujan and Andrea Mottura are those voices. They are both excellent singers on their own, but together on stage they create musical magic. Bohemia Viva’s harmonies are...Read More
Incanto begins their popular Season Tribute Series, in association with Canada’s Trend Records, featuring top-notch professional tribute artists who impersonate famous stars and perform all-live vocals. Many of your favorites are coming this season beginning with Shania Twain starring Annette Lafond on Dec. 19 at 7pm. She is well-known for her spot-on look and vocals...Read More
Diversifying the tourist offer of the city, from December 16 to 24, Posadas will be held in the downtown area of Puerto Vallarta, which will be organized by Neighborhood Associations of downtown. According to the information provided by the director of Municipal Tourism, Ramón González Lomelí, this is aimed at rescuing the traditional Christmas Posadas...Read More
The Palm Cabaret has been at the forefront of entertainment in P.V. for almost 20 years. With a fresh remodel, some new acts and the return of our favorite entertainers, it’s looking like their best season is about to launch on November 21st. With shows every night at 7 pm and 9:30 pm, there’s a...Read More
At least 370 pilgrimages and about 100,000 people will participate in this year’s traditional 12-day celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe. The pilgrims will arrive between December 1 – 12 in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta, as the pastor Roberto Cordero Robles announced the plans for this year during the religious...Read More
