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Day Of The Dead Puerto Vallarta

Each autumn, Puerto Vallarta turns into a city of memory, color along with celebration. From October 31 to November 2, the city honors one of Mexico's important customs, Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. For travelers from the U.S. and Canada, the event presents a rare chance to take part in a deep cultural practice, not just as an observer, but as a participant.

What Makes Puerto Vallarta Different

Puerto Vallarta's Day of the Dead celebration stays true to its beginnings - it does not resemble tourist shows or commercial versions of the holiday. People walk through the Malecón during these days and see tall skull sculptures, detailed altars (ofrendas), plus local families preparing areas to honor their ancestors. Everything occurs…

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Gastronomic Summer in Puerto Vallarta: Seasonal Flavors and Culinary Experiences

Summer in Puerto Vallarta isn’t just about warm beaches and tropical sunsets. It’s also one of the most flavorful times of the year. While June to August is technically the low season for tourism, local chefs and restaurants take the opportunity to shine through limited-time menus, tasting events, cooking classes, and seasonal discounts that reward those who stay—or arrive—during the summer months.

Why Summer Is a Hidden Gem for Food Lovers

Unlike the high season, summer offers visitors a quieter, more relaxed dining atmosphere. No long waits, no packed reservations, just good food and space to enjoy it. For North American travelers and expats who choose to explore Puerto Vallarta in summer, this means more opportunities to try local spots that are…

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Vallarta Pride Puerto Vallarta

Each year, in late May and early June, Puerto Vallarta becomes a talked about LGBTQ+ travel spot in the Americas. Vallarta Pride is more than a parade - it is a city wide celebration of openness, community along with cultural pride.

The celebration happens mainly in Zona Romántica and along the Malecón. Restaurants, art galleries as well as clubs show rainbow flags, play live music, hold themed events in addition to offer an open atmosphere.

What to Expect

Vallarta Pride usually lasts seven to ten days. Events include beach parties, drag brunches, art shows, rooftop film screenings, plus a large parade that brings many locals and visitors. Most places are close enough to walk to, and they welcome LGBTQ+ people all year.

The Parade - This event…

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A Day in the Life: From Beach to Jungle in Puerto Vallarta

You wake to the sound of ocean waves. This sound acts as your alarm.

You drink coffee on your terrace. Pelicans glide over the Pacific. The sun climbs, and the humidity remains low - it is time to begin the day.

7:30 a.m. - A walk or a paddle?

On some days, you walk the Malecón. Other days, you take your board to Playa Los Muertos for a paddle at sunrise. The water stays calm. A few swimmers enter the water. Fishermen return with their catch. You have no need to rush. You do not visit. You live here.

9:00 a.m. - A morning meal with a breeze

You walk into a small café in Versalles or Emiliano Zapata. You know the waiter, and he knows your regular meal. Your email can wait. So can your daily tasks. The main choice of the morning is whether to…

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Why Expats Love Puerto Vallarta: A Real Sense of Belonging

When you reach Puerto Vallarta, a peculiar event occurs. You planned to stay one week. Now three months passed. You found a preferred taco stand, a regular yoga class along with a friend who texts you to meet at the art walk on Wednesday. You did not just arrive. You became part of something.

It is easy to feel welcome here. Puerto Vallarta perfected the method of acceptance. People speak English often, not only waiters and hotel staff, but also dentists, accountants as well as local community center volunteers. No one presses you to understand everything. Someone always helps. You hear Spanish, of course. You also hear French, German in addition to much Canadian English. That combination is not just tourist talk - these are people who live here; they…

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Living in Puerto Vallarta: More Than a Vacation

A moment in Puerto Vallarta has difficulty in explanation until one lives it.
It can happen while walking along the Malecon with the ocean on the left and artwork on the right.
Or during a second cup of coffee, with observation of the neighborhood as it becomes active.

This is a town on a beach.
It is a place where life finds a pattern.

Mornings are slow. Lunches are long. Sunsets are even longer.
In most cities life involves speed.
It concerns space - mental space, physical space as well as space to breathe.

People walk. The reason is not because they have to, but because they want to.
You will leave the car, stroll to the café down the street, pick up mangos at the market next to chat with the barista who knows your name.

There is no hurry.
Only…

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