Five Quebecers arrested in Puerto Vallarta on New Year’s Eve remain behind bars somewhere outside Mexico City, but it is still unclear why they were detained and handed over to military police, and in which way they were subsequently “mistreated."
A spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Canada would not release the names of the five men, but did say that consular officials in Mexico City are now in contact with them and their families in Canada, and have been to visit the detainees twice since their arrest.
The Foreign Affairs department has also contacted its Mexican counterpart, to address allegations of mistreatment and the delay by Mexican authorities in informing the Canadian embassy of the arrests. The detainees were not allowed to make any phone calls themselves until January 4, five days after their arrests.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Five Quebecers arrested in Mexico
The Riviera Nayarit is founded as a high quality destination
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Manufacture of the new 2010 license plates Nayarit
When interviewed on Tuesday, Undersecretary of Finance, Domingo Acosta Coronado, reported that currently in development the bidding process to determine which company is awarded the contract for the manufacture of wafers for the new license plates.
The official said that their are several companies participating in the contest, and said they are currently reviewing them to see who makes the best offer.
Furthermore, also seen what will be the design of the new plates, which must be subject to approval of the Governor Ney Gonzalez Sanchez said.
He noted that the front plates sought an image that would give publicity to the Riviera Nayarit, and said perhaps this time will also be a design that serves to promote our organization.
Moreover, Coronado Acosta said that the increase in Value Added Tax of 15 to 16 percent, Nayarit benefit because the state administration will be able to receive more shares by the federal government.
"We must not forget that all federal and local taxes are part of the Federal Fund participate, which translates into more economic support for the state," abounded.
Skeet's Beat, a Special Day
I had a very special day last week. I got to take my oldest daughter Lea out on her first saltwater fishing adventure.
While in Puerto Vallarta on vacation, I thought it would be fun to take her out on a father-daughter fishing trip. I booked the trip with our usual captain at www.marlasportfishing.com, not knowing if she would get sea sick. I figured a half-day trip would be a good starting point.
So Tuesday morning we got on the boat and headed out into Bandaras Bay. It didn't take long for the adventure to kick in to full gear when within 2 miles of the ramp we saw our first group of humpback whales. We stopped and watched the mother and her calf for about 10 minutes; Lea was beside herself with a giant smile on her face.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Riviera Nayarit to Host the Nextel Bicentennial Edition of The Mexico Cup Regatta!
Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism, the Navy, the State of Nayarit, the Mexico Tourism Board, Fonatur, (Mexico's National Trust for the Promotion of Tourism) and the Mexican Sailing Association will head the official “Bicentennial Edition” of the Mexico Cup Regatta.This world class event will take place in Riviera Nayarit on February 27th to March 13th 2010, as part of Mexico's Bicentennial Independence celebrations and centennial of the Mexican Revolution. This elite event will continue to position Mexico as the best destination for sail and sport fishing, while at the same time, promote the country's tourism attractions on a national and international level.
This magnificent event will bring together a variety of sectors within Mexico including the participation of government and private initiatives. The Mexico Cup Regatta will set international standards for sailing competitions, generating important benefits for the country's tourism promotion and will also have an important impact within the international nautical community.
Puerto Vallarta Explodes With Tourism As We Enter A New Year
Welcome to Puerto Vallarta as we enter the New Year and the next decade. Some of the timeless charms we have here in Puerto Vallarta are the subtle comforts that come with friendly people and a wonderful city spirit.
Puerto Vallarta FishingWelcome to high Season as tourism returns to Puerto Vallarta in full swing. People from all over the world come to our fair city to soak up the sun and escape the stormy winters. This goes for the Whales as well, as they come to the beautiful Bay of Banderas to have their young and mate, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy their presence.
As the seasons change, we see a change in the species of fish available to the traveling angler looking to catch some winter action. Sailfish and Marlin are still in the area and will be for some time. Short trips in the bay will experience the Whales by accident many times and is an extra bonus to a day fishing in the Bay. Jumping Manta Rays, Turtles and of course Bottle Nose Dolphins are also here for the winter as well.
Steep discounts at hotels in Puerto Vallarta, Hawaii and beyond
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Here’s a vacation made easy. On Orbitz, I found a standard room at the Canto del Sol Plaza Vallarta — with meals, drinks, activities, taxes and even tips included — for $166 per night. Through the resort’s website, the same room would cost $224 per night.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
An insider's guide to the real Mexico
I called an old boyhood friend, regaling him about a place in the jungle called Puerto Vallarta. The first paved road there from Tepic had just been completed. Using advanced calculus, with gas costing 15 cents a gallon and sleeping on the beach costing nothing, I estimated we could do a two-week trip from San Diego for about $100 each. So off we went in my 1966 VW van with no jack, a case of beer, and four bald tires. I had no idea then that this trip would come to define my life.
This was long before all of the freeway-like toll roads in Mexico, so we drove through every town and village along Highway 15 heading south. The term hadn't been invented yet, but this was "rural tourism."
Beyond Puerto Vallarta: Cabo Corrientes
That first trip I took to Puerto Vallarta spurred a life-long fascination with Mexico that endures today. I recently went back to Puerto Vallarta for about the hundredth time, exploring an area a short distance south of town called Cabo Corrientes. You may know it as home to the town of Yelapa, which was once primarily accessible only by boat. Today, the entire region can be reached by auto, although most of the roads are dirt.
Aeromexico cancels remaining Sunport international flight
The Albuquerque International Sunport won't be so international come next week. Its only flight across the border to Mexico is coming to an end.
Less than one year of service to and from Chihuahua, Mexico, and Aeromexico is hitting turbulence. Soon, the airline will cancel its three day a week route which never gained much popularity.
"I think the average was about 20 percent on a 50 seat regional jet so the numbers were really not ever there," stated Daniel Jiron, a Sunport official.
The state was pitching in to subsidize the flight, setting $300,000 dollars aside to pay for up to 23 empty seats. According to state officials, about 175,000 taxpayer dollars will have been spent by the end of this month.
Though the Sunport will keep its "international" designation, officials there envision plenty of sand and sunshine in their future.
"Our numbers definitely show that Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, those types of places definitely have the numbers to support it," said Jiron.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Retirees Flock to Mexico for the Sun and the Health Care
Thousands of Americans are increasingly traveling to resort towns like Puerto Vallarta, in Mexico, not for vacation, but for the cheap health care. In many cases, reports Ray Suarez, for care they couldn't afford in the United States.
Daily discharge of 80 million pesos, Riviera Nayarit
http://www.terra.com.mx/articulo.aspx?articuloId=887263&ref=1
Friday, December 11, 2009
Second homes: The Mexican Riviera migrates north
You might not find the Riviera Nayarit on a map, because the name was coined just three years ago to describe the 190-mile coastline north of Puerto Vallarta. But development began a decade earlier, and this is now one of the hottest vacation home destinations in Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta sits on the Bay of Banderas, one of the largest bays in Mexico, at the northern tip of the state of Jalisco. A popular cruise port, the city is heavily developed for tourism and day visitors. But just north across the border in the state of Nayarit, more than 30 miles of less-developed beaches line the bay.
Essentially a suburb of Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Vallarta is the first community over the border in Nayarit, and as you head north things quickly become more rural. The bay ends with the Punta Mita peninsula, home to Mexico's premier luxury residential community, but the Riviera Nayarit continues north for more than 100 miles.
via:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/secondhomes/2009-12-10-riviera-nayarit_N.htm
Seasonal time change in northern border, Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta approved
The Senate still must approve this measure and the DST in the northern borders stretch from the second week of March until the first of November, said Gaston Luque, PAN deputy.
"But it's nothing more to the northern border of this strip, 20 kilometers south.
Deputies also approved eliminating one hour difference between Jalisco and Nayarit on the side of Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta.Via:
http://www.notisistema.com/noticias/?p=228616
Puerto Vallarta Remains One of the World’s Most Coveted, Exotic Retreats
Luxury Destinations: Puerto Vallarta offers visitors a broad spectrum of authentic Mexican experiences, with a wide range of spectacular landscapes, fantastic food (and tequila, of course), and the chance to see some of the rarest animals on land and at sea.
As one of the most responsible, ecotourism locations in the world, doing more to protect and conserve its natural landscape than almost any other destination, Puerto Vallarta stands as a leading example for exotic escapes world-wide. From conservation programs for endangered species to organized eco-awareness days, both the local government and community are involved in taking care of one of the most beautiful areas on earth.
The area has made considerable efforts to protect many of the species that call Puerto Vallarta and its surrounding areas home. Puerto Vallarta is the birthplace of the Humpback Whale and every year, from December to April, humpback whales return to the area to breed. Visitors are offered the once in a lifetime chance to see the whales in their natural environment on a whale-watching excursion in the calm waters of the bay.
via:
http://www.justluxe.com/travel/luxury-vacations/feature-247556.php
Thursday, December 10, 2009
At 52, Malcome Farley has a new baby and a new attitude on the way
Brooklyn's beer taps (The Denver Post | CYRUS MCCRIMMON)Farley, 52, is one of Denver's best-known artists, his name being synonymous with action paintings of sports heroes. He grew up in Denver — except for a stint during junior high school in India, where his parents were teachers and missionaries. He started painting at 4, but he was hoping to become a professional athlete. Painting won out. He's married, again, expecting a new child with his wife, Amoy, 36. They split their time between Denver and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where they are building a school for needy children. He's co-chair of the Mask Project Acquisition Committee, rounding up bold names to paint faces for the Hospice of Metro Denver's gala May 1. "It's like collecting baseball cards," he says. He orders a glass of wine. "A great big red heavy cabernet."
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