Puerto Vallarta, Jal.- Excellent work were presented Saturday as part of the contest Elaboration Furniture with Recycled Materials, organized by the Directorate of Environment and Municipal Ecology and Tourism, as part of the commemoration of the International Day of Recycling .

A total of 12 creatively elaborate creations with bottles, wooden crates, plastic bags and other recycled materials were displayed in the outer corridors of City Hall and the main square, where over 100 people were able to meet the work and especially alternatives to reuse materials and make furniture and tools useful for home.

The competition was held in two categories , the first one the Kid, with integrated children and young people from 9-15 years, the winner teams High No. 60 ; while in the Big category , 16 years and on, the first prize went to Puerto Vallarta Univa .

These activities are part of the public policies adopted by the municipal government, Ramón Guerrero Martínez ,Caring for the environment and natural resources , to encourage creativity in population and consumption of goods made from recycled materials. Besides the exhibition of furniture, were carried out environmental education talks , to invite people to reduce, reuse recycle , and to care for the flora and fauna of the region .

The World Recycling Day , was instituted in 1994 in Texas. With large amounts awareness of nonrenewable natural resources used in production processes recycled materials are saved. The products may have a long life.

Furniture with Recycled Materials

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• Over 150 business meetings were held between domestic and international meeting planners and hoteliers from the Riviera Nayarit.

As they do every year to reinforce the meetings industry in the region, a group of hotels accompanied by the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta convention and visitors bureaus participated in Latin America’s top meetings, conventions and incentives expo, ICOMEX 2014, now in its 6th year.

ICOMEX takes place in Mexico City’s World Trade Center and it’s where experts in the meetings industry meet with the top buyers in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) sector in order generate networks and close new business.

The total number of meetings that took place between the destination and hotels with domestic and international meeting planners numbered over 150. The expo took place November 5-7.

The intent to purchase during the event was 36%; sales with a six months closing date were at 53% and those three months out at 32%. According to statistics from the Federal Tourism Board, Mexico increased its annual MICE revenue by $6.2 million USD.

The event had over 5 thousand attendees, about 200 of which were exhibitors and the rest buyers from the private enterprise sector; government agencies; domestic and international chambers and associations; religious groups and sports federations. The guest country this year was France.

Although this particular activity was not part of the Vallarta-Nayarit joint campaign, both destinations worked together during the event. Participating hotels included the Crown Paradise, Hard Rock Hotel, Velas Resorts, Villa Group, Melia, Grand Palladium, Friendly Vallarta and Bel Air. There were also representatives from the International Convention Center.
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We invite you to participate in our First Annual Early Bird Breakfast for Vallarta Bird Conservancy on Monday November 17, 2014. We'll be expecting you at 8:00 am at The River Café.

Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay regions are known to enjoy a vast diversity of birds, both endemic migratory and resident species. At least 30 endemics and up to 400 species can be found in the different habitats and ecosystems such as: mangroves, coastal lagoons, wetlands, tropical forests, jungles, tropical deciduous forests, thorn forests, pine and oaks forests, tropical ecotones, and pine evergreen forests.

Along with Canada and the U.S. we share the northern part of our continent, and together we can preserve our common wealth.

Our mission is to promote conservation, education and knowledge of tropical and migratory birds in Puerto Vallarta, Banderas Bay and the areas of Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco, Mexico to the benefit of residents and visitors from around the world.

To accomplish our mission, the Vallarta Bird Conservancy (VBC): we make the Annual Vallarta Bird Festival in March, Annual Bird Day in May, Annual Puerto Vallarta Audubon Christmas Bird Count, Education for conservation, scholarships, promotion and interchange for knowledge between countries.

While enjoying this wealth of wildlife also comes a commitment to protect and preserve them.

Pick up your tickets at the River Cafe or telephone for delivery at (322) 128-0120. Tickets are 200 pesos or students are welcome for 150 pesos.

The River Cafe is located just off the Vallarta Street Bridge that separates Downtown and Old Town Vallarta.

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• Sayulita and Nuevo Vallarta will be the first towns to host this festival organized by the Riviera Nayarit CVB, which debuts with ballet, music and dancing; the festival will be an itinerant event and will encompass all the arts.

The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) extends a cordial invitation to both tourists and the general public to enjoy the Riviera Nayarit Festival of the Arts, which will put on a dazzling spectacle of music, ballet and dancing for its first appearance.

The calendar dates are Friday, November 14th at the main plaza of Sayulita and Saturday, November 15th at the Marina Nuevo Vallarta.

The party is set to begin at 7 p.m. and ends at midnight; access is open and completely free of charge.
There will be appearances from local and special guest academies and dance schools that will present varied choreographies, dance styles and rhythms.

Included among the participants is N´Movimiento, Puerto Ritmo, Salsa Class, Quilombo, Anel & German, Shanti Studio, Grupo Alika and Efren Muñoz-Zumba.

The choreographies will include hip-hop, bachata, salsa, jazz, African dance and salsa-tango fusion, among others.

Pedrito & D’Cuban Son with their hot Latin rhythms will be in charge of the live music, especially the very popular salsa. There will also be a DJ making music.

The actions of these groups and events seek to give local communities alternative activities but are also looking to take advantage of the current high season and give visitors additional alternatives for a fun stay.

This Festival of the Arts is itinerant so it will be enjoyed in different communities around the area. The idea is to encompass every artistic expression and generate an alternative space for the artists of the Riviera Nayarit.

With Bonnie stuck in 1994, Vampire Diaries actress Kat Graham has some time to kill. Recently, Kat left her flannel shirts and Doc Martens in Atlanta and jetted off to Villa La Estancia Riviera Nayarit in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico for a little weekend vacay.

Kat spent a relaxing weekend at Villa La Estancia Riviera Nayarit, showing off her flawless figure in a sexy black bikini while walking along Banderas Bay. She even took a tour of nearby Puerto Vallarta! So much better than being stuck in 1994 Mystic Falls with psycho murderer Kai, right?
Check out these stunning pics of Kat on the beach turning heads in her itsy bitsy teeny weeny black bikini. We love how she accessorized her beachside look with a black fedora and red tribal coverup — so chic!

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SOURCE Cirque du Soleil

Immersive experience in Nuevo Vallarta to debut in 2018

NUEVO VALLARTA, Mexico, Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/-- Cirque du Soleil, a leading entertainment company, and Grupo Vidanta, a leading developer of world-class resorts and tourism infrastructure in Mexico, today announced plans to construct and operate a first-of-its-kind immersive theme park experience in Nuevo Vallarta. The entertainment experience, which is still in development, may include water park and nature park elements and will feature an outdoor evening show accommodating as many as 3,000 to 5,000 spectators. Each experience within the entertainment park will be animated by Cirque du Soleil artists and follow a common storyline.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7354451-grupo-vidanta-cirque-du-soleil-expand-partnership-first-entertainment-park-animated-joya
"Grupo Vidanta is offering us an amazing sandbox in which we can unleash our creativity," said Guy Laliberte, founder of Cirque du Soleil. "Both our groups strive for perfection. Grupo Vidanta is passionate and cares for the environment. We set ourselves the challenge of creating something unlike anything the world has seen before."

The announcement comes on the eve of the launch of JOYA, an intimate and immersive theatrical and culinary experience developed by Cirque du Soleil and Grupo Vidanta that premieres in Riviera Maya November 21, 2014. Although not yet debuted, tickets for JOYA are nearly sold out through the end of 2014. Development of the Nuevo Vallarta project aims to reimagine the theme park experience in the same way JOYA will redefine theatrical and culinary entertainment.

"We have been dreaming together with Cirque du Soleil to create new categories of entertainment for Mexico and the world for more than five years," said Grupo Vidanta founder Daniel Chavez Moran. "The demand we've seen for JOYA before even launching makes us confident future projects will be met with success. When guests see what we are able to build in Nuevo Vallarta, they will know we are now in the position to build our dreams."

The entertainment park will create thousands of new jobs in the Mexican state of Nayarit and was imagined to encourage tourism visitation to the region. Construction is expected to be complete in 2018.

For more information about Grupo Vidanta resorts or tourism offerings, visit grupovidanta.com. For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit cirquedusoleil.com.

About Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil is primarily a creative content provider for a wide variety of unique projects. In addition to shows, the company, which has its International Headquarters in Montreal, extends its creative talent to other spheres of activity. While maintaining stringent standards of artistic quality and originality, Cirque du Soleil brings to innovative projects the same energy and spirit that characterize each of its shows. Cirque du Soleil is a Quebec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. Since its beginnings in 1984, close to 150 million spectators in over 300 cities on six continents have been thrilled by Cirque du Soleil. For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com. To find out more about the ONE DROP Foundation, visit www.onedrop.org.

About Grupo Vidanta
Grupo Vidanta is a leading developer and operator of world-class luxury resorts, properties and tourism infrastructure in Mexico and Latin America. Founded in 1974 by Daniel Chavez Moran, Grupo Vidanta was conceived with a vision of creating extraordinary experiences and inspiring generations of happiness. Today, Grupo Vidanta employs more than 12,000 people and operates membership-based resort properties in Mexico's most sought-after luxury beach destinations. Grupo Vidanta's resort and hotel brands include AAA Four Diamond and AAA Five Diamond Award winning Grand Luxxe, The Grand Bliss, The Grand Mayan, The Bliss, Mayan Palace, Ocean Breeze and Sea Garden, with more in development. Vidanta Golf is the largest golf course operator in Mexico with three Jack Nicklaus designs and an in-development Greg Norman course.

The company's real estate division has built and sold more than 2,000 vacation homes and its construction division developed Mexico's first privately built and owned airport, Mar de Cortes International Airport in Puerto Penasco, and the Vidanta Theater in Riviera Maya. Grupo Vidanta's innovative partnership with Cirque du Soleil has produced JOYA, the first resident Cirque du Soleil culinary and theatrical experience in Mexico, and will yield a large entertainment park currently under development in Nuevo Vallarta.

The company operates two foundations to improve the lives of Latin Americans. The Great Place to Work Institute has selected Grupo Vidanta to the "Best Companies to Work for in Mexico" list for the past six years. For more information about Grupo Vidanta, visit grupovidanta.com. For more information about the Vidanta Foundation, visit fundacionvidanta.org.

Celebrity Chefs and Foodies Arrive in Mexico’s Top Culinary Beach Destination

More than 30 world renown Chefs representing National and European restaurants will participate in the 20th edition of Puerto Vallarta’s International Gourmet Festival from November 13-24, 2014.

Condé Nast Traveler and Destination Weddings & Honeymoons published a list placing Nuevo Vallarta and Punta de Mita’s hotels among the best in the Mexican Pacific.

The added value of being home to some of the best hotels in Mexico—and the globe—, make the Riviera Nayarit an attractive destination and generates ample and continuous coverage among the world’s tourists.

Recent proof can be found in the different lists of the best hotels in the Mexican Pacific published by the prestigious international magazines, Condé Nast Traveler and Destination Weddings & Honeymoons.

With more than 810 thousand unique monthly visits and 350 thousand magazines published biannually, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons is the top wedding book in the United States. This industry leader included five hotels from the Riviera Nayarit on their list of “The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Pacific Mexico.”

First place goes to Dreams Villamagna, Nuevo Vallarta; third place went to Palladium in Punta de Mita; Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta, was in fifth place; followed by Occidental Grand, Nuevo Vallarta in 8th place; and in 10th place out or 15 the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta.

Condé Nast Traveler, the world leader in tourism, chose the “Best Hotels in Mexico (Pacific)” via the “Reader’s Choice Awards 2014.”

On that list of 20 hotels, the The St Regis Punta Mita Resort took 1st place; the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita came in 7th; the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit came in 16th and the Hard Rock Hotel Nuevo Vallarta came up in 20th place.

The St Regis Punta Mita also showed up on the list of the top 100 hotels in the world per Condé Nast Traveler, stepping out in 38th place.

Lists such as these help highlight the excellent service and luxury offered by Nayarit’s hotels as well as the warmth of its people, all of which make these results possible and continue to position Mexico’s Pacific Treasure as a world class destination.

Bucerias Gourmet Mexican Market - Monday

Not just another Farmer's Market, The Bucerias Gourmet Mexican Monday Market offers ONLY Mexican Specialties from the Mexicans of Bucerias. If you are looking for frozen lasagna and beaded in America jewelry, this is not the place for you.

The Bucerias Gourmet Mexican Monday Market is located at The Bucerias Art Walk Plaza, 62 Lazaro Cardenas and the doors open at 10:00 am until around 2:00 pm.

Dine OUT for PV Mens Chorus - Tuesday

Wow! One of the easiest fundraisers in all of Vallarta to support! Just invite some friends and go out to breakfast, lunch or dinner on Tuesday, November 11 at one of the fine restaurants participating in the Dine OUT.

The more people the better because the restaurants will contribute a percentage of their income – a percentage of your bill - for that one day to help fund the chorus.

Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy - Wednesday

Bingo is Back!! November 12 & 26, December 10 & 23, January 7 & 21, February 4 & 18, and March 4 & 18.

Come back to the even NEWER Nacho Daddy for CHARITY BINGO benefiting Pasitos de Luz & Colina FREE Spay & Neuter Clinic.

Come visit the new enclosed upstairs with air conditioning!

Card sales begin at 5:45, Bingo begins at 6:00.

Marlin & Sailfish Tournament - Wednesday through Saturday

Welcome to our "International Fishing Tournament Marlin & Sailfish" in its 59th year in Puerto Vallarta to take place November 12-15, 2014.

The abundant marine life in the waters of Banderas Bay in the Puerto Vallarta area are known by fishing experts to offer some of the best deep sea sports fishing in the world. The annual International Marlin & Sailfish Fishing Tournament held every November for almost sixty years, brings together some of the most avid sports fishermen from Mexico, the U.S. and abroad.

Copa Vallarta Soccer Tournament - Thursday through Sunday

The Organizing Committee of Copa Vallarta Soccer, in coordination with the Sport Authorities of the City Council and Department of Tourism, extends a cordial invitation to participate in its traditional tournament Copa Vallarta soccer international in its 12th edition to be carried out from Nov 13 – 17, 2014 in the beautiful city of Puerto Vallarta.

Copa Vallarta invites you to one of the most beautiful and visited international cities where you can participant in the soccer tournament and enjoy the time in the sun, beach and tourist attractions.

Gourmet Festival Vallarta-Nayarit - Thursday through Sunday

Every day is gourmet in Vallarta-Nayarit from Thursday, November 13 until Sunday, November 23 with special events happening every day.

To kick off the festivities for the 20th Anniversary on November 13, guest chefs from around the world will be honored beginning at 8:00 pm at El Patio Los Arcos of the Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta.

Southside Shuffle - Friday

Take a stroll down Basilio Badillo every other Friday for art, jewelry, fashion, collectibles, restaurants, food, drinks, live music and fun.

Over eighteen Shops, Galleries & Restaurants open their doors for the return of the Friday evening Southside Shuffle in Old Town Vallarta.

This is one of Vallarta's more festive events and the party runs from 6:00 to 10:00 pm and features live music, cocktails and all kinds of great stuff.

Southside Shuffle dates are November 14 & 28; December 12 & 26; January 9 & 23, February 6 & 20, March 6 & 20.
    
Old Town Farmers Market - Saturday

The Old Town Farmers Market - Tianguis Cultural, a "producer only" market is one of Puerto Vallarta's most compelling weekend attractions.

The Old Town Farmers Market will be open every Saturday from 9:30 am until 2:00 pm. This season, the closing day will be April 25, 2015.

Visit us for a great selection from over 80 vendors of locally grown farm fresh produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts, art, jewelry, clothing, community education and live music. All products are made, baked, grown and sold by vendors living within 75 kilometers of Puerto Vallarta.

You will see on our Events Calendar that there is a Farmers Market every day of the week in Vallarta-Nayarit.

Beers, Boys & Burgers Pool Party - Sunday

Want to see hot guys in swimwear every Sunday? And top off that view with unlimited juicy burgers and cold beer? Then our Beers, Boys & Burgers event at Hotel Mercurio is your perfect Sunday Funday!

Every Sunday, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, the pool at the Hotel Mercurio is the hottest scene in the city for hot guys in their sexiest swimwear making it a favorite hangout for both residents and visitors.

There's a lot more going on in Vallarta-Nayarit this week, so check out our Events Calendar.

Another way to spend some very worthwhile time in Vallarta-Nayarit is to volunteer at one of the Banderas Bay non-profits that will welcome you with open arms. It will make you feel good too! You will see the tabs above for all the categories.

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Started in December, 2000, the Great Chili Cook-off began as a way to get cruisers "cooking for a cause" - the event drew chili cookers from all over Banderas Bay to offer their best chili, often with themes such as "Ugly Betty" and "Cowboy Chili". Every year since then, the Cook-off continues to be one of the most popular events in the Banderas Bay area, often generating thousands of dollars for local charities.

Originally, the Great Chili Cook-off was held in the parking lot of the Vallarta Yacht Club, the organizer of the event. Last year, the event was moved to the Marina Nuevo Vallarta Malecon, and was changed to also showcase the excellent restaurants in the area

This year the Vallarta Yacht Club is proud host of the 2nd Annual Taste of Nuevo and 14th Annual Great Chili Cook-off on December 6th at the Marina Nuevo Vallarta Malecon, 4 - 8 PM.

The Chili Cook-off is an invitation for commercial and non-commercial teams (including non-profit organizations) as well as local restaurants to challenge each other to create the most popular chili. Two separate winners are announced the night of the event in December.

The Taste of Nuevo is an event for participating restaurants from all over Riviera Nayarit area to sample their best dish for attendees.

Some restaurants choose to offer samples of both their best chili recipe and another favorite restaurant dish to the some 400 attendees. Guests purchase sampling tickets for $10 pesos which can be used for chili tasting, restaurant favorite menu item sampling or used toward the purchase price of bottled water, soft drinks, beer, wine and margaritas. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful Nuevo Vallara Malecon, seeing over 40 decorated booths of restaurants and chili cookers

All proceeds from the event are split between the Vallarta Yacht Club's two charities "Families at the Dump and Navy League (Toys for Tots).

The Great Chili Cook-off and Taste of Nuevo Vallarta

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• The leading minds in tech will be meeting at the St Regis Punta Mita Resort along with entrepreneurs, new talent and government authorities to analyze the economy, the technology and the cultural tendencies that impact tech innovation in Mexico and Latin America.

Latin America’s annual innovative tech conference, the upcoming MITA TechTalks, was announced during a press conference at the St Regis Punta Mita Resorts. The event will take place November 9-11 in Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit.

This meeting will bring together some of the leading minds in the entrepreneurial tech ecosystem in Mexico and Silicon Valley. There will be approximately 150 attendees, among them, entrepreneurs, new talent, government authorities and businessmen.

Lynne Bairstow, the founder of the MITA Institute (Mita Institute and Tech Accelerator), Carl Emberson, the GM of St Regis, and entrepreneur Hilda Camacho, were in charge of announcing the event.

“It’s a real pleasure to host this event once again here in Punta Mita in the Riviera Nayarit,” said Carl Emberson. “When one looks back at the destination over the past few years it’s possible to see that events of this kind not only generate interest in the destination, but also generate business for the people who live and work in the area.”

During the MITA TechTalks 2014 the attendees will seek to analyze the economy, the technology and the cultural tendencies that impact tech innovation in Mexico and Latin America.

Punta Mita is the second home to many leaders in the tech and venture capital industries from the US and Canada. This phenomenon is due in large part to the excellent air connectivity between the Riviera Nayarit and North America, as well as the serenity and service industry leaders seek, all offered by this very exclusive tourism development in Mexico.

With events such as these the markets continue to diversify in the meetings and incentives segment. Taking in consideration the implied coverage the MITA TechTalks will have in over 10 countries, it is inherently a genuine tool for the promotion and positioning of the destination.

It is expected the audience viewing the event stream will surpass the 20 thousand viewers that checked in last year via the Web. To follow the live stream, please visit the official page at http://mitainstitute.com.