Prior to this event , Mayor Ramón Guerrero will take protest as president of the Interstate Committee for Clean Beaches in Jalisco - Nayarit.

Over 500 elements of different corporations and Preventive Police Commissioner and Roads, provide security to national and international visitors during Spring Break Vallarta, where the visit of more than 13,000 American students is expected.

The Operational Plan of 30 days, which began on March 15 and will end on April 13, is divided into coordination work, deterrence and prevention by elements of the Preventive Police, Tourist Police, Police Road, Civil Protection Fire and local police.

For stocks, there will be a traffic park consisting of 35 patrols, 18 bike patrols, 18 quads, 10 sec way, ambulances and cranes. The police officers will conduct patrols, operating in the areas of the interior, exterior and periphery of the boardwalk and downtown area, without neglecting surveillance in other neighborhoods of the city.

During the holidays, breathalyzers that are installed in different parts of the city in order to prevent car accidents will remain active.

On the beaches, there will be special surveillance by lifeguards and police, who will constantly make recommendations to vacationers to avoid accidents that could have serious consequences, and take preventive measures to avoid other crimes.

It should be mentioned that the security strategy will be monitored, analyzed and operated every day, as the attendance of visitors depends on events and days of the week, so that security will be adapted to the number of visitors in the port and thus have targeted security schemes.

With these actions, the municipal government headed by Ramón Guerrero Martínez, endorses the commitment to provide security and protect the physical integrity of local, national and foreign visitors of Vallarta during Spring Break 2014, and work by providing all conditions of security.

Commissioner of Public Safety can be reached at the confidential phone numers: 066 - 290 - 0507 and 116 - 065.

From a total of 99 tests, 53 drivers returned results above .20 percent alcohol in the blood aspirated air.

The municipal government of President Ramón Martínez Guerrero through the sub Municipal Roads, continues to implement operating breathalyzer called 'Saving Lives', which aims to prevent accidents resulting from alcohol intake.

This week finally took out the operation number 124 in which a total of 99 tests, of which 53 yielded results above .20 percent alcohol in the blood aspirated air, as provided by law were made and Mobility Transportation of the State of Jalisco, so drivers were arrested.

This device is applied to both drivers of private vehicles and public service, in order to safeguard the physical integrity and property, both the driver and his companions and avoid damage to third parties who may be loss of life.

Of the 53 drivers arrested, only three were taken to the local cell, the rest paid in place to gain access to benefits provided by law, a discount ranging from 20 to 50 percent. This measure does not imply that the vehicle is returned to them at the time, until the following Monday prior proceedings before the Municipal Court.

During the operation, officers roads invite drivers to respect speed limits and comply with security measures, making them aware on the importance of preventing accidents that pose a physical or property damage.

The implementation of the operational 'Saving Lives' will continue every weekend, as our city receives thousands of visitors and the security of these and Vallarta is paramount to this administration.

The welfare agency promotes good treatment between local families to encourage actions that give respect, affection and love among its members.

In order to sensitize and guide in the development and practice of skills, the System for Integral Family Development (DIF) of Puerto Vallarta, chaired by Fregoso Magaly Ortiz leads the 'Good Deal' program to the various colonies of the municipality .

Edgar Corrales, coordinator PREVERP (Prevention Program Psychosocial Risks), announced that the 'good treatment' refers to the practices and relationships of love and respect they have for himself and others for girls, boys and adolescents happier, creative and most likely to get along better with their parents, siblings, grandparents, friends and all people with whom we live.

He stressed that the family last November rally of good treatment strategy that today is already bearing fruit in colonies as Morelos y Pavón, I Brisas, Brisas II, Volcanoes, and Tamarind Coapinole was organized.

"Raise awareness, encourage and guide the development and practice of skills 'good deal' is the goal of this new program of DIF," said Corrales.

The work is done by the service providers José Luis Campos, Samantha Orozco, Ruth Núñez, Ivette García Zúñiga and Monserrat, who are responsible for providing weekly sessions in the colonies

PREVERP 'moves' the colonies

Prevention Program of Psychosocial Risk (PREVERP) began in January visiting new colonies in order to prevent and retard substance use among girls, children and adolescents in the municipality through preventive sessions, recreational activities and recreation, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Currently this scheme meets the Salitrillo, Brisas I, Jardines de la Higuera, Villas Rio, Morelos y Pavon and Ocean View colonies, with the possibility to grow coverage in the town.

Preventive Security Commissioner and Roads of Puerto Vallarta, resumed operation 16 surveillance cameras, 24 that are installed within the police force, to thereby recover 75 percent effectiveness thereof.

These chambers restored, are outside the cells to monitor, record and transmit data 24 hours a day, so support has been achieved monitoring information, which was not possible before.

The rest of the cameras, but they are in perfect condition, only monitor and transmit data, so it is expected that in the coming months and can start recording as the rest of the team.

In addition to the repair of cameras, equipment was purchased for the monitoring of these are done in real time both inside and outside the corporation from the commander, allowing greater and prompt response to detected any anomaly or risk that I could stand and thus ensure the safety of prisoners, staff and those who come daily to do any paperwork.

Imanta Resorts Punta de Mita recently received an exceptional accolade awarded to only three other hotels in all of Mexico. This merely serves to confirm the Riviera Nayarit as a top luxury beach destination unlike any other.

Imanta Resorts Punta de Mita was recently welcomed into the exclusive luxury hotel group that is Relais & Chateaux. There are only four hotels in Mexico to have received this honor, now including the Riviera Nayarit.

Relais & Chateaux is a prestigious global group of luxury hotels and restaurants. It encompasses over 500 properties in 60 countries over the five continents. Strongly represented in Europe, the association is growing in North America and Asia.

The group is well known for its extremely strict admission standards. Its mission is to  "to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.”

 In addition to luxurious facilities, members must have special features distinguishing them from chain hotels. Most of them are historic landmarks such as castles, manor houses or townhouses in idyllic settings and offering exquisite cuisine.
 
Prospective and current members are evaluated by the group's traditional "five C" motto: Caractère, Courtoisie, Calme, Charme et Cuisine. (Character, Courtesy, Calm, Charm and Cuisine.)
 
The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) organized a FAM trip in February with four influential journalists that collaborate with the luxury segments in important international tourism media.
 
These included Travel + Leisure, The Robb Report, the BBC, Harper’s Bazaar, Departures, Organic Spa Magazine, Newsweek’s Daily Best and Lifestyle Mirror, among others. They were able to experience firsthand how the integration of Imanta Resorts Punta de Mita into this high-level international group confirmed that the Riviera Nayarit is a luxury beach destination par excellence.

The public relations office of the Riviera Nayarit CVB organized the FAM trip. They also enjoyed whale watching and a visit to the Marietas Islands, Sayulita, San Pancho and Punta de Mita.

The main objective is to holistically strengthen the Premium segment for the destination.

The promotional and public relations efforts of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau resulted in excellent exposure in 14 of Spain and Europe’s most important media, generating over 20 million impressions.  

Nayarit played an important part within the Mexico Pavilion during Spain’s International Tourism Fair (FITUR by its acronym in Spanish). The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) took the opportunity to obtain some very important international exposure.

The promotional and public relations actions aimed at positioning the destination and the State’s sister brands generated more than 20 million impressions through the 14 media companies that interviewed the group.

The work, however, began before FITUR opened, when the CVB distributed a press release to the media, whose impact and distribution is independent of that managed locally in Mexico.

El Economista is among the most important journals that published articles on the Riviera Nayarit, with 66 thousand daily readers for its print edition and over 500 thousand online.

The second most read newspaper in Spain, El Mundo, boasts a readership of over 3 million between its print and online editions. The other is Antena tv, with an audience of over 2 million viewers for its onsite transmissions from FITUR.

News agencies including EFE, with three thousand reporters based in 100 countries, and the Europa Press, with 500 journalists in 17 important locations within the old continent, also published stories featuring the Riviera Nayarit.

The Madrid fair represented the most important tourism platform in Latin America and the CVB took full advantage of its presence there to begin the New Year showcasing the destination’s attractions.

The team also put together appointments and chats with tour operators from Spain, Colombia and Brazil in an effort to promote the destination and distribute relevant news to these markets, which potentially have much to offer.

The Ballet Mexcaltitán and Huichol artisan Don Modesto were also on-hand at FITUR’s Mexico Pavilion, creating interest among the audience and the media: they, too, were interviewed, generating additional impressions on their own.

On 14 and 15 February will have collection points in different areas of the city, in a time of 8:00 to 18:00

The Department of Environment and Ecology, by Luis Gonzalez Guevara, continues to invite people to the 14th and 15th of February, to join 4th. Intermunicipal Campaign Collection and Recycling of Electronic Waste 'Electroacopio 2014'.

To prevent e-waste from becoming a source of contamination by their toxic compounds, citizens can bring their electronic waste, they have in their homes, to collection points to be in the city, to be delivered to Belmont Trading Company that has the appropriate certifications for a deposit and responsible management of the same.

"He's coming transport at no cost to the town, not put us limit on amount of waste that they want to take, then it's a great opportunity to detoxify our town of this waste, which should be noted are highly toxic elements such as lead, aluminum, nickel and cadmium, and other metals, which need special handling "Corona said Sandra Gallo, head of the department of Environmental Education and Culture.

During these two days of the campaign, there will be three open seats on a schedule of 8 am to 6 pm, these being the offices of the Department of Environment and Ecology, located in Pelican Street No. 136, The Colony Sauces, the main square of the delegation of Ixtapa and the International Convention Centre, at the front door, this latter collection is exclusive to large generators of waste such as universities, companies or businesses.

In addition there will be collection centers batteries Soriana Plaza Caracol, Pitillal and Playa de Oro, which is recommended to cover the poles with tape to prevent gassing and contact between them.

Corona Gallo said he expects a favorable response from the population and achieve fill at least one 20-ton truck, which has been allocated to this municipality and reminded that items will be received at the headquarters of collection are faxes, palms , computers, video game consoles, hard drives, telecommunications equipment, laptops, circuit boards, televisions, cell phones, ipods, mice, monitors, set-top boxes, printers and copiers, DVD players, CD and MP3, keyboards, projectors, small appliances , microwave ovens, radios and stereos. No lights, air conditioners and appliances will be accepted.

For more information, citizens may contact the Directorate of Environment and Ecology, on mobile 222 0120 and 224 8506 and via email and Facebook This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.: Environment Puerto Vallarta.

For five days the reality show filmed three homes in Punta de Mita, plus took footage from the surrounding areas including the Marina Riviera Nayarit, the Marietas Islands, El Anclote and the Litibú Golf Course.

The reality show House Hunters International visited the Riviera Nayarit during the second week of January to film an episode of their very popular real estate show, known around the world for displaying extraordinary homes.

The request comes from a house hunter who was looking to buy a property in Punta de Mita, where three possible purchases were filmed along with all of their amenities and attractions.

As the conditions of each offer were analyzed the buyer went through a process of elimination until a decision was reached for a final purchase.

Part of the show consists in showing off the nearby attractions as an added value to the homes; it was here the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau took the lead, choosing the Marietas Islands, the Marina Riviera Nayarit, El Anclote and the LItibú Golf Course to be on tape.

This real estate program presents all kinds of architectural styles and will now add a Riviera Nayarit edition to its listings, revealing the destination’s popularity on the lists of international house hunters.

The program is produced by Leopard Films out of New York; they sent a small crew of three people to film the show, which will be aired in approximately seven months towards the end of summer.

Home & Garden Television (HGTV) currently airs the series, which is viewed by 94 million households in the United States alone; its viewership extends from Sao Paulo to Prague according to the channels worldwide coverage.

Thanks to this global coverage, the Riviera Nayarit will now have a very impressive showcase to display its many attractions to the world at large.

Councillor Doris Ponce attends the colonies to deliver groceries and listen to the needs of families to find ways to support

As chairman of the committee on Gender Equity and Human Development, Councillor Doris Aguilar Ponce, constantly makes the visit to people who need support in various colonies of the municipality to deliver groceries, listen to your requests and support them.

That was how he visited Gloria Rojas Herrera who lives in Colonia Jardines to deliver a pantry and also learn how you can help as your child has muscular atrophy. Also in the colony Ramblases Maria del Refugio went and Silvia Villasenor Villasenor who need also require help to bring up two relatives with disabilities.

"These colonies were visited because my coordinator is responsible to be aware of families with health problems also heard your requests and ask us some props to get them a hospital bed," explained the councilor.

Therefore, in addition to deliver their pantries, keeps an eye on the needs of these families have and making the invitation to civil associations and the general public who want to support these families do know.

"We also request support with crutches, adult diapers, gauze, we will be buying them, but asked for support for citizens who do want to join, communicating phones March 22, 25 00 extension 157 asking for the Councillor Doris Ponce or can come directly to the office, or tell us where to go to collect donation in kind "Ponce said Aguilar.

During the activities it was possible to remove 650kg of waste 2km from access to the beach and river.

On January 25, 2014 the Department of Environment and Ecology to continue cleanup activities within the monthly campaign beaches.

This time the appointment was in Playa Mismaloya where cleared more than 2km including the edge of road access to the beach, the river and the beach, being able to withdraw more than 650kg of waste with the participation of 60 people from the Hotel Barceló, Mismaloya Municipal Agency and the staff of the Directorate of Environment and Ecology.

In this way it seeks to foster care coastal area by keeping it clean and make awareness about the affectations of human activities.

This campaign will be permanent and will be held the last Saturday of every month on the beaches of the port. As invites the general public to join in these activities through the website of this dependence and http://www.puertovallarta.gob.mx/ through www.facebook.com / medioambientepv

In this first month of the year an increase of 30 percent recorded

During the month of January, on average increased 30 percent consultations in the Department of Nutrition System for Integral Family Development (DIF) of Puerto Vallarta, chaired Magaly Ortiz Fregoso, however cultural feeding problems, are a factor that limits the performance of the diets.

Serves on average 15 patients per day, however, during the first month of the year is increased to eight more patients attending the clinic nutritionist Cynthia Sandoval.

The nutritionist said that during the holiday season, the body gets used to consume many foods, so that to achieve effective results, you have to go to a specialist to design a specific diet for the patient, taking into account their lifestyle to not jeopardize your health.

He said that those who attend are women and young people concerned about their health and prevent disease, and only 20 percent to one hundred percent compliant with their diets.

He said that overweight and obesity and malnutrition are the main reasons for consultation. Although a significant number of people with hypertension and diabetes and disordered eating behavior are also addressed

Cynthia Sandoval called not to trust miracle products or rigorous or extreme diets can cause negative effects. Also invited parents to devote half an hour to exercise with their children, changing eating habits and above all, eat nutritious food.

Nutritionist also announced that on May 4 will take the 'Nutricarrera DIF' with the healthy eating among children, youth and adults of all ages will be encouraged.

Note that queries Nutrition in DIF are priced at 30 pesos, however, through a socioeconomic study the patient can make a share less than that amount.

The Department of Nutrition also goes to preschools, elementary, middle and high schools, with talks for teachers, parents and students, but also helps to change the menus of school cooperatives calls.