What A Drag's durability as a fundraising institution, covered in our main piece, depends on infrastructure that did not exist by default: professional performers willing to participate, a venue capable of staging large-scale theatrical production, and an audience with the established habit of attending live performance. Puerto Vallarta has all three. Understanding how that performing arts ecosystem developed offers a more complete picture of what the city is, beyond its beaches and tourism statistics.

xmastreefrontWhile it may seem like November is a bit early to start talking about buying a Christmas tree in Puerto Vallarta, those who are spending their first Christmas in their new home or condo in PV, need to know that cut trees are a hot commodity in the city.

azecafrontTeatro Vallarta invites you to celebrate the 13 years of the folkloric group Vallarta Azteca, a ballet group formed in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, which seeks to be the meeting point for the folkloric interpretive dance and the Mexican tradition of the region, keeping alive the Aztec roots in Mexican youth through healthy physical activity and a friendly community.