The Convention and Visitors Bureau of Riviera Nayarit (OVC), coordinated a familiarization trip with Channel Eleven of The National Polytechnic Institute, in late March to broadcast Riviera Nayarit.

They produced four programs that are coming to light in about three months in the popular  "D’Todo con Pamela”.

Its signal reaches 29 cities in Mexico in broadcast television, as well as the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada through its international landmark.

Channel Eleven coverage definitely comes as a captive market: Nayarit, Mexico City, Nuevo León, Jalisco, San Luis Potosí, León, Morelia and of course North America

Through the pay-TV services reach 579 villages and last but not least, is distributed via satellite to the whole country

The current rate of coverage Channel Eleven is 32.25% in broadcast television, which coupled with the coverage rate of the relay stations of Promoter Broadcasting Agency (OPMA) currently operating (34.42%), 66.67% and gives the is projected to operate in the medium term, an index of total coverage of 75.26% of the country

Pamela and her production team were surprised by the peculiarities of the people "Hippie Chic" and Capital of Surfing, Sayulita, they were astonished with the Cultural Capital, San Pancho, enjoyed the food and the history of the Port of San Blas, and any the ancestral culture of Sierra del Nayar.

All elements that highlight the Riviera Nayarit in these communities will be promoted, will serve as great attraction for national and international markets, especially the greatest impact audiovisual communication means and the high consumption of the population on television.

The public relations of the Riviera Nayarit CVB performed as generate a great income plus even if the initial investment compared to the return on investment given that these productions complete their cycle.   

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Puerto Vallarta will host the International Fireworks Festival 2014 which will take place on December 20 to 31. Participants from four different countries are expected: Italy, USA, Canada and Spain; five states of the Mexican Republic: Jalisco, Puebla, Zacatecas, Sonora and Mexico State.

The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board has launched three promotional campaign reaching the family, romance and LGBT travel niche markets taking place from now until September 30, 2014.

Developed by LATITUDE, the board’s public relations agency in the United States and Canada, the sweepstakes-focused initiative will be promoted via blogger parties throughout the year, consumer media such as Bridalclick.com and Family Travel Forum and international events, including World Pride 2014 and the Family Travel Convention. The promotions are a continuation of similar campaigns done by the board the past three years as a way of directly interacting with consumers and generating sales leads for participating hoteliers and operators. They will also be promoted through the Mexico Tourism Board’s website, www.visitmexico.com
 
Puerto Vallarta is a natural destination for family-friendly getaways, providing a host of activities that will please children, teenagers and adults alike. The family that wins this campaign will be able to experience the city’s authentic Mexican family activities with an all-inclusive stay at Puerto Vallarta's Velas Vallarta and a dolphin experience with Dolphin Discovery.
 
Those looking for a more romantic vacation will find that Puerto Vallarta is one of the most romantic places on earth offering a unique combination of classic Mexico world-class resorts, the majestic beauty of the Sierra Madre Mountains and the spectacular Bahía de Banderas, the world´s 7th largest bay. The lucky couple who wins this prize will be staying at Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort or Velas Vallarta.
 
One of the few locations in Latin America that can claim to have a gay village, Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romantica, is home to many LGBT owned and managed hotels, restaurants and tours. This welcoming community, proud member of the IGLTA and openly supportive of associations such as GLAAD, HMI and the GMHC, embraces all its visitors. The winners of this promotion will enjoy an all-inclusive stay in one Puerto Vallarta's top gay-friendly hotels, including Casa Cupula, CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa or Velas Vallarta, a tour for two with Gay Vallarta Bar Hopping Tours and a dolphin experience with Dolphin Discovery.

A micro site has been developed for each sweepstakes by Ohh Marketing.
 
http://www.visitpuertovallarta.com/win-a-trip/romantic-getaway
 
http://www.visitpuertovallarta.com/win-a-trip/family-travel

Villa Celeste is a spectacular oceanfront estate that overlooks Puerto Vallarta’s beautiful Bay of Banderas. Guests enjoy more than just amazing views, however. Within the spacious confines of the Villa Celeste estate are a large swimming pool and lovely gardens.

Marina Puerto Vallarta:
It is 15 minutes from downtown and 5 minutes from the International Airport G. Diaz in a resort premier Golf Club 18 holes, water park, 5 star hotels and Gran Turismo. Marina Vallarta is home to anchor yachts, sailboats and fishing boats. Surrounded by shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants, has a capacity of about 400 boats. NEW MARINA VALLARTA: Located in the residential nautical Nuevo Vallarta, this luxurious and modern marina hosts over 270 boats.

Each year in March, the delegation Tourism Nuevo Vallarta organizes the "International Banderas Bay Regatta NIGHTLIFE:.. Nightlife in Puerto Vallarta is one of the most vibrant in Mexico With over 50 bars and clubs, this small town offers a multitude of distractions All musical tastes are gathered there.. rock, jazz, salsa, pop, mariachi, reggae, 80's and techno music Some bars offer an excellent selection of live music and if you want to know a facet of the folklore of Mexico, we recommend attending a typical "Mexican Night" featuring a buffet of Mexican food and a folk ballet.

Due to its climate, its friendly people, its security, the enthusiasm of tourists and their excellent services, Puerto Vallarta is synonymous with celebration all year.

Whether on the beach or in one of its world-renowned restaurants, a bar on the Malecon, or during a romantic dinner aboard a pirate ship, the contagious frenzy your nights will take until dawn!

Tournament and Festival:
Each year, Puerto Vallarta is the setting for several festivals and international tournaments including the following feature: "International Gourmet Festival" organized by the famous French chef Thierry Blouet, "Vallarta International Film Festival", "International Tournament Fish Candle and Marlin "and" Vallarta Golf Cup ". SHIP AND PORT TERMINAL: Puerto Vallarta is visited annually by more than 240 international cruise ships! Thanks to its location, it is one of the most coveted routes of these giant ships. The solid reputation of the Port Terminal Vallarta lies in the excellence of its infrastructure and its services.

Nuevo Vallarta:
The sailing area of ​​Nuevo Vallarta is located north of Puerto Vallarta, 10 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport and 25 minutes from downtown. With its 10 km of navigable waterways, its 5 km of beaches and a strong housing growth, this smart and charming area has quickly become a strong tourist destination. Here is exclusive hotels and spas, two prestigious golf courses of 18 holes, a sports luxury club, a marina (port anchors sailboats, yachts, catamarans and fishing boats), a shopping center and a mini-market, shops, restaurants and bars. Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta awaits with open arms. Come enjoy the best vacation of your life!

El Puerto Vallarta Jetty:
The Malecón 1936 is the most important for Vallartenses and a favorite of visitors to stroll and admire the sunsets landmark locations. Its open-air museum of sculptures reinforces Puerto Vallarta's reputation for being the largest coastal city with artistic activity! Along this walkway, there are many services for all ages and all tastes: restaurants, theme bars, agency tours and diving, many jewelry stores, souvenir shops and markets or craft. During your visit, do not forget to try the Tequila, the regional drink from the same village located 3 hours drive from Puerto Vallarta.
How about appreciating the Banderas Bay, but ... from the air? 30 minutes is the time it should have for a spin in parasailing; emotion and splendid panoramic views await guaranteed. Every weekend, at the foot of the famous "Arcos del Malecón", musicians, singers, dancers, mimes and clowns gather to share their art in the open air theater "Aquiles Serdan". This show is a joy for children and adults involved with the game these cheerful street performers. Near the theater is a small area where artists exhibit and sell their work to passersby. The daily performance (directly opposite the sculpture "Seahorse") of the brave "Papantla Flyers" Do not miss. This wonderful show symbolizes one of the rituals of the Totonac civilization. BEACHES: The Bay of Banderas is home to more than 40 beaches of incredible beauty. Some are ideal for sunbathing while enjoying a delicious regional dish, or discover the incredible flora and fauna of the seabed and if you love extreme sports such as surfing and kite surfing, more than 10 km of the coast expected.

The term 'Good Friday' may sound strange to many people considering what had actually happened on that day. Many wouldn't believe that the day Jesus was crucified should be called 'Good', but there are theories explaining how it possibly started.

One school of thought theorizes that Good Friday stems from the words "God's Friday", while others think that the word 'good' would simply be interpreted as something that is "observed as holy".

Different Names
Many Orthodox Christians call the day 'Great Friday'. The day is sometimes also known as Black Friday or Sorrowful Friday, as well as Long Friday. In Germany it is referred to as 'Gottes Freitag' which translates into "God's Friday' while Anglo-Saxons called it Long Friday, which is how it is still known in Denmark.

Exact Date of Crucifixion is Scientifically Debated
The date of the crucifixion has been debated for many years but there has been no agreement on the exact year or the day on which Jesus died. But scientists from the University of Oxford published a study in 1985, which said that evidence strongly points the exact day was Friday, 3 April, A.D. 33.

The study used astronomical calculations to reconstruct the first century AD Jewish calendar and narrowed down to a date of a lunar eclipse, which Biblical and other references suggest, followed the crucifixion.

People Willingly Nail Themselves to Crosses for Reenactments
Reenactments of the events that took place on Good Friday are commonplace for Christians. But some of the faithful ones go to the extent of physically being nailed to crosses for a length of time in order to display their faith. This takes place particularly in the Philippines where the annual reenactment draws tens of thousands of tourists. This happens despite Churches' condemnation as a distortion to the true meaning of Easter.

Origin of Crucifixion
The practice of crucifixion as a form of cruel and disgraceful method of execution first began among the Persians, a Mayo clinic study notes. It is reported that Alexander the Great introduced the practice to Egypt and Carthage, and the Romans are reported to have possibly learned it from the Carthaginians.

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Nobel prize-winning Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez has died in Mexico aged 87, his family says.

Garcia Marquez was considered one of the greatest Spanish-language authors, best known for his masterpiece of magic realism, One Hundred Years of Solitude.

The 1967 novel sold more than 30m copies and he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982.

Garcia Marquez had been ill and had made few public appearances recently.

"Gabriel Garcia Marquez has died," a spokeswoman for the family, Fernanda Familiar, said on Twitter.

"Mercedes and her sons, Rodrigo and Gonzalo, have authorised to give me the information. Such deep sadness," she added.

'Greatest Colombian'
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos also took to Twitter to pay tribute to the author.

"One Hundred Years of Solitude and sadness for the death of the greatest Colombian of all time," he wrote.

The cause of Garcia Marquez's death was not immediately known but he was recently hospitalised for a lung and urinary tract infection in Mexico City.

He was sent home last week but his health was said to be "very fragile" because of his age. He had lived in Mexico for more than 30 years.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez's other novels include Love in the Time of Cholera, Chronicle of a Death Foretold and the The General in His Labyrinth.

The vivid prose of Gabriel Garcia Marquez described a world as exotic as a Latin American carnival.

His backdrop was the poverty-stricken, and often violent world of his Colombian home where democracy never really found roots.

His stories wove imaginary magical elements into real life and were often set in a fictional village called Macondo.

A left-winger by conviction he was not slow to criticise the Colombian government and spent a great part of his life in exile.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Marquez was born in the town of Aracataca, Colombia on 6 March 1928 although his father, a pharmacist, always insisted it was 1927.

His parents moved away shortly after he was born and the young Marquez was left in the care of his maternal grandparents.

Critical acclaim

His grandfather, a veteran of Colombia's Thousand Day's War and a liberal activist, gave him an awareness of politics.

From his grandmother, Garcia Marquez learned of superstitions and folk tales. She spoke to him of dead ancestors, ghosts and spirits dancing round the house, all in a deadpan style that he would later adopt for his greatest novel.

Marquez went to a Jesuit college and began to study law, but soon broke off his studies to work as a journalist.

In 1954, he was sent to Rome on a newspaper assignment, and since that time, lived mostly abroad, in Paris, Venezuela, and finally Mexico City.

He always continued his work as a journalist, even when his fiction increased in popularity.

From the moment I wrote Leaf Storm I realised I wanted to be a writer and that nobody could stop me”

Heavily influenced by the work of William Faulkner, Garcia Marquez wrote his first novel at the age of 23 although it took seven years to find a publisher.

Published in 1955, Leaf Storm and his three subsequent novels received critical acclaim from the literary establishment but did not reach the wide audience he would win with his later books.

In 1965, the idea for the first chapter of One Hundred Years of Solitude came to him while he was driving to Acapulco.

He turned the car, drove home and locked himself into his room with six packets of cigarettes a day for company.

He emerged eighteen months later to find his family $12,000 in debt. Fortunately, he had thirteen hundred pages of phenomenal best-selling text in his hands.

The novel's first printing in Spanish sold out within a week, and during the next thirty years One Hundred Years of Solitude sold more than twenty million copies and was translated into more than thirty languages.

The New York Times called it the first piece of literature since the Book of Genesis that should be required reading for the entire human race.

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Maundy Thursday is observed by Christians on the Thursday before Easter, which falls this year on April 17. "Holy Thursday," as it is also commonly known, marks the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles prior to his betrayal, trial and crucifixion as portrayed in the Christian gospels.

While the Palm Sunday and Easter observances of Holy Week are generally more joyful, Maundy Thursday observances take on a more solemn tone and focus on two primary rituals that are portrayed in the biblical accounts of the Last Supper.

The name "Maundy Thursday" is derived from the Latin word mandatum meaning "commandment." The primary commandment of Jesus' message is found in the story of the Last Supper when Jesus humbles himself to wash the feet of his apostles prior to the traditional Passover meal, or Seder. Jesus then commands them to "Love one another as I have loved you" (John 13:34). In observance of this commandment, the act of feet-washing is often performed as part of Maundy Thursday church services.

The other important Christian ritual to come out of the Last Supper story is that of the Eucharist or Holy Communion. Described in all three of the synoptic gospels and expounded upon in Paul's epistle to the Corinthians, Christians take communion to replicate Jesus' giving of bread and wine to his apostles during their final meal together. While different denominations may maintain different specific interpretations of the ritual, many incorporate a special communion into the Maundy Thursday liturgy.

Artist Miguel Méndez will present his work during Holy Week and Easter, all of which was inspired by the beaches of Nayarit. The showing will be held at Bodega 3; this exhibit will kick off its new permanent dedication to expos.

San Pancho, the Cultural Capital of the Riviera Nayarit, together with the San Pancho Collective, invites the general public to the expo titled “Graphic Activism, Art on Vacation” created by artist Miguel Méndez. The exhibit will be held from April 17-27 at Bodega 3, which will now begin to host artists’ showings.

This exhibit, entirely inspired by the beaches of the Riviera Nayarit, is a turning point as it marks the first time an artist outside the Collective will use the dedicated cultural spaces in San Pancho.

Méndez, originally from Guadalajara and with 30 years of experience as an artist, explained that his work is primarily for tourists, but he was inspired by the cultural ambiance of San Pancho and the towns that dot this coastal region.

“Today, 30 years after my first visit to the Riviera Nayarit, I’m exhibiting the results of my Easter week vacations on Las Minitas beach in a series of drawings, paintings and engravings,” stated the artist in his manifesto.

Luz Herrera, part of the San Pancho Collective, said the exhibit was a grand experiment that seeks to expand the number of artists they showcase, an inclusive initiative that will no doubt pay off for San Pancho.

“This work is both an homage and an exercise in nostalgia for the landscape and the freedom of being able to enjoy sitting by the seashore accompanied by locals and vacationers to the Riviera Nayarit, to whom I am grateful for their company and their courtesy,” continued the artist in his manifesto.

The special event takes place on Saturday, April 19, when only a few of the pieces will be for sale. Other dates set for exhibits at Bodega 3 are April 30th and May 28th.

Because of the holidays and the expectation of more visitors than usual, San Pancho is also opening its Mercado del Sol at the Plaza del Sol on April 15th, 18th, 22nd and 25th.

Wednesday is known as Spy Wednesday because on this day Judas made a bargain with the high priest to betray Jesus for 30 silver pieces (Matt 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:1-6). In Poland, the young people throw an effigy of Judas from the top of a church steeple. Then it is dragged through the village amidst hurling sticks and stones. What remains of the effigy is drowned in a nearby stream or pond.

This is also the day that Jesus was anointed with an expensive jar of alabaster by the woman at Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper (Matt 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-19).

For the past three years, the birding groups from England, the United States and Mexico that had come to San Blas for 30 years had been taking their binoculars elsewhere. Now they’re back, thanks in large part to James Currie’s productions in the area.

San Blas has been world-famous for years for its endemic and migratory populations, which is why different birding groups and companies dedicated to bird watching had visited the region for over 30 years. However, for the past three years there had been very few visits—but now they’re back, thanks to the new sense of security in the area.

This year birder groups from the US such as Borderland Tours that travel around the world returned to San Blas, as did the group from Alamos, Sonora in Mexico and Ecotours, which manages groups from Great Britain.

These very important tour operators had stopped coming to the area because of the travel warnings emitted about this region of Mexico. Fortunately, these warnings have been removed and bird lovers from around the world can once again come to enjoy the migratory flocks of the season.

Credit for their return—as well as the impetus for new visitors to the area—is also due to the work of the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which has ramped up its marketing, promotions and public relations strategies.

The two shows taped by James Currie in San Blas and Isabel Island about the birds and their habitat are proof positive of the results of their efforts.

“Yes, we’ve had some people come to me after my chats (I always mention the Riviera Nayarit) and they tell me they’ve either been there or are planning on visiting the Riviera Nayarit as a result of those episodes,” said James to the Riviera Nayarit CVB.

“This is always good news. Several of these people have gone with the bird watching groups that traditionally visited San Blas,” he added.

The promotion of the hospitality and the safety of the area, combined with the stunning natural wonders of the Riviera Nayarit have come together to help San Blas back on its feet and well on its way to recuperating its well-deserved place among the birders of the world and tourism in general.

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Adriana Hernandez, Lola Martinez Gil and Nancy shared their experiences and made the course more practical and dynamic, favoring the integration of the group.

The president of the System for Integral Family Development (DIF) of Puerto Vallarta, Magaly Ortiz Fregoso, closed during the promotion of 'Buen Trato' program with 20 mothers from colony  Brisas Pacific, taught for staff Address by Child Protection (DPI).

The goal is to be a practiced and exercised culture of hospitality, attitude to be given personally and to the rest of the citizens. It seeks to impact the work commitments that families been formed as entities of protection and prevention of violence, through the relationship of love and respect among its members.

Adriana Hernandez, Lola Martinez Gil and Nancy shared their experiences and made the course was more practical and dynamic, favoring the integration of the group. In addition, broadcasters became the course to achieve the number of participants grows five women out of 20.

Fregoso Ortiz noted that one of the main premises has fostered since joining the DIF Vallarta, was the good treatment of people, because it is precisely the DIF where people come with major problems, economic difficulties and require Helpful and timely care.

She added that the proper treatment is essential and if received from childhood within the family, that person will grow healthier psychologically, with less stress,  and will convey this attitude and values ​​their family and those around you. It also invited the mothers to continue to participate in the programs available to the institution.

Meanwhile, Edgar Corrales, program coordinator PREVERP (Prevention of psychosocial risks), while congratulating this group of women, recognized the effort and commitment that went into achieving this goal.

"Through this course of training in the management of methodological tools and training materials for the application of the subject of good treatment in families to which is been apply in families Vallartenses " he said.

The course is directed to three areas: children, teenagers and parents, and every three months new settlements of the municipality involved.

The course concluded with  that mother of the colony  Brisas Pacifico wish lasted three months, with one session per week. The next group will be open on Monday, May 5, anyone interested in participating in these courses, can contact us by telephone 225 4353.