The State of Nayarit received the “Spirit of Excellence Award” at the FITUR International Tourism Fair for the Centro Calidad Nayarita, located in Cruz De Huanacaxtle in the Riviera Nayarit.

The delegation from Nayarit that assisted the FITUR International Tourism Fair received the “Spirit of Excellence 2013” award in recognition of its Centro de Calidad Nayarita (CCN) located in Cruz de Huanacaxtle in the Riviera Nayarit.

The award was handed out on January 22nd during the inauguration ceremonies at FITUR in Madrid, Spain, and was received by the CEO of the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Riviera Nayarit, in representation of Roberto Sandoval Castañeda, Governor of the State of Nayarit.

Nayarit has been the recipient of this award for four years in a row. On these four occasions, the awards given to the state were closely linked to the Riviera Nayarit.

In 2011 the state won for “Tourism Excellence;” in 2010 for “best promotion of a destination in Mexico;” in 2012 it was given the “Excellence Award” for its celebration of the Tianguis Turístico in Mexico together with Puerto Vallarta; and in 2013 it was once again awarded a prize for the launch of the destination’s complementary brands: Lagunas Encantadas, Sierra de Nayar and Nayarit Colonial.

The Grupo Excellencias communications group created the “Excellence Awards” back in 2005 to encourage excellence in different fields, all of them related to culture and tourism. Since then, they have become a touchstone for everyone involved in this important sector and they continue to develop activities with excellence as their goal.

Centro Calidad Nayarit

The main objective of the CCN is to unite local agricultural products directly with the region’s tourism services; it’s a step forward in the agricultural and tourism initiatives of the State.

The CCN ensures the local produce is guaranteed and in excellent condition, plus it confirms the hotels and restaurants in the Riviera Nayarit can obtain their services from farm to table so visitors may enjoy the freshest local products.

By the same token, the money that once flowed out to other states now remains in Nayarit, generating additional economic development.

The breakfast will be to honor the CANICAS children with cáncer.  Funds from this event will provide transportation for the children to travel to Guadalajara for their chemotherapy as there is no medical treatment here in Puerto Vallarta for children.

The Mexican Ocean Racing Circuit (Mexorc), will be carried out in Puerto Vallarta from March 23rd to 29th as one of the most important world class events in the sailing environment of the west coast in the American Continent; for its 2014 edition, around 70 ships are expected with more than 500 competitors, visitors and spectators.

The Cultural “Old Town Farmers Market” is one of the most popular attractions during weekends in Puerto Vallarta. In this market you can find a great variety of local products, handmade food, craftsmanship, jewelry, live music and a lot more. All of the products are made, cooked and sold by locals (of Puerto Vallarta and surrounding places).

The exhibition will run until the end of the month in the parade, during February will be on the boardwalk and then move to other areas of the municipality

The notes of the Municipal Band and The South duet, were perfect for the opening of the traveling exhibition of murals 'Art and Environment', held jointly by the Institute of Culture Vallarta, Banderas Bay Initiative framework and collective Route 383.

It was in the main square, where artists and citizens gather to enjoy the thirteen works in large format along this space, looking to bring a message of awareness about environmental care, creatively he gave and interactive, visual artists who added their own vision and technique to invite viewers to preserve the natural beauty that offers Puerto Vallarta.

At the opening of this road show will travel throughout the year different squares and public places of the municipality, the deputy director of Holistic Institute of Culture, Gerardo Daniel Padilla said that this art show the municipal agency began operations with the foot This 2014 law.

"This is nothing more than the intention and vision of the school and the municipal government to recover public spaces and power just granting a society thing, especially this organized and creative society," he said, so thanked Banderas Bay and Route 383 Initiative, this effort made to strengthen the artistic expressions with a cause of an environmental nature.

In this context, Maria del Mar Zamora, Banderas Bay Initiative and Rebeca Santiago Route 383, recalled that this project will be to generate awareness through art in the streets.

This pictorial shows, is composed by Jorge Cruz River artists, Michelle Rodriguez Jimenez, Adrian Antonio Beltrán Silvas, Julieta de la Fuente, Marco Carmona, Sofia, Matthew and Enrique García, ARRS, Michelle Cruz, Paloma Mestre Camarena and Carmina.

Murals Itinerant Program:

January - Plaza de Armas
February - Malecón
March - Centro Universitario de la Costa
April - Parque Lázaro Cárdenas
May - Parque Hidalgo
June - Linear Park
October - Pitillal
November - Marina Malecón
December - City Hall

Bucerías will celebrate Our Lady of Peace from January 16-24, 2014; the cultural and artistic activities will take place on Avenida México and calle Guerrero as the plaza is under construction.

On February 14^th and 15^th the Fourth Campaign of Collection of Electronic Waste will be carried out, of appliances that have a special handling and that shouldn't be thrown to the normal garbage due to the toxic elements that they contain.

The electronic residue has elements such as lead, aluminum, nickel, cadmium, mercury and other highly toxic metals that should have a special handling to avoid the contamination of the environment and public health.

During those couple of days, all the electronic trash (except for light bulbs, house hold appliances and air conditioners) could be taken to the Management of Environment and Ecology located in the calle Pelícanos #136 in Los Sauces or to the main plaza of Ixtapa in a schedule from 8 in the morning to 6 in the afternoon.

The companies and schools that have a great quantity of electronic residue have to take them to the International Conventions Center, through the main door.

Furthermore, there is a permanent campaign for the collection of batteries, which can be deposited in any of the three Sorianas (Pitillal, Caracol or Playa de Oro). It is only asked that tape is put in the poles.

It is expected to collect at least a trailer full of waste – around two tonnes – to detoxify the municipality. The collection will be carried out in 55 municipalities of the state and it is hoped to gather 150 tonnes.

For more information, the office phones of Environment and Ecology are 222 0120 y 224 8506.

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- The biggest Marina and the one with the best services of the Mexican Pacific will be the place offered to the 25 restaurants that will give a taste of the cuisine and flavors of Riviera Nayarit to locals and tourists.

Art WalkPuerto Vallarta has positioned itself as a vibrant center of creation, exhibition and promotion of art. The ArtWalk or Caminata del Arte is an important contribution to the cultural scene of this city. The ArtWalk will be carried out every Wednesday from 6 to 10 at night, from October 30th 2013 to May 28th 2014.

Alexa Vega and Carlos Pena said, “I do,” on the first weekend of the New Year with the Riviera Nayarit as their witness; the wedding took place at the Grand Velas Hotel Riviera Nayarit, located in Nuevo Vallarta.

The Riviera Nayarit offers its visitors services and attractions that few other destinations can come close to. A wedding on the beach is by nature a magical event, which is why actress and singer Alexa Vega and her new husband, actor and dancer Carlos Pena, chose to tie the knot in Mexico’s Pacific Treasure.
 
Alexa and Carlos said, “I do,” on the night of Saturday, January 4th, before their family and closest friends. The wedding took place in the Grand Velas Hotel Riviera Nayarit located in Nuevo Vallarta.
 
The North American couple with Hispanic roots took to the social media airwaves to keep their fans informed of every detail. Carlos, known for participating in the children’s show, Big Time Rush, as well as being a member of the eponymous music group, published “Epic day! So so so great!” on his Twitter account (@thecarlospena).
 
Alexa Vega (@alexavega), known for her starring roles in Machete Kills and the Spy Kids franchise, commented right before the big moment: “Wow… I’m excited nervous!” A few minutes after the event she tweeted what made the rounds of both the social media world and the international media—“Mrs. Penavega”—in reference to the fact that they changed their last names once they were married.
 
Not only was the wedding held in the Riviera Nayarit, but on Sunday, January 5th, Vega also took a picture of some fans that were apparently looking to take a picture or an autograph of either one of the stars. Her comment was: “We love and appreciate your support! But guys… Please be respectful of our vacation too. Lots of love to you all.”
 
Apparently the honeymoon was also taking place in Nuevo Vallarta, where they are enjoying their vacation time.
 
Last December, actors Teresa Palmer and Mark Webber chose Punta Mita as the setting for their wedding.
 
The Riviera Nayarit is positioned as a wedding destination for celebrities and there will surely be more news of A-lister’s taking the “next step” in Mexico’s Pacific Treasure.

On Wednesday, January 8  a celebration will be held for the first anniversary of the beach of Los Muertos Pier, which will include the presentation of diverse musical groups, folk dancing and Fireworks, said the municipal director of tourism, Carlos Gerardo Guzman.

The first annual Festival Sayulita, presented by SayulitaBeach.com, is a unique gathering for all lovers of Mexico, film, tequila, food, music and surf to be held Jan 16-19th in the idyllic coastal town of Sayulita, Nayarit. Sayulita provides a scenic, bohemian background perfect for this international festival.