Casa de Concreto: The Joy of Owning a Concrete Home in Mexico
Casa de Concreto: The Joy of Owning a Concrete Home in Mexico by Ron Morgan Properties In a frank, online discussion about the unfortunate lack of concrete homes in the U.S., real estate agent Scott Miller of Florida got straight to the point: With concrete construction “your house won’t be eaten by termites, won’t burn […]
Puerto Vallarta News Monzon Brew Pub
Puerto Vallarta News Monzon Brew Pub Cofounders Miranda and Reid Mortimer are thrilled to announce the official opening of Monzón Brewing Company, the newest brewpub to hit Vallarta’s restaurant scene. Monzón opened Friday, August 4, 2017 at its newly-renovated location at Venustiano Carranza 239, in Vallarta’s Emiliano Zapata neighborhood. It all started back in 2012 when […]
Kitesurfing in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
North of Puerto Vallarta, there are two great places to visit; the town of Bucerias and west of there to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. We recall when these villages were not much more than places we passed through on the way north. Wind, loved by daredevils, aficionados of extreme sports has brought athletes, their followers […]
Yoga in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Keeping in shape is easy in Puerto Vallarta. We eat healthy with the abundance of fruits and vegetables, fresh fish and wonderful flavored waters. Walking is one of our favorite pastimes and Pup always reminds us to get out of the hammock and move our behinds. We have also discovered in Puerto Vallarta a wealth […]
Beer in Puerto Vallarta
It should be no secret in Puerto Vallarta but we will honestly admit, we were shocked when we found out that Mexico surpassed Germany in brewing beer last year. It turns out Mexico is now the fourth globally in the production of beer! Though Cinco de Mayo is no holiday in Mexico, it is a cause for celebration in […]
Puerto Vallarta Restaurants Pet Friendly?
Questions have arisen lately about the appropriateness of allowing your dog to accompany you to local restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. This is Mexico and some people assume things are a bit looser here. They are, but there are parameters and we need to use common sense. We love to take Pup to the beach and […]
New Pet Travel Rules in Mexico
Just when we think we have all our ducks in a row, they change them to chipmunks! We now have new rules for pets entering Mexico, which apply to Puerto Vallarta. It’s very important to have your veterinarian certificates in order and not just the rabies verification but also treatment for ticks, fleas and heartworm. […]
Animals you may see in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
We’ve been repeatedly asked by prospective visitors just what kinds of animals they are likely to see in Puerto Vallarta. It’s a jungle, of course, with mountains as backdrop, so the variety is quite amazing. Creatures in the midst of all the action of the city are slightly different from what shows up on the […]
Puerto Vallarta News A favorable economy
Puerto Vallarta News A favorable economy. We do keep an eye on the economy here in Puerto Vallarta. Mexican companies, the national debt and market have all suffered, more than any other country, since the November 2016 election in the United States. Trade between Mexico and the USA totaled $480 billion in 2016 but took […]
Puerto Vallarta Mangoes
We were very surprised to make the discovery that mangoes are not an indigenous crop! They arrived in Mexico in the late 18th Century on ships that also bore items of luxury and refinement from China. Along the trade route, a lot of stuff was picked up and delivered to destinations on the west coast […]
“Changing the course of history – One child at a time”
Orphanages are common in Mexico and Puerto Vallarta is no exception. “Changing the course of history – One child at a time” is the philosophy of Fundación Corazon de Niña, which translates as Heart of the Child. Corazon de Niña has two homes in Puerto Vallarta. They stand adjacent to each other; one sheltering girls, […]
Mexican Culture Show Puerto Vallarta Dance of the Flyers
Mexican Culture Show Puerto Vallarta Dance of the Flyers. We can’t recall just when we first spotted the Voladores on the Malecón in Puerto Vallarta but it was at least fifteen years in the past, if not more. We caught them about halfway through their performance and we stood stock still, leaning back with stretched […]
Summer Skin Care Tips
by Tropicasa Realty Summer in Puerto Vallarta! It’s a wonderful time when our jungle mountainsides are lush and green, we have impressive lightening shows dancing across the bay and warm temperatures that send everyone to the beach and the pool to cool off. But with bikini weather comes strong sun exposure that requires extra diligence […]
Vallarta is Intensely Personal: Some Love Romantica, Others Love Vidanta…and Cirque
by Ron Morgan Properties In a world of Tripadvisor, online reviews and rating systems, Vallarta can be one tough subject to review – or discuss for that matter. Its dynamism is broad in terms of offerings, style, and substance. And visitor expectations run the gamut also. (precisely why 5-star hoteliers are frustrated that a cheap hostel […]
The Symphony of Sounds from the “Vendedores”: Wandering Street Sellers and Services
by Ron Morgan Properties Residents and visitors in the charming colonia of Versalles, Puerto Vallarta enjoy city garbage collection three days a week; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and typically after 2:00 p.m. Residents also love the unique street sound that signals the imminent arrival of the truck. It’s one of many sounds that echo throughout Puerto Vallarta’s concrete […]
Nayarit approves gender changes to birth certificates
Nayarit is now the third state in Mexico to allow modifications to birth certificates acknowledging the right to legal equality for transgender people. Michoacán approved the civil code last week, to make it the second state to do so. Mexico City made changes several years ago. The modification to the state’s civil code was supported […]